In this engaging discussion, Joshua Brinkman, an Assistant Teaching Professor at North Carolina State University and author of a new book on American farming culture, delves into the surprising relationship between farmers and technology. He challenges the stereotype of farmers as anti-tech, revealing their pride in innovation. Brinkman also explores how cultural perceptions, like the significance of pickup trucks and the evolving roles of women in agriculture, shape identity. Plus, he connects his academic insights to his passion for jazz, highlighting music's cultural resonance.

Joshua Brinkman, an Assistant Teaching Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at NC State, delves into the unexpected intersection of American farming and technology. He reveals how farmers adopt cutting-edge technologies not only for survival but as a form of identity expression. Brinkman discusses the cultural significance of pickup trucks and critiques the narrative surrounding women's pivotal roles in farming. He also connects agricultural practices to the rhythm of jazz, highlighting a unique blend of technology, culture, and identity.