EP 5 Jul 6, 2022
Does Optimizing Your Home Make Life Worse? Smart thermostats and sensors promise a frictionless home, but what is all that optimization forming us toward? A conversation about the hearth, convenience, and love.
AI Episode Summary A ~900-word recap. Full Transcript 82 segments, every word. In this episode
Alastair Roberts Thinker Neil Postman Thinker Andy Crouch Thinker Wendell Berry Thinker Smart homes thermostats Ecobee data security hearth communal life optimization vs love Scripture referenced
2 Samuel 24 1 Corinthians 13 Explore more
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