It's about the relationship between humans and technology, about the design of technology. It's about how we can get our lives back by dropping technology addiction. Technology has two big problems: it's difficult to access and it's addicting. I want to make my listeners' lives better by opening their eyes to the design and use of technology. My goal is to change the way you look at the world and make it a better place.
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It's about the relationship between humans and technology, about the design of technology. It's about how we can get our lives back by dropping technology addiction. Technology has two big problems: it's difficult to access and it's addicting. I want to make my listeners' lives better by opening their eyes to the design and use of technology. My goal is to change the way you look at the world and make it a better place.
I Bought this Car before Elon went Crazy - It that it?
The Human-Technology Podcast
33 minutes
9 months ago
I Bought this Car before Elon went Crazy - It that it?
"Auto hui, Elon pfui" – a sticker on a Tesla triggered this deep dive into a complex question: Can we separate a product from the person behind it? Can – or should – we appreciate innovation while questioning the character of its creator?
In this episode, I explore the philosophical, ethical, and practical challenges of separating work from creator. From Wagner to J.K. Rowling, from Michael Jackson to Steve Jobs – we look at how society deals with controversial figures and their legacies. Then we zoom in on the tech world, where companies often are their founders – and how this plays out in the case of Elon Musk and Tesla.
Topics in this episode:
- Can art, tech, and business be judged independently of their creators?
- Why Tesla is both an innovation icon and a usability paradox
- The risks and rewards of strong personal branding in tech
- How Musk's political turn is impacting Tesla’s sales and stock – especially in Europe
- What happens when the CEO becomes the brand’s biggest liability?
This episode is part cultural critique, part market analysis, and all about the human behind the machine.
The Human-Technology Podcast
It's about the relationship between humans and technology, about the design of technology. It's about how we can get our lives back by dropping technology addiction. Technology has two big problems: it's difficult to access and it's addicting. I want to make my listeners' lives better by opening their eyes to the design and use of technology. My goal is to change the way you look at the world and make it a better place.
