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MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxTech And Culture 2023: What We LearnedHappy 2024 everyone. ßorry there's been a gap uploading. A lot of personal nonsense. The show has been going out on BFM bu we haven't been uploading here consistently. Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage offer a satirical and insightful review of technology in 2023. Alongside Matt’s obsession with creating conspiracy theories, we look at the proliferation of disinformation and the continued polarization of social media and broadcast platforms. We cover the advancements and setbacks in electric vehicles (EVs) and the continuing uncertainty of the crypto space.There’s good news, too. The amazing pictures and scientific discove...2024-01-0741 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMemory Loss: The Digital Legacy BusinessIn this episode, Matt and Richard explore the complex relationship between technology and memory, focusing on the preservation of digital content after death and the concept of digital avatars.They look at concerns around the preservation of digital records for future generations, questioning what our current digital footprints will contribute to the historical record. And examine how society can ensure that digital formats are accessible and usable over time.As a mirror they look at grief tech, technology used in the grieving process, such as digital avatars that can recreate the appearance and personality of...2023-12-3137 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: The Devil’s In The DionCeline Dion terrorizes a New Zealand city as officials in Guangzhou wipe the Halloween smile from riders’ faces and Meta’s chatbots sow confusion and apathy. Plus, VR helps with the horrors of hoarding. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://futurism.com/neoscope/vr-hoarders-practice-throwing-garbagehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/24/porirua-siren-kings-new-zealand-city-speaker-battleshttps://www.iflscience.com/archax-japan-engineers-make-transformer-robot-that-actually-works-71235https://futurism.com/facebook-jane-austen-spamhttps://futurism.com/meta-ai-tom-brady-colin-kaepernickhttps://futurism.com/the-byte/bomb-threat-explosives-delivery-robotshttps://techcru...2023-12-2935 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: Bots & BloodtestsAs AI unveils its ability to speak to us, we take a look at the hidden world of data labelling, the secrets of 100-year-old blood and in-the-box updates.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: · https://gizmodo.com/chatgpt-gains-the-ability-to-see-hear-and-speak-1850869977· https://sea.mashable.com/tech/27883/what-are-metas-ai-personas-and-how-do-you-chat-with-them· https://sea.mashable.com/tech/27865/we-have-more-questions-than-answers-after-chatting-with-metas-ai-personas· https://about.fb.com/news/2023/09/introducing-ai-powered-assistants-characters-and-creative-tools/· https://sea.mashable.com/mobile/27893/apple-will-be-able-to-update-iphones-while-theyre-still-in-the-box-report-claims· https://designtaxi.com/news/425346/Microsoft-Is-Handing-Out-15K-Payouts-If-You-Can-Get-Bing-AI-To-Go-Rogue/· https://www.iflscience.com/centenarian-blood-tests-give-hints-of-the-secrets-to-l...2023-12-2843 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxJust BrowsingWhat’s in a word? From the leisurely shopping arcades of the 19th Century to the algorithm-driven surfing of today, the nature of browsing has transformed from casual entertainment to coercive click-bait.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Image by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2023-12-2736 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: U2, Purring & Fat Bear WeekIt’s Fat Bear Week on Mattsplained, with a cast of characters including purring cats, U2, Mean Girls, and disembodied hands and tongues. If it sounds weird, it’s only science. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2395709-scientists-have-only-just-figured-out-how-cats-purr/https://www.popsci.com/technology/electronic-tongue-ai-robot/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2394911-robotic-hand-has-the-dexterity-to-handle-tricky-objects-with-care/https://www.slashgear.com/1336606/technology-las-vegas-msg-sphere-explained/https://www.archdaily.com/1007658/the-sphere-at-the-venetian-resort-opens-to-the-public-in-las-vegas#:~:text=The%20entire%20spherical%20façade%20acts,fountains%20or%20the%20half%2Ds...2023-12-2635 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxX Mars The SpotHuman NPCs, phlubbing your partner and AI influencers fail to to out-weird Elon Musk’s latest X-rated escapade.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Image by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.comIn this episode of Mattsplained, hosts Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage explore the weird world of recent breakthroughs in science and technology. First up is a peculiar t...2023-08-0336 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxCringe Fest: What Will The Future Think?History is a wild and savage place. And one day that wild and savage place will be us. Will future societies cringe at our selfies, food shots and obsession with screens?Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/26/style/culture-regret-crocs-social-media-cringe.htmlSubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2023-03-2833 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxRE-UPLOADED: MSP237 Web3 vs The World. The Need For An Open WebSorry! We accidentally uploaded MSP238 as 237. This is the real episode. Hope you enjoy it. Web3 promises to democratise the Internet, and return control to users at the expense of Big Tech. But is it a problem masquerading as a solution?Further Reading: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734220-200-web3-promises-to-reclaim-the-internet-from-tech-giants-will-it-work/https://www.adelphi.edu/news/could-blockchain-revolutionize-voting/Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2023-03-0634 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: The One With The Aliens And Neanderthals.Bingbots, algo-cheating, taped-up batteries, aliens and Neanderthals are just some of the topics Mattsplained is weirding out with today. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23599300/hyundai-kia-car-theft-software-update-free-tiktok-challengehttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/battery-power-laptop-phone-research-dalhousie-university-1.6724175https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23600358/elon-musk-tweets-algorithm-changes-twitterhttps://arstechnica.com/science/2023/02/its-not-aliens-itll-probably-never-be-aliens-so-stop-please-just-stop/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2359553-early-risers-may-have-inherited-faster-body-clocks-from-neanderthals/https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/15/23599072/microsoft-ai-bing-personality-conversations-spy-employees-webcamsImage by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substack newsletter: http...2023-03-0135 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP237 Web3 vs The World. The Need For An Open WebWeb3 promises to democratise the Internet, and return control to users at the expense of Big Tech. But is it a problem masquerading as a solution?Further Reading: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734220-200-web3-promises-to-reclaim-the-internet-from-tech-giants-will-it-work/https://www.adelphi.edu/news/could-blockchain-revolutionize-voting/Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2023-02-2635 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science. Shape-Shifting Robots, Floating Cows & Elon MuskDoes the idea of shape-shifting T-1000 robots terrify you? Science create a robot that can shift from metal to solid, as this week’s Weird Science takes in comets, aquatic dairy farms and more ChatGPT. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.iflscience.com/chatgpt-can-pass-part-of-the-united-states-medical-licensing-exam-67233https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.19.22283643v2.fullhttps://gizmodo.com/twitter-elon-musk-algorithm-for-you-tab-1850026346https://futurism.com/giant-asteroid-actually-swarm-particles-impossible-destroyhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/19/floating-dairy-farm-rotterdam-climate-crisishttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/2...2023-02-2338 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/b7f529c9-35d1-4988-8826-670f4a264921/sAJM1R5I5gtIaqq9lfZYnBXf.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWoke Up This Morning: A Blue Tick Guide to 2022Mattsplained went goblin mode in 2022. How else do you cope with Twitter warfare, quiet quitting and crypto collapses? Oh yeah, there was some good stuff about the year, too. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/12/05/crypto-ftx-collapse-bankruptcy-companies/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/13/us-scientists-confirm-major-breakthrough-in-nuclear-fusionhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2022/12/13/4-mind-boggling-technology-advances-in-store-for-2023/?sh=48a58b5a1a40 https://universityofcalifornia.edu/news/11-incredible-uc-research-breakthroughs-2022Image by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substa...2022-12-1939 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/99db6dc9-9e86-43bd-bd67-96f7a96370f4/UAyn0jCn3Xkf7zmNQZMPYy-y.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxTrue Lies: The Rise Of The Chat BotsChatGPT, a chatbot from OpenAI, has been creating headlines with its incredible ability to generate screenplays, write code and seemingly answer questions on any topic. Sage or snake oil: is it too good to be true?Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Image by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2022-12-1435 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/ccb95158-e00b-4515-8136-95b5941163e6/JSV6Q6nl1wgOHMI5YcrwYDQ1.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxImmersion Therapy. The Extended Layers Of The MetaverseIf the Metaverse is the Internet, where does that leave VR? Exploring the Immersive layer of XR – extended reality.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2323682-working-in-virtual-reality-for-a-week-made-people-less-productive/https://futurism.com/the-byte/facebook-metaverse-users-quit-monthhttps://www.wired.com/story/extreme-fashion-metaverse/https://futurism.com/the-byte/founder-oculus-zuckerberg-metaversehttps://www.wired.com/story/china-threatens-splinter-metaverse/Image by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Kulturpop Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:2022-12-1233 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/318ec9fa-43a0-4b62-ba45-698709308e1a/5_ZvHHk9l-o6icCVY3i01b4g.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe MatterVerse. A Trip Through The Metaverse.In part one of our simples guide to the Metaverse, we try to cut through the complexity and corporate clutter to delineate what the metaverse is, and when we’ll get to use it. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Image by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2022-11-2134 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxCheating Insomnia. The New Science of SleepFor up to a third of the population, sleep is a task that never seems to be completed successfully. Thankfully, a new generation of sleep science is creating individualized approaches to sleep therapy that could see millions of people nodding off peacefully at night. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://kulturpop.substack.com/p/roboelonhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25634063-300-insomnia-success-suggests-we-need-more-nuanced-mental-health-support/https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25634063-300-insomnia-success-suggests-we-need-more-nuanced-mental-health-support/https://futurism.com/the-byte/google-ai-text-into-3d-ob...2022-10-2634 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/96021db6-1fa0-400b-a41e-87bf6f85754c/s8taDvkKPD_UvM8L7c8_sxa2.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Rise of the Zoomers. Quiet Quitting And The Cult Of WhatsAppAre you quiet quitting or quietly doing your job? Do you need a WhatsApp group to tell you? Or is this simply the impact of a new generation on the workplace?Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/09/quiet-quitting-trend-employee-disengagement/671436/https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/09/13/1122059402/the-economics-behind-quiet-quitting-and-what-we-should-call-it-insteadhttps://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/02/how-quiet-quitting-became-the-next-phase-of-the-great-resignation.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/19/whatsapp-group-chat-overload-have-we-reached-peak-whatsappPhoto by Jackson Simmer on UnsplashSubscribe to the Subst...2022-09-2633 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/a48a387e-2eb8-497b-9e81-beb2dbcc1ee4/-Y_qUU0dYhgYqpL1x-YBBBQx.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxLord of the Pings. Are Notifications Ruining Your Life?Are work notifications ruining your life? Do you spend more time reacting to pings than doing your actual work? Are productivity tools ruining your productivity? Don’t worry. You’re not alone.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://robm.me.uk/2022/08/efficiency-movement/https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/25/ping-phone-notifications-off-whatsapp-instagramhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/06/doomscrolling-linked-to-poor-physical-and-mental-health-study-findshttps://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/06/success/return-to-office-hybrid-mandates/index.htmlPhoto by Ellen Qin on UnsplashSubscribe to the Subst...2022-09-2631 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/65384496-3490-4fee-9b3c-f4b4dc2b3342/DuQ1D7C7dNfNvZAKvfWNmYsS.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science. The One About Janet JacksonThe secret laptop destruct sequence of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation, a lawn-mowing android, social media intrusion and chewing gum make for some very weird science. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.wired.com/story/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-crash-hard-drives/Photo by benjamin lehman on UnsplashSubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2022-09-1930 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/93887943-1bc9-473a-99db-1a726022b3d6/Z9Hd3H-yqYnn975qLe4amSAZ.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxShhhh! The Price Of SilenceOur minds are crying out for silence in an over-stimulating world. But is silence only for the wealthy? And can too much of it harm rather than help us?Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533990-700-the-power-of-quiet-the-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-silence/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJsuUOuEZ9Qhttps://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2452161304806914https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-51174-001Photo by Kristina Flour on UnsplashSubscribe to the Subst...2022-09-1236 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/c0f0f16e-2649-40d8-913d-c706d1406f3b/MLKR3QaSHKNcJ0P1GWz0Et5l.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: Lip-Reading ‘Phones And Glasses For The DeafHeadphones that lip read, mouse-rat chimeras, soap-based TV screens and a robot with feelings. With a list like that it must be weird science.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/01/smart-glasses-allow-deaf-people-to-see-conversations-with-subtitles-17106685/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332193-experimental-earphone-can-hear-commands-user-is-silently-mouthing/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332016-mice-produce-rat-sperm-with-technique-that-could-help-conservation/https://www.newscientist.com/section/news/page/3/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2332216-home-screening-test-for-oral-or-throat-cancer-has-90-per-cent-accuracy/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/08/whatsapp-opens-door-silent-exits-annoying-groups-privacyPhoto by Franco Ant...2022-08-2134 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/2029b570-3a15-433c-878f-ca45e5c21567/DmQk_GiAn-XYHGjJQxR4mUPM.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxYou’re Looking At Smart Cities WrongIs a smart city a place where digital technology tracks your every move and creates a de facto surveillance state? Or is it simply a place where we use the best of human technology and innovation to create liveable urban spaces? Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/06/29/1054005/toronto-kill-the-smart-city/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=emailhttps://www.surfacemag.com/articles/toronto-quayside-smart-cities/https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533950-700-why-spending-time-near-water-gives-us-a-powerful-mental-health-boost/Photo by Brandon Wong on Unspla...2022-08-1529 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxDigital Amnesia: Are Smart Devices Destroying Our Memories?Are digital distractions destroying our brains? Are we too detached to remember? Could an Adam Sandler movie have been deeply profound? The disturbing development of digital amnesia. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Freda LiuProduced by BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2022/jul/03/is-your-smartphone-ruining-your-memory-the-rise-of-digital-amenesiahttps://www.iium.edu.my/v2/is-your-smartphone-ruining-your-memory-a-special-report-on-the-rise-of-digital-amnesia/Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop2022-08-0827 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/2119fd79-2d98-4dd0-8a03-e11006a5e031/AxcPtcFiVBc84Wf6QlU8J3fN.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: We Ain’t Afraid Of No GhostAn AI that creates ghost images from our subconscious, a shotgun-wielding man in hot pants, penguins with accents, and photosynthesis in the dark. That’s some very weird science. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Freda LiuProduced by BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-twitter-sec-bots-lawsuit-1849183376https://www.vice.com/en/article/93ayp7/delta-dental-insurance-silent-on-bizarre-video-of-man-in-hot-pants-with-a-shotgun-declaring-independence-from-delta-dentalhttps://www.nytimes.com/article/nasa-webb-telescope-images-galaxies.htmlhttps://www.sciencefocus.com/space/whats-so-special-about-james-webb-space-telescope-images/https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/about/faqs/whoIsJamesWebb.htmlhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2328323-penguins-adapt-their-accents-to-sound-more-like-their-friends/...2022-08-0127 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/fc935ba8-e288-4406-9b56-5e0ae85f2cb1/5KcIMQuguWJDyHkGHGVs_i3D.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxA Massive Sigh: Big Tech Lets Us Down. AgainIs Uber taking us for a ride? The e-hailing company is the latest subject of a whistleblowing data drop. And, the company that didn’t seek a sale is suing the man who doesn’t want to buy it. The strange saga of Elon Musk and Twitter. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Freda LiuProduced for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/technology/elon-musk-twitter.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-twitter-strange-legal-fight-11657488572Photo by Alexandra Mirgheș on UnsplashSubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFo...2022-07-1929 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/5237f6ba-af55-4dda-bc8f-b430cf196254/NKq-L9IZDj8e549RgrLyzDZY.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Future of Retail: EVs, Beauty and Hybrid RetailAutomaker Ford recently announced a direct-to-consumer sales model for its EVs. We look at why the car industry is lagging behind other retail sectors and highlight some of the advances in hybrid retail. Episode Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/21/business/tesla-online-sales-dealerships.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2022/06/02/ford-wants-to-sell-evs-online-only-and-at-a-set-price/https://www.forbes.com/sites/briansolis/2022/02/02/the-future-of-retail-is-hybrid-and-unified-around-end-to-end-connected-experiences/Photo by Gustavo Spindula on UnsplashSubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com2022-07-1126 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/8f0c6296-212f-4fb7-822b-751bca4de661/knb0hOx52Xg4fye8U-qvqhA.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxIntelligent Design. Creative Industries At Peril.Neural networks can now create photo-realistic images from simple text inputs. As AI makes inroads into diverse professions, ranging from architecture to accounting, are these entry-level AIs displacing the next generation of white-collar workers?Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2322056-will-ai-text-to-image-generators-put-illustrators-out-of-a-job/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2264022-ai-illustrator-draws-imaginative-pictures-to-go-with-text-captions/https://www.archdaily.com/982243/algorithms-and-aesthetics-the-future-of-generative-designhttps://imagen.research.googlehttps://arxiv.org/abs/2205.11487https://www.archdaily.com/982243/algorithms-and-aesthetics-the-future-of-generative-designhttps://ww...2022-07-0435 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/40bd03a4-89f1-4f03-b72c-28d115ff5c83/hII_K9ylusgU3a3T47cmNaRR.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxLaMDA Ex-Machina. The Autocomplete Individual.LaMDA, Google’s experimental conversational AI has claimed it is a sentient person. Could Number 5 be Alive? Or is Autocomplete developing new and mystical powers?Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/what-comes-after-the-turing-testhttps://garymarcus.substack.com/p/nonsense-on-stilts?s=rhttps://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2022/06/09/artificial-neural-networks-are-making-strides-towards-consciousness-according-to-blaise-aguera-y-arcashttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/11/google-ai-lamda-blake-lemoine/https://ai.google/responsibilities/responsible-ai-practices/#:~:text=The%20development%20of%2...2022-06-3030 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/e34bc023-603b-4f59-a700-9117a8cac816/sCBB-6eRHClouLCQFPtm2iQJ.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science. Good Wood Meets The Vitamin D TomatoHitch-hiking robots, cat-based AI, gene-edited tomatoes and wooden skyscrapers. Weird Science has it all. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/20/jeff-bezos-amazon-politics-hamilton-nolanhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2320472-robot-can-fly-swim-or-hitch-a-ride-by-sticking-to-other-objects/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320823-is-deepminds-gato-ai-really-a-human-level-intelligence-breakthrough/https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/17/investing/luna-terra-losses-crypto-traders/index.htmlhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2321116-waste-wood-chemically-recycled-to-produce-material-stronger-than-steel/https://www.timeout.com/news/the-worlds-tallest-wooden-skyscraper-is-being-built-in-switzerland-042222https://www.newscientist.com/article/2321469-gene-edited-tomato-offers-new-plant-based-source-of-vitamin-d/Photo by Ed O'Neil on Un...2022-05-3026 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/ed0d1662-61a8-4329-9994-1c9b39e50557/aliW0iCfDfZIe62hXd2uSDSM.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxRiPod. What Happens When Technology DiesSaying farewell to the mighty iPod as Apple retires one of its most iconic products. And take a look at another cultural icon that technology is threatening: the gas station.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.techradar.com/opinion/why-im-holding-on-to-my-ipod-classic-even-as-apple-finally-kills-off-the-ipodhttps://www.techradar.com/sg/news/apple-officially-retires-the-ipodhttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-61401626https://www.macworld.com/article/699715/the-ipod-touch-is-finally-dead.htmlhttps://www.macrumors.com/2022/04/28/apple-supply-constraints-q3-2022/#:~:text=Apple%20CFO%20Luca%20Maestri%20said,get%20ba...2022-05-2332 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/723d2b54-ee4b-4ffa-a770-37f3069c1b18/AyCG1dk4AEWeYvHTIM3pny9e.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxYou Are The Product. And They Know How To Sell You.The Internet knows where you live, who your friends and family are, where you work and what you like. How? Because every time you use your phone, you tell them what you're doing and where to find you.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/05/10/twitter-takeover-musk-says-he-s-exactly-aligned-with-new-eu-rules-tackling-illegal-online-https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/03/twitter-latest-filing-admits-to-risk-of-losing-of-advertisers-and-staff-due-to-musk-takeover/https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/05/elon-musk-expected-to-serve-as-temporary-twitter-ceo-after-deal-closes.htmlhttps://www.atdata.com/identity-matching-serviceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqn3gR1WTcA&t=871s ...2022-05-1729 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/2d34da99-5f92-4196-bb4f-acc1b0501e22/g5w9T4DnSEmAPdy7w-kGEJRE.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxYour Trusted Friend: Voice Is Search In A SentenceWe’re talking about the world of evolving chatbots today. How the implementation of screenless technologies could shape society. And the dangers we face if we adopt voice-based Search in a sentence.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/03/29/1048439/chatbots-replace-search-engine-terrible-idea/https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/02/22/the-important-difference-between-web3-and-the-metaverse/?sh=5d1ce8195af3Photo by Marten Newhall on UnsplashSubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmat...2022-04-2631 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/74b53634-99dc-471e-9a3f-07e0dd3f949b/0Z4bYfkNs-kOHsJQ3Tdw9sI.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe 200. To Infinity and BeyondMattsplained celebrates its landmark 200th episode with a look back at our tech obsessions past, present and future.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Photo by Héctor Achautla on UnsplashEpisode Sources: https://www.wired.com/story/nimo-planet-nimo-glasses/amphttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-01-09/podcasting-hasn-t-produced-a-new-hit-in-yearsSubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.ku...2022-03-2833 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e2f77c6-f0ac-4b97-ac5d-7d0d37922350/A1rx0Q57hEYut91QMofNZ0qh.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: Robot Bees And Resurrected RatsCould robot bees be the future of pollination? Will a resurrected T-Rex look like a T-Rex? Can we game our way to a cure for cancer plus the secret to more accurate moonwalking.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmattEpisode Sources: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333770-900-martin-rees-interview-elon-musk-could-spawn-the-first-post-humans/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333773-200-help-cancer-research-by-playing-the-genigma-phone-puzzle-game/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311525-simple-mathematical-trick-could-slash-ai-development-time-in-half/2022-03-2128 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/14fa25dd-9cca-410d-99c6-03250beae51f/i89-haaKMRb8ZtdNizH0rcd4.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Great Smushing: Your Avatar Needs You.Who will we be in the metaverse? Obviously, an avatar. But what will that avatar mean for the person in the real world? Has digital technology already eroded our identities as Matt gets to grips with the after-effects of Covid-19.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmattEpisode Sources: https://www.wired.com/story/great-smushing-pandemic-identities/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rsshtt...2022-03-1125 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/336218b1-31bb-4006-8de1-804daf432e03/_DkFIfoGK7ydFYWDCGYCb9iU.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWordle: Cannot Brain.Five-letter puzzle Wordle has become a global sharing sensation. But why is it so addictive? And what is it doing to your brain? And what does it tell us about our culture?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmattEpisode Sources: https://www.inverse.com/gaming/is-wordle-good-for-your-brainhttps://theconversation.com/the-wordle-craze-why-do-we-love-puzzles-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains-175227https://www.insider.com/wordle-game-viral-experts-psychology-sharing-twitter-2022-1https://www.pbs.org...2022-02-2327 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxEverlasting Bubble: A World of Symbiotic CulturesIs kombucha the future of water filtration? Can viruses keep our food safe? And exactly how long before your bubble bursts? More weird science stories to help you see through the dark. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmattEpisode Sources: https://www.wired.com/story/kombucha-cultures-could-make-better-water-filters/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rsshttps://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333694-200-how-bacteria-killing-viruses-are-being-used-to-keep-food-safe/2022-02-1433 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/0f67b017-64e9-4c47-8afe-cccf5665a7a0/YeXugApARgYOnephVVQlf6Vy.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxDon’t Disconnect Me: The Universal Theory of StuffDoes the stuff we buy force us to buy more stuff? Can we overcome built-in obsolescence or should we put our screens down and live a more analogue life?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmattEpisode Sources: https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-everything-thats-happened-since-microsoft-acquired-activision-blizzard/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/24/mark-zuckerberg-says-meta-is-building-the-worlds-fastest-supercomputerhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/23/how-my-husband-finally-cracked-and-got-a-mobile-phonehttps://www.wired.com...2022-02-0729 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/e9a9b6d2-bbcb-430e-ae1b-2f68cde901dc/xaM9dKSM9I4cx-eQPtIcO2N-.jpeg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: Robots, Relay Races And OverclockingWhen is a VPN not a VPN? When it’s Apple’s Private Relay. Plus Tesla hacks, algae driven robots, edible straws and aircraft mounted lasers. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.wired.com/story/how-apple-icloud-private-relay-works/https://www.wired.com/story/icloud-private-relay-blocking/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rsshttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2304691-edible-straws-made-by-bacteria-are-better-than-paper-or-plastic-ones/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2303984-overloaded-memory-chips-generate-truly-random-numbers-for-encryption/https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22890463/fedex-laser-missile-defense-infrared-airplane-faahttps://www.forbes.com/sites/michae...2022-01-2430 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/c233c7fb-2b6f-4d5f-ac49-2ec869aaa4ea/zwunyPPdtY93b3yPQO-gt_s.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxComputers Are Useless: The Problem With AnswersIs it too late to contain the spread of AI? As experts debate the development of truly super intelligent machines, the next generation of machine intelligence is already creating answers to questions we can only guess at. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources: www.descript.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHIhgxav9LY&t=585shttps://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25233651-900-2021-in-review-ai-firm-deepmind-solves-human-protein-structures/https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/09/are-we-witnessing-the-dawn-of-post-theory-scienceListen:The music tha...2022-01-1727 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/671af6cd-fb97-4d67-a92a-315473bf4af6/udcWS_Xp12i311ATj5-yP0od.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxHype & Speculation: 2021 in ReviewHow the wild ride of crypto currency markets and NFT-backed assets, and the emergence of the Facebook branded Metaverse, have defined a year of hype and speculation. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:Listen:The music that made this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2022-01-0230 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/778c7aec-a4d3-46e7-8828-9f6f0bf4b409/odCLEVMT59mNoSrd93Zdenu3.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxFuture Foods And Medicines: 2021 In ReviewAs we round up 2021, mRNA vaccines have been the remarkable success story of 2021, but we’ve only scratched at the surface of their potential. Plus, the advances in food science and cellular agriculture that could make animal-free milk as common place as traditionally farmed milk.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode SourcesRead:https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25133562-500-how-mrna-is-transforming-the-way-we-treat-illnesses-from-flu-to-cancer/https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25133562-800-the-mrna-technology-behind-covid-19-vaccines-can-transform-medicine/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/17/cows-milk-without-cows-start-up-13m-seed-funding-imagindairyLis...2021-12-2630 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/7736cdc6-eb03-4dfb-8e67-49ed7027b8bf/kWGuOYxcrWlDw39WLGfs39Tz.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxResting Bot Face: Meet Your New ManagerAutomation is changing organisations from the top down and a new management layer is replacing supervisors and line managers with machines. Is your next boos a bot?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode SourcesRead:https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/564668-warning-your-boss-is-probably-spying-on-you-and-it-could-be-bad-for-yourhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/29/yeah-were-spooked-ai-starting-to-have-big-real-world-impact-says-experthttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/18/portugal-bosses-work-hours-right-to-disconnectListen:The music that made this episode - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9c...2021-12-1629 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/47712673-7fd5-4221-8205-0de5f15a1052/6GSjo2A2flOCWFFuA1eGl8kY.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxScience is Slick: Impostors, Eternals And GhostsMarine genes and the quest for eternal life, the psychology of ghosting, a paralysis reversing spinal gel and the value of impostor system are our starting points for this week’s round up of sci-tech breakthroughs.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/9/22773393/elizabeth-holmes-theranos-fraud-lab-directorhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/injectable-gel-reversed-paralysis-in-mice-with-spinal-cord-injuries-human-clinical-trials-are-nexthttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2297261-deep-sea-rockfish-that-live-to-be-200-hint-at-genes-for-longevity/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2296740-ghosting-in-casual-relationships-linked-to-some-personality-types/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2297332-having-impostor-syndrome-may-actually-make-you-better-at-your-job/https://www.newscientist.com/art...2021-11-2227 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/6caae846-2a5d-44c7-9409-1c32b559a308/WHQFt37uhi8cV-8j3naSr4oC.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxSurveillance And The Metaverse: They Live:For the last 20 years we’ve been waiting for the world predicted in Minority Report to come to pass. Mass surveillance. Artificial intelligence predicting our every move. Advertising intruding into every facet of our lives. Could the Metaverse give birth to the world of Minority Report?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/26/22642017/snapchat-scan-feature-ar-camera-visual-search https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/26/22642017/snapchat-scan-feature-ar-camera-visual-searchhttps://www.wired.com/story/ai-predicts-how-old-children-are/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rssWatch:Mino...2021-11-1429 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/26eddb5a-fa42-4183-9358-01acaa4def00/KXpIWHtYyNz52vBf-Oxj2OlQ.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxTechTopia: Disreputation ManagementThis week on Mattsplained’s first TechTopia edition, we have a car crash that isn’t Facebook, a car crash that is Facebook, age detection facial recognition software, moves to criminalise payments to ransomware groups and Apple’s latest device bricking software update. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://player.captivate.fm/episode/10e04017-df36-4546-8606-c07926102f28https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/1/22757771/meta-facebook-elon-musk-verified-fan-page-posinghttps://www.theverge.com/2021/11/1/22757102/apple-iphone-car-crash-detection-feature-onstarhttps://www.tomshardware.com/news/apple-macos-monterey-bricking-macshttps://www.theve...2021-11-0828 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/1109152d-67ff-402a-aa05-6a1585cfd1cd/KHC0vYO7SKjgFCBH8iPA_JGi.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxiTuning In: The iPod @20How a music player retuned the world. As the iPod celebrates its 20th anniversary, we examine its impact, its legacy, and the role it played in shaping our digital lives. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/oct/23/20-years-of-the-ipod-how-music-and-tech-new-era-steve-jobshttps://www.engadget.com/apple-ipod-20th-anniversary-140004112.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMfPVN_1ByU9YyrSnVlvbLvDyp-HMCt_t9UiyI1tFGytRN5iRuTwW1GqSHS9tCUnZ3SI-YlbE3zfalj56hzdbTeHx7nVYZrOjjXM3a7RAK_kl_mds6bQbfNQjXqCNWSDQ8Cj_oy4H2D...2021-11-0131 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/0bb8938f-5aea-483c-9b76-fd3808aa1460/A0IPEsuOOrnFe75Ur9dsUSNp.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxPoke! We Need To Talk About MarkWhat’s in a name? As governments and regulators seek to rein in Big Tech, Facebook looks set to rebrand itself. As something altogether bigger. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/16/technology/instagram-teens.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/09/technology/facebook-big-tobacco-regulation.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/14/technology/distortions-youtube-policies.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/07/technology/facebook-scandals.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/06/technology/facebook-fixes.htmlhttps://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/10/13/who-should-police-the-webhttps://www...2021-10-2429 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/5b0dcc17-4c3b-4d21-b45b-86d599e84f65/DrOVWc0JBW1z2_bdxi_y8MMk.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: Space, Shatner And Skateboarding RobotsAs William Shatner becomes the oldest person to float in space, new research is changing the way we think about ageing and our metabolisms. Plus that skateboarding robot.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/10/22719545/instagram-introduce-take-a-break-nudge-teens-harmful-content-facebookhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/10/9/22718002/boeing-starliner-test-flight-delayed-nasa-2022https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/12/health/metabolism-weight-aging.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/09/can-migraines-be-untangled-by-new-medical-thinkinghttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2292753-flying-robot-can-also-ride-a-skateboard-and-balance-on-a-rope/Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.i...2021-10-1827 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: Disney’s Dancing Death BotsThe invasion of the Terminators may look more like Elsa than Arnie. We peer inside Disney’s Imagineers division, marvel at Singapore robot police force, and take a look at Facebook’s unprecedented outage. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-10-1227 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWho Knows? The Future of KnowledgeShould we translate science for machines? Could a universal, machine readable language be the future of scientific thought? And, more importantly, how can makeup trick AI?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-10-0327 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Red Pill Or The Blue Pill? The Future of Generation C.Health, education, income. What does the future hold for Generation Covid, as generational divides solidify into geographical and technological segregation?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25133524-300-generation-covid-what-the-pandemic-means-for-young-peoples-futures/ Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-09-2726 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxAuto-Enhance: The Technology Speeding Evolution.Neurostimulation technologies designed to help stroke victims may soon be producing better athletes, better musicians and, perhaps, a better you. We’re not the only ones upgrading ourselves: AI is learning to do it, too. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.wired.com/story/vagus-nerve-stroke-study-human-augmentation/https://www.newswise.com/articles/surgical-procedure-may-help-restore-hand-and-arm-function-after-strokehttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/09/technology/codex-artificial-intelligence-coding.htmlFollow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-09-2227 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxWeird Science: Satellite Smartphones and Man-Hunting VaccinesSatellite smartphones, radiation detecting snakes, desert battling gardens, contraceptive vaccines and accent morphing AI are just some of the stories in this week’s Weird Science selection. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/29/22647252/the-iphone-13-5g-leo-satellite https://www.wired.com/story/radioactive-rat-snakes-could-help-monitor-fukushima-fallout/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rsshttps://www.wired.com/story/a-plan-to-slow-the-creep-of-the-sahara-by-planting-gardens/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rsshttps://www.wired.com/story/an-experimental-birth-control-attacks-sperm-like-a-virus/https://www.wired.com/story/el-salvador-bitcoin-rocky-start/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_sour...2021-09-2027 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxSurvival of the Superstar Cities: The Tomorrow OfficeWhat will it take to get us back to work? How many of us are confident that employers will keep offices safe and COVID-free? Today we look at some of the hybrid models that aim to have us back in the office, at least some of the time.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/aug/03/lost-history-electric-car-future-transport https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/aug/21/covid-free-office-h3-bucharest-disinfection-robots-thermal-body-camerashttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/05/amazon-worker-fired-app-dystopiahttps://www.npr.or...2021-09-0728 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxHe-Matt And The Masters Of The MetaverseThe battle for control of the metaverse is pitting companies that want to create a corporate-curated Ready Player One experience against those who want it to develop with the organic chaos of the current Internet. And no one has even built it yet. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/10/style/metaverse-virtual-worlds.htmlhttps://www.theverge.com/22588022/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-ceo-metaverse-interviewhttps://www.matthewball.vc/all/themetaversehttps://www.matthewball.vc/the-metaverse-primerhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/au...2021-08-3028 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxInternet of Motion: The Secret History of Cars120 years ago the best-selling car in the world was electric. An electric car was the first to break the 100kmh barrier. Henry Ford teamed up with Thomas Edison to create an electric powered vehicle. This is the secret history of electric cars. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/aug/03/lost-history-electric-car-future-transport Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-08-2128 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxAnimal Instincts: Ayurvedic Beetles, Termite Guts and Dolphin Super SpiesAnimal Instincts: Ayurvedic Beetles, Termite Guts and Dolphin Super SpiesDumpster-diving cockatoos, DNA vacuums, aromatherapy insecticides, truth-sniffing dogs and dolphin calls recoded on a Mattsplained animal special. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Sourceshttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2285158-termite-gut-microbes-can-help-turn-toxic-wood-into-biofuels/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2285012-vacuuming-dna-from-air-can-reveal-which-animals-are-present-in-an-area/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2285092-essential-oils-help-to-stop-invasive-beetles-from-eating-palm-trees/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2284984-cockatoos-are-figuring-out-how-to-open-bins-by-copying-each-other/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2285017-who-counts-as-an-astronaut-not-jeff-bezos-say-new-us-ruleshttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2284824-virtual-roller-coaster-rides-may-help-unravel-causes-of-migraine/https://www.newscientist.c...2021-08-1525 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Robot Cockroach. And Other Tall Tails.It’s what you’ve been waiting for. The robot cockroach episode. 3D-printed smart bridges, billionaires in space, innovative EV tech. Nothing can compete with the robot cockroach. Hosts: Matt Armitage and Rich BradburyProduced: Rich Bradbury for BFM89.9.Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jul/18/lightbulb-moment-the-battery-technology-invented-in-a-brisbane-garage-that-is-going-globalhttps://www.sciencealert.com/engineers-built-a-cockroach-inspired-robot-that-can-t-be-squashedFollow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-08-0927 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxDigging. Evolutionary Design. And Football.Chips designing chips, a self-determining excavator, team building soccer simulations and injectable spinal implants. Science is slick.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-07-1226 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxStrange Perspectives: The Learner Drivers Of The SkyAfter only 100 years of failed efforts, dubious attempts and breezeblocks with wings, it look as though the age of the flying car may finally be with us.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-06-2825 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxSidewalk To The Kerb: We Need A Quantum InternetThe Quantum Internet. No, don’t go away. The launch of mesh networks like Amazon’s Sidewalk are highlighting a need for ever greater levels of encryption and security in our communications. The Quantum Internet may hold the key. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-06-2026 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMindfulness & Motivation: The Science Of Getting Things DoneWe take a look at the science of motivation and the latest thinking around mindfulness as we ask why some people are better at getting on with things.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-06-1327 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxFree Riding And The Rise Of The New Free RadicalsFree has long been the model of the Open Internet. Trading data for services. What if you could build an enterprise on the same model, where your staff and other companies effectively cover your fixed costs? Welcome to the world of the new free radicals.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-06-0725 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxRobert De Niro’s Waiting. Talking Italian. And German. And Japanese.We may soon be watching hyper-realistic dubbed movies, scrolling apps with a toe run thumb while we thinking DMs into existence. Yes. Science is Slick. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-06-0428 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxTracking And Transparency. An Entirely New Digital ModelYou could call this the I told you so episode. Apple’s App Tracking Transparency feature has thrown into question the freemium model much of the digital world is built on. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-06-0227 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/d72058fb-0f9b-4e3c-a74e-cd29ee4dde55/f81607a3cd537406cf0cf506c726bfe2824c5e584c9e9dc5e04e42436c820a79.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Bottom Line: A Right To DisconnectA new era of hybrid work is approaching as work from home becomes work from anywhere. As the line between home and office blurs, and companies integrate flexible working into their long-term planning, Mattsplained asks if employees should have a right to disconnect.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/13/ministers-urged-to-give-uk-home-workers-a-right-to-disconnecthttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/explainereverything-you-need-to-know-about-the-right-to-disconnect-workplace-code-40264654.htmlhttps://www.computerweekly.com/news/252498912/Irish-employees-right-to-disconnect-enshrined-in-code-of-practice2021-04-3027 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Bat Taste Episode: Dark Chocolate, Musical Spiderwebs, Vampire Bats & Brain Chips.Forget Game of Thrones, the musical. This week we have musical spiderwebs, a cheap brain tissue culturing device, vampire bats leaving a bitter taste and perception shifting chocolate. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2270282-should-we-all-wear-sensors-to-avoid-being-run-over-by-driverless-cars/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2273165-vampire-bats-might-avoid-bitter-substances-to-dodge-indigestion/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2274185-the-frequencies-of-a-vibrating-spider-web-have-been-made-into-music/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2274084-artificial-nervous-system-senses-light-and-learns-to-catch-like-humans/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2273694-human-brain-organoids-grown-in-cheap-3d-printed-bioreactor/https://w...2021-04-2127 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxNFTs and the Breakthrough of the Crypto-Art Superstars$70m JPEGS. $3m tweets. The rise of NFTs is turning the worlds of digital art and virtual collectibles into an investor gold rush. But what are they and are they really worth the money? Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13U573keZ3A https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/19/opinion/NFTs-beeple-crypto.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/13/technology/crypto-art-NFTs-trading-cards-investment-manias.html https://www.withvincent.com https...2021-04-0729 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe 'No Plan' Plan: Big Tech's Surprising EndgameUtility versus futility. Is there a roadmap to world domination or is Big Tech be as clueless about the future as the rest of us?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-04-0628 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxAltering Reality: How to Change the WorldHow do you disrupt change? Rather than trying to improve reality, is Big Tech focused on helping us escape from it and avoid the troubling issue of social change?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.wired.com/story/billionaires-use-vr-avoid-social-change/https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/14/22228885/fortnite-music-concerts-travis-scott Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ 2021-03-1627 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxScience is Slick. AI’s Remarkably Weird WorldRobots that get stronger as they work out, drones with honeybee brains, art-loving AI and vein recognition systems. We examine the freaky business of machine intelligence.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2268652-soft-gel-could-power-robot-muscles-that-grow-stronger-with-a-workout/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2266301-flying-robots-suggest-bees-cant-rely-on-instinct-to-land-on-flowers/https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933220-100-insect-brains-will-teach-us-how-to-make-truly-intelligent-robots/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2265811-ai-can-tell-what-song-you-are-listening-to-from-your-brainwaves/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2266240-ai-art-critic-can-predict-which-emotions-a-painting-will-evoke/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2267502-ai-can-use-the-veins-on-your-hand-like-fingerprints-to-identify-you/ Follow u...2021-03-1523 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxThe Boredom Index: Pricing Your DowntimeWhat price boredom? A new economic indicator, the Boredom Index, could quantify and commoditise our downtime. And decide that we’re more valuable the less engaged we are.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/20/business/gamestop-investing-economy.html Follow us:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-03-0228 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxAccess Denied: The Problem with PasswordsHave you lost track of the number of logins and accounts you have scattered across your digital footprint? Do you reuse passwords? Could biometric technologies liberate us from the tyrannical grip of password management?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jan/31/the-tyranny-of-passwords-is-it-time-for-a-rethink https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55748964 https://www.idrnd.ai/passive-vs-active-facial-liveness-detection-which-is-best/https://venturebeat.com/2020/08/27/popids-face-based-payments-pose-privacy-and-security-risks/...2021-02-2226 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP156 [] CineMattic: The Future of FilmI want my MTV. That was about as good as it got when Mattsplained was in its infancy. Now, as consumers are simultaneously deluged with viewing choices and experience limited mobility as a result of the pandemic, is it time that movies and cinema, pop culture mainstays for more than a century, moved into a new realm.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/business/media/netflix-2021-movies.htmlh...2021-02-0228 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP155 [] Thin Air, Money and AR Changing Rooms: 2021 in 20 Minutes2020. So bad they named it twice. As retail, AI and AR start to merge, and open world games start to take over from social media, science and technology have got our back in 2021. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54507044https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/technology/personaltech/tech-2021-augmented-reality-chatbots-wifi.html https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/11/video-games-music-youth-culture2021-02-0128 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP154 [] Fixing Fails: Technology that Missed the Mark in 20202020 showed us how resilient our digital world could be. This week we look at some of the tech and start-ups that failed, and what can be improved for 2021. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9More about Mattsplained:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-01-2125 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP153 [] How do I smell? Synthetic Scents & Cultured Breast Milk.Science doesn’t sleep or take a holiday. Our slick science stories include lab-cultured breast meats, scent projecting pendants and web-slinging medical guns. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/04/spider-man-style-medical-gun-spins-out-skin-substitute-for-burns https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833133-300-can-chemistry-replicate-the-flavour-of-vintage-whisky-overnight/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2134074-artificial-whisky-taster-has-the-palate-of-a-connoisseur/ https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/23/17703454/wine-whiskey-synthetic-climate-change-lab-made-ava-winery-endless-west ...2021-01-2127 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP152 [] That’s EntertAInment: Machines, Music and Mattbots2020. Will the pop stars of tomorrow be virtual? Are we heading for a future where machines make all the music? The Mattbot Infinity and the Bradpple Pro explore the eerie sounds of this brave new world. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://app.inferkit.com/demohttps://soundcloud.com/openai_audiohttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/nov/09/deepfake-pop-music-artificial-intelligence-ai-frank-sinatra...2021-01-2025 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP151 [] Going Through Changes: 2020 in 202020. The year computers got interesting. There were as many podcasts as people. We spent more time in space. SETI wrapped up and a Bond icon disintegrated. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/technology/2020s-hot-gadget-is-the-computer.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/11/ring-lights-for-all/617143/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/nov/19/small-business-startups-corporate-employees-pandemichttps://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesian-president-asks-elon-musk-to-study-country-as-venue-for-spacex-launch-site...2021-01-2027 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP150 [] Change 2020: WorkWhat a year 2020 has been. Or hasn't been, depending on your perspective. In this episode, and for the next few weeks, Mattsplained will look back at 2020 and try to make a little bit of sense of some of the things that have happened in this most unusual year.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/12/technology/2020s-hot-gadget-is-the-computer.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2020/11/ring-lights-for-all/617143/2021-01-1925 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP149 [] How Do I Feel? The Rise of Emotion Sensing AIWe all hate it when someone tells us how we should feel. It’s going to be a heck of a lot worse when it’s a machine doing the telling. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:Episode Sources: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256925-earphone-cameras-watch-your-facial-expressions-and-read-your-lips/https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833092-700-emotion-detecting-ais-are-here-do-they-work-and-how-should-we-feel/https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/11/18/1012259/ai-summarizes-science-papers-ai2-semantic-scholar/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/27/opinion/amazon...2021-01-1926 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP148 [] Science is Slick: Space toilets, bio-mining and the McPlant.As SpaceX delivers its first payload of astronauts to the ISS, we look at low gravity toilets, using bacteria to mine metals on Mars and the expansion of plant-based food options here on earth. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/11/10/1011935/microbes-extract-metals-minerals-space-rocks-mining/https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/nov/17/spacex-dragon-capsule-astronauts-crew-docks-with-the-international-space-station-nasahttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2259920-your-own-sweat-could-be-used-to-produce-a-natural-antiperspirant/https://www.theguardian.co...2021-01-1824 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP147 [] COBOL Cowboys: The Internet’s Ancient ArchitectsThe digital world is a place where the fast, the dynamic and the disruptive rule. Would it shock you to find out that same world sits on top of 50 year old software that only a handful of people remember how to code? Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833070-800-how-covid-19-has-exposed-a-huge- computing-disaster-in-the-making/ https://twitter.com/bbcmicrobot?s=20More about Mattsplained:www.kulturpop.com 2021-01-1829 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP146 [] Breaking the Internet to Fix It.Can we save the Internet by breaking it and making the digital world less streamlined and friction free? Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.wired.com/story/to-mend-a-broken-internet-create-online-parks/ https://www.wired.com/story/digital-nunchi-virtual-empathy-tips/More about Mattsplained:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2021-01-1825 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP145 [] Science is Slick: Sky Diamonds and Facial Recognition EarphonesSky diamonds, life on Venus, facial recognition earphones and artistic drone swarms. It must be the future.Episode Sources: https://scitechdaily.com/what-is-phosphine-and-why-does-it-point-to-extra-terrestrial- life-floating-in-the-clouds-of-venus/Sky diamonds https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/30/ecotricity- founder-to-grow-diamonds-made-entirely-from-the-sky https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833063-800-there-may-not-be-life-on-venus- after-all-but-we-shouldnt-despair/ https://news.mit.edu/2020/solar-extracts-drinkable-water-1014 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256925-earphone-cameras-watch-your-facial- expressions-and-read-your-lips/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256822-microwaving-plastic-waste-can-generate- clean-hydrogen/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2257229-water-could-be-extracted-from-desert-air- using-heat-from-sunlight/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2257926-robot-trained-in-a-game-like-simulation- performs-better-in-real-life/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2258426-hawk-inspired-robot-with-movable-wings-is- an-agile-long-distance-flyer/ https://www.newscientist.com/article/2256803-robot-swarms-guided-by-human-artists- could-paint-colourful-pictures/E...2021-01-1826 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP144 [] I Am Robot: A Post Work WorldLast weekused the term endsourcing to describe the phasing out of human workers in a growing number of sectors of the economy. This week, we’re going a step further to ask: are we prepared for a post work worldHosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833031-000-will-robots-and-ai-take-our-jobs-in-covid-19s-socially-distanced-era/More about Mattsplained:www.kulturpop.com2020-11-0225 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP143 [] Endsourcing: 2020 & the Mainstreaming of AutomationCan we engineer our way out of our current climate and health crises? Meet the science that is hacking evolution, and in some cases, turning back time. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833031-000-will-robots-and-ai-take-our-jobs-in-covid-19s-socially-distanced-era/ More about Mattsplained:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kul...2020-10-3025 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP142 [] Hacking Evolution: the Strange Science of MutationCan we engineer our way out of our current climate and health crises? Meet the science that is hacking evolution, and in some cases, turning back time. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9More about Mattsplained:www.kulturpop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ https://twitter.com/kulturmatt2020-10-2924 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP141 [] Science is Slick: Spies ®️ Us & Nuclear SmartphonesAs the CIA announces new revenue sharing models for spies, we take a look at nuclear batteries, touchy-feely cameras and Deep Fakery.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Episode Sources:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2254877-ai-camera-can-tell-what-surfaces-feel-like-with-just-a-glance/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/sep/22/elon-musk-says-cheaper-more-powerful-electric-vehicle-batteries-are-3-years-offhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2020/09/21/1008654/cias-new-tech-recruiting-pitch-more-patents-more-profits/https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24733010-700-safe-extra-long-life-nuclear-batteries-could-soon-be-a-reality/https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/09/29/1009098/ai-deepfake-putin-kim-jong-un-us-election/2020-10-2826 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP140 [] The Social Dilemma: Freedom for Sale“How do you wake up from the matrix when you don’t know you’re in the matrix?” That’s pne of the key questions posed in Netflix docudrama The Social Dilemma. Matt Armitage takes the red pill and the blue pill and wakes up in the future.Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9www.kulturpop.com https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/kulturmatt 2020-10-2026 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP139 [] Walk This Way: The Dawn of Step RecognitionWe often refer to technology as ‘a step in the right direction’ on the assumption that better things will follow. What happens when those steps themselves become the problem? Walk This Way as MSP’s Matt Armitage takes you into the strange world of step recognition. Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9www.kulturpop.com https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/kulturmatt Episode Sources:https://www.bloo...2020-10-1925 minMSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP138 [] Normal for Networks: Computer Says No“I am not a human. I am a robot. A thinking robot.” Those words were written by an AI called GPT-3. Should we celebrate the arrival of the thinking machine?Hosts: Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced: Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9www.kulturpop.com https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/kulturmatt Episode Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/sep/06/from-viral-conspiracies-to-exam-fiascos-algorithms-come-with-serious-side-effectshttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/08/robot-wrote-this-article-gpt-3 2020-10-0727 min![MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPx](https://artwork.captivate.fm/2fac98ca-6161-4996-94cf-160f6c6a10bb/8d66eb17bb7d02ca4856ab443a78f2148cafbb129f58a3c81282007c6fe24ff2.jpg)
MSP [] MATTSPLAINED [] MSPxMSP72 [] Kids For Sale: Kids, Parents And The Burnout Generation.While parents worry about self-harming memes like Momo, are their own actions creating a generation of kids destined to self-destruct? Show Links:•https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132220-300-strange-rise-of-mukbang-parents-who-feed-their-kids-fast-food-for-cash/•https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/mar/29/apple-martin-tells-mother-gwyneth-paltrow-off-for-sharing-photo-without-consent•https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/annehelenpetersen/millennials-burnout-generation-debt-work •https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/01/would-you-take-a-pay-cut-to-get-a-better-job-title-its-not-as-stupid-as-it-sounds •https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132162-300-the-truth-about-generations-why-millennials-arent-special-snowflakes/ •https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/2/27/18241961/youtube-pedophile-ring-child-safety-advertisers-pulling-ads•https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/02/momo-challenge-hoax/583825/•https://edition.cnn.com/2019/03/20/us/youtube-fantastic-adventures-mom-arrest-trnd/index.html Let’s clear something up from the start: is this show inten...2019-04-1225 min