Podcast Episodes

Sustaining life in crisis with Kelly Fritsch and Anne McGuire

What does it mean to live in a world that is already broken, and what can disability justice teach us about creating more livable futures? In this ep…

3 hours ago

Fugitive Sensing with Michele Friedner

What happens when we treat hearing as an economic duty, and global tech corporations turn assistive devices into a lifetime commitment?

In this episod…

2 months ago

The Rise, Fall, and Rise of TikTok with Crystal Abidin

Most companies unwittingly undermine their biggest growth opportunities by ignoring the complex morality of social media—where good technology depend…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Community technology is the future with Dave Griffiths

In this episode of The Good Robot, Eleanor Drage sits down with David Griffiths, founding director of the nonprofit Then Try This. Inspired by a chil…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Battle Over Data Centers with Tara Merk

Join host Eleanor Drage and guest Tara Merk as they explore how community-owned data centers can revolutionize digital ownership. Discover innovative…

3 months, 1 week ago

The Future of Data Centers and Digital Sovereignty with Friederike von Franque

Can cloud infrastructure be owned and governed by the people, and not just Big Tech? Friederike von Franqué, policy advisor at Wikimedia Germany, rev…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

The Revolutionary Microscopes Powering Global Tech Equality with Richard Bowman

Why do we often overlook the transformative power of open licensing in technology? Richard Bowman, a researcher and advocate for open source innovati…

4 months, 1 week ago

Designers: Let's Create Abolitionist and Black Liberatory Futures! with Terresa Hardaway

Why do we often miss the profound impact of design in social justice? Terresa Hardaway, a graphic design professor and social justice advocate, uncov…

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Discovering the Universe through Knitting with Elisabetta Matsumoto

Why do we overlook the power of traditional crafts in modern innovation? Elisabetta Matsumoto, a physicist and textile expert, reveals how knitting a…

5 months ago

The Mythology of AI with Stephen Cave

Why do we call it "Artificial Intelligence"? It wasn't the only name on the table in 1956, but it’s the one that stuck, and according to Dr. Stephen …

5 months, 3 weeks ago