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Great stories of how tech shapes our culture in wild ways.Would you be surprised to find out scientists are using World of Warcraft to learn how to fight COVID-19? What if I told you that I...

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From Tools and Weapons: Finding the Heart and Soul of AI - hosted by Microsoft Vice Chair & President Brad Smith

Tools and Weapons, hosted by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, features conversations with leaders in government, business, and...

32:54May 2, 2023

Porn Meets the Internet: From Hot Money

We’re shaking things up today and sharing a preview from Hot Money, a new podcast from our friends at Pushkin Industries and the Financial T...

34:09Jun 14, 2022

Why a Dystopian Future is Not So Far Away

With the continually rapid evolution of the technology around us and the advent of computers and smartphones, it would appear that the futur...

41:45Apr 21, 2021

Mario, Switch and Zelda: The Nintendo Story

Nintendo is a household name, but how is that possible for a video game company that's over 100 years old? This week, Joshua and Jordan disc...

42:06Mar 31, 2021

Can A.I. Bring the Dead Back to Life?

What if you were offered the chance to speak with a lost loved one? New technology, namely the app Replika, is offering the chance to upload...

45:57Mar 17, 2021

The Ratatouille Tik Tok Musical That Became a Sensation

Ratatouille: The Musical started as a meme, then a viral TikTok video until ultimately becoming a hit Broadway musical that Disney approved....

38:48Mar 3, 2021

Reddit vs. Hedgefund Billionaires: The Full Gamestop Story

Gamestop, Robinhood, Hedge funds, Reddit; there's a good chance you've been hearing these terms being thrown around, but what exactly is goi...

41:08Feb 17, 2021

Meet Henry, The A.I. Sex Bot Who Wants to Fix Loneliness

Will we eventually reach a point in technology where realistic sex dolls can become suitable companions? This week, Joshua and Jordan speak...

42:22Jan 27, 2021

Has the Internet Permanently Changed How We Speak?

You may not realize it, but that smartphone in your pocket has influenced how you and much of the world speaks to each other. This week, Jor...

46:26Jan 13, 2021

How The Bots Stole Christmas (and all the PS5s & Xboxes)

If you missed out on your chance to purchase a PS5 or Xbox Series X, you are not alone. In fact, you might find it a lot harder to find any...

47:50Dec 16, 2020

How Did a Website Identify a Serial Killer?

The FBI estimates that as many as 40% of homicides go unsolved, with no national database to keep track. But what if an algorithm could help...

36:11Dec 2, 2020

Yes, You Can Buy Human Bones on Instagram

Amidst the influencers, cute animals, memes and other videos on Instagram lives a bizarre, dark and strangely legal underworld where people...

43:27Nov 18, 2020

2020 Election: Conspiracy Theories vs. the Latinx Community

On this special pre-election episode, Jordan Erica Webber and Joshua Rivera explore the cloud of misinformation that is affecting the countr...

38:08Nov 2, 2020

Deepfakes: Harmless Fun or Danger to Our Privacy?

This week, Jordan and Joshua explore the light and dark sides of the deepfakes phenomena, synthesizing audio and video to replace the likene...

40:23Oct 21, 2020

How Did a Fake Restaurant Become #1 on TripAdvisor?

How is it possible that a restaurant that doesn't exist could become the top-rated restaurant on TripAdvisor? We get the answer from Oobah B...

36:54Oct 7, 2020

How Did TikTok Replace Tinder for Lesbians?

TikTok - a place of short, fun viral videos that's constantly on the edge of being banned. But for some of the LGBTQ community, TikTok is th...

36:44Sep 23, 2020

Twitch a Recruitment Tool for the U.S. Army?

You ever get so immersed in the world of a video game you start to believe you could live in that world? Well, the U.S. Army is betting on t...

30:20Sep 9, 2020

Can a Computer Algorithm End Music Copyright Law as We Know It?

We all agree music is art, but an algorithm is challenging that idea. Damien Riehl and Noah Rubin created the "All the Music" algorithm, and...

38:08Aug 26, 2020

How Does Animal Crossing's Black Market Reflect the Real World Economy?

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has captured the world's heart due to its cutesy animal neighbors, soothing island vibes, and unbridled capita...

32:09Aug 18, 2020

24 to Knives Out - Do Apple iPhones Spoil TV and Movies?

You can't own an iPhone and be a bad person, at least according to Apple. Director of "Knives Out" and "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" Rian Johns...

30:41Aug 7, 2020