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Publicly SitedThe Mediated City 10 (2025 New Release): Sentient CitiesSoftware and networked devices are highly pervasive in the city, perhaps more than we tend to realise, and their consequences as urban media are becoming more apparent. The relatively sudden arrival of new, easy-to-use tools and streamlined interfaces sold under the broad banner of ‘AI’ may may be novel but serve as a sharp reminder of the more longstanding interdependencies of technologies in human life. Academic analyses already have several conceptual terms for these interdependencies: algorithmic cities; data-driven urbanism; and code spaces. Past episodes of this podcast have also already pointed to several specific forms of urban computational media, incl...2025-03-1433 min
The Ron Greenwald ShowEp. 38 Shaun McGuirk: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Westmont Senior LivingWhat if you could experience the world of senior living through the eyes of someone who's devoted his life to it? Join us in this engrossing discussion with Shaun McGuirk, the Community Relations Director for Westmont Senior Living.As he takes us on a virtual tour of this new community, his dedication is palpable as he reveals the complexities and nuances of this field. Previously an equestrian center, this 20-acre site is transforming into a haven for seniors complete with Casita homes, assisted living apartments, and a memory care neighborhood. But that's not all. Shaun expounds on...2023-08-2237 min