PsychTech - The Psychology and Technology Podcast

PsychTech - The Psychology and Technology Podcast


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Do humans or robots draw better?
April 18, 2017

Ep.91: Google announced an AI that can draw and doodle like humans while humans just created an incredible piece of collaborative art on Reddit. Do humans or robots draws better? “Individually you can create something.

Merging With AI Through A Brain-Computer Interface
April 04, 2017

Ep. 90: Elon Musk is now officially working on a way to make brains interact directly with computers and artificial intelligence so we discuss how that may be possible and what some of the implications might be.

Embedding Brainwave Data
March 22, 2017

Ep. 89: Kelli went to SXSW 2017 so we talk about a few things she demoed, including a Wacom tablet that embeds brainwave data into your handwriting. Does Kelli’s brain fire up more when she writes about chocolate or her husband? Listen to find out.

Humans and Robots w/ RoboPsych’s Tom Guarriello
March 08, 2017

Ep. 88: This week Dr. Tom Guarriello from RoboPsych talks with Josué about Humans (AMC/Channel 4) a sci-fi show about a world where human-like robots called “synths” are a part of everyday life. They discuss how comfortable people might be around diffe...

Tech Privacy and Safety
February 22, 2017

Ep. 87: Kelli and Josué discuss tech privacy and safety concerns prompted by a WIRED article on how tech can help survivors of abuse. Use your cybersmarts! Notes: Tech Can Do More to Help Survivors of Abuse. Here’s Where to Start – http://bit.

The Future Of Sex (and Teledildonics)
February 08, 2017

Ep 86: Content Warning: Sex, Sexual Themes It’s almost Valentine’s Day so let’s talk about the future of sex by looking at the 5 major fields of the Future of Sex Report, by Future of Sex. Yes, teledildonics is a thing. No,

Black Mirror 3.6 – Hated in the Nation
January 25, 2017

Ep 85: Content Warning: Strong Language Kelli and Josué discuss the last episode of Black Mirror’s third season, Hated in the Nation. Notes: ‘Black Mirror’ Postmortem: Showrunner Explains Season 3- http://bit.ly/2itAkfO — Visit us at www.

Black Mirror 3.5 – Men Against Fire
January 11, 2017

Ep 84: Content Warning: Violence, Murder, Genocide Kelli and Josué disagree on EVERYTHING, more than ever, while discussing the Black Mirror episode Men Against Fire. Notes: On Killing – http://amzn.to/2itCpbq ‘Black Mirror’ Postmortem: Showrunner Expl...

Technical Difficulties
December 28, 2016

We had some technical difficulties this week! And we’re on vacation! So Josué apologizes for the blunder and recommends some alternatives for the week. Notes: Headshots – http://bit.ly/2ipkiBF Headshots #12 – http://bit.

Black Mirror 3.4 – San Junipero
December 14, 2016

Ep 83: Content Warning: Suicide, Euthanasia We have an intense discussion about the Black Mirror episode San Junipero. With special guest, Kelli’s husband! Notes: ​Black Mirror postmortem: Showrunner talks season 3 twists – http://bit.