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 | 179 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipBusiness | |||
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Global tech storytelling that goes beyond hype to explore tech's real-world impact across cultures and societies. Episodes mix policy, privacy, sustainability, and innovation through interviews with policymakers, researchers, and founders tackling issues like border tech, AI sustainability, open financial inclusion, and gender-focused enterprise. Notable strengths include long-form, data-driven analysis, international perspectives, and a willingness to surface underreported tech stories, from digital rights to climate-aware computing. The show often features practitioners and researchers who bring pragmatic insights for readers seeking to understand how technology changes people's lives around the world. Potential listeners will likely find... more
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