Podcast #35: Ainissa Ramirez
Science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez takes a look at how major technologies have shaped human culture—both intentionally and not.
Science evangelist Ainissa Ramirez takes a look at how major technologies have shaped human culture—both intentionally and not.
In a wide-ranging conversation, philosopher Michael Zimmerman contextualizes our technological journey within the history of Western thought.
While science and technology are usually paired in modern discourse, the false relationship hides ulterior motives.
Once we’re all parroting back Wikipedia entries to each other, what unique knowledge or wisdom do we have to offer?
Chatbots are becoming more sophisticated both in their ability to process language and gauge emotion. As social media increasingly influences our news and beliefs, this could be a big problem.
Librarians have historically taken strong stances on protecting the privacy of patrons. Now, some of them are becoming valuable assets in the fight against online surveillance.
Danielle Allen is a University Professor and the director of the Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard, a regular columnist for The Washington Post, and author of five books, including most recently Education and Equality. She spoke with us about the current emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), the challenges of technology in education, and what it takes to raise an engaged and self-actualized citizenry.
Online search has already been framing the way we look at the world. Now it’s starting to anticipate what we’re looking for.