The latest episode of Critical Defiance delves into the ramifications of relentless technological innovation. Hosts BobbySox and Neils question the hype around tech industry’s disruptive culture, pondering its actual benefits versus its potential harms such as reduced worker protections and mental health crises.

They also discuss two notable deportation cases under Trump’s second administration – Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadorian citizen, and Mahmud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate apparently targeted for his beliefs. Additionally, the episode highlights issues like market manipulation, environmental concerns from electronic waste, and how social media and smart technology are impacting privacy and daily lives.

The hosts urge listeners to read privacy policies, be mindful with technology, vote with their wallets, and join peaceful protests to reclaim control over government policies and actions.

Contents

* 00:00 Tech Bros and the Tyranny of Disruption – Is Innovation Always Progress?

* 02:31 News: The Big Three (Four?)

* 15:56 Big Thoughts

* 37:56 Freedom Fumbles

* 41:41 Big Wins

* 43:38 Thing You Can Do

* 45:28 Next Week/Outro

Links & Resources

* The dark side of electronic waste recycling | The Verge

* MTG scooped up plummeting stocks during market chaos sparked by Trump tariffs | The Independent

* Why Microsoft made a deal to help restart Three Mile Island | MIT Technology Review

* Surveillance Self-Defense | EFF.org

* Indivisible

* Tesla Takedown | Take action at Tesla showrooms everywhere.

* Oppose the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) – A Voter Suppression Bill – Passed House ⭑ 5 Calls

NOTE: Transcriptions and subtitles are automatically generated and may contain errors.

Chapters

• (00:00:01 ) - Critical Defiance: The Cult of Disruption
• (00:02:31 ) - Trump Admin's Attempt to Deny Return of Deemed Illegal Alien
• (00:10:28 ) - Trump Faces Accusations of Market Manipulation
• (00:13:04 ) - 3 Things to Watch Out For In America This Week
• (00:13:45 ) - SAVE Act
• (00:15:50 ) - Crazy News Week: Apple, Google, and More
• (00:16:38 ) - The Disruptors of the Future
• (00:22:39 ) - Is Social Media About Connectivity or Control?
• (00:24:22 ) - Social Media's Addiction Factor
• (00:26:28 ) - Is Smart Technology Just There to Take All of Our Information?
• (00:33:30 ) - How Do We Control Tech?
• (00:38:12 ) - Freedom Fumbles: This Guy Grabbed A Rifle During A Protest
• (00:42:34 ) - Gay News: Don't Ban All Flags
• (00:45:28 ) - Local News Under Siege
• (00:48:02 ) - Critical Disruption: The Future of Tech