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Cultivating Connections, Empowering Change - We talk about navigating heart-first activism & decolonizing storytelling (media & tech). Host Sam Chavez connects with organizations, movement leaders, & social change communicators who are boldly creating change in today's social, political, tech & media landscape with heart, hope, & a grounded nervous system. Become a Seedling Member to access all of our episodes. https://www.rootschangemedia.com/our-podcast/#/portal/signup (Learn more and access our private podcast feed) Language: en Genres: Society & Culture, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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🎙️ 2026 State of Tech with Sam & Joe! | The Future is Human
Episode 11
Monday, 8 December, 2025
Hi y’all! 👋🏽 Joe Cardillo (they/them) and Sam Chavez (she/they/he) are back to tackle the big topic of Big Tech as we close 2025 and the 1st year of Trump's 2nd term. We cover how tech has changed drastically and how activists, organizers, & organizations can navigate the uncertainty with grace and humanity. We bring in some of our old school love of the internet as we envision a hopeful tech future without the bros at the helm. Watch today’s episode."We need to invest in people, not AI."🌱 Become a Seedling Member Today! Get more behind-the-scenes action from our trip and go deeper with activists & organizers at just $2/month.Timestamps00:00 The Power of Tech and a Hopeful Future06:10 Navigating Big Tech's Limitations11:50 The Importance of Friction in Connection17:28 Rediscovering Humanity in Tech21:16 Celebrating the Joy of Niche Communities23:25 The Intersection of Science and Media26:28 Local News and Community Engagement30:27 Detoxing from Big Tech35:28 Redefining Success in Communication41:33 Investing in Humanity Over AI""Friction is meaningful and has value."References / ResourcesFollow Joe Cardillo on MastodonFollow Sam Chavez on MastodonCatch up on our cyber security resourcesAbout the roots of change agencyExplore healthy media & techBecome a Seedling MemberSupport Defunded Orgs with our Assist an Activist programHealthy, Actionable Media🎬 Watch on YouTube or PeerTubeSubscribe to our weekly digest(s)Follow us on Mastodon, PeerTube, & BlueSkyBypass the algos on YouTube,
