Architects and Trump, a slow tech movement

Hosted by Frances Anderton Nov. 15, 2016

Architects erupt over a memo supportive of President-Elect Donald Trump, issued by the American Institute of Architects. And some Silicon Valley insiders are comparing tech to big tobacco or even gambling -- eager to sell people on a pleasure that is dangerously addictive. Is it time for a "slow technology" movement?

Photo: Architects are responding to President-Elect Donald Trump’s goals of overhauling the nation’s infrastructure and building a US-Mexico border wall. (Trump Tower New York)

From this Episode:

Architects and Trump

President-elect Donald Trump has stated that one of his top priorities is the overhaul of the nation's infrastructure.

11 min

A slow tech movement

Social media played a big role in 2016, from President-Elect Donald Trump's tweeting to the spread of disinformation on the web to the constant rush of daily viral stories,...

17 min

Credits

Host:
Frances Anderton

Producers:
Frances Anderton, Avishay Artsy