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Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they ask the experts: what is good technology? Is ‘good’ technology even possible? And how can feminism help us work towards it? Each week, they invite scholars, industry practitioners, activists, and more to provide their unique perspective on what feminism can bring to the tech industry and the way that we think about technology. With each conversa... more

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In this episode we talk to Nassim Parvin and Neda Atanasoski, the editors of the book Technocreep. We discuss what makes a technology creepy and the rise of so-called creepy technologies during COVID-19. Neda and Nassim argue that creepiness is assoc... more

In this episode, we talk to N. Katherine Hayles who's the distinguished research professor at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and the James B. Duke Professor Emerita from Duke University. Her prolific research focuses on the relations... more

In this episode, Eleanor talks to Alexander Thomas, a filmmaker and academic who leads the BA in Media Production at the University of East London. They discuss his new book about transhumanism, a philosophical movement that aims to improve human cap... more

In this episode, we talk to digital media theorist and artist Laila Shereen Sakr, who also performs under the name VJ Um Amel. We discuss her work making data about the outer world both visible and emotional. We explore what Laila calls the "surveyed... more

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Nassim Parvin
Associate Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington
University of Washington
Episode: Rethinking 'Creepy' Technology with Nassim Parvin and Neda Atanasoski
Neda Atanasoski
Episode: Rethinking 'Creepy' Technology with Nassim Parvin and Neda Atanasoski
Laura Allcorn
Artist and performer, creator of participatory installations and performances about technology
Episode: Critiquing Tech through Comedy with Laura Allcorn
Anne Pasek
Canada Research Chair in Media, Culture and the Environment and Associate Professor
Trent University
Episode: Surfing the Web in Sync with the Sun with Anne Pasek
Sebastián Lehuedé
Lecturer in ethics, AI and society at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Lithium Extraction in the Atacama with Sebastián Lehuedé
Jill Walker Rettberg
Professor of Digital Culture at the University of Bergen, Norway
University of Bergen
Episode: Machine Vision with Jill Walker Rettberg
Yasmine Boudiaf
Creative technologist and researcher based in London, originally from Algeria
Episode: Art, Technology and Justice with Yasmine Boudiaf
Janneke Parrish
Co-founder of Apple Together and labor activist
Apple Together
Episode: Janneke Parrish on Worker Solidarity and Why Tech Unions Matter
Amba Kak
Co-director at AI Now Institute specializing in AI policy
AI Now Institute
Episode: The EU AI Act Part 2, with Amba Kak and Sarah Myers West from AI NOW

Hosts

Dr. Eleanor Drage
Co-host with a focus on digital culture and feminist approaches to technology.
Dr. Kerry McInerney
Co-host with interests in AI, ethics, and societal impacts of technology.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Much needed xpertise and critique of AI

    I love almost all the episodes in this podcast - Kerry and Eleanor are fun and very, very knowledgeable about AI and find interesting experts to interview. Great antidote to all the hype but from an informed perspective, it’s not just refusing it but puts it in context and considers the social aspects and potential for harm as well as good. I love that there is an optimism here too: what IS a good robot? I’m a scholar myself and find lots of interesting research through the podcast but I think K... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jilltxt
    Norway3 months ago
  • what a load of twaddle

    really hard listening - 'switched off’ after 10 minutes but this is just my personal opinion

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    formula53
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant pod

    Absolutely love this pod! Dr Drage sounds really hot :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stardust1233
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Reliable source of information

    Wonderful hosts, great guests and interesting topics around AI benefits and drawbacks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pablo&noa
    Spain2 years ago
  • Fantastic!

    Wow! Absolutely LOVE this podcast - has challenged so much of my thinking, will definitely share.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bren3
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions about technology and its societal implications.
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There are favorable reviews praising the engaging content and thought-provoking topics.

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#145
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#207
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#97
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#168
Norway/Technology

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Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr
Q: Can you explain the concept of the data body? Why does it matter?
Laila defines the data body as all the data records kept on individuals by institutions, emphasizing that it represents real human experiences and impacts, highlighting its significance in the context of state power.
Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr
Q: What is good technology? Is it even possible? And how can feminism help us work towards it?
Laila emphasizes that technology itself is inherently neutral, and its goodness or badness is determined by human use and motivations, advocating for an understanding of technology that incorporates the human impact.
Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about who you are, what you do, and what's brought you to thinking about feminism, gender and technology?
Laila Shereen Sakr describes herself as a digital media theorist and artist who has been involved in technology since the late 90s, highlighting her work in feminist tech and the need for a feminist approach in technology.
Surfing the Web in Sync with the Sun with Anne Pasek
Q: What is the good robot going to draw?
Pasek intends to visualize solar data to illustrate the rhythms of energy and promote awareness of abundance rather than scarcity.
Surfing the Web in Sync with the Sun with Anne Pasek
Q: Can you tell us about carbon, but also why we think about the idea of low carbon in the wrong way?
Pasek discusses the complexities of carbon communication, personal footprints, and systemic issues in addressing climate change through data.

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2. Neda Atanasoski
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