The Joe Rogan Experience #1914 - Siddharth Kara
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Dec 22, 2022 Siddharth Kara, an expert on modern slavery and author of "Cobalt Red," highlights the shocking truths behind cobalt mining in the Congo. He exposes the brutal realities of child labor, exploitation, and human rights abuses tied to the tech industry’s demand for cobalt. Kara emphasizes the urgent need for corporate accountability and ethical sourcing as mining communities face intimidation and environmental destruction. He advocates for greater awareness and calls for innovation towards cobalt-free technologies to address these grave issues.
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Close Call with Commandos
- Siddharth Kara, while filming in a Congolese mine, encountered armed commandos.
- His guide's foresight in obtaining government documentation likely saved their lives.
Profit over People
- Tech and EV companies likely know about the exploitative conditions but choose inaction due to profits.
- This disregard for human rights is worse than past slavery due to modern social justice claims.
The Consumption Cycle
- Consumers are driven by a constant desire for new technology, even when current devices suffice.
- This fuels demand and perpetuates the exploitative cobalt supply chain, benefiting shareholders.
