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In this episode of the Plutopia Podcast, hosts Jon and Scoop engage in a wide-ranging discussion covering various topics, including the ongoing ransomware attack at Ascension Seton hospitals, solar flares,… The post Plutopian Jam: Worms Ate Our Brains first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

ACLU Senior Policy Analyst Jay Stanley joins the Plutopia podcast this time. Jay works with the ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project, where he researches, writes, and speaks about technology-related… The post Jay Stanley: Privacy and Civil Liberties first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Madeline Bocaro describes herself as a passionate fan of rock music. In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, she explains her passion for all things rock and roll. We also… The post Madeline Bocaro: Infinite Yoko first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, hosts Jon Lebkowsky, Wendy Grossman, and Scoop Sweeney discuss with guest Mike Nelson, a senior fellow at Carnegie Asia, the evolution and impact… The post Mike Nelson: Technology Policy first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

This time on the Plutopia podcast, our evil alien overlords, Jon and Scoop, talk about their favorite science fiction films and TV series. The post Science Friction! first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Filmmaker Friedrich Moser is on a crusade for truth. His new film “How to Build a Truth Engine” features investigators from the fields of technology, journalism, folklore and neuroscience who… The post Friedrich Moser: How to Build a Truth Engine first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In her new book, Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care., Susannah Fox focuses on the health care needs of patients and caregivers. She points… The post Susannah Fox: Rebel Health first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

On the March 21st Plutopia Livestream, woke Plutopians discussed the financial woes of that orange-haired politician, the Biden impeachment hearings, RFK Junior, student loans, the University of Austin, South by… The post Woke Plutopians Wax Philosophical! first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

David Gans has a long history of making music, writing about music, and broadcasting music. He recently added a new entry to his musical résumé, teaching “Psychedelia and Groove: The… The post David Gans: Psychedelia and Groove first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Jen Persson is director of the UK Civil Liberties Group, Defend Digital Me. She campaigns for a safe, fair, and transparent collection of children’s data in education and elsewhere. What… The post Jen Persson: Defend Digital Me first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

This time on the Plutopia Podcast, Jake Dunagan joins us as we explore the future of governance and democracy. This podcast is from the Plutopia Live webcast on 2/22/2024. Jake… The post Jake Dunagan: Politics and Governance first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

This time on the Plutopia podcast, we investigate Texans’ love affair with high school football. Football culture… Capture the energy of high school football in Texas, and you could power… The post Football Feverish first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Moira Meltzer-Cohen has provided legal services for persons arrested in the course of justice struggles, including Indigenous communities and social movement groups. Moira Meltzer-Cohen: I mean, it doesn’t just contribute… The post Moira Meltzer-Cohen: Justice Struggles first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Dr Richard Bartle is Honorary Professor of Computer Game Design at the University of Essex, UK. He co-created the first virtual world, MUD or multi-user dungeon, a progenitor of the… The post Richard Bartle: Virtual Worlds first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Renshin Bunce is a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest who received Dharma transmission in 2013. She worked as a hospice chaplain from 2010 until she retired in 2022. Her latest book… The post Renshin Bunce: Remembering Myogen Steve Stücky first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Brenda Laurel is an American interaction designer, video game designer, and researcher. She is an advocate for diversity and inclusiveness in video games, a pioneer in developing virtual reality, a… The post Brenda Laurel: Games for Girls first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

joey lopez phd loves media, all kinds of media. That love of media was confirmed at UT Austin’s ACTLab, where he was teaching assistant for Sandy Stone, the legendary academic… The post joey lopez phd: Making Media first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In this episode of the Plutopia podcast, we discuss the various technologies and sites that comprise the Fediverse. Johannes Ernst and Tom Brown have explored the Fediverse since the early… The post Johannes Ernst and Tom Brown: The Fediverse first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Attorney Ed Cavazos joins Plutopians as we explore legal aspects of artificial intelligence, content moderation, and telemedicine. The post Ed Cavazos: AI and the Law first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Gus Hosein worries about data, everyone’s data. As executive director of Privacy International, Gus has a long history of fighting to protect people’s data from exploitation by companies and governments.… The post Gus Hosein: Technology and Human Rights first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Pat Cadigan discusses cyberpunk, artificial intelligence, and her recent novelizations of classic sci-fi movies and Japanese anime. The post Pat Cadigan: The Queen of Cyberpunk first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Andy Cohen is a blues musician who, when he’s not on the road touring, resides in Memphis Tennessee. He plays mostly southeastern music that he found on old 78 RPM… The post Andy Cohen’s Blues first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Plutopia’s own Jon Lebkowsky was an early adopter of digital technology and the internet. On this episode of the Plutopia podcast, Jon presents a personal history of digital tech, life… The post Jon Lebkowsky: A Personal History of the Early Internet first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

In his 1941 short story, “Runaround,” Isaac Asimov created his three laws of robotics: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to… The post Cindy Grimm and Bill Smart: Robotics first appeared on Plutopia News Network .

Don Norman has been a professor, industry executive, consultant, keynote speaker, and author. He’s worked in electrical engineering, cognitive psychology, cognitive science, computer science, and design. He’s the author of… The post Don Norman: Design for a Better World first appeared on Plutopia News Network .