Things vs. Humans: the spiteful behaviour of inanimate objects
Summary
In the final episode of Patented, host Dallas Campbell explores "Resistentialism," the humorous philosophy that inanimate objects are inherently hostile to humans. He interviews Christy Jennings, daughter of writer Paul Jennings, who coined the term, discussing its origins and relevance to modern technology. The episode reflects on the human struggle with frustrating gadgets, from printers to digital interfaces, concluding that while technology has advanced, the battle against spiteful objects remains a universal, albeit comedic, experience.
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Introduction and final episode announcement
Defining Resistentialism with historical anecdotes
Interview with Christy Jennings about her father Paul
Origins of Resistentialism and the Anti-Jennings Organisation
Resistentialism in the digital age and printers
Coping with technology and concluding the interview
Outro and introduction to Paul Jennings reading
Reading: Paul Jennings on Resistentialism
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