In this episode of Occasionally Philosophical, Mark and Doug take on one of the biggest assumptions of modern life:
What if technology doesn’t actually solve our problems… but just changes them?
From cars and climate change to social media, misinformation, and AI, we explore the idea that every “solution” might come with unintended consequences—and sometimes creates entirely new problems.
We talk about:
Why we treat technology like a form of salvation
The cycle of problem → solution → new problem
Social media, loneliness, and misinformation
AI, control, and the illusion of progress
Why “fixing the world” might not work the way we think
The deeper cultural beliefs (Mother Culture 👀) driving all of this
This isn’t an anti-technology rant—it’s a conversation about how we use it… and whether we actually understand the systems we’re building.
If you’ve ever wondered whether we’re moving forward—or just moving faster—this one’s for you.