The Slow Revolution

Carl speaks to Rob Orchard, founder and editor of Delayed Gratification, the world’s first Slow Journalism magazine.

(Recorded in London. Running time: 58’43”)

Topics covered include:

1. What is Slow Journalism and why does it matter in a fast world?

2. Is personalised news a good thing?

3. Does long-form journalism have a future?

4. How much news is actually news?

5. What role did toasters play in the genesis of Slow Journalism?

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Visit Delayed Gratification.

Carl interviews Petter Neby of Punkt, which makes "thoughtful electronics." In London Design Week (September 2015), the company will launch its brand-new MP 01, a mobile phone with no Internet connection.

That's right, no connection at all. But it does transmit the human voice in pure, crystalline sharpness.

The aim: to help us switch off, be in the moment and rediscover the art of conversation. Will it work?

Topics covered in the podcast include:

1. The perils of "communication obesity"

2. Why birdsong ringtones do not work in Florence, Italy

3. The rise of Slow Gaming and the Decelerator Helmet

4. The joy and power of doing nothing

5. Why human conversation needs to be uncomfortable sometimes 

(Recorded in London. Running time: 26'11")

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Learn more about the MP 01 and Punkt here.

Carl pays a visit to the first "Slow Reading" club in Europe. He reads "Infinity Jest" by David Foster Wallace and chats to the club's founder, Annabel Quiroga-Rivera, about text, toast and taking time.

Recorded in Notting Hill, London. Running time: 26'49"

If you want to know more about Slow Reading, or would like to set up a club in your hometown, you can contact Annabel here. 

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