The Tech Humanist Show

The Tech Humanist Show


Latest Episodes

The Math Behind Social Media: How Algorithms Shape Our Digital Lives — featuring Noah Giansiracusa
October 01, 2024

In this insightful episode of The Tech Humanist Show, host Kate ONeill sits down with Noah Giansiracusa, an associate professor of mathematics at Bentley University and visiting scholar at Harvard, t

The Metaverse and Human Experiences with Sara M. Watson
September 24, 2024

When we talk about the metaverse as we imagine it taking shape, we dont always have the vocabulary to describe how we should be able to navigate it safely and enjoyably. Join host Kate ONeill on The

Binging Netflix with Dr. Joel Mier
September 17, 2024

In this compelling episode of The Tech Humanist Show, host Kate ONeill sits down with Dr. Joel Mier, former head of marketing at Netflix, to explore the complex intersection of data, empathy, and cus

Navigating Water Challenges in the Tech Age: Insights from Industry Experts
April 08, 2024

In this riveting episode of The Tech Humanist Show, Kate ONeill sits down with Aimee Killeen and Chuck Greely, two pivotal figures in the water sector, to explore the confluence of technology, envir

Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism with Yanis Varoufakis
February 06, 2024

In this episode of The Tech Humanist Show, we welcome Yanis Varoufakis, an economist, politician, author, and former Minister of Finance in Greece. Known for his insightful critique on the state of ca

Cities, data, and tech – with Nashville mayoral candidate Freddie O’Connell
September 09, 2023

Cities are like test beds for how data and tech can empower citizen experience. So its interesting to consider leading a growing city as someone with a background in technology. In this episode, Kate

Balancing Economic Needs and Environmental Stewardship: Lessons from Nevada’s Mining Industry
September 05, 2023

Dive deep with us into the world of mining, sustainability, and the delicate balance between economic needs, environmental responsibility, and future potential. Our interview with Dana Bennett, presid

The Tech Feminist Episode, in honor of International Women’s Day – Celebrating Women in Tech
March 08, 2023

Women figure heavily into the tech humanist story. So for International Womens Day and to kick off our new season, Season 3! were celebrating with an episode highlighting just a few of the brill

What Does Spotify Unwrapped Have to do With Surveillance?
December 12, 2022

As fun as Spotify Unwrapped is, it speaks to the fact that we're all slowly willing to accept more and more tech companies gathering huge amounts of data on all of us...

Reducing Algorithmic Bias, Harm, and Oppression
September 02, 2022

Everyone who interacts with technology in any way is either affected by or directly affecting algorithmic bias on a daily basis, and most of it is invisible to us. Thats what Im talking about today: