Modern Tools, Retro Mindset [The Zero Dot Podcast #23]

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This week, John takes a break to fight battles in John-land while Sam and Daniel keep the good fight going for Team Human! Sam discusses the demise of Sora - the social media app Disney had previously planned to invest $1 billion USD before backing out; US Jury Verdicts against Meta and Google in the fight for mental health in children and social media; Delta Airlines being real CHADS and suspending perks for Congress members amid shutdown that is impacting TSA employees, and so much more! Meanwhile, our main topic is a discussion about photography, of all things. Gerald Joehri's poetic YT Video "What We Lost When Cameras Got Better" is more than just a breakdown of digital vs film modalities it turns out; it's a philosophic mantra for slowing down and using the tools we have the way they work best (our brains) amidst a world that demands speed amongst all else. Also, Zoo stories! All that and more this week.

News Referenced during Good/Bad Sections:

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2026/03/26/delta-air-lines-suspends-perks-for-congress-amid-government-shutdown/

https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-jury-verdicts-against-meta-google-tee-up-fight-over-tech-liability-shield-2026-03-26/

https://apnews.com/article/openai-closes-sora-ai-c60de960536923f33edc04b92ddbe1cd

The Beautiful (Main Topic) reference: Gerald Joehri - What We Lost When Cameras Got Better - https://youtu.be/C1ZHQyjrVMs?si=7HcIIZlIYiS79sbq

00:00 The zoo story & introduction.

08:25 The demise of Sora.

17:30 Pay up, Google and Meta!

20:17 Delta with the dub.

21:57 TSA is freezing.

25:47 MAIN TOPIC: Using modern tools with a retro mindset.

01:13:33 Preying on nostalgia isn't cool.

01:30:51 Farewell, thanks for being here! (Patrons, you can stick around!)

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