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➤ Philosophy in tech and society • Ethics of Big Tech and emergent technologies • NFTs and digital art markets • Virtual reality for trauma healing and wellness • Corporate culture, spirituality, disability inclusion • Satire, politics, pandemic emotionsThis podcast features conversations at the intersection of technology, philosophy, ethics, and contemporary culture, often using interviews with academics, authors, and practitioners to explore how emerging tools and institutions shape everyday life. Across the episodes, the show returns to questions about what technology is doing to society and what frameworks—philosophical, moral, and practical—can help people respond thoughtfully.
A recurring theme is the relationship between the tech sector and the humanities, including how philosophical skills translate into real-world decision-making and how philosophers might contribute more directly to technology-driven environments. Several discussions focus on the social consequences of digital systems, from legal and ethical challenges posed by large technology companies to broader disruptions created by new platforms and novel digital assets in the art world.
The podcast also examines personal and organizational well-being in modern work and life. Topics include efforts to integrate spirituality or meaning-making into corporate and technical workplaces, as well as technology-enabled approaches to mental health and trauma support, such as virtual reality used for coaching and healing. Other conversations widen the lens to cultural coping mechanisms—like satire and humor in a politics-saturated environment—and to how major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have influenced emotions, values, and social expression in virtual contexts.
Overall, listeners can expect a mix of tech critique, applied philosophy, and human-centered perspectives on innovation, culture, and institutions.
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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 |