Technophilia

Synopsis

Bob Mankoff, cartoon editor of The New Yorker, discusses his ongoing relationship with technology in the tech issue of the magazine. He humorously reflects on his first-generation Kindle, which no longer works, and showcases his new iPhone 6 Plus. Mankoff critiques Google Glass and mentions a GoPro camera recording him. He introduces a technology-themed cartoon by Drew Durovich, depicting a man receiving a legendary desk, symbolizing the baggage that comes with inherited technology. Mankoff draws parallels between cords and past relationships, likening them to ex-wives and husbands. He recalls his own history with technology in cartoons, including a 1979 piece featuring spinning tape drives and a 1984 cartoon published in The New Yorker about a man seeking new gadgets. Mankoff's commentary highlights the nostalgia and challenges of adapting to new technology while holding onto the past.