What technology takes from us – and how to take it back
What technology takes from us – and how to take it back  
Podcast: The Audio Long Read
Published On: Mon Feb 16 2026
Description: Decisions outsourced, chatbots for friends, the natural world an afterthought: Silicon Valley is giving us life void of connection. There is a way out – but it’s going to take collective effort By Rebecca Solnit. Read by Laurel Lefkow. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod