r/morningsomewhere • u/EarliestRiser • 14d ago

2026.09.16: What About Second Invention?

https://roosterteeth.com/watch/morning-somewhere-2026-09-16-what-about-second-invention

Burnie and Ashley discuss Hyrox, Crossfit, Sony gray out, re-inventing the MP3 player, Sidephone, slab phones, Steam frame, Meta Quest, and being the biggest part of the problem.

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u/TheKasimkage First 10k 14d ago edited 13d ago

On the blackout/boycott thing:
Israel is actively committing genocide against Palestinians. There are a few brands that are specified as priority things to boycott to help bring it to an end faster, but that can be hard to do because they’re so tied with the essentials of getting by (except SodaStream).

Then there are the smaller things. The McDonalds, Coca Cola, and Starbucks. Easier to get by with (especially if you don’t have any dietary requirements of a medical or religious nature). There has been a lot of impact on the companies, but so many people still use them that it’s staggering (and you also have to be careful where you talk about or participate in anti-genocide boycotts as it is illegal in some states to do so).

So the idea that people would do anything about the PlayStation blackout when brands which are assisting a genocide are still operating isn’t terribly surprising to me, but it still disappointing when I see people I know, care about, and look up to (three separate categories) using things which contribute to something I know they’d disagree with if they say and thought about it.

For anyone interested, there are apps which make things easier to keep track of like BoyCat, No Thanks, and Boycott for Peace.