Spark CBC Discover & Learn
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Spark on CBC Radio One Nora Young helps you navigate your digital life by connecting you to fresh ideas in surprising ways.
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AI surveillance at the Olympics and on our borders
The Olympics are just around the corner, and this summer in Paris, officials are planning a suite of security tools bolstered by AI — from spotting abandoned packages to predicting the movement of crowds. But as AI security rolls out for major public events, and at our borders, how do we balance safety, security, and privacy and guard against this becoming the new normal?
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For teens, everything old is cool again
From coveting Walkmans to using point-and-shoot cameras, there's been a growing trend over the past few years of teens wanting multiple, single-purpose, un-connected devices. It's not all about the past, though. Captivating new AI character bots are helping teens practice socializing, and giving them novel ways of learning in the classroom too.
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BONUS - A Farewell
Nora Young and Michelle Parise chat about 17 years of making Spark and listen to some messages from very special guests.
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The First Time We Covered ...
AI, social media, and virtual work pretty much dominate the cultural conversation around technology and our lives. Is it 2007 or 2024? Join host Nora Young as she revisits and reflects on the first time we covered those topics starting 17 years ago!
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Being Human Now 9 - Wellness
There's been an explosion of mental health content on social media, both by licensed professionals and influencers. Is that a welcome step in destigmatizing mental illness, or is it fostering a culture of misinformed self-diagnosis?
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Success, optimization, and the relentless drive toward productivity
Digital tech allows us to track the stats of our daily activity and optimize our lives in the name of self-improvement. But it's also changed how we evaluate success and what success even means. In a world where quantification is king, what becomes of success that can't be reduced to data?
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Awesome show and will miss it!
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I will miss this show.
One of my favorite podcasts ever. It was a super informative show explaining technology in a clear and relatable way. And never in a condescending manner. Stories were always timely and presented in a fun and human way. I’ll miss Nora and producer Michelle.