
The award-winning tech podcast that asks : "Are we the ones breaking the world?"
Most tech podcasts are an echo chamber for builders. We step outside. We talk to the observers, the social scientists, and the deep thinkers who study the friction we create and the human systems we disrupt.
Lianne Potter and Jeff Watkins strip away the industry fluff and pit academic research against the harsh real... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTechnology | |||

In this episode, we unpack one of the most alarming AI security papers released so far: research from Palisade Research proving that Large Language Models can autonomously hack systems, self-replicate, and spread across networks.
What was once theor... more
In the second episode of Tech Film Noir, hosts Lianne Potter, Jeff Watkins, and Simon Painter travel back to 1984 to watch Clippy gone wild in Electric Dreams!
*** Regular Compromising Positions Resume on 28th May***
This week on Tech Film Noir, we... more
In this episode, we commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster by asking a chilling modern question: Can a cyber attack cause a nuclear meltdown in 2026? Moving past the Hollywood tropes of ‘exploding reactors,’ we dive into the high-... more
In the premiere episode of Tech Film Noir, hosts Lianne Potter, Jeff Watkins, and Simon Painter travel back to 1984 to dissect James Cameron’s career-defining masterpiece, The Terminator.
*** Regular Compromising Positions Resume on 30th April!*** more
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Love this podcast for its take on tech - not another boring techie podcast but way more fun & worth waiting for the next episode drop
Lianne Potter and Jeff Watkins guide you through the dynamic realm of cybersecurity. Their insightful discussions demystify complex topics and ignite fresh perspectives. With interviews from industry leaders and deep dives into emerging trends, I highly recommend it.
As a cyber security professional these podcasts have been a breath of fresh air and it’s great to hear about our industry from other viewpoints.
We all want to make the world a safer place, but can often be quite inward looking, or doing what has always been (fairly unsuccessfully) done - so hearing how other industries see cyber security is very valuable and we can learn a lot.
I really enjoy listening to these podcasts and often make notes on the advice shared!
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This show analyzes technology's impact beyond the boilerplate hype, blending academic research with real-world organizational dynamics. Episodes frequently tackle cybersecurity, AI ethics, governance, and the human side of tech adoption, often through the lens of leadership, culture, and risk management. Notable strengths include thoughtful guest balance (academics and practitioners), rigorous critique of responsible AI and security practices, and a willingness to challenge industry assumptions with practical, systems-level insights. The format tends to pair deep-dive analyses with actionable takeaways for leaders and teams aiming to improve resilience and trust in tech-enabled environments.
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