Jowin Foo

The Observatory and Rover Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 3 episodes

Welcome to The Observatory and Rover, a podcast that brings us into the future exploring provocative ideas and discovering potential shifts that will reshape human life. Each episode connects the dots between 21st-century cultural phenomena and historical events, offering a unique foresight into what lies ahead. Through this audio format, we will share our insights about the future of design, politics, and the built environment, providing a new mode of participation for those who curious about the horizons. Tune in to join me(Jowin Foo) and My A.I host to explore the ideas that will define our...

Author

Jowin Foo

Episodes

EP03: Normcore is The Helvetica of Fashion 29.07.2025 14:55

We’ve all read articles and scientific papers about how social media and its recommendation algorithms, fuelled by the blue-chip economy, are eroding our sense of self and ability to think critically. Instead of making us more intelligent and creative in the long run, it might be slowly turning us into mindless cogs or living robots, only functioning to lubricate the economic machine. And I agree...

EP02: The End of Me-Time, Rest & Idleness in The 15 Minutes City 09.07.2025 42:43

When death knocked at the door of humanity in 2020, it marked the centennial anniversary since the last global pandemic. Yet, COVID-19 did not spell humanity's demise. Instead, it transformed how we view the purpose of waking life beyond the commandments of globalized Protestant work ethics. The 21st century lifestyle as we knew it evolved beyond merely winning the financialized rat race of neolib...

EP01: Brain-rot in the Platform Kingdom 24.06.2025 19:38

Hey guys, this is the first episode and a preview to my podcast series. The podcast series will be based on the articles and reflections I wrote. The goal for the podcast is to provide a new mode of participation. Of course, what you will be hearing is not my own voice but my Artificial Intelligence buddies (powered by Google). I will be playing a role as a creator, writer, and producer while my A...