Stewart Brand discusses 'Maintenance' and tech industry values in Ezra Klein interview
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 24
Stewart Brand discusses 'Maintenance' and tech industry values in Ezra Klein interview
9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 24
In a new episode of The Ezra Klein Show, Brand reflects on his latest book, 'Maintenance: Of Everything, Part One', and its philosophical significance.
Brand argues for a shift in Silicon Valley's ethos toward humility and care, emphasizing the importance of ongoing maintenance in technology and relationships.
As a seminal figure behind the Whole Earth Catalog and early online communities, Brand's insights revisit the idealism that once shaped the tech industry and propose a more sustainable, human-centered approach.
How does Brand's support for nuclear power and GMOs align with his counterculture roots?
Can a society built on constant consumption ever truly embrace an ethos of repair?
Is Silicon Valley's 'move fast and break things' ethos fundamentally flawed?
Can a philosophy of maintenance solve the 'black box' problem of unexplainable AI?
Does focusing on fixing things ignore the need for systemic change and collective action?
With digital archives vanishing, is 'data decay' a greater threat than we realize?