Stephen Council
Tech reporter for SFGATE who covers AI, apps, and technology's social impacts and shares reporting and personal examples about reliance on chatbots and convenience tools.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 55min
How Do You Friction-Maxx?
Kathryn Jezer-Morton, columnist who coined "friction-maxxing," argues for reclaiming inconvenient, embodied experiences. Stephen Council, SFGATE tech reporter, shares reporting and personal examples about chatbots and convenience tools. Morgan Sung, pod host and tech critic, examines intentional media use and design that removes friction. They discuss in-person shopping, transit, social skills, tech design, and practical ways to choose inconvenience.
