In this episode of Weekend Gems, we dive deep into the curious world of smart glasses and other tech that seems to be stuck in a loop of trying to fulfill sci-fi prophecies. From Meta’s latest AR glasses and Apple’s Vision Pro to enchanted objects and the relentless push for a new paradigm, we explore whether these products are actually solving problems—or just chasing a future that was scripted long ago. Featuring insights from Jaron Lanier, Kara Swisher, and Scott Galloway, and references to iconic sci-fi media like Minority Report and Black Mirror, we ask: why are we still trying to make these things work?

12 | On motorcycles disguised as bicycles, enchanted objects and the quest for the Unnecessary.

In this episode, we dive into how our relationship with information has drastically shifted in the past two decades and explore what that means for our ability to process the world around us. From live-streamed hurricanes to AI-generated disaster footage, we examine how sensationalism and algorithmic timelines are fragmenting our perception of reality. We also take a look at Donald Rumsfeld’s famous "known unknowns" theory and Slavoj Žižek’s addition of "unknown knowns," highlighting how today’s information systems make meaningful action seem almost impossible.

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