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➤ Philosophy’s role in tech • Ethics, law, and social impacts of big tech • Digital art and NFTs • Virtual reality for wellness and trauma healing • Satire, politics, and humor • Corporate culture, spirituality, and inclusionThis podcast centers on conversations at the intersection of technology, philosophy, ethics, and contemporary culture, often using interviews with academics, authors, and industry leaders to examine how emerging tools and institutions shape human life. Across the episodes, the show repeatedly returns to questions about how technological change influences values, emotions, and social norms, and what kinds of practical wisdom—or philosophical framing—are needed to respond thoughtfully.
A significant thread focuses on the societal impact of the tech sector itself, including the legal, moral, and social disruptions associated with large technology companies and new digital infrastructures. The podcast also explores how philosophical skills translate beyond academia and into real-world settings, highlighting gaps between theoretical training and practical application while proposing ways to make philosophical inquiry more accessible to wider audiences.
Several discussions emphasize human well-being and meaning within modern systems, from workplace culture and “corporate spirituality” to trauma healing and life coaching delivered through virtual reality. The show also considers how people adapt emotionally and ethically in response to large-scale events and mediated experiences, including shifts in emotional expression and values during the COVID-19 era.
Cultural dimensions of public life appear alongside these technology-focused topics, with attention to how humor and satire function in a politics-saturated environment and what role they play in maintaining perspective. The podcast further broadens its lens to include art and digital ownership, examining how technologies such as NFTs are influencing the art world and society’s understanding of originality, value, and expertise.
Overall, this podcast presents a thematically linked set of dialogues about living in a tech-centric world, emphasizing ethical reflection, cultural analysis, and practical approaches to navigating change.
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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 |