The Technically Human Podcast Deb Donig
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Technically Human is a podcast about ethics and technology where I ask what it means to be human in the age of tech. Each week, I interview industry leaders, thinkers, writers, and technologists and I ask them about how they understand the relationship between humans and the technologies we create. We discuss how we can build a better vision for technology, one that represents the best of our human values.
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Taking the Temperature of AI: Measuring AI's Environmental Impact
In this episode of the show, I talk to Dr. Tamara Kneese about Data and Society’s initiative to develop standards and ways to measure the environmental impact of AI. I talk to Dr. Kneese about her work at the Algorithmic Impact Lab (AIMLab), we talk about the links and frictions between tech and climate change, and we consider how AI may be changing how we experience not only life, but also our experience of death.
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Brain Storm: The new technologies that are changing how we think about brain function
In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Peter Bonutti to talk about the ways in which technologies are revolutionizing our understanding of the brain, and how they may be used to treat crippling brain disorders such as stroke and seizures.
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The Singularity of Hope: The case for AI optimism
Today I am interviewing Dr. Sam Sammane about his forthcoming book, ”The Singularity of Hope”, which aims to guide readers through the challenges and opportunities of the AI era, advocating for a harmonious fusion of human intelligence and machine capabilities.
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The Count: The politics of data science
Welcome back to a brand-new season of Technically Human! We’re thrilled to be back with new episodes of the show. We are kicking off the new season, and the new year, with an episode featuring one of my favorite thinkers, Dr. Deborah Stone, to talk about what it means to count—that is to say, what it means to measure, and what it means to matter.
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Getting Public About Privacy: Understanding data privacy in the digital age
In this episode of the show, I talk with Jared Maslin about what it means to have privacy on the internet. We talk about the difference between privacy and secrecy, the benefits and limitations of GDPR and the possibility of privacy regulation coming to the US, and we explore the biggest challenges facing data privacy today.
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The Case for Cryptocurrency: The future of digital assets post Sam Bankman-Fried
In this week’s episode of the show I sit down with Dr. Tonya Evans to talk about the state of crypto in the wake of last week’s landmark criminal fraud conviction of the former CEO of FTX and the former prophet of crypto, Sam Bankman-Fried. Dr. Evans and I discuss what new crypto economy might emerge in the wake of his conviction. We discuss the principles and the possibilities of new digital assets, and we talk about the challenges of regulating new financial technologies.
Customer Reviews
A new favorite!
This podcast is a new favorite in my feed! I'm consistently inspired by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen. Highly recommend giving Technically Human a listen!
Great podcast
Dr. Deb does a great job with riveting conversations. I really like this show and recommend it!
Learn a little, Think a lot
I listened to this podcast as a part of Dr. Donig’s class at Cal Poly which focusses on the arts and ethics of technology. Every episode prompts the listener to expand their understanding about the necessity of technology in today’s culture and the positive and negative sides to its presence. This podcast was a joy to listen to, thank you Dr. Donig!