"Good Burdens" – A Guest Episode From JOMO(cast)

This week, we are sharing with you an episode from the JOMO(cast) podcast. In this abridged version we hear host Christina Crook discuss with Albert Borgmann his concept of Good Burdens. Born in Germany in 1937, technology philosopher Albert Borgmann has seen technological transitions and upheavals unknown to many. Throughout his long life, he’s studied and written about the impact of technological advancement on every aspect of society. Within this context, Dr. Borgmann joins Christina on the JOMO(cast) to discuss the cost-benefit analysis of technology’s ability to lift our burdens, and why good burdens are vital to preserve if we want to live intentionally and with joy. Hear Christina and Albert discuss: - The history of technology and it's changing impacts - The perils of distraction - The concept of Good Burdens - How technology can obliterate good burdens - Why the culture of the table is a hopeful place Listen to the original conversation: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/24-the-joy-of-good-burdens-with-albert-borgmann/id1467390472?i=1000487173726 Listen to more episodes of Jomo(cast): https://www.christinacrook.com/jomocast Learn more about Christina Crook & JOMO: https://www.christinacrook.com/ Order Christina's new book, Good Burdens, based on this concept: https://www.christinacrook.com/goodburdens Read books by Albert: -Crossing The Postmodern Divide (2013) -Technology and the Character of Contemporary Life: A Philosophical Inquiry (2008) - Power Failure: Christianity in the Culture of Technology (2003) -Holding Onto Reality: The Nature of Information at the Turn of the Millennium (2007) -Real American Ethics: Taking Responsibility For Our Country (2010) -The Philosophy of Language: Historical Foundations and Contemporary Issues (2012) Follow @experiencejomo on Instagram, Facebook + Twitter Host and Producer: Georgie Powell https://www.sentientdigitalconsulting.com/ Music and audio production: Toccare https://spoti.fi/3bN4eqO