David Pontille
Research director at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and STS scholar; co-author of The Care of Things and co-researcher on maintenance, repair, and signage in urban settings.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 26min
C’est mieux quand ça dure : prendre soin des objets
Dans cet échange captivant, David Pontille, directeur de recherche au CNRS et co-auteur de "Le soin des choses", dévoile notre rapport souvent négligent aux objets du quotidien. Il aborde l'importance de la maintenance, soulignant comment nos comportements contribuent à un gaspillage alarmant. Ensemble, ils nous incitent à valoriser les gestes simples de réparation et à redécouvrir le savoir-faire derrière des pratiques disparues. La discussion interroge notre responsabilité envers notre environnement matériel et l'art de faire durer les choses.
Nov 23, 2025 • 1h 24min
#76 The Care of Things: Philosophy of Maintenance & Making Things Last with Jérome Denis and David Pontille
In this engaging discussion, guests Jérome Denis and David Pontille, both scholars from France, dive into the philosophy of maintenance. They explore how everyday care connects to social dynamics and infrastructure, revealing the fragility of urban signage and the multisensory nature of maintenance work. The conversation highlights the often overlooked, yet vital role of maintenance, using examples like the Paris Metro and classic Mustangs. They also link maintenance to feminist care ethics, emphasizing the unseen labor that sustains our daily lives.
