The Radical Act of Physical Ownership in a Digital Age

In this episode of Critical Defiance, Neils, BobbySox, and Bill discuss the importance of owning physical media and robust personal archives in an age dominated by digital streaming and algorithms. They explore the cultural and personal significance of physical media like vinyl records and photo albums, emphasizing the risks and limitations of relying solely on digital ownership. The episode features insights from entertainment industry veterans Paul J. Salamoff and Joshua Lou Friedman. The episode closes with practical tips on preserving physical media and the importance of maintaining personal and cultural archives.

Photo by 烧不酥在上海 老的 on Unsplash for the main image.

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00:00 The Algorithm Ate My Culture - Intro

04:21 Big Three/News Recap

14:53 Big Thoughts

48:48 Big Wins

53:15 Thing You Can Do

57:10 Sign-Off

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