W. Kamau Bell has the most practical ‘most indispensable tool’
Comedian and activist W. Kamau Bell shares his thoughts on technology, identifying a charger as his most indispensable tool. He also discusses his preferences for map apps and his frustrations with phone screen protectors.
Why it matters
This lighthearted interview provides a humanizing look at a prominent cultural figure's relationship with everyday technology.
W. Kamau Bell is one of those people who has always just seemed to be there. From Totally Biased, to Politically Re-Active, United Shades of America, and We Need to Talk About Cosby, his blend of comedy, social commentary, and political activism has helped him stand out. He’s won a Peabody and four Emmys, been a Celebrity Jeopardy! champion, received honors from the ACLU, and been crowned the Ambassador of Fishbone by founding member Chris Dowd. Bell is, if nothing else, a busy man.
So we’re very grateful that he took time between episodes of his podcast Who’s With Me, his comedy tour, and Substack of the same name, promoting his upcoming children’s book Rock Paper Scissors Cheese (out October 27th), and, of course, being a dad, to answer our weekly questionnaire.
What is your most indispensable tool?
A charger. All of this is just shiny paperweights without a charger.
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