Sidedoor Cellphones Rock
Sep 27, 2023
Curator of globalization at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, Joshua A. Bell, along with other experts, discusses the role of rocks in powering our cellphones. The podcast explores the use of indium in touch screens, the rarity and importance of tantalum, challenges of recycling old phones, and the process of e-waste recycling. It emphasizes responsible usage and highlights the exhibition 'Cell Phone, Unseen Connections'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Cell Phones and Unseen Connections
01:56 • 5min
The Rarity and Importance of Tantalum in Electronics
06:50 • 10min
The Evolution of Cell Phones and Challenges of Recycling
16:32 • 2min
E-Waste Recycling: Process and Challenges
18:06 • 7min
The Importance of Understanding the Origins of Cellphones
25:06 • 3min