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Babbage from The Economist

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Babbage is our weekly podcast on science and technology, named after Charles Babbage—a 19th-century polymath and grandfather of computing. Host Alok Jha talks to our correspondents about the innovations, discoveries and gadgetry shaping the world. Published every Wednesday.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • My new go-to

    I’ve in technology for years. I’m staying on top of AI through this informative programming but I’m learning and listening to so much more like this recent show on ‘nature’ …the Japanese prescribe ‘nature walking’ for anti anxiety - now I understand the science that underlies why I need nature in my life winter spring summer and fall. Thank you for such informative journalism 🙏🙏

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    Canada2 months ago
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    The only way I could do that was if you wanted me too I could come and pick up some thing for you to take to the doctor for you and I can go get you and you could just take

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    Australia8 months ago
  • Perfect

    A real treat to listen to 👍

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    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Why SUBscription?

    I love Babbage but refuse to install yet another App to allow me to listen.

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    GortonSM
    Australiaa year ago
  • Paywall

    I loved this podcast with its intelligent interviews and fascinating subjects but it all changed. They have now locked all future episodes behind their Economist Podcast+ service. They have lost a listener.

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    Gilbert Coyle
    United Statesa year ago

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