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Buttons give the illusion of power but hide the consequences
Whether mechanical or digital, a button delivers the promise of power — but it's far from simple. The small and mighty technology has a riveting history, a story of control, power, freedom and oppression. From the podcas...
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Buttons give the illusion of power but hide the consequences is an episode from Ideas by CBC. Whether mechanical or digital, a button delivers the promise of power — but it's far from simple. The small and mighty technology has a riveting h...
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Published Jul 17, 2026, 00:54:08 long, audio available.
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