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2017-12-07

  How an algorithm learns to be racist

A recent report revealed the NSW Police Force are using an algorithm based on the idea of "predictive policing". It's aim is to trawl through police records spotting potential re-offending criminals before they've committed a crime.  It's called the Su...
  2SER author
2017-11-26

  Why is the internet so slow in Australia?

Australia's internet speeds are notoriously poor. This is backed up by a recent report ranking us 51st in the world when it comes to connection speeds. But what does a ranking like this actually mean and can the much-maligned National Broadband Network...
  2SER author
2017-11-20

  How much can machines tell us about the brain?

When it comes to what we don’t know about the human brain…well, there’s a lot we don’t know. So when it comes to melding our brains with computers, there’s a lot of sticky questions we need to answer. Brain Machine Interfaces (BCI’s) have the potential...
  2SER author
2017-11-12

  Why we need a sociology of big data

Knowledge is power. So when we tick ‘yes’ on the terms and conditions and volunteer information about the minuscule details of our online lives, what are we actually giving corporations the power to do? The invisible processes of big data collection a...
  2SER author
2017-11-05

  Can virtual environments help us save the real one?

Virtual reality immerses us in artificial experiences of the real world. It has the power to give equal access to the hidden corners of the natural world, and allow us to see nature from a new perspective. Research also shows VR can create empathy with...
  2SER author
2017-10-31

  What happens when you email nature

When City of Melbourne launched the Urban Forest Visual strategy to gather data on the city’s 77,000 trees, something happened they didn’t plan for. In an attempt to engage the community in the data collection process, they added an email function so r...
  2SER author
2017-10-22

  Can tech raise our children better than we can?

From robots in the classroom to apps that track your pre-schooler's every move, this episode explores the ways technology is integrating into the school environment. What role can tech take on in the classroom, and could they one day do a better job th...
  2SER author
2017-10-17

  REBROADCAST: Is technology killing democracy?

It's 2SER's Supporter Drive so we're replaying some of our favourite stories from this season. We're also asking our listeners to call us on 95149500 or head to 2ser.com/donate to support independent journalism and help keep us on air. Traditionally,...
  2SER author
2017-10-12

  REBROADCAST: What will the future sound like?

It's 2SER's Supporter Drive so for the next two weeks you'll be hearing some of our highlights from the year so far. In the meantime, we're asking listeners to make a donation to keep us on air. Go to 2ser.com/donate to support community radio. Close...
  2SER author
2017-10-03

  Will man become machine in 2045?

There's a growing movement of people who want to harness the technological revolution in order to push our minds and bodies beyond biological limitations. They’re called “transhumanists” and their aim is humble: digital immortality. Producer/Presen...
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