In The Zone Podcast

Mike and Josh discuss the as-yet unrealised ‘dream' of the metaverse, its implications, and whether it will prove popular with everyday consumers. The post Enter the metaverse… appeared first on In The Zone.

What are NFTs, why are they important, and what use could they be put to in the future? Tune in to find out! The post The murky world of NFTs appeared first on In The Zone.

In this podcast, Mike and Josh debate the increasing use of workplace surveillance, with productivity tools and even web cams now used to monitor the activity of staff. Is it just an inevitable consequence of rationalism? Tune in to find... The post Workplace surveillance appeared first on In The Zone.

Is it ever ok to blame a machine for a human failing? In this episode, Mike and Josh talk about the Hawk Eye controversy in the football Premiere League, and the problem of relying on machines to make decisions for us. The post Hawk Eye and the problem of functional autonomy appeared first on In The Zone.

In this episode, Mike and Josh talk about Snow Crash (1992) by Neal Stephenson. In the novel, the author presents the concept of the ‘Metaverse’ – a utopian vision of a collective virtual world. But is such a world even possible? Download the latest episode of the In The Zone podcast to find out! The post Snow Crash and the virtual world appeared first on In The Zone.

In this podcast, Mike and Josh talk about the dangers of ecofascism, and those unscrupulous individuals using coronavirus as a means to justify fascist ideologies. The global lockdown will surely bring about social change, but what sort of world do we want to create? The post Coronavirus, ecofascism and social change appeared first on In The Zone.

In this podcast, Mike and Josh reflect on the implications of AI content creation and where AI content creators may take us next. The post AI content creators and the future of news appeared first on In The Zone.

Mike and Josh are joined by Dr Emily Cox-Palmer-White to discuss research around domestic labour and the distribution of work in the household. The post Working in the home appeared first on In The Zone.

Mike and Josh are joined by Dr Emily Cox-Palmer-White to discuss her research on female androids, also known as ‘gynoids’, and the different ways they are depicted in fiction and wider society. The post What makes a robot ‘female’? appeared first on In The Zone.

Is there really such a thing as a ‘dangerous dog’? In this episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Kate Milroy to discuss this contentious issue, and the way owners treat their pets. Should a dog ever be put down because it’s considered ‘dangerous’? Tune in to find out! The post Dog breeding and dangerous dogs appeared first on In The Zone.

In this podcast, Mike and Josh discuss the marketisation of Higher Education, and the potential impact and ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic. The post The marketisation of Higher Education, and the impact of Covid-19 appeared first on In The Zone.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a vet? In this episode, Mike and Josh are joined by Kate Milroy to discuss the secret lives of vets, and what it’s really like working with animals. The post The secret lives of vets appeared first on In The Zone.

Can AI ever produce art? What do we mean by art anyway? Mike and Josh consider the potential impact of AI and automated technologies on the world of art production and literature. The post AI and the automation of art appeared first on In The Zone.

Mike and Josh are joined by Dr Emma Franklin, a linguist whose research explores the language around death, and specifically, the killing of animals. The post Animals, language, killing and death appeared first on In The Zone.

Mike and Josh are joined by Emma Franklin to talk about isolation and the changes to daily life brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. What will happen next? Mike, Josh and Emma share their thoughts on the world after Covid-19. The post Isolation and the world after Covid-19 appeared first on In The Zone.

Amidst growing fears surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, Mike and Josh talk about the impact of the virus and the extent to which individuals should be responsible for their own self-care. The post Coronavirus and the cult of the individual appeared first on In The Zone.

In the latest instalment of the In The Zone Book Club, Mike and Josh talk about Frederik Pohl’s Man Plus (1976) – a tale of biological transformation and computer control. The post Man Plus by Frederik Pohl appeared first on In The Zone.

In this podcast, Mike and Josh talk about the enigmatic figure Vladislav Surkov, a man whose influence has helped Vladimir Putin cement his power, and who has overseen Russian policies in Ukraine. The post Vladislav Surkov and the politics of chaos appeared first on In The Zone.

What role does activism have to play in academia? Mike and Josh discuss all things politics in academia, and ask whether you can ever separate a researcher from the politics they bring to a discussion. The post Academic activism appeared first on In The Zone.

As the US government announces the launch of its brand-new ‘Space Force’, Mike and Josh discuss some of the issues and implications around the new military service. The post The US Space Force vs Starfleet Command appeared first on In The Zone.

Mike and Josh discuss the concept of the ‘irregular warrior’, from the mercenary soldier to the partisan or guerrilla fighter, and the blurred lines between the citizen, the soldier and the state. The post Irregular warriors and mercenary soldiers appeared first on In The Zone.

It’s our first birthday! To celebrate, Mike and Josh reminisce about previous shows, and some of the most interesting topics and memorable guests. The post First anniversary special appeared first on In The Zone.