25 episodes

Creepy Tech is a weekly deep dive into the darker side of modern technology. Hosted by Lydia Shompole, let's take a look at the creepiest technologies that currently exist, and the possible terrifying Technologies that will shape the future. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepytech/support

Creepy Tech Lydia Shompole

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    • 5.0 • 12 Ratings

Creepy Tech is a weekly deep dive into the darker side of modern technology. Hosted by Lydia Shompole, let's take a look at the creepiest technologies that currently exist, and the possible terrifying Technologies that will shape the future. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creepytech/support

    Randonautica – The Quest for Excitement

    Randonautica – The Quest for Excitement

    "Randonautica is an app that helps users find adventure and exploration. It has been around since 2020 and gained popularity during the initial lock down. The app was created by Joshua Lengfelder and is based on the Fatum project, a bot he discovered in a Telegram chat group in early 2019. In this podcast episode, we will discuss how to use Randonautica and the potential adventure it offers, as well as the darker side of technology like this."

    - Description written by ChatGPT as a test. 


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    • 13 min
    A Discussion With ChatGPT - The Ethics of Human-Computer Interaction

    A Discussion With ChatGPT - The Ethics of Human-Computer Interaction

    A podcast episode written by ChatGPT,  taking a deep dive in a conversation between ChatGPT & Creepy Tech Host Lydia Shompole. We will be jumping into the topic of human-computer interaction (HCI) and the role of technology in shaping how we communicate. We will begin by introducing the concept of HCI and discussing how technology has played a significant role in shaping the way we communicate.

    Next, we will delve into some of the current trends in HCI, such as the increasing use of virtual assistants and the rise of artificial intelligence in communication. We will discuss how these developments have the potential to improve efficiency and accessibility, but also raise concerns about the loss of privacy and personalization.

    Throughout the episode, we will analyze the potential impact of these trends on the future of communication and the implications they may have for society. We will also discuss the importance of considering the ethical implications of new technologies in HCI.

    In our conclusion, we will summarize the key points of the discussion and offer our thoughts on the future of HCI and the role of technology in shaping how we communicate. Tune in to learn more about this exciting and rapidly evolving field. Human-computer interaction HCI,Technology,Communication,Virtual assistants,Artificial intelligence,Efficiency,Accessibility,Privacy,Personalization,Future of communication,Implications for society,Ethical implications of new technologies,Podcast


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    • 24 min
    iBuying – Zillow, Opendoor & You

    iBuying – Zillow, Opendoor & You

    What most people don't realize is that there's much more to buying a house online than meets the eye. Here's how companies like Redfin, Opendoor and Zillow offer such an “easy” iBuying process, and what possible issues could pop up along the way. 


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    • 13 min
    Parabiosis – The Fountain of Youth or a Scam

    Parabiosis – The Fountain of Youth or a Scam

    Have you ever wondered how to reverse aging? We all grow old and as time passes, our bodies are become more and more susceptible to age related diseases. A deep dive into the problem of aging, and the companies hoping to find a solution and the investors like Peter Thiel & Jeff Bezos who are funding their work. 


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    • 10 min
    Data Brokers – Not so Anonymous

    Data Brokers – Not so Anonymous

    A front row ticket to the wild, wild west of data brokerage. How information brokers collect, buy, sell and use your data and monetize your activity. Technology led to the formation of a new industry. Data brokerage where you are the product. There are over 4000 data brokering companies worldwide. Acxiom has 23000 servers collecting and analyzing consumer data. That is data on 500 million consumers. 


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    • 13 min
    Working Remotely Yes Your Boss Can See That

    Working Remotely Yes Your Boss Can See That

    Working remotely. What your employer can see with monitoring programs and how you can work a little smarter. We know that IT departments could be tracking everything from when we respond to emails to what we search on Google most of us weren't as worried about it as we are now.


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    • 24 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

you_know_what ,

miss this podcast

bring back creepy tech 😢

rothrockre ,

Amazing

Just started listening to podcast and this one has me hooked!

Kickfliptheskateboard ,

Litterally Hooked!!!!

So I was playing some videos games(Destiny 2) on PC and I was getting tired of listen to music, So then I was like “Hmmm lets try a podcast that Im probably gonna just ignore anyway”. A few episodes later I found my self just listening to the podcast every break I get and looking everything up. I literally never...NEVER listen to podcast and this has change that.

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