29 episodes
The Intersection of Things Discussions on how technology impacts social issues, with an intersectional feminist twist.
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5.0 • 5 Ratings
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Two Queer friends with the Atlantic Ocean in between them, discussing how technology is changing society, from an intersectional feminist perspective. Each episode we bring you friendly conversations about a different theme on human lives on the Internet.
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Episode 28 - New Celebrity
In New Celebrity we talk about the faces that rise to the top on TikTok, and how Instagram algorithms encourage the stealing of facial structures. What does it mean to not recognise ourselves in the front-facing camera? We discuss why “aesthetic flattening” has been the vibe of the pandemic. Plus, we talk about why this is the age of the collab, and we explain the history of Smiley faces, Mickey Mouse, and the uncanny "mountain".
Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep28-new-celebrity
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Episode 27 - Amateurism
"We make things because we are alive".
In this episode we’re all about how now is a time for art with messy edges. Hear about the aesthetics and language of DIY podcasting; the amateurs who make the web work; and glamorising the side hustle. We ask do qualifications matter? Why do we say "that’s on brand for me"? Plus a whole lot on joy, Oscar Wilde, boxing, and the “gentlemen amateur”.
Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep27-amateurism
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Episode 26 - Clicktivism
Lockdown has got us curious about online activism, with many people turning to it in times of massive change. We draw on our experiences to ask are petitions effective and safe and should you start one? What does it mean when we need issues to “keep on trending” to be relevant? What’s the reason behind the designs in Instagram slideshows? Plus - mapping as a protest tool, the concept of clictivism, unusual activism tools and more.
Full references available at: www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep26-clicktivism
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Available on Apple podcasts: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…d1355495484?mt=2
Soundcloud: @thingsintersect
Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/intersec…ection-of-things -
Episode 25: Shopping
Right now the thrill of a package arriving is one of our small joys, but who, how and why makes that happen? How indie artists are manipulating Disney’s god-like powers for good. Hear about consumerism as a form of entertainment, from satirical reviews to Wish-haul videos. Plus, Harry Styles, TikTok knits, ghost carts, hacking capitalism and more.
Full references available at: https://www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep-25-shopping
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Available on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/intersection-of-things/id1355495484?mt=2
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/thingsintersect
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Episode 24: Internet Myths
In our Halloween special Marianela and Ruth gather round a virtual campfire and tell each other tales of the Internet. The things we fell for, and the things it revealed to us.
We talk about cute animal stories, ethics in psychology experiments, haunted emails and blessed tumblr posts. The twisted parables that have lost their meaning, ugly fruit, and the real story behind the garages they say birthed Google, Amazon, Disney, Dell, Microsoft.
Full footnotes available at: https://www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep-24-internet-myths
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Intersection of Things: @thingsintersect
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Ruth Coustick-Deal: @nesient
Marianela Ramos Capelo: @undazedandsuch -
Episode 23: Ritual
How is tech shaped by ritual? And rituals changed by tech? We review ‘The Power of Ritual’, a popular self-help book about the rituals of life, and take our Intersection of Things angle on it. With companies like Headspace, WeCroak and SoulCycle, how is spirituality commodified, and how do we notice it happening? What are the rituals we have gained and lost in lockdown? Plus we talk about self-help, self-care, and rest as resistance.
Full footnotes are available at: https://www.theintersectionofthings.com/episodes/ep-23-ritual
Find us:
Intersection of Things: @thingsintersect
www.theintersectionofthings.com
Customer Reviews
Wonderfully informative!
Ruth and Marianela have great chemistry! I learned so much and was thoroughly entertained the whole time listening to them build off each other (intersect, one could say?) to explore the topic from every angle. Looking forward to going back to the beginning and learning even more!
Great podcast!
The hosts pick very interesting topics and are well prepared in their discussions! This podcast finds that perfect intersection between education and entertainment!