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Were we sleeping when everything changed? Seems like the technologically driven future is already here. On kill switch, we explain the right NOW of our super charged technological lives. New host Dexter Thomas answers questions big and small – like who’s behind Shrimp Jesus, and could you get arrested by a computer?

kill switch also brings the DIY back to tech – “How to Now” on everything from ho... more

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Recent Guests

Nina Mohanty
Founder and CEO of Bloom Money, focusing on financial solutions for immigrant communities.
Bloom Money
Episode: The App Where Strangers Lend Each Other Money | What’s Your Problem? Podcast
Dina Temple-Raston
Host and managing editor of the Click Here podcast
Recorded Future News and PRX
Episode: from ‘click here’: an illusion of control
Jake Gallen
Crypto enthusiast and NFT collector
Episode: from ‘click here’: an illusion of control
Alex Bannister
YouTube host of Tactical Investing
Tactical Investing
Episode: from ‘click here’: an illusion of control
Nick Backs
Incident responder at Seal, addressing crypto attacks
Open Security Alliance
Episode: from ‘click here’: an illusion of control
Jeremy Busby
Incarcerated journalist reporting from inside Texas prison
Episode: social media reveals life behind bars. prisons want to block it
Eric Priezkalns
Telecommunications expert with extensive experience in the industry.
Founder of Commsrisk
Episode: who is profiting from scam texts – and can we stop them?
Dr. Corinne Cath
Cultural anthropologist at Article 19 researching internet infrastructure, AI, and technology's impact on society.
Article 19
Episode: ‘my internet bed is broken’ is just the start
Kate Niederhoffer
Social psychologist and vice president of BetterUp Labs
BetterUp Labs
Episode: workslop: how AI is making you hate your coworkers

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Dexter Thomas
Host of the discussions exploring the intersections of technology and society, often inviting experts to provide diverse perspectives on contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 899 ratings
  • Excellent

    Well produced and researched. Interesting guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soulsonic1234
    United States2 months ago
  • Doomed bells are ringing.

    Your take on AI is hopelessly biased. Probably you’re just chasing likes, waving your pitchfork with the mob. In the latest episode about workslop, there was zero useful content on positive uses of AI and a completely unscientific dwelling on emotional negative reaction on the part of your researcher. You represented her as failing to ask about instances where AI elevated the calibre of work product. Bottom line. It’s a tool. Idiots can I wreck things with a tool. Smart people build things with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    marctaro
    Canada3 months ago
  • Never a dull episode, the topics are on point. I know I'm going to get reporting quality with Kill Switch, always look forward to listening when an episode drops. When Dexter Thomas speaks I'm going to listen!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    unwieldly-outage
    3 months ago
  • Adnnoying

    This is a truly interesting and well produced podcast, but boy is it crippled with advertising. The ratio épisode length/ad frequency doesn’t feel right. It makes me listen less and less until I’ll eventually stop. There are less adnnoying shows out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    erric
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • Critical thoughts

    This is such breath of old school geek ness I love is so much. Each episode is filled with facts and skepticism based on experience with real world ideas. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The mak69
    United States4 months ago

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Concerns regarding advertising frequency have been noted, suggesting some frustration among listeners about commercial content.
Overall, there's a strong sentiment that the podcast offers a meaningful exploration of technology's role in everyday life.
The host's ability to present complex topics in an accessible manner is widely praised.
Listeners appreciate the engaging, informative content that challenges them to think critically about technology and its societal impacts.

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Q: So how do the umpires feel about this technology?
Most umpires did not speak on the record, but their collective bargaining agreement suggests they are on board with the system being implemented.
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Q: How did you come to start reporting on OnlyFans?
Michael Beltran found out about OnlyFans chatters through a friend's connection and began researching online.
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Q: How is the community responding to all this?
They're responding as well as you could... but a lot of them have just quit the genre entirely.
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Q: When did you start noticing AI creeping into lo-fi?
I think a couple of years ago is when I saw AI Lo-Fi for the first time.
should you use a chatbot for therapy?
Q: What's the strongest argument in favor of using AI or chatbots in therapy?
Dr. Schueller states the strongest argument is the lack of sufficient mental health services in many areas, making AI a potentially available option for support.

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Exploring the complexities of modern technology and its implications, episodes focus on various topics from AI and digital privacy to gaming accessibility and the evolving nature of social media. The discussion often centers around critical societal and ethical questions, aiming to demystify technology for everyday listeners while fostering a sense of accountability among users. This engaging approach helps translate complicated concepts into relatable content, addressing emerging trends and challenges in the tech world, such as the impact of AI-generated content on workplace dynamics and privacy concerns surrounding digital platforms.

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kill switch launched 7 years ago and published 59 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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2. Dina Temple-Raston
3. Jake Gallen
4. Alex Bannister
5. Nick Backs
6. Jeremy Busby
7. Eric Priezkalns
8. Dr. Corinne Cath

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