In this episode, we're fortunate enough to be joined Nick Turner, Reader in Bioanalytical Chemistry at De Montfort University,  and Nic Fair Knowledge Engineer Researcher at Southampton University -  both expert educators with experience in developing and delivering online learning in higher education.  Alongside Simon's experience as a lecturer having recently transitioned his course to a blended delivery model, this episode talks through some of the advantages and disadvantages of these new technologies.

In this episode, Simon and Adam talk about Deepfakes - the technology behind Channel 4's alternative Christmas message. A brief run through of their history, some current applications, and some predictions of where they may be applied in the future.  How is technology being used to manipulate voters and consumers? This poses a lot of questions around authenticity and how we may be wired to project a false self when it suits us.

This week Simon and Adam are joined by two very special guests:

Simon and Adam revisit the meritocracy discussion, this time focusing on some of the challenges to a satisfying alternative.

Inspired by the work of Michael Sandel and a question sent in from a listener, Simon and Adam discuss the dangers of meritocracy, how it relates to class and the demographics of conspiracy theorists.

What is universal basic income, how could it be used, and what might it mean in an ever more automated world?

In this episode, we wanted to discuss who owns your data and how it's used.

Simon Stevens and Adam Sroka talk technology, ethics, AI, and politics.