Peoples & Things
Peoples & ThingsPeoples & Things is a podcast in which host Lee Vinsel interviews scholars, practitioners, and activists about human life with technology.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, and special guest host, Melanie Kiechle (Associate Professor of History, Virginia Tech), chat with radio producers Chris Hoff and and Sam Harnett about their sound production project, The World According to Sound. H... more
Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, and guest host, Paula Bialski, Associate Professor of Digital Sociology at University of St. Gallen, talk to Ben Collier, Senior Lecturer in Digital Methods in the Science, Technology, and Innovation Studies departm... more
Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, and guest host, Paula Bialski, Associate Professor of Digital Sociology at University of St. Gallen, talk to Fred Turner, Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication at Stanford University, about his classi... more
Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks with Thomas Haigh, Professor and Chair of History and affiliate of the Department of Computer Science at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, about his forthcoming book on the history of artificial intelligence.... more
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Lee is a former graduate student of mine, so perhaps I am a bit biased, but I really love listening to Lee muse on all of the things we used to discuss back in the day. He is one of the most perceptive analysts of science and technology around, and it’s great that he is bringing his insights to a broader audience than academia. Even if you don’t have the time to listen to the full episode, the first 30 or 40 minutes always has a ton to offer and gives great insight into that work being discussed... more
Apple Podcasts5J. Aronson
United States3 years ago - My new favorite podcast
I really enjoy the way the host engages with the guests on this show, setting up the themes to be accessible to audiences who might not be familiar with them, but inviting deep engagement as the conversation gets going. A nice range of thinkers and themes have been explored; I’m excited to discover what I will learn about with each new episode. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5PignoliUnited States4 years ago - STS in a dog walk
The format of this podcast is spot on. Host + STS author(s) chat about their past writings, academic bios, next projects and how those things are playing out in relation to current topics; all at the length of a long dog walk.
The highest praise I can give it that it makes me want to study STS - or at least buy more books.
Apple Podcasts5_everynicknameistaken_United States5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #209 |  Norway/Society & Culture |
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This long-running interview series centers on the human dimensions of technology, exploring how ideas about life, work, and culture intersect with technical change. Guests span historians, sociologists, legal scholars, and authors who critique or contextualize technology's role in society, often challenging hype with historical perspective and ethical considerations. A standout quality is the host's ability to translate dense academic topics into accessible conversations, while frequently inviting guests to connect past developments to present tech ecosystems and policy debates.
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Peoples & Things launched 5 years ago and published 116 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Peoples & Things include:
1. Chris Hoff
2. Sam Harnett
3. Ben Collier
4. Thomas Haigh
5. Verena Halsmayer
6. Cory Doctorow
7. Colleen Dunlavy
8. Whitney Laemmli
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