In The Zone Podcast

In The Zone Podcast
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Interesting chats with Mike and Josh

Episodes

  1. 05/30/2022

    Enter the metaverse…

    Mike and Josh discuss the as-yet unrealised ‘dream’ of the metaverse, its implications, and whether it will prove popular with everyday consumers. The post Enter the metaverse… appeared first on In The Zone.

    37 min

  2. 05/23/2022

    The murky world of NFTs

    What are NFTs, why are they important, and what use could they be put to in the future? Tune in to find out! The post The murky world of NFTs appeared first on In The Zone.

    35 min

  3. 12/11/2020

    Workplace surveillance

    In this podcast, Mike and Josh debate the increasing use of workplace surveillance, with productivity tools and even web cams now used to monitor the activity of staff. Is it just an inevitable consequence of rationalism? Tune in to find... The post Workplace surveillance appeared first on In The Zone.

    36 min

  4. 09/01/2020

    Hawk Eye and the problem of functional autonomy

    Is it ever ok to blame a machine for a human failing? In this episode, Mike and Josh talk about the Hawk Eye controversy in the football Premiere League, and the problem of relying on machines to make decisions for us. The post Hawk Eye and the problem of functional autonomy appeared first on In The Zone.

    40 min

  5. 08/18/2020

    Snow Crash and the virtual world

    In this episode, Mike and Josh talk about Snow Crash (1992) by Neal Stephenson. In the novel, the author presents the concept of the ‘Metaverse’ – a utopian vision of a collective virtual world. But is such a world even possible? Download the latest episode of the In The Zone podcast to find out! The post Snow Crash and the virtual world appeared first on In The Zone.

    39 min

  6. 08/04/2020

    Coronavirus, ecofascism and social change

    In this podcast, Mike and Josh talk about the dangers of ecofascism, and those unscrupulous individuals using coronavirus as a means to justify fascist ideologies. The global lockdown will surely bring about social change, but what sort of world do we want to create? The post Coronavirus, ecofascism and social change appeared first on In The Zone.

    38 min

  7. 07/21/2020

    AI content creators and the future of news

    In this podcast, Mike and Josh reflect on the implications of AI content creation and where AI content creators may take us next. The post AI content creators and the future of news appeared first on In The Zone.

    28 min

  8. 07/07/2020

    Working in the home

    Mike and Josh are joined by Dr Emily Cox-Palmer-White to discuss research around domestic labour and the distribution of work in the household. The post Working in the home appeared first on In The Zone.

    35 min

  9. 06/23/2020

    What makes a robot ‘female’?

    Mike and Josh are joined by Dr Emily Cox-Palmer-White to discuss her research on female androids, also known as ‘gynoids’, and the different ways they are depicted in fiction and wider society. The post What makes a robot ‘female’? appeared first on In The Zone.

    33 min

  10. 06/09/2020

    Dog breeding and dangerous dogs

    Is there really such a thing as a ‘dangerous dog’? In this episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Kate Milroy to discuss this contentious issue, and the way owners treat their pets. Should a dog ever be put down because it’s considered ‘dangerous’? Tune in to find out! The post Dog breeding and dangerous dogs appeared first on In The Zone.

    34 min

  11. 05/26/2020

    The marketisation of Higher Education, and the impact of Covid-19

    In this podcast, Mike and Josh discuss the marketisation of Higher Education, and the potential impact and ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic. The post The marketisation of Higher Education, and the impact of Covid-19 appeared first on In The Zone.

    36 min

  12. 05/12/2020

    The secret lives of vets

    Ever wondered what it’s like to be a vet? In this episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Kate Milroy to discuss the secret lives of vets, and what it’s really like working with animals. The post The secret lives of vets appeared first on In The Zone.

    35 min
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Interesting chats with Mike and Josh

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  • Creator
    In The Zone Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2022
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mike Ryder and Josh Hughes, 2019
  • Show Website
    In The Zone Podcast