
Data is the most valuable resource on our planet, and the data economy impacts everything from mental health to human rights. On Season 2 of Technically Optimistic, host Raffi Krikorian engages engineers, activists, professors, and more to ask big questions about our data-driven era. How and why is our data being collected? How is it affecting our daily lives, our decision-making, our political sy... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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The way we use and understand data is rapidly evolving. So what does the future hold? Will backlash against surveillance capitalism result in protections that empower people to take control of their data? What’s going on with the new American Privacy... more
The data boom has had an outsized impact on India and the Global South. This episode explores how the data economy has changed life on the ground in South Asia — and for tech workers in the US. What does the future of caste look like for the South As... more
Whether we like it or not, the kids are online — and they’re being tracked just like the rest of us. Who’s after their data, and why? We examine the harms minors face online — from how tech companies profit off addictive usership, to the consequences... more
New technologies, such as facial recognition, are being used by law enforcement to identify, locate, and convict people. Powered by data gathered from across the internet, these imperfect programs can sometimes get it wrong, resulting in wrongful arr... more
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You may remember a short gig we did with Tim Halle for one of the first online learning programs. I have followed your career and applauded your success. This informative podcast is an amazing tour through the biggest issues in tech. I am writing a book on how to write a personal essay for high school seniors. One of my chapters is on AI. I plan to study your series to research my writing. Thank you.
Interesting information however difficult to listen to. Narrating over speech recordings and music is too chaotic. I listened because I have interest in the subject however it feels like a hard work rather than relaxation.
This podcast is probably the best show on privacy rights, cybersecurity, and personal data that’s airing right now.
The reason being that it makes content that is otherwise cryptic, accessible to general audiences. Hence, it is incredibly didactic and tremendously helpful in educating the public.
I genuinely think savvy professors should make this the equivalent of required readings on certain classes in college surrounding civil rights, liberalism, etc., and perhaps even a good way of introd... more
Great involvement of genuine experts.
This was a great episode on AI! Informative, optimistic, and clear. Definitely looking forward to the other episodes and learning more!









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