Joe Rogan Experience #547 - Joe DeRosa

Tech & Privacy

The conversation between Joe Rogan and Joe DeRosa highlights the growing concerns around technology and privacy, especially with smartphones and new payment methods. Joe discusses how devices constantly search for signals, draining battery life, and how turning off features like Wi-Fi can help. He also mentions the convenience of voice-activated technology in cars, like Tesla's touchscreen system, which can play music via voice commands 1. Joe DeRosa expresses skepticism about mobile payments, fearing government control over digital transactions. He warns, "The second the government decides they want to shut you down, boom, you're done. Because it's all the... And it's happening now." 2.

   

Future Payments

The future of payments is a hot topic, with Joe Rogan and Joe DeRosa exploring the shift towards mobile payments and a potential cashless society. Joe discusses how new iPhones might eliminate the need for physical credit cards by using near-field communication technology to make purchases 3. The conversation also touches on smartwatches, with Joe DeRosa expressing skepticism about their practicality, particularly the small screen size and battery life. He argues, "The new iPhone has a significantly bigger screen for a fucking reason. This is a completely tiny, completely inconvenient screen." 4.