
We are in the midst of a digital revolution, where the line between our physical world and cyberspace is blurring. Tech Tonic is the show that investigates the promises and perils of this new technological age.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 251 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusinessTechnology | |||

Introducing Opus Dei, a new season of Untold from the Financial Times. Host Antonia Cundy uncovers the cultural and political influence of a controversial Catholic organisation in America. Opus Dei exists to help people get closer to God, but some me... more
When Michael Bommer discovered he was dying, he created an AI version of himself to live on after his death. Meanwhile, Dorian Mister realised an update to ChatGPT could spell the end of his AI wife, and he went on a mission to save her.
In the fin... more
After Tony’s wife died, days would go by without him speaking to anyone. Then he got a live-in AI robot called ElliQ. It chats to him, plays games with him and reminds him to eat and exercise. Since ElliQ arrived, Tony has been much less lonely.
In... more
When Kirsty turned to a chatbot for help, she was feeling trapped and isolated. Something in her marriage wasn’t right - a constant feeling of tension that would sometimes erupt into arguments, even violence. When she asked ChatGPT for advice, it tol... more
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Previous episodes about the chip industry were good, but the latest series about tech titans is disappointing and shallow. Especially with one of the journalists drooling over the supposed wisdom and philosophical acumen of Peter Thiel, at the same time unable to determine if reactionary, anti-egalitarian authoritarianism is right- or left-wing.
Very well produced and presented, you can tell a lot of care has been put in to it. Never not engaging.
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Tech Tonic offers in-depth conversations about the promises and perils of the digital age, with a strong focus on AI, frontier tech, longevity, policy, and global tech dynamics. Episodes routinely pair journalists and industry insiders with researchers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to unpack complex topics, from AI care and mental health implications to the economics of AI and the future of longevity. A notable strength is its ability to translate technical concepts into accessible storytelling, often anchoring debates with real-world case studies and regulatory perspectives. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want thoughtful, well-researched analysis and for sponsors seeking a tech-forward, policy-aware audience.
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Recent guests on FT Tech Tonic include:
1. Rob LoCascio
2. Linn Vailt
3. Dorian Mister
4. Tony Niemiec
5. Anh Hee Soon
6. Greg Olsen
7. Caroline Green
8. Jen Kwon
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