
Alejandro Ruiz
A graduate of MIT with experience in the tech industry, including time at CERN, and creator of the engineering co-operative Interstitial Technology.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 42min
SIO421: More Technological Anti-Solutions
In this episode, they discuss examples of technological anti-solutions like burying trees for carbon credits and the challenges of self-driving car technology. They explore the ethics of extreme wealth, societal change, and the complexities of progress. The conversation also touches on carbon sequestration, power structures in climate change mitigation, and the role of big companies in climate solutions. They emphasize the importance of evaluating technology within a social context to prevent negative impacts.

Jan 25, 2024 • 47min
SIO420: Technological Anti-Solutions
Explore the concept of 'technology anti-solutions' with guest Alejandro Ruiz, diving into the pitfalls of Substack and Patreon, the Paris Climate Accords, and Elon Musk's tech initiatives. Learn how technology can fail to address social issues effectively and why oversimplified solutions like self-driving cars may not always be the answer.