n this eye-opening episode of Need to Know, we tear down the sleek shell of your smartphone and reveal the complex—and often disturbing—reality inside. From child-mined cobalt and exploited factory labor to carbon-heavy manufacturing and psychological manipulation, your device is far more than a marvel of convenience. It’s a product of global inequality, environmental degradation, and engineered dependency. We unpack the real cost of staying “connected” and explore what it means to take back control in a world where our most personal devices are anything but neutral.#NeedToKnowPodcast #Smartphones #EthicalTech #EwasteCrisis #CobaltMining #RightToRepair #DigitalDependency #PlannedObsolescence #TechAddiction #EcosystemLockIn #SurveillanceTech #CarbonFootprint #GlobalSupplyChain #HiddenCosts #SustainableTech #DigitalAwarenesshey guys, I need a quick favor that’ll really help keep this show going strong.I’ve partnered with my podcast host to collect some listener feedback, and it only takes about 15 minutes. Just click the survey link http://bit.ly/needtoknow-survey.Your answers will help me better understand who’s tuning in, what you love, and what you'd like more of — and it also helps me attract sponsors to keep bringing you great content.So if you’ve got a few minutes, I’d be super grateful. Again, here is the link http://bit.ly/needtoknow-survey. Thanks so much for being part of this journey!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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