Technality

$44 billion. That's the cost of Elon Musk's Twitter dream. Whether you think this is a meme gone wrong or a visionary changing the future of social media, it's safe to say that Musk's purchase of Twitter has been a chaotic process. In this season 2 finale of the podcast, Shruti Shekar, Android Central's managing editor, joins Jacqueline this week to look at what Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter means for the future of the microblogging site. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to never miss out on where your future is headed. For more tech content check out Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you endlessly swiping left? Feel like dating apps are getting you nowhere? Turns out, you might need to change your perspective. This week, Dr. Jess Carbino draws on her experience as a former sociologist for Tinder and Bumble to talk about how dating apps have changed the way we meet people...for the good and bad. She also gives you tips on how to improve your profile. To never miss out on where your future is headed, subscribe to Technality wherever you listen. For more tech content, check out Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NASA is returning to the moon, and its bringing friends with it. The Artemis mission will be humanity's return to the lunar surface, setting up a base for future deep space exploration. Unlike the first time the USA went to space, NASA isn't alone. The Canadian Space agency, The EU Space Agency, and the Japanese Space Agency are coming together for this historical space age. Sidharth Saraf from the Canadian Space Agency sits down with Jacqueline to talk about the future of space travel, what returning to the moon means for Earth, and how the Artemis mission is breaking down barriers. To never miss out on where your future is heading, subscribe to the Technality podcast. For more future content, check out Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women have fought for centuries to have their voices heard at the table. While we're making headway, there are still barriers to overcome. Andrea MacDonald, Head of Tech at Twitter Canada, joins Jacqueline Swan to talk about women in tech and Twitter's approach to moderating the conversation. Don't miss out on where your future is headed! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen. For more tech content, check out Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine looking at a screen and understanding exactly how a city is operating in real time. Imagine what could be done with that data when planning the future. This week, Mark Enzer, the director of the National Project for Digital Twins, joins Jacqueline Swan. From how it's being used to build cities to it's place in the metaverse, the episode dives into the world of this emerging industry. To learn more about the National Project for Digital Twins, visit: https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/ To never miss out on where your future is going, check out Technality's socials: https://www.instagram.com/technality/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Commander of the International Space Station. Best-Selling Author. Musician. Champion of the Future. Chris Hadfield sits down with Jacqueline Swan to look at how circling the Earth has given him a unique perspective to life. From the Artemis mission to facing your existential dread, Chris puts the world into perspective this episode. To learn more about Chris visit: https://chrishadfield.ca/ Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Thank you for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A drone in a warzone usually brings thoughts of death & destruction. Company's like Draganfly, however, are looking to change that narrative. Currently drones are sweeping Ukrainian fields for mines, searching the rubble for survivors; and delivering invaluable medical supplies in record time. Join Jacqueline Swan as she sits down with CEO & President, Cameron Chell, to discuss how his company's public sector drones are changing the search & rescue game. Learn more about Draganfly: https://draganfly.com/ Learn more about Droneaid: Ukraine: https://droneaid.co/ Remember to subscribe to Technality wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more futuristic content, visit: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever seen something...odd in the sky? Something you can't quite put your finger on? Well, NASA has which is why they're launching a new study to take a closer look at the objects we can't quite identify. Mike Wall, the Senior Space Writer for Space.com, joins Jacqueline this week to talk about NASA's preliminary plans to look into Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. Or, as you probably know the, UFOs. NOTE: This is the last episode for Season 1 of Technality. The podcast resume with Season Two on September 21st 2022. In the meantime, make sure you catch all the great content in S1! Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic brought about a lot of changes. One of the biggest ones being remote work. However, while we've embraced the convenience of the online world for our day to day lives, so have cyber criminals. Since 2020, there has been a rise in cyber scams, and part of it to blame may be our approach to the online world. This week, Canada's Ethical Hacker, Terry Cutler, joins Jacqueline Swan to discuss how online scams have evolved, why billions are being lost every year, and how you can protect yourself from the being next victim. Learn more about Terry's Fraudster app here: https://www.cyologylabs.com/fraudster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sexual Extortion, or sextortion, is on the rise. Especially among teen boys. The historically lax rules and regulations for online may have set up a space for this happen, but there are those who are fighting for the victims. The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is one of those organizations. So, I sat down with Stephen Sauer, the director of Cybertip.ca to talk about how teens are being manipulated, what can be done to help the victims, and how governments are reacting to the suicides caused by sextortion. Listener discretion is advised for mention of suicide and sexual exploitation. To learn more visit: https://cybertip.ca/en/ Follow Techanlity's socials to stay up to date with where your future is headed: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To give you a break this week, we're trying something new: Some quick updates of our more popular stories. It can be really simple for things that you care about to get swept in the news cycle after all. This episode looks at: To stay up to date on where your future is going, subscribe to Technality wherever you listen to your podcasts. For more future content, you can find Technality's socials here: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crypto is weird to understand, but it seems like it's here to stay. So, rather than fight a disruptive marketplace, why not look at how it might shape our future? Henry Kim is an Associate Professor at Schulich and the Director of blockchain.lab; a research group looking at how society's might adapt to digital currency. From what the blockchain is to what happens when a $40 billion dollar cryptocurrency crashes, Kim gives his insights into the world of blockchain tech. To learn more about blockchain.lab visit: https://blockchain.lab.yorku.ca/ Follow Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fast fashion is known for its cheaply made clothing inspired by the latest trends, but do you know how bad it really is? Tina Esho, co-founder and COO of the Fitting Room, is looking to disrupt the fashion industry by leveraging ML/XR/3D technologies to bring sustainable shopping experiences to a mass market audience. In other words, using your phone camera as a gateway to shop responsibly. To learn more about the Fitting Room and join their beta, check out their website: https://www.thefittingroom.tech/ To never miss an episode, subscribe to the Technality podcast wherever you listen. For more future content, check out Technality's socials: https://tap.bio/@Technality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you're looking to create an image, play chess, or control an army of social media bots, artificial intelligence is a tool shaping our world...for the better and worst. In the case of Whale Seeker, the company is looking to track whales in real-time. Jacqueline sits down with Whale Seeker Data Analyst, Malcolm Kennedy, to look at how AI is saving the whales and fighting climate change. Learn more about Whale Seeker: www.whaleseeker.com/ Follow Technality: https://www.instagram.com/technality/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canada Space Mining Corporation is planning for more than just mining in space. From helping to develop the supply chain needed for space travel to making Canada a leader in the new era of space travel, CEO Daniel Sax is making science fiction a reality. You can learn more at their website: https://www.csmc-scms.ca/ Follow Technality at: https://www.instagram.com/technality/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, setting off a wave of abortion bans across the country with many more to follow. Banning abortion is just banning safe abortion. If a women wants to terminate a pregnancy, she'll find a way. That has historically been the case, and it will be no different nowadays. However, for those who live in a place where abortion is illegal, your data may be giving away your choice. There is no interview this episode. Only a look at how women should protect themselves against their rights being stripped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we fear a robot uprising? Can an AI really become sentient? How can we even begin to define sentience? Author and social commentator Stephen Marche explains why we should be embracing AI as a tool to better serve humanity...and explains the aspects we should be worried about. To find out more about Stephen and to read his work you can find him at www.stephenmarche.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you implant an RFID chip in your hand if it meant never losing your wallet again? Well, this is a near future we're likely headed towards, and the Wojtek Paprota, CEO of Walletmor, is driving the adoption of this technology. Of course, as any disruptive does, these tiny chips raise a lot of questions. So, join Jacqueline this week as she speaks to Wojtek about his company, the future of wallets, and what concerns we should have about this future. If you want to learn more, you can check out the Walletmor website here: https://walletmor.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are a lot of things threatening humanity and taking them all in can be mentally taxing. But, what if there was a symbol that made this easier? Host Jacqueline Swan speaks with with Rachal Bronson, the president and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, about the Doomsday Clock, the Atomic Journal, and how to comprehend the threats facing humanity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual assault, rape and child pornography. Listener discretion is advised. Laila Mickelwait is the founder of #traffickinghub; a movement focused on shining a light on how Pornhub has allowed for illegal content to be openly and freely shared on their platform. You can find Laila on Instagram and Twitter. To check out the petition, you can find it here: http://lailamickelwait.com/tag/traffickinghub-petition/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.