The Sunday Show The Dangerous Combination of Technology and Capitalism
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Feb 2, 2025 
Jathan Sadowski, a senior lecturer at Monash University and author of The Mechanic and the Luddite, joins the conversation to unravel the tight-knit relationship between technology and capitalism. He critiques traditional tech narratives and advocates for increased accountability and critical thinking. Sadowski reexamines the Luddite movement, dispelling myths around their anti-tech stance, and addresses how AI functions as a 'perpetual value machine' aiming for endless profits. He also discusses the political dynamics of Silicon Valley, highlighting its troubling alliances and the need for regulation.
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Beyond Surface Critiques
- Jathan Sadowski aims to go beyond surface-level critiques of technology.
- He wants to explore the underlying systems and relationships, particularly capitalism.
The Mechanic's Curiosity
- Sadowski's upbringing around tradespeople fostered a mechanical curiosity.
- This background shaped his critical understanding of technology's impact.
Luddites and Exploitation
- Luddites weren't against innovation, but against its exploitative use.
- They targeted machines used to underpay and overwork laborers, not technology itself.
