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Politechs

Politechs
Artificial Intelligence
Automation
Surveillance
Fishing Industry
Smart Homes
Productivity
Sustainability
Labor
Manufacturing
Washing Machines
Tech Workers
Political Implications Of Technology
Skepticism Toward AI
AI Ethics
Environmental Impact Of AI
Data Privacy
Large Language Models
Technology
Workplace Politics
Social Media

A podcast exploring the inherent political nature of technology

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes16Founded10 months ago
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Latest Episodes

We welcome our favourite political scientist, Dr. Anna Colom, back on the show to dive into democracy: what is it really, how does AI threaten it, and how can it be built for real? Anna is a researcher with The Data Tank, a "think and do tank"; they ... more

Josh and Ray sit down with Dr. Syed Mustafa Ali, author of a recent paper entitled "A Butlerian Hauntology" to unpack the dense payload of insight contained within the paper. Dr. Ali grabs threads from Dune, critical race theory and world-systems the... more

Foz Meadows joins us to discuss his "Against AI" polemic, written in response to Erin Underwood's open letter to SFWA and the SFF community in the wake of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association's announcement that works written by LLM to... more

Datacentres might seem boring, but Aurora Gómez Delgado of Tu Nube Seca Mi Río, a Spanish organisation working to combat the ecosocial impact of datacentres, would like you to sit up and take notice of the resources they are stealing from the people ... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Colom
Researcher working at the intersections of democratic processes and digital technologies
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Episode: Risks
Brian Merchant
Author of 'Blood in the Machine', discussing the neo-Luddite movement.
Episode: Resistance
Dr. Chris Gilliard
Co-director of The Critical Internet Studies Institute and author of the upcoming book 'Luxury Surveillance'
The Critical Internet Studies Institute
Episode: Surveillance

Hosts

Ray
Co-host of Politechs; longtime contributor with multiple appearances across platforms.
Josh
Co-host of Politechs; frequent host with a focus on AI's societal implications.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • A plain speaking exploration of all the issues around AI. Really appreciate the variety of guests from different fields and backgrounds. Entertaining and eye-opening.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    seamuspuebla
    7 months ago
  • Very Insightful

    Thanks for starting up the show, I am a software engineer and it makes me feel so much less crazy that there are other dissenting voices out there in the field when it comes to AI and Big Tech in general. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cousi2344
    United States10 months ago
  • AI is Everywhere and Nowhere

    I’m really looking forward to talking through the reality of AI with Ray!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmglov.net
    Sweden10 months ago
  • Unraveling the mystery of AI. Interesting discussion.

    Of the moment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diva lady 60
    Belgium10 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, dissenting perspectives on AI and tech power.
Audience finds discussions about surveillance and privacy highly relevant and actionable.
Guests bring diverse, well-argued viewpoints on automation and governance.

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Resistance
Q: If we want to build a neo-Luddite movement that can successfully resist, what should we be thinking about here?
We need to tap into widespread animosity and organize effectively against the tech industry's influence.

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What is Politechs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the political dimensions of technology, with frequent dives into AI, governance, labor, privacy, and regulation. Episodes surface nuanced debates about who tech serves, who is protected or harmed by automation, and how public policy should respond to rapid technological change. A standout theme is skepticism toward hype around AI, paired with calls for accountability, inclusive governance, and practical guidance for navigating tech's societal impacts. The tone tends toward critical analysis of power structures in tech and policy, while offering thoughtful perspectives from guests who challenge prevailing narratives. Potential listeners who care about where technology intersects with democracy, labor, and privacy are lik... more

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Politechs launched 10 months ago and published 16 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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