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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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Forget building the next app – Silicon Valley’s tech bros are now trying to rebuild themselves. Peptides are the new frontier into biohacking, promising better sleep, sharper focus, and maybe even eternal youth. Dexter talks to Zara Stone, a culture ... more

A few weeks ago on Monday, October 20, a major outage in Amazon Web Services took down a bunch of the Internet. How did an error in one data center in Virginia affect everything from Snapchat and Reddit to ‘smartbeds’ to government services? Dexter t... more

Corporate America has bet on AI to make work faster and cheaper. Companies like Meta and Microsoft are laying off employees, hoping it will save them money. But a new study has found that there’s a growing wave of “workslop” and AI is actually making... more

ICEBlock was an app created to help people report ICE sightings. Then, Apple pulled it from the App Store. But in between those events, there was a semi-public fight over whether the app was actually helpful to immigrants. Dexter talks with security ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Micah Lee
Independent security researcher and journalist
Episode: maybe ICEBlock was 'activism theater,' but is banning it protecting us?
Ross Minor
Blind gamer and advocate for video game accessibility
Episode: playing video games while blind (part 1)
Teig Sadhana
New York based actor known for his roles in vertical dramas
Episode: television for the dopamine generation (but kids aren’t watching)
Jen Cooper
Well-known vertical drama fan and festival organizer
Vertical Drama Love
Episode: television for the dopamine generation (but kids aren’t watching)
Arian Marshall
Reporter for Wired focusing on transportation and technology
Wired
Episode: a software update bricked my car
Henrik Fisker
Danish car designer and founder of Fisker Automotive Inc.
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Episode: a software update bricked my car
Marques Brownlee
Influential tech reviewer and YouTuber
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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 891 ratings
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Awesome show

    I learn something new every episode. Very entertaining with a great host

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DefiniDenise
    United States3 months ago
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    30% Ads at least. Unlistenable.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Steeeeve1
    Canada3 months ago
  • Thanks for the show. Being Gen X isnt easy anymore

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Charliezimbali
    3 months ago
  • Must listen

    Back when this was Sleepwalkers I loved the show as an interesting way to be wary of future tech developments. Now as Kill Switch it's really become a must listen show to keep up with how technology is changing society, well researched and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devcmacd
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging, informative content that challenges them to think critically about technology and its societal impacts.

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#102
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#103
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#131
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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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Q: Where are we right now with wearables, and specifically with smart glasses?
We are entering the age of AI hardware, including smart glasses that integrate AI features.

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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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