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Podcast: The Colin McEnroe Show
Episode: A look at buttons, couch potatoes, and the rise of the remote control
Description: Remote controls date all the way back to the 1800s, but they only entered most households in the 1950s or later. What impact did this have on how we watch television, and how we use other devices in our homes? This hour we look at the history and the impact of the remote control, and discuss what the remote control of the future will look like. And we'll take a look at buttons, and how they shape our interactions with the technology in our lives. Â GUESTS:Â Â Caetlin Benson-Allott:Â Professor of English, Dire...