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Hosts Nat and Julie discuss things we think young people like us should know about

  1. Seaspiracy Deep Dive

    06/27/2021

    Seaspiracy Deep Dive

    Can eating seafood ever be sustainable? The hugely popular Netflix documentary 'Seaspiracy' critiques the idea of sustainable fishing and raises issues of corruption, slavery, and the fishing industry's impact on climate change. Hosts Nat and Julie analyse the documentary to understand why it caused so much controversy and investigate the legitimacy behind some of its claims. Listen to find out why we disliked this documentary whilst still agreeing with its message.

    32 min
  2. Kidfluencers

    05/24/2021

    Kidfluencers

    Hosts Nat and Julie discuss the rise of Kidfluencers, who are child influencers and entertainers on social media accounts run by their parents. We question the ethics of the 'job', just how much information is too much to share on the internet, and whether its influence on child viewers' lives is a positive or negative one. With the kidfluencer industry reaching into the billions of dollars, but very few laws to protect the earnings and working rights of the kids, we explore just how complex it is to create rules around what seems to be a fun hobby between parent and child.

    42 min
  3. The Future of Gaming

    04/12/2021

    The Future of Gaming

    The gaming industry is worth more than the film and music industry combined, and it's predicted to only continue growing. As gaming becomes more and more mainstream we discuss what exciting new developments are coming from the gaming industry and where it fits in entertainment more generally. From VR headsets and playing games with your brainwaves, to its potential as a story-telling medium, listen to find out more about the future of gaming.

    46 min
  4. How Will The World End?

    03/29/2021

    How Will The World End?

    Nuclear war, pandemics, AI and erruptions from super volcanoes are all things that threaten the very existence of humanity. According to a recent study the odds that the human race could go extinct by the end of the century are 1 to 6, that is the same odds as russian roulette! This week hosts Nat and Julie discuss the ways in which humanity could end and what is (or isn't) being done to stop it. Listen to find out more!

    50 min
  5. The Science of Beauty

    03/01/2021

    The Science of Beauty

    Does Bella Hadid's facial structure make her the most beautiful person in the world? Is our idea of beauty nature or nurture? And just how influential is "pretty privilege"? This week hosts Nat and Julie look into the science behind what makes a person beautiful, and in the words of the Ancient Greeks, how everything comes down to maths!

    54 min
  6. Fan Fiction

    02/16/2021

    Fan Fiction

    Why is it that women write more fan fiction than men? When did fan fiction start? And how could one fan fiction almost ruin one of China's most promising young actors? This week hosts Nat and Julie look at fan fiction: its past, present, and future, along with controversies surrounding copyright and the ethics of Real Person Slash. Listen to find out more!

    55 min
  7. The War on Drugs

    02/02/2021

    The War on Drugs

    Did you see the documentary 13th on Netflix? If you did it's likely that you are just as enraged by the US criminal justice system and the War on Drugs as we are. This week hosts Nat and Julie tackle the War on Drugs and its failure to reduce the prevelance of drugs, reduce crime, and improve the welfare of society. The US is facing a opioid epidemic as well as housing the world's largest prison population, many of whom are being held for drug offenses. South of the border, Mexico has seen a drastic increase in violence over past decades due to escalating tensions between the state and the cartels that are responsible for trafficking around 20 billion dollars worth of drugs into the US every year. We discuss how drug policies are in urgent need of change to reduce crime and to ensure better protection of the victims of drug use.

    56 min
  8. The Ethics of AI

    01/12/2021

    The Ethics of AI

    AI is here and it's here to stay. In our new episode we discuss (from our very non-expert positions) the ethical issues and considerations surrounding the programming and usage of artificial intelligence. From data and privacy to law, and equality, AI is not without its flaws. As a frontier of technological development, there will always be kinks to iron out. Can you instill empathy into AI? How does a driverless car decide who to save and who to kill in accidents? How scared should we really be of a sentient AI coup? Listen to find out more!

    51 min
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Hosts Nat and Julie discuss things we think young people like us should know about

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  • Creator
    Nat and Julie
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nat and Julie
  • Show Website
    Look It Up