Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast
Ania LichtarowiczSomewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - Tech That Actually MattersIf you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) - the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Made by and hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 206 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusinessEntrepreneurship | |||
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Medical Devices, Critical Materials and the Race to Build Circular Devices
Digital healthcare is producing a fast-growing mountain of electronic waste. Glucose monitors, wearable sensors and medical devices can contain lithium, copper, gold and rare ... more
Myanmar, Customer Data and Human RightsAfter Myanmar’s military coup in 2021, authorities demanded access to sensitive customer information held by a major Norwegian telecommunications company. Data linked to customers suspected of opposing the milit... more
The future of AI, self-improving systems, cybersecurity, AI for Good and the fight for global AI regulationHow powerful can artificial intelligence become — and can governments, industry and international organisations keep pace? We examine the rapid... more
10 Years of #KeepItOn: Documenting the Global Fight Against Internet ShutdownsFor a decade, Access Now’s #KeepItOn campaign has been documenting and fighting government-led internet shutdowns around the world. We look at why governments keep cutting ... more
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This show consistently spotlights tech that affects real people and communities worldwide, cutting through hype to explore how innovations translate into social impact, policy, and culture. Episodes commonly cover AI in everyday life, healthcare access, sustainable energy, robotics, digital rights, and platform economics, often anchored by on-the-ground case studies from emerging markets. A recurring strength is its global perspective, thoughtful interviewing, and emphasis on practical implications rather than buzzwords, making it a strong fit for listeners who want tech that actually changes lives and societies.
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