
Join Elaine Burke and Kelly Earley as they look at tech through a critical lens – not evangelising or demonising it, but definitely throwing a bit of shade when it’s deserved.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 111 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Tech NewsNewsTechnology | |||

In this episode, Elaine is joined by energy researcher Prof Hannah Daly to discuss the energy strain data centres represent for Ireland, the greenwashing that enables their proliferation in the face of climate concerns, and the real costs – both fina... more
Are we in danger of becoming a contactless society? That’s the concern of psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor, who joined Elaine to explain why we need to push ourselves beyond the isolated safety of socialising through screens and flex our social muscl... more
This week, Kelly has lost her voice! So Elaine is joined by cultural commentator, previous guest, and co-host of Get Around to It, Aoife Barry, to discuss why our feeds are filled with short video clips, and how ‘clipping’ is used to simulate trends ... more
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are rocketing in popularity and raking it in as users bet on everything from the day’s weather to major political manoeuvres. In this episode, Kelly and Elaine discuss what’s sus about these platforms and... more
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Perfect balance of information and humour. Well worth listening too🤩
Apart from the wealth of great ideas and observations that they throw around what I really like about this podcast is the rapport between the two hosts. Love it.
pretty boring tbh
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A sharp, tech-focused conversation that analyzes trends in technology, policy, and digital culture with a critical eye. The hosts routinely critique industry practices, discuss regulatory impacts, and explore how tech shapes society, privacy, and everyday life. Episodes often feature guests from academia, cybersecurity, data protection, and technology policy, creating a mix of practical insights and principled perspectives. The show stands out for its balanced skepticism, candid banter, and willingness to call out ethical and governance concerns in the tech world, making it engaging for listeners who want thoughtful analysis without hype.
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