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➤ Philosophy in tech and practical skills gaps • Ethics, law, and social impacts of emergent technologies and Big Tech • VR-based trauma healing and wellness • NFTs and digital art markets • Workplace culture and spirituality • Satire, politics, pandemic emotions, disability inclusion in sportsThis podcast explores how philosophical thinking intersects with technology, work, culture, and public life. Across conversations with academics, authors, and practitioners, it examines the ways emerging technologies shape society and how ethical, moral, and human-centered perspectives can guide their development and use. Topics include critiques of large technology companies and the social disruptions tied to innovation, as well as the challenges of translating ideas from academia into practical, real-world contexts—especially for people trained in philosophy.
A recurring theme is how individuals and organizations respond to change, whether through corporate culture, leadership, or new approaches to meaning and values in the workplace. The show also considers how people make sense of contemporary pressures through humor, satire, and communication, and it looks at how emotional life and social expression evolve under digital conditions and crisis circumstances.
Several episodes focus on specific applications of technology in human experience, such as virtual reality for wellness and trauma-related support, and the implications of NFTs for art markets and cultural institutions. Alongside these technology-specific discussions, the podcast returns to broader questions about bridging gaps between experts and the public, fostering philosophical curiosity, and clarifying the role that reflective inquiry can play in tech-centric environments.
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Ep. 10 - Serenity through VRenity: Driving Wellness with VR2024-Dec-08 29 minutes |
Ep. 9 - Digital Originals: NFTs with Dr. Sally Metzler & Christie's Steven Zick and Meghan Doyle2022-Feb-07 60 minutes |
Ep. 8 - An (Un)expected Error Has Occurred: Rob Reich on the Challenges of Big Tech2021-Dec-11 33 minutes |
Ep. 7 - A Comedic Imperative: The Need for Satire in a Politics-Obsessed World with Al Gini2021-Mar-07 52 minutes |
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Ep. 6 - Getting (and Climbing) Over It: Changing Corporate Culture with Timmy O'Neill 2020-Dec-27 42 minutes |
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Ep. 5 - Corporate Spirituality: A Better Workplace with Peter Ferris 2020-Oct-04 57 minutes |
Ep. 4 - Speaking Bridges: Philosophical Curiosity in a Tech-Centric World with Matthew Teichman2020-Aug-30 57 minutes |
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Ep. 3 - Emotional Transformation in the Pandemic with Sara Protasi 2020-Aug-12 34 minutes |
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Ep. 2 - Out of the Tower, Into the Gap 2020-May-30 29 minutes |
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Ep. 1 - A Louder Voice for Philosophy In Tech 2020-May-16 31 minutes |