Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Somewhere on Earth
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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually Matters   If you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the latest shiny toy. It’s about technology that changes lives, cultures, and global societies.   Each episode explores: •⚡ The real-world impact of emerging tech •🌍 New innovations driving social good •🔍 Under-the-radar digital trends you should be paying attention to •🧠 How tech is reshaping communities, culture, and the way we live •📰 The technology behind the week’s biggest world stories — explained simply   Our mission?To build a tech-for-good ecosystem where new ideas, powerful insights, and meaningful innovation can grow.If you want smart, globally minded tech storytelling from journalists who’ve been doing this longer (and better) than almost anyone else — SOEP is your new must-listen podcast.   Somewhere on Earth: Where tech meets humanity.

  1. Drones vs. Mosquitoes, Swabs vs. TB, and a Cyber App India Doesn’t Want

    8H AGO

    Drones vs. Mosquitoes, Swabs vs. TB, and a Cyber App India Doesn’t Want

    How AI Is Targeting Malaria at Its Source Drones, AI and a radically targeted approach to malaria prevention - this week Ania speaks with Mary Yeboah Ansawa from Ghana’s Sora Technology about locating larvae-filled puddles before mosquitoes grow up to bite. From cutting pesticide use to saving field teams days of work, we dive into how this tech could reshape malaria control across Africa. India’s TB Breakthrough—And a Privacy StormBack in Mumbai Chavi Sajdev updates us on new TB diagnostics that swap messy sputum tests for simple oral swabs—faster, safer and far more accessible. Then: why India’s plan to preload every new phone with a government cyber-security app sparked a nationwide backlash and pushback from major tech companies.Somewhere on Earth - voices from Ghana to India, innovation to controversy - all in one episode. The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz. Production manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz 🌍 Somewhere on Earth Productions UK. We’re a UK based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We’re all ex-BBC so the quality of the content is excellent and quality of the sound is amazing. 🎥 Learn more about what we do: ➡️ Official Website: https://somewhereonearth.co/ 📩 Contact us or book a project: hello@somewhereonearth.co ➡️ Email: hello@somewhereonearth.co 📱 Follow us on socials: ➡️ Instagram ➡️ Facebook ➡️ LinkedIn ➡️ Apple Podcasts ➡️ Spotify If you like our show please rate and review us.

    24 min
  2. 🌍 Taking Back Control of the Internet & Turning Textile Waste Into Profit

    DEC 16

    🌍 Taking Back Control of the Internet & Turning Textile Waste Into Profit

    This week on Somewhere on Earth, we explore two groundbreaking ideas: taking back control of your online creativity and transforming fast-fashion waste with the power of fungi.   1️⃣ Rebuilding a Human Internet Rabble (Evan Henshaw-Plath), Co-creator of Nostr Divine Rabble, Twitter’s first engineer, unveils Divine - a new six-second video platform that rejects algorithms, bans AI-generated slop, and returns ownership of old content to creators. Built on open social protocols, Divine aims to restore a human, interoperable, user-driven internet.   2️⃣ Mushrooms vs. Fast Fashion Tomasz Mierzwa, Co-founder of Myco Renew is on the show to explain how their fungal bioreactors can break down textiles - even polyester - in weeks and turn the leftovers into eco-bricks and new biomaterials. With 92 million tons of clothes thrown out yearly, this fungi-powered circular model could help clean up landfills from Poland to Ghana.   🎙️ Presented by: Ania Lichtarowicz 👩‍💻 Production Manager: Liz Tuohy 🎬 Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz   🌍 Somewhere on Earth Productions UK: We’re a UK-based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We’re all ex-BBC so the quality of the content is excellent and quality of the sound is amazing. 🎥 Learn more about what we do: ➡️ Official Website: https://somewhereonearth.co/ 📩 Contact us or book a project: hello@somewhereonearth.co ➡️ Email: hello@somewhereonearth.co 📱 Follow us on socials: ➡️ Instagram: @soeptech / soeptech ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/httpssomewhereonearth.co ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast/ ➡️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast/id1713408769 ➡️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65YZwVfA03MSdZ3198yLdb Subscribe for the PodExtra version here: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/   If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it.

    23 min
  3. 🌍 How to Make Your Data and Nature Profitable: The New Green Gold Rush

    DEC 10

    🌍 How to Make Your Data and Nature Profitable: The New Green Gold Rush

    1️⃣ Clean, Green Ethical AI At Web Summit Lisbon, Janet Adams of SingularityNET and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance explains how truly ethical, climate-friendly AI is becoming in reality. With renewable-powered data centres, AI-optimised green batteries and decentralized computing via Kudos, the upcoming Cocoon AI puts users back in control of their data. Janet also unveils ASI Chain, a scalable new blockchain built to bank the unbanked and drive global financial inclusion. 2️⃣ Buying Shares of the Amazon Rainforest and nature’s first AI Olga Sytnyk, founder of Awaken, is preparing to launch the world’s first digital shares of the Amazon rainforest, letting people co-own and profit from preserved nature. Powered by AI, blockchain, 1,500+ ecosystem sensors, NVIDIA-backed digital twins and environmental DNA analysis, Awaken transforms living forests into sustainable, revenue-generating climate assets - where the healthier the rainforest, the higher the return. The programme is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz. Production Manager: Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz 🌍 Somewhere on Earth Productions UK. We’re a UK based production company creating podcasts and branded content that bring stories, places and people into focus. We’re all ex-BBC so the quality of the content is excellent and quality of the sound is amazing. 🎥 Learn more about what we do: ➡️ Official Website: https://somewhereonearth.co/ 📩 Contact us or book a project: hello@somewhereonearth.co ➡️ Email: hello@somewhereonearth.co 📱 Follow us on socials: ➡️ Instagram: @soeptech / soeptech ➡️ Facebook ➡️ LinkedIn ➡️ Apple Podcasts ➡️Spotify

    35 min
  4. The AI That Runs on Green Energy — And Doesn’t Steal Your Data

    DEC 2

    The AI That Runs on Green Energy — And Doesn’t Steal Your Data

    Decentralised, green-powered AI We explore Cocoon, the new privacy-first AI network launched by Telegram’s Pavel Durov, and hear from Brittany Kaiser on why it could change how AI is built and powered. Supporting neurodivergent students anywhere NeuroIdentify is helping teachers in remote regions spot neurodivergent traits and personalise learning. Co-founder and CTO David Cabral explains how it works. Airbnb for pets Travelling soon? AnimalHotels.com connects pet owners with verified sitters and pet hotels. Founder Lukasz Klab shares the story. For bonus content and to subscribe: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/ The show is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz. Production Manager: Liz Tuohy. Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz. If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co

    20 min
  5. Poland’s Tech Boom: AI Greenhouses, Mobile IDs & Virtual Fertility Clinics

    NOV 26

    Poland’s Tech Boom: AI Greenhouses, Mobile IDs & Virtual Fertility Clinics

    From Web Summit Lisbon, Somewhere on Earth explores how Poland is becoming Central Europe’s tech hub. Meet the innovators behind AI-powered greenhouses, a nationwide mobile ID app, and a virtual fertility clinic—all transforming everyday life. Poland is rapidly growing as a tech hotspot, with startups raising €180M last year alone. Its skilled workforce, creative mindset, and engineering heritage are driving global expansion.    We hear about how AI is being used to optimize greenhouse growth, reducing water and energy use while boosting yields. Farmers can control everything via an app, making sustainable farming easier than ever.    The m-obywatel (mCitizen) app turns smartphones into digital IDs, streamlining government services for Poles across the globe. Upcoming EU interoperability could let citizens access services across Europe seamlessly.    And a virtual fertility clinic app uses AI and wearables to guide couples through diagnosis and treatment. Secure, personalized, and medically backed, it empowers informed decisions on reproductive health.    The show is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz from Web Summit in Lisbon.  Production Manager: Liz Tuohy  Editor: Ania Lichtarowicz    For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/    If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.   Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.co    Send us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484      Find a Story + Make it News = Change the World

    27 min
  6. Poland: Central Europe's Tech Powerhouse

    EPISODE 109

    Poland: Central Europe's Tech Powerhouse

    From Web Summit's main stage to global expansion, discover how Poland became the undisputed tech heart of Central Europe. We explore the startups securing record funding and breaking into markets from the Middle East to the US. Join us as we uncover the story behind the boom.    🔗 Listen and follow "Somewhere on Earth" for more stories from the front lines of global innovation.   #WebSummit #PolishTech #Startups #FinTech #TechPodcast

    2 min
  7. Stop the AI Fearmongering: How to Build a Resilient, Borderless Workforce

    NOV 18

    Stop the AI Fearmongering: How to Build a Resilient, Borderless Workforce

    Recorded live at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, this episode of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast captures the AI led future of work. Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela, Nico de Luis, COO & Co-Founder of Shakers and Petra Sundell, CEO and Founder of Upbeater tackle the big questions: How do we harness AI instead of fearing it? What does "AI fluency" truly mean? And how can leaders build resilient, global teams that are ready to collaborate with AI agents? This is a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the next wave of technological change.The show is presented by Ania Lichtarowicz.Production Manager: Liz TuohyEditor: Ania Lichtarowicz For the PodExtra version of the show please subscribe via this link: https://somewhere-on-earth-the-global-tech-podcast-the-podextra-edition.pod.fan/Follow us on the socials:Join our Facebook groupInstagramBlueSky If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Contact us by email: hello@somewhereonearth.coSend us a voice note: via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484 Find a Story + Make it News = Change the WorldLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
  8. 🎧Building Borderless, Agent-Ready Teams

    NOV 16

    🎧Building Borderless, Agent-Ready Teams

    The future of work is shifting fast. In Episode 110, we explore how teams are evolving in an AI-driven world—becoming more global, more hybrid, and increasingly augmented by intelligent systems.Discover what it really means to build borderless, AI-ready teams, how roles are changing, why “AI fluency” goes far beyond using tools, and what skills will matter most in the months ahead. We also dive into the human side: the emotions, the adaptation, and the mindset needed to thrive in this new landscape.If you're curious about the next era of collaboration and how humans and AI can work together at scale, this episode is for you.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually Matters   If you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the latest shiny toy. It’s about technology that changes lives, cultures, and global societies.   Each episode explores: •⚡ The real-world impact of emerging tech •🌍 New innovations driving social good •🔍 Under-the-radar digital trends you should be paying attention to •🧠 How tech is reshaping communities, culture, and the way we live •📰 The technology behind the week’s biggest world stories — explained simply   Our mission?To build a tech-for-good ecosystem where new ideas, powerful insights, and meaningful innovation can grow.If you want smart, globally minded tech storytelling from journalists who’ve been doing this longer (and better) than almost anyone else — SOEP is your new must-listen podcast.   Somewhere on Earth: Where tech meets humanity.

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