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Human 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 trend called "NPCs," where content creators pretend to be non-playable characters in video games. These NPC streamers mimic repetitive behavior, earning substantial amounts of money through livestreams. The hosts speculate on the potential reasons behind this trend and its commercial implications.Moving on, they delve into the rise of AI influencers. While virtual influencers like lil miquela have been around for a few years, new AI models like Dall-e, midjourney, and stable diffusion have made it easier for anyone to create their own AI influencer. These AI influencers can maintain a perpetual and flawless online presence without experiencing content fatigue. Most AI influencers present as attractive individuals, predominantly young females, and cater to a growing audience across various social media platforms.The hosts also touch on "phubbing," the act of ignoring someone in favor of one's phone. Studies have shown that phubbing can lead to negative feelings in relationships, emphasizing the importance of communication to strengthen bonds.The podcast then takes an unexpected turn, discussing Elon Musk's recent acquisition of Twitter and its subsequent rebranding as "X." The hosts question the rationale behind the name change and Musk's plans to transform the platform into a super app centered around audio, video, messaging, and banking, powered by AI. They highlight the challenges of Twitter's pivot to fintech and the potential issues related to regulations, trust, and competition.The episode concludes with some lighter topics, such as TikTok's introduction of a text service similar to Twitter's and the unintentional association of Twitter's rebranding with an adult streaming service called "Xvideo."Overall, the podcast covers an array of unusual and intriguing topics, offering insights into the strange and evolving world of science, technology, and social media trends.As summarised by ChatGPT

In a world where everything is rated, what value do those ratings have? And how are they driving generational change in our attitude to work?Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9In this episode, hosts Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage discuss various topics related to work, technology, and society. Matt talks about a documentary he watched on AI development and its potential to spread chaos. The film explores scenarios for AI becoming sentient and how to defeat it. They also touch on the obsession with feedback and ratings in today's culture, leading to discussions about the impact of constant rating on individuals' mental health and work performance.Matt introduces the concept of "lazy girl jobs," which are undemanding jobs that pay enough to live well without requiring an emotional commitment. This idea is seen as a response to the fast-changing job landscape driven by technology and remote work. The hosts explore the shift in expectations regarding work, with more emphasis on finding stable and stress-free employment rather than pursuing traditional career paths.They conclude by discussing how the working model has been significantly disrupted since 2020, leading to a broader movement away from city-based creativity and a rise in "bohemian peasants," a generation that embraces a different approach to work and life. The podcast delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by these societal changes.Further Reading: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/09/gen-z-lazy-girl-jobs-tiktok-work https://unherd.com/2023/07/the-dawn-of-the-bohemian-peasants/#:~:text=But%20what%20are%20Bopeas%3F,%2Dconformity%20and%20self%2Dexpression.

What do exit surveys for exes, a global glitter shortage, red coloured green screens and the brain patterns of lonely people have in common? They're all extremely weird.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Introduction:Welcome to another episode of Mattsplained, where we delve into the weird and wonderful happenings of the week. From unusual physics stories to dating trends and scientific discoveries, this week's roundup is filled with intriguing topics. Join us as we explore the world of glitter shortages, AI press conferences, and the effects of loneliness on the brain.Weirding Out and Stealth Physics:On this episode of Mattsplained, Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage dive into the concept of "weirding out." They discuss how last week's episode focused on stealth weirding, where they disguised a physics-centered story behind a captivating narrative. Matt reveals his intention to cover various topics in more depth, including AI, CRISPR, UFOs, working trends, and relationship exit interviews.Dating Exit Interviews:Matt introduces a growing trend inspired by a TikTok meme involving sending surveys to potential dates before meeting them. This trend aims to set expectations and avoid wasting time on incompatible matches. However, it also brings up concerns about the transactional nature of dating and the potential consequences of gathering personal information before a first meeting.Netflix's Magenta Green Screen:Matt shifts gears to discuss Netflix's invention of a new green screen technology called Magenta Green Screen. Unlike traditional green screens, this new system utilizes red and blue LEDs to create a magenta hue, allowing for more accurate background composition and real-time visualization during film shoots.Foreign Students and AI Detection:Matt explores the implications of AI detection tools in academia and how they may unfairly flag non-native English speakers as generating machine-written content. Stanford University's study revealed that AI detection tools identified essays written by non-native English speakers as AI-generated in 90% of cases. This bias can have adverse effects on foreign students' work and perpetuate systemic biases.The Global Glitter Shortage Conspiracy:Matt brings attention to the conspiracy theory surrounding a global glitter shortage. This theory arises due to two New Jersey-based companies, Glitterex and Meadowbrook Inventions, which produce the majority of the world's glitter. With Glitterex's undisclosed major customer and the various speculated uses of glitter, the environmental impact and need for its regulation are being questioned.Loneliness and its Impact on the Brain:Exploring the psychological aspect, Matt discusses a study conducted at USC Dornrife that examined the brain processes of lonely individuals. The study found that lonely individuals processed information differently from non-lonely individuals, suggesting that their thought patterns deviated from communal norms. This research sheds light on the experience of loneliness and its potential neurological implications.Conclusion:In this week's episode of Mattsplained, we uncovered a wide range of intriguing topics, from dating exit interviews and Netflix's Magenta Green Screen to AI detection biases and the impact of loneliness on the brain. These stories demonstrate the diverse and ever-evolving nature of our world. As we navigate through unconventional trends, scientific advancements, and social phenomena, it's essential to remain open-minded and adaptable to the changes that come our way.Further Reading:

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.com

Sorry! 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.com

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: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmatt

Does 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/24/us-electric-vehicles-lithium-consequences-researchhttps://futurism.com/giant-asteroid-actually-swarm-particles-impossible-destroyhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2356076-metal-robot-can-melt-its-way-out-of-tight-spaces-to-escape/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2356520-ai-legal-assistants-first-appearance-in-court-has-been-cancelled/https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/travel-inspiration/greener-cities/article/floating-farm-in-rotterdam.htmImage by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com

It's the first Weird Science of 2023. Inside our almanack of insane ideas are an elixir of youth, an insulating superwood and a system that creates a 3D surveillance system from your WiFi box. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://gptzero.mehttps://gizmodo.com/cnet-ai-chatgpt-news-robot-1849996151https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnet-is-experimenting-with-an-ai-assist-heres-why/https://www.engadget.com/scientists-gave-a-robot-a-sense-of-smell-with-locust-antennae-and-ai-234427753.html?src=rss&guccounter=2https://www.newscientist.com/article/2355174-children-aged-5-are-better-at-switching-their-attention-than-chimps/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2354698-a-blast-of-ultrasound-waves-could-rejuvenate-ageing-cells/https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3p7xj/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detailhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2353759-how-ai-is-shifting-the-limits-of-knowledge-imposed-by-complexity/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2352652-quantum-money-that-uses-the-mathematics-of-knots-could-be-unforgeable/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2353756-how-can-we-understand-quantum-reality-if-it-is-impossible-to-measure/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2353350-high-tech-wood-filled-with-air-cavities-could-insulate-your-home/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2354264-us-government-lab-is-using-gpt-3-to-analyse-research-papers/https://www.newscientist.com/article/2354223-short-breathing-exercise-lifts-mood-more-than-mindfulness-meditation/

Electric cars, lies and the metaverse. As far as Mattsplained is concerned, it's all you need to know about 2023.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/technology/personaltech/new-tech-2023-ai-chat-vr.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/31/ai-assisted-plagiarism-chatgpt-bot-says-it-has-an-answer-for-thathttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/02/america-social-recession-less-friends-sex-mental-healthhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jan/04/apple-artificial-intelligence-ai-audiobookshttps://www.riffusion.com/?fbclid=IwAR0J2sm3fwS_F8IxFyrFlqqZWv-aVJEcDpXSFBLjVAvv-8HrwaqdQCZrmIEhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jan/03/tesla-shares-price-value-decline-elon-muskhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/05/flutes-synths-a-human-voice-how-should-electric-vehicles-soundhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jan/03/why-a-67bn-takeover-could-make-microsoft-a-gaming-behemoth

Mattsplained 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 Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com

ChatGPT, 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.com

If 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:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com

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.com

We're skipping ahead a couple of episodes because this story is about Elon Musk. Which means it will be out of date before you take your next breath: Mass layoffs, a financial crisis, growing voices of intolerance. And a kitchen sink. No, it isn't the global economic crisis. It's Twitter under its new owner, Elon Musk.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.ft.com/content/8db7e24b-5a15-4856-b81e-a2027157aaadhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/oct/29/elon-musk-twitter-social-media-toxic-contenthttps://www.statista.com/statistics/303681/twitter-users-worldwide/https://www.statista.com/statistics/272014/global-social-networks-ranked-by-number-of-users/https://johnnaughton.substack.com/p/monday-7-november-2022https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-where-did-tweeters-go-twitter-is-losing-its-most-active-users-internal-2022-10-25/https://fortune.com/2022/11/06/elon-musk-twitter-monetization-model-can-beat-youtube-longer-posts-videos-soon/https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/elon-musk-says-twitter-will-soon-allow-users-monetize-content-make-long-form-postshttps://gizmodo.com/musk-twitter-layoffs-1849751286https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/tv/elon-musk-parody-twitter-actors-suspended-sarah-silverman-kathy-griffin-3344565https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/04/musk-blames-activist-groups-for-major-advertisers-pausing-spending-on-twitter/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/musk-recommends-voting-republicans-us-midterm-elections-tweet-2022-11-07/Image by Kulturpop via MidJourneySubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow...

A Hot Wheels-looking centrifuge that fires projectiles into space, submarine-cloaking stealth rubber, the science behind bullwhips and a full menu of Musk feature on today's episode.Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard BradburyProduced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9Further Reading: https://www.space.com/spacex-galaxy-33-34-intelsat-satellite-launchhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/oct/08/banks-loss-elon-musk-twitter-takeoverhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-10-07/morgan-stanley-led-banks-face-500-million-loss-on-twitter-debt?sref=fqqmZ8gihttps://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-tesla-semi-truck-pepsihttps://futurism.com/the-byte/elon-musk-cybertruck-propellerhttps://futurism.com/the-byte/payload-nasa-spinlaunch-excavatorhttps://futurism.com/the-byte/leaked-memo-facebook-metaversehttps://futurism.com/the-byte/china-drone-robodog-huge-gunhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/04/science/whips-sensors-brain.htmlhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2341416-metas-text-to-audio-ai-can-create-common-sounds-and-generate-music/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=technologyhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2340542-stealth-rubber-coating-could-make-submarines-nearly-invisible-to-sonar/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=technologyhttps://www.newscientist.com/article/2339612-people-trust-ai-to-make-big-decisions-as-long-as-a-human-checks-them/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=technology

For 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-objectshttps://dreamfusion3d.github.iohttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/oct/05/it-feels-like-fresh-air-to-my-ears-can-brown-noise-really-help-you-concentratePhoto by David Clode on UnsplashSubscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.comFollow us:Tw: @kulturmattIn: @kulturpop & @kulturmattW: www.kulturpop.com

It's time to put your backpack on and join the cyber cockroaches as we look at insect cyborgs, robo-Vader, asteroid impacts, ETH mining and the return of Gawker. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Further Reading:  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/25/gawker-comeback-sued-closure-hulk-hogan (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/25/gawker-comeback-sued-closure-hulk-hogan) https://futurism.com/the-byte/darth-vader-ai-voice (https://futurism.com/the-byte/darth-vader-ai-voice) https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/darth-vaders-voice-emanated-from-war-torn-ukraine (https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/darth-vaders-voice-emanated-from-war-torn-ukraine) https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/darth-vaders-voice-emanated-from-war-torn-ukraine%20/ (https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2022/09/darth-vaders-voice-emanated-from-war-torn-ukraine ) https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/ethereum-completes-the-merge-which-ends-mining-and-cuts-energy-use-by-99-95/ (https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2022/09/ethereum-completes-the-merge-which-ends-mining-and-cuts-energy-use-by-99-95/) https://www.pcmag.com/news/gpu-mining-for-ethereum-ends-as-the-merge-completes (https://www.pcmag.com/news/gpu-mining-for-ethereum-ends-as-the-merge-completes) https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/09/the-end-of-ethereum-mining-could-be-a-bonanza-for-gpu-shoppers/ (https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/09/the-end-of-ethereum-mining-could-be-a-bonanza-for-gpu-shoppers/) https://gizmodo.com/ethereum-bitcoin-price-plunges-sec-chair-merge-security-1849551695 (https://gizmodo.com/ethereum-bitcoin-price-plunges-sec-chair-merge-security-1849551695) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsZo1cxMqck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsZo1cxMqck) https://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-slams-spacecraft-slams-into-asteroid-to-test-earth-saving-tech (https://futurism.com/the-byte/nasa-slams-spacecraft-slams-into-asteroid-to-test-earth-saving-tech) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ugRQF_4nk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20ugRQF_4nk) https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-robot-hurricane-fiona (https://futurism.com/the-byte/scientists-robot-hurricane-fiona) https://futurism.com/the-byte/cyborg-cockroaches-remote-controlled (https://futurism.com/the-byte/cyborg-cockroaches-remote-controlled) https://futurism.com/the-byte/inventor-cyborg-cockroaches-rationale (https://futurism.com/the-byte/inventor-cyborg-cockroaches-rationale) Photo by https://www.midjourney.com/home/ (MidJourney) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Are 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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Further Reading:  https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/09/quiet-quitting-trend-employee-disengagement/671436/ (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-instead (https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/09/13/1122059402/the-economics-behind-quiet-quitting-and-what-we-should-call-it-instead) https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/02/how-quiet-quitting-became-the-next-phase-of-the-great-resignation.html (https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/02/how-quiet-quitting-became-the-next-phase-of-the-great-resignation.html) https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/19/whatsapp-group-chat-overload-have-we-reached-peak-whatsapp (https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/19/whatsapp-group-chat-overload-have-we-reached-peak-whatsapp) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@simmerdownjpg?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Jackson Simmer) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/quit?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://robm.me.uk/2022/08/efficiency-movement/ (https://robm.me.uk/2022/08/efficiency-movement/) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/25/ping-phone-notifications-off-whatsapp-instagram (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/25/ping-phone-notifications-off-whatsapp-instagram) https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/06/doomscrolling-linked-to-poor-physical-and-mental-health-study-finds (https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/sep/06/doomscrolling-linked-to-poor-physical-and-mental-health-study-finds) https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/06/success/return-to-office-hybrid-mandates/index.html (https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/06/success/return-to-office-hybrid-mandates/index.html) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@ellenqin?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Ellen Qin) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/ping?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

The 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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.wired.com/story/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-crash-hard-drives/ (https://www.wired.com/story/janet-jackson-rhythm-nation-crash-hard-drives/) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@benjaminlehman?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (benjamin lehman) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/hard-drive?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Our 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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533990-700-the-power-of-quiet-the-mental-and-physical-health-benefits-of-silence/ (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=bJsuUOuEZ9Q (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJsuUOuEZ9Q) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2452161304806914 (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2452161304806914) https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-51174-001 (https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2019-51174-001) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@tinaflour?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Kristina Flour) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/silence?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Headphones 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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/01/smart-glasses-allow-deaf-people-to-see-conversations-with-subtitles-17106685/ (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/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/article/2332016-mice-produce-rat-sperm-with-technique-that-could-help-conservation/) https://www.newscientist.com/section/news/page/3/ (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.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-privacy (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/08/whatsapp-opens-door-silent-exits-annoying-groups-privacy) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@francogio?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Franco Antonio Giovanella) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/hear?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Is 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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/06/29/1054005/toronto-kill-the-smart-city/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email (https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/06/29/1054005/toronto-kill-the-smart-city/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email) https://www.surfacemag.com/articles/toronto-quayside-smart-cities/ (https://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/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25533950-700-why-spending-time-near-water-gives-us-a-powerful-mental-health-boost/) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@mrbrandonwong?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Brandon Wong) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/%40ryoji-wata?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

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 Liu Produced by https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.theguardian.com/global/2022/jul/03/is-your-smartphone-ruining-your-memory-the-rise-of-digital-amenesia (https://www.theguardian.com/global/2022/jul/03/is-your-smartphone-ruining-your-memory-the-rise-of-digital-amenesia) https://www.iium.edu.my/v2/is-your-smartphone-ruining-your-memory-a-special-report-on-the-rise-of-digital-amnesia/ (https://www.iium.edu.my/v2/is-your-smartphone-ruining-your-memory-a-special-report-on-the-rise-of-digital-amnesia/) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@kellysikkema?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Kelly Sikkema) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/memory?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash)   Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

An 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 Liu Produced by https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-twitter-sec-bots-lawsuit-1849183376 (https://gizmodo.com/elon-musk-twitter-sec-bots-lawsuit-1849183376) https://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-dental (https://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-dental) https://www.nytimes.com/article/nasa-webb-telescope-images-galaxies.html (https://www.nytimes.com/article/nasa-webb-telescope-images-galaxies.html) https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/whats-so-special-about-james-webb-space-telescope-images/ (https://www.sciencefocus.com/space/whats-so-special-about-james-webb-space-telescope-images/) https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/about/faqs/whoIsJamesWebb.html (https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/content/about/faqs/whoIsJamesWebb.html) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2328323-penguins-adapt-their-accents-to-sound-more-like-their-friends/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2328323-penguins-adapt-their-accents-to-sound-more-like-their-friends/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2328245-robot-that-can-perceive-its-body-has-self-awareness-claim-researchers/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2328245-robot-that-can-perceive-its-body-has-self-awareness-claim-researchers/) https://www.iflscience.com/artificial-photosynthesis-can-now-happen-without-light-64363 (https://www.iflscience.com/artificial-photosynthesis-can-now-happen-without-light-64363) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@willianjusten?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Willian Justen de Vasconcellos) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/ghostbusters?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash)  Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

On this episode of Weird Science, a missing Crypto Queen, why we like people who smell like us, fasting for your nerves, and a crime-predicting AI. Most importantly, find out why you shouldn't drink coffee while shopping.  Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/38309/20220621/want-avoid-impulse-buying-coffee-drink-caffeine-before-shopping-expert.htm (https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/38309/20220621/want-avoid-impulse-buying-coffee-drink-caffeine-before-shopping-expert.htm) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00222429221109247 (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00222429221109247) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2325559-youre-more-likely-to-become-friends-with-someone-who-smells-like-you/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2325559-youre-more-likely-to-become-friends-with-someone-who-smells-like-you/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933240-700-the-hidden-rules-that-determine-which-friendships-matter-to-us/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933240-700-the-hidden-rules-that-determine-which-friendships-matter-to-us/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326530-intermittent-fasting-linked-to-better-gut-and-liver-function-in-mice/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326530-intermittent-fasting-linked-to-better-gut-and-liver-function-in-mice/) https://www.iflscience.com/does-intermittent-fasting-hold-the-key-to-nerve-regeneration-64267 (https://www.iflscience.com/does-intermittent-fasting-hold-the-key-to-nerve-regeneration-64267) https://gizmodo.com/national-fecal-sample-bank-health-c-diff-1849130190 (https://gizmodo.com/national-fecal-sample-bank-health-c-diff-1849130190) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326879-zika-or-dengue-infections-make-you-more-appealing-to-mosquitoes/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326879-zika-or-dengue-infections-make-you-more-appealing-to-mosquitoes/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2166597-catching-malaria-makes-you-smell-more-attractive-to-mosquitoes/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2166597-catching-malaria-makes-you-smell-more-attractive-to-mosquitoes/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326129-artificially-intelligent-robot-perpetuates-racist-and-sexist-prejudice/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326129-artificially-intelligent-robot-perpetuates-racist-and-sexist-prejudice/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326297-ai-predicts-crime-a-week-in-advance-with-90-per-cent-accuracy/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2326297-ai-predicts-crime-a-week-in-advance-with-90-per-cent-accuracy/) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/01/fbi-offers-100000-reward-for-help-finding-onecoin-cryptoqueen-ruja-ignatova (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/01/fbi-offers-100000-reward-for-help-finding-onecoin-cryptoqueen-ruja-ignatova) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@markusspiske?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Markus Spiske) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/smells?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Is 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 Liu Produced for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/technology/elon-musk-twitter.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/08/technology/elon-musk-twitter.html) https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-twitter-strange-legal-fight-11657488572 (https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-twitter-strange-legal-fight-11657488572) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@alexandramirghes?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Alexandra Mirgheș) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/angry?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Automaker 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.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/21/business/tesla-online-sales-dealerships.html) https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/02/ford-wants-to-sell-evs-online-only-and-at-a-set-price/ (https://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/ (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 https://unsplash.com/@gspindula?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Gustavo Spindula) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/car-makeup?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2322056-will-ai-text-to-image-generators-put-illustrators-out-of-a-job/ (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.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-design (https://www.archdaily.com/982243/algorithms-and-aesthetics-the-future-of-generative-design) https://imagen.research.google/ (https://imagen.research.google) https://arxiv.org/abs/2205.11487 (https://arxiv.org/abs/2205.11487) https://www.archdaily.com/982243/algorithms-and-aesthetics-the-future-of-generative-design (https://www.archdaily.com/982243/algorithms-and-aesthetics-the-future-of-generative-design) https://www.synthesia.io/ (https://www.synthesia.io) https://playphrase.me/ (https://playphrase.me) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@4xel?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Axel Ruffini) on https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917 (https://cajundiscordian.medium.com/is-lamda-sentient-an-interview-ea64d916d917) https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/what-comes-after-the-turing-test (https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/what-comes-after-the-turing-test) https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/nonsense-on-stilts?s=r (https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/nonsense-on-stilts?s=r) https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2022/06/09/artificial-neural-networks-are-making-strides-towards-consciousness-according-to-blaise-aguera-y-arcas (https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2022/06/09/artificial-neural-networks-are-making-strides-towards-consciousness-according-to-blaise-aguera-y-arcas) https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/11/google-ai-lamda-blake-lemoine/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/11/google-ai-lamda-blake-lemoine/) https://ai.google/responsibilities/responsible-ai-practices/#:~:text=The%20development%20of%20AI%20is,and%20security%20into%20these%20systems (https://ai.google/responsibilities/responsible-ai-practices/#:~:text=The%20development%20of%20AI%20is,and%20security%20into%20these%20systems).  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jun/12/google-engineer-ai-bot-sentient-blake-lemoine (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jun/12/google-engineer-ai-bot-sentient-blake-lemoine) https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/280-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence (https://www.samharris.org/podcasts/making-sense-episodes/280-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence) Photo by  Photo by https://unsplash.com/@lazycreekimages?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Michael Dziedzic) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/thought?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

A bionic eye, glaucoma controlling contact lenses, and email writing horses are just some of the alternative health treatments under the Weird Science lens. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2312754-bionic-eye-that-mimics-how-pupils-respond-to-light-may (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2312754-bionic-eye-that-mimics-how-pupils-respond-to-light-may)    https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317510-oscar-winning-actors-live-longer-than-unsuccessful-nominees/-improve-vision/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317510-oscar-winning-actors-live-longer-than-unsuccessful-nominees/-improve-vision/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2316878-crispr-nanocapsule-limits-growth-of-aggressive-brain-tumours-in-mice/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2316878-crispr-nanocapsule-limits-growth-of-aggressive-brain-tumours-in-mice/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317032-artificial-nerve-cells-have-been-made-in-the-lab/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317032-artificial-nerve-cells-have-been-made-in-the-lab/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2318862-brain-cells-that-are-linked-to-parkinsons-disease-finally-identified/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2318862-brain-cells-that-are-linked-to-parkinsons-disease-finally-identified/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317296-people-over-80-with-overweight-bmi-may-have-lower-mortality-rates/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317296-people-over-80-with-overweight-bmi-may-have-lower-mortality-rates/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2319142-irritable-bowel-syndrome-may-be-caused-by-overreacting-gut-cells/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2319142-irritable-bowel-syndrome-may-be-caused-by-overreacting-gut-cells/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2319586-plan-to-feed-phone-data-of-nhs-mental-health-patients-to-ai-mothballed/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2319586-plan-to-feed-phone-data-of-nhs-mental-health-patients-to-ai-mothballed/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25433852-200-a-new-weight-loss-drug-could-be-used-to-prevent-obesity-will-it-work/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25433852-200-a-new-weight-loss-drug-could-be-used-to-prevent-obesity-will-it-work/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320438-nearly-a-third-of-bites-by-malaria-carrying-mosquitoes-are-in-the-day/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320438-nearly-a-third-of-bites-by-malaria-carrying-mosquitoes-are-in-the-day/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320689-smart-contact-lens-for-glaucoma-could-release-drugs-when-needed/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320689-smart-contact-lens-for-glaucoma-could-release-drugs-when-needed/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320472-robot-can-fly-swim-or-hitch-a-ride-by-sticking-to-other-objects/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320472-robot-can-fly-swim-or-hitch-a-ride-by-sticking-to-other-objects/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320902-climate-change-means-people-are-losing-44-hours-of-sleep-per-year/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320902-climate-change-means-people-are-losing-44-hours-of-sleep-per-year/) https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/in-iceland-horses-will-write-your-out-of-office-emails-for-you/ (https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/in-iceland-horses-will-write-your-out-of-office-emails-for-you/) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Hitch-hiking robots, cat-based AI, gene-edited tomatoes and wooden skyscrapers. Weird Science has it all.  Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/20/jeff-bezos-amazon-politics-hamilton-nolan (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/20/jeff-bezos-amazon-politics-hamilton-nolan) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2320472-robot-can-fly-swim-or-hitch-a-ride-by-sticking-to-other-objects/ (https://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://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.html (https://edition.cnn.com/2022/05/17/investing/luna-terra-losses-crypto-traders/index.html) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2321116-waste-wood-chemically-recycled-to-produce-material-stronger-than-steel/ (https://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-042222 (https://www.timeout.com/news/the-worlds-tallest-wooden-skyscraper-is-being-built-in-switzerland-042222) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2321469-gene-edited-tomato-offers-new-plant-based-source-of-vitamin-d/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2321469-gene-edited-tomato-offers-new-plant-based-source-of-vitamin-d/) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@edoneil?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Ed O'Neil) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/tomato?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Saying 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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.techradar.com/opinion/why-im-holding-on-to-my-ipod-classic-even-as-apple-finally-kills-off-the-ipod (https://www.techradar.com/opinion/why-im-holding-on-to-my-ipod-classic-even-as-apple-finally-kills-off-the-ipod) https://www.techradar.com/sg/news/apple-officially-retires-the-ipod (https://www.techradar.com/sg/news/apple-officially-retires-the-ipod) https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-61401626 (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-61401626) https://www.macworld.com/article/699715/the-ipod-touch-is-finally-dead.html (https://www.macworld.com/article/699715/the-ipod-touch-is-finally-dead.html) https://www.macrumors.com/2022/04/28/apple-supply-constraints-q3-2022/#:~:text=Apple%20CFO%20Luca%20Maestri%20said,get%20back%20up%20and%20running (https://www.macrumors.com/2022/04/28/apple-supply-constraints-q3-2022/#:~:text=Apple%20CFO%20Luca%20Maestri%20said,get%20back%20up%20and%20running).  https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/14/wernher-von-braun-former-ss-officer-nazi-us-space-programme-nasa-apollo (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/may/14/wernher-von-braun-former-ss-officer-nazi-us-space-programme-nasa-apollo) https://statusq.org/archives/2022/05/04/10919/ (https://statusq.org/archives/2022/05/04/10919/) https://www.bbc.com/news/business-44640647 (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-44640647) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@dewiika?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Dewi Ika Putri) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/ipod?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode 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://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://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.html (https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/05/elon-musk-expected-to-serve-as-temporary-twitter-ceo-after-deal-closes.html) https://www.atdata.com/identity-matching-services (https://www.atdata.com/identity-matching-services) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqn3gR1WTcA&t=871s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqn3gR1WTcA&t=871s)  Photo by https://unsplash.com/@thevoncomplex?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Mike Von) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/influencer?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

The mannequins making women safer in space, dancing drones detecting radiation at Chernobyl and EVs that fail to comply.  Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2318015-chernobyl-scientists-want-robots-and-drones-to-monitor-radiation-risk/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2318015-chernobyl-scientists-want-robots-and-drones-to-monitor-radiation-risk/) https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/3/23055122/boston-dynamics-spot-video-upgrades-industrial-setting-dancing (https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/3/23055122/boston-dynamics-spot-video-upgrades-industrial-setting-dancing) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2318260-space-test-dummies-will-measure-female-radiation-risk-for-first-time/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2318260-space-test-dummies-will-measure-female-radiation-risk-for-first-time/) https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/30/23050493/baidu-pony-ai-first-robotaxi-services-operate-without-safety-drivers-beijing-china (https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/30/23050493/baidu-pony-ai-first-robotaxi-services-operate-without-safety-drivers-beijing-china) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317864-efficient-battery-could-charge-electric-cars-60-per-cent-in-6-minutes/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317864-efficient-battery-could-charge-electric-cars-60-per-cent-in-6-minutes/) https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-61080666 (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-61080666) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/03/drone-us-canada-border-intercepted-bag-guns (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/may/03/drone-us-canada-border-intercepted-bag-guns) https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/snapchat-pixy-drone/ (https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/snapchat-pixy-drone/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317864-efficient-battery-could-charge-electric-cars-60-per-cent-in-6-minutes/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2317864-efficient-battery-could-charge-electric-cars-60-per-cent-in-6-minutes/) https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/snapchat-pixy-drone/ (https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/snapchat-pixy-drone/)  Photo by https://unsplash.com/@zoltantasi?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Zoltan Tasi) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/police?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

The Tweety bird could get some new feathers if prospective owner Elon Musk gets a Like from the SEC. Will it happen? What can we expect from a Twitter under the rule of its greatest shitposter? Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/25/twitter-elon-musk-buy-takeover-deal-tesla (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/25/twitter-elon-musk-buy-takeover-deal-tesla) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/business/trump-truth-social-elon-musk.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/business/trump-truth-social-elon-musk.html) https://twitter.com/rbreich/status/1513999754480345089 (https://twitter.com/rbreich/status/1513999754480345089) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/12/elon-musk-internet-twitter (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/12/elon-musk-internet-twitter) https://twitter.com/DonLemonTonight/status/1518797990302994432?s=20&t=tVRv3z3jGQw7yFowz5VVGA (https://twitter.com/DonLemonTonight/status/1518797990302994432?s=20&t=tVRv3z3jGQw7yFowz5VVGA) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/25/opinion/musk-twitter-trump.html?searchResultPosition=1 (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/25/opinion/musk-twitter-trump.html?searchResultPosition=1) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/26/twitter-44bn-elon-musk-users-investors (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/26/twitter-44bn-elon-musk-users-investors) https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-04-18/elon-musk-in-defense-of-the-tesla-ceo-s-managerial-excellence (https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2022-04-18/elon-musk-in-defense-of-the-tesla-ceo-s-managerial-excellence) https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-elon-musk-bought-twitter/amp (https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/why-elon-musk-bought-twitter/amp) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/25/twitter-elon-musk-buy-takeover-deal-tesla (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/25/twitter-elon-musk-buy-takeover-deal-tesla) https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/26/elon-musk-twitter-donald-trump-katie-hopkins (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/26/elon-musk-twitter-donald-trump-katie-hopkins) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/26/twitter-elon-musk-ill-advised-tweet-angry (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/26/twitter-elon-musk-ill-advised-tweet-angry) https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-twitter-privacy-anonymity/ (https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-twitter-privacy-anonymity/)  Photo by https://unsplash.com/@patriceb?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Patrice Bouchard) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/birds?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

We'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 Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/03/29/1048439/chatbots-replace-search-engine-terrible-idea/ (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=5d1ce8195af3 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2022/02/22/the-important-difference-between-web3-and-the-metaverse/?sh=5d1ce8195af3) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@laughayette?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Marten Newhall) on https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Are the trolls taking over Twitter? Are slimy robots the future? Can solar panels work at night? It must be time for some Weird Science.  Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-war-ai-surveillance/ (https://www.wired.com/story/russia-ukraine-war-ai-surveillance/) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/technology/elon-musk-twitter.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/technology/elon-musk-twitter.html) https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3n74e/prolific-shitposter-now-owns-92-of-twitter (https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3n74e/prolific-shitposter-now-owns-92-of-twitter) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/business/twitter-elon-musk-directors.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/04/business/twitter-elon-musk-directors.html) https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/02/technology/twitter-platform-rethink.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/02/technology/twitter-platform-rethink.html) https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3n74e/prolific-shitposter-now-owns-92-of-twitter (https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3n74e/prolific-shitposter-now-owns-92-of-twitter) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaZJG7jiRak&t=12s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaZJG7jiRak&t=12s) (0m38s to 1m08s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUIyRWSzQBo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUIyRWSzQBo) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/04/mind-blowing-ai-da-becomes-first-robot-to-paint-like-an-artist (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/04/mind-blowing-ai-da-becomes-first-robot-to-paint-like-an-artist) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2314395-robot-made-of-magnetic-slime-could-grab-objects-inside-your-body/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2314395-robot-made-of-magnetic-slime-could-grab-objects-inside-your-body/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2314957-solar-panels-that-work-at-night-produce-enough-power-to-charge-a-phone/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2314957-solar-panels-that-work-at-night-produce-enough-power-to-charge-a-phone/) https://www.newscientist.com/video/2314977-ai-powered-camera-traps-could-protect-gabon-wildlife-from-poachers/ (https://www.newscientist.com/video/2314977-ai-powered-camera-traps-could-protect-gabon-wildlife-from-poachers/) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@markkoenig?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Mark König) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/troll?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)  

Zombies are back. And they're inside you, causing premature ageing. But we're developing the technology to beat back the horde.  Billions of dollars are pouring into start-ups focused on reversing the effects of time on our cells. Could a cure for old age be within our grasp? Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2309645-brain-cells-that-regulate-wakefulness-may-become-overactive-with-age/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2309645-brain-cells-that-regulate-wakefulness-may-become-overactive-with-age/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311876-we-may-now-know-why-young-blood-can-have-rejuvenating-effects/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311876-we-may-now-know-why-young-blood-can-have-rejuvenating-effects/) https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/feb/17/if-they-could-turn-back-time-how-tech-billionaires-are-trying-to-reverse-the-ageing-process (https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/feb/17/if-they-could-turn-back-time-how-tech-billionaires-are-trying-to-reverse-the-ageing-process) https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/senescence (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/senescence) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5048378/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5048378/) https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/12/419201/drug-reverses-age-related-mental-decline-within-days (https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/12/419201/drug-reverses-age-related-mental-decline-within-days) https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/12/national/science-health/aging-vaccine/ (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/12/12/national/science-health/aging-vaccine/) https://newatlas.com/medical/anti-aging-drug-senescent-cells/ (https://newatlas.com/medical/anti-aging-drug-senescent-cells/)        https://newatlas.com/medical/senolytic-anti-aging-drugs-spinal-discs-back-pain/?itm_source=newatlas&itm_medium=article-body (https://newatlas.com/medical/senolytic-anti-aging-drugs-spinal-discs-back-pain/?itm_source=newatlas&itm_medium=article-body) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@mahdibafande?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Mahdi Bafande) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/zombie?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Mattsplained celebrates its landmark 200th episode with a look back at our tech obsessions past, present and future. Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my/ (BFM89.9) Photo by https://unsplash.com/@achautla?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Héctor Achautla) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/200?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Episode Sources:  https://www.wired.com/story/nimo-planet-nimo-glasses/amp (https://www.wired.com/story/nimo-planet-nimo-glasses/amp) https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-01-09/podcasting-hasn-t-produced-a-new-hit-in-years (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2022-01-09/podcasting-hasn-t-produced-a-new-hit-in-years) Subscribe to the Substack newsletter: https://kulturpop.substack.com/ (https://kulturpop.substack.com) Follow us: Tw: https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) In: https://www.instagram.com/kulturpo (@kulturpop) & https://www.instagram.com/kulturmatt (@kulturmatt) W: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com)

Could 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt) Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333770-900-martin-rees-interview-elon-musk-could-spawn-the-first-post-humans/ (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/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/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311525-simple-mathematical-trick-could-slash-ai-development-time-in-half/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311876-we-may-now-know-why-young-blood-can-have-rejuvenating-effects/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311876-we-may-now-know-why-young-blood-can-have-rejuvenating-effects/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333770-400-make-mistakes-on-purpose-it-can-dramatically-boost-your-performance/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333770-400-make-mistakes-on-purpose-it-can-dramatically-boost-your-performance/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311756-hugging-a-pillow-that-mimics-breathing-could-reduce-anxiety/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311756-hugging-a-pillow-that-mimics-breathing-could-reduce-anxiety/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311607-resurrecting-extinct-species-from-their-dna-is-essentially-impossible/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311607-resurrecting-extinct-species-from-their-dna-is-essentially-impossible/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311657-ai-can-help-historians-restore-ancient-texts-from-damaged-inscriptions/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2311657-ai-can-help-historians-restore-ancient-texts-from-damaged-inscriptions/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2310369-encryption-meant-to-protect-against-quantum-hackers-is-easily-cracked/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2310369-encryption-meant-to-protect-against-quantum-hackers-is-easily-cracked/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2310133-ocean-waves-from-a-tropical-storm-could-be-focused-like-laser-beams/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2310133-ocean-waves-from-a-tropical-storm-could-be-focused-like-laser-beams/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2310420-oneweb-surprised-by-russian-demands-over-satellite-launch/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2310420-oneweb-surprised-by-russian-demands-over-satellite-launch/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2308867-astronauts-on-mars-might-trip-up-less-if-they-can-hear-their-footsteps/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2308867-astronauts-on-mars-might-trip-up-less-if-they-can-hear-their-footsteps/) https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/8/22966204/google-jigsaw-perspective-ai-twitter-moderation-harassment-manager-journalists (https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/8/22966204/google-jigsaw-perspective-ai-twitter-moderation-harassment-manager-journalists) https://www.wired.com/story/insect-crisis-oliver-milman/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/insect-crisis-oliver-milman/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.beeculture.com/pollination-in-china/ (https://www.beeculture.com/pollination-in-china/) https://www.sciencenews.org/article/crispr-de-extinct-christmas-rat-species-gene-editing...

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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt) Episode Sources:  https://www.wired.com/story/great-smushing-pandemic-identities/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/great-smushing-pandemic-identities/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.wired.com/story/now-physical-jobs-going-remote/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/now-physical-jobs-going-remote/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-reese-witherspoon-metaverse/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-reese-witherspoon-metaverse/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.wired.com/story/robinhood-psych-experiment-gamestop/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/robinhood-psych-experiment-gamestop/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.wired.com/story/now-physical-jobs-going-remote/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/now-physical-jobs-going-remote/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.helenrussell.co.uk/books/the-year-of-living-danishly/ (https://www.helenrussell.co.uk/books/the-year-of-living-danishly/) https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnchmielewski/2021/08/02/how-reese-witherspoon-has-become-the-worlds-richest-actress/?sh=17c0bcb34d9b (https://www.forbes.com/sites/dawnchmielewski/2021/08/02/how-reese-witherspoon-has-become-the-worlds-richest-actress/?sh=17c0bcb34d9b) https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2019/07/multiple-identities (https://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2019/07/multiple-identities) Image Credit: Photo by https://unsplash.com/@justzorik?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Zorik D) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/avatar?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash)

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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt) Episode Sources:  https://www.inverse.com/gaming/is-wordle-good-for-your-brain (https://www.inverse.com/gaming/is-wordle-good-for-your-brain) https://theconversation.com/the-wordle-craze-why-do-we-love-puzzles-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains-175227 (https://theconversation.com/the-wordle-craze-why-do-we-love-puzzles-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains-175227) https://www.insider.com/wordle-game-viral-experts-psychology-sharing-twitter-2022-1 (https://www.insider.com/wordle-game-viral-experts-psychology-sharing-twitter-2022-1) https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/why-do-we-love-puzzles-like-wordle-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/why-do-we-love-puzzles-like-wordle-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains) https://www.vox.com/culture/22891192/wordle-game-what-is-wordle-why-is-it-so-popular-how-to-play (https://www.vox.com/culture/22891192/wordle-game-what-is-wordle-why-is-it-so-popular-how-to-play) https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wordle-explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-viral-word-game/ (https://www.cnet.com/how-to/wordle-explained-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-viral-word-game/) https://slate.com/culture/2022/01/wordle-game-creator-wardle-twitter-scores-strategy-stats.html (https://slate.com/culture/2022/01/wordle-game-creator-wardle-twitter-scores-strategy-stats.html) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/11/secret-winning-wordle-word-game (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/11/secret-winning-wordle-word-game) https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/why-we-love-wordle/ (https://www.sciencefriday.com/segments/why-we-love-wordle/) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/heres-why-the-word-game-wordle-went-viral-180979439/ (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/heres-why-the-word-game-wordle-went-viral-180979439/) https://medium.com/@tglaiel/the-mathematically-optimal-first-guess-in-wordle-cbcb03c19b0a (https://medium.com/@tglaiel/the-mathematically-optimal-first-guess-in-wordle-cbcb03c19b0a) https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/02/10/wordle-80-year-old-illinois-woman-kidnapped/ (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/02/10/wordle-80-year-old-illinois-woman-kidnapped/) https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/wordle-best-starting-word-tips-b2016285.html (https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/wordle-best-starting-word-tips-b2016285.html) Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v68zYyaEmEA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v68zYyaEmEA) Listen: The music that made this episode:  Image Credit: Image by Kean WalmsleyEpisode Sources:  https://www.inverse.com/gaming/is-wordle-good-for-your-brain (https://www.inverse.com/gaming/is-wordle-good-for-your-brain) https://theconversation.com/the-wordle-craze-why-do-we-love-puzzles-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains-175227 (https://theconversation.com/the-wordle-craze-why-do-we-love-puzzles-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains-175227) https://www.insider.com/wordle-game-viral-experts-psychology-sharing-twitter-2022-1 (https://www.insider.com/wordle-game-viral-experts-psychology-sharing-twitter-2022-1) https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/why-do-we-love-puzzles-like-wordle-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/why-do-we-love-puzzles-like-wordle-and-are-they-good-for-our-brains) https://www.vox.com/culture/22891192/wordle-game-what-is-wordle-why-is-it-so-popular-how-to-play (https://www.vox.com/culture/22891192/wordle-game-what-is-wordle-why-is-it-so-popular-how-to-play)

What is your happiness worth? Should we live for today or for tomorrow? We look at the science behind the wellbeing movement and the countries that are measuring their success as units of happiness rather than GDP. Hosted by Matt Armitage and Richard Bradbury. Produced by Richard Bradbury for https://www.bfm.my (BFM 89.9.) Episode Sources:  https://www.newscientist.com/article/2305173-what-really-makes-people-happy-and-can-you-learn-to-be-happier/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2305173-what-really-makes-people-happy-and-can-you-learn-to-be-happier/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333703-200-the-happiness-revolution-how-to-boost-the-well-being-of-society/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333703-200-the-happiness-revolution-how-to-boost-the-well-being-of-society/) https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being (https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_National_Happiness (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_National_Happiness) https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/01/bhutan-wealth-happiness-counts (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/dec/01/bhutan-wealth-happiness-counts) https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/07/11/new-zealand-ditches-gdp-for-happiness-and-wellbeing/?sh=5a2eb3351942 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesellsmoor/2019/07/11/new-zealand-ditches-gdp-for-happiness-and-wellbeing/?sh=5a2eb3351942) Listen: The music that made this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YDKF5swtwuUifah77bOJU?si=b99600350e9d4ef4 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YDKF5swtwuUifah77bOJU?si=b99600350e9d4ef4) https://academic.oup.com/ppar/article/27/4/127/4782506?login=true (https://academic.oup.com/ppar/article/27/4/127/4782506?login=true) Image Credit: Photo by https://unsplash.com/@timmossholder?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Tim Mossholder) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/happiness?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash)

Is 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt) Episode Sources:  https://www.wired.com/story/kombucha-cultures-could-make-better-water-filters/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/kombucha-cultures-could-make-better-water-filters/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333694-200-how-bacteria-killing-viruses-are-being-used-to-keep-food-safe/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25333694-200-how-bacteria-killing-viruses-are-being-used-to-keep-food-safe/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2305979-electric-wound-dressing-could-help-injuries-heal-faster/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2305979-electric-wound-dressing-could-help-injuries-heal-faster/) https://www.projecteugene.com/katapat.html (https://www.projecteugene.com/katapat.html) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2304951-infrared-goggles-and-vibrating-armband-help-people-who-are-blind-see/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2304951-infrared-goggles-and-vibrating-armband-help-people-who-are-blind-see/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2305188-human-and-robot-chemists-work-better-together-than-alone/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2305188-human-and-robot-chemists-work-better-together-than-alone/) https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-created-bubbles-that-last-over-a-year/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/physicists-created-bubbles-that-last-over-a-year/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) Watch: https://youtu.be/X4k79Rqtekk (https://youtu.be/X4k79Rqtekk) Listen: The music that made this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YDKF5swtwuUifah77bOJU?si=b99600350e9d4ef4 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YDKF5swtwuUifah77bOJU?si=b99600350e9d4ef4)

Does 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt) Episode Sources:  https://www.pcgamer.com/heres-everything-thats-happened-since-microsoft-acquired-activision-blizzard/ (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-supercomputer (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/24/mark-zuckerberg-says-meta-is-building-the-worlds-fastest-supercomputer) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/23/how-my-husband-finally-cracked-and-got-a-mobile-phone (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/23/how-my-husband-finally-cracked-and-got-a-mobile-phone) https://www.wired.com/story/a-grand-unified-theory-of-buying-stuff/ (https://www.wired.com/story/a-grand-unified-theory-of-buying-stuff/) https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60067032 (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60067032)

When 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Episode Sources: https://www.wired.com/story/how-apple-icloud-private-relay-works/ (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=rss (https://www.wired.com/story/icloud-private-relay-blocking/?utm_campaign=RSS&utm_medium=Sendible&utm_source=rss) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2304691-edible-straws-made-by-bacteria-are-better-than-paper-or-plastic-ones/ (https://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.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-faa (https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/18/22890463/fedex-laser-missile-defense-infrared-airplane-faa) https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2022/01/18/fedex-plans-to-protect-its-pilots-and-planes-with-anti-missile-lasers/?sh=5742f7ab1107 (https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelgoldstein/2022/01/18/fedex-plans-to-protect-its-pilots-and-planes-with-anti-missile-lasers/?sh=5742f7ab1107) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2303981-corkscrew-shaped-robot-swims-through-blood-vessels-to-clear-blockages/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2303981-corkscrew-shaped-robot-swims-through-blood-vessels-to-clear-blockages/) https://www.newscientist.com/article/2304571-robot-piloted-by-a-ball-of-algae-is-powered-by-photosynthesis/ (https://www.newscientist.com/article/2304571-robot-piloted-by-a-ball-of-algae-is-powered-by-photosynthesis/) https://www.vice.com/en/article/akv7z5/how-a-hacker-controlled-dozens-of-teslas-using-a-flaw-in-third-party-app (https://www.vice.com/en/article/akv7z5/how-a-hacker-controlled-dozens-of-teslas-using-a-flaw-in-third-party-app) Listen: The music that made this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9) Image Credit: Photo by https://unsplash.com/@angieprz21?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Angeles Pérez) on https://unsplash.com/s/photos/relay?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText (Unsplash) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt)

Is 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Episode Sources:  http://www.descript.com/ (www.descript.com) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHIhgxav9LY&t=585s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHIhgxav9LY&t=585s) https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25233651-900-2021-in-review-ai-firm-deepmind-solves-human-protein-structures/ (https://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-science (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/09/are-we-witnessing-the-dawn-of-post-theory-science) Listen: The music that made this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt)

How 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Episode Sources: Listen: The music that made this episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt)

As 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Episode Sources Read: 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/mg25133562-500-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.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-imagindairy (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/17/cows-milk-without-cows-start-up-13m-seed-funding-imagindairy) Listen: The music that made this episode - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt)

Automation 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 https://www.bfm.my (BFM89.9) Episode Sources Read: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/564668-warning-your-boss-is-probably-spying-on-you-and-it-could-be-bad-for-your (https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/564668-warning-your-boss-is-probably-spying-on-you-and-it-could-be-bad-for-your) https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/29/yeah-were-spooked-ai-starting-to-have-big-real-world-impact-says-expert (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/29/yeah-were-spooked-ai-starting-to-have-big-real-world-impact-says-expert) https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/18/portugal-bosses-work-hours-right-to-disconnect (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/18/portugal-bosses-work-hours-right-to-disconnect) Listen: The music that made this episode - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5o85xTNsPrQ2PWH8n2RanP?si=211f46a9cef846e9) Follow us: http://www.kulturpop.com/ (www.kulturpop.com) https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/ (https://www.instagram.com/kulturpop/)  https://twitter.com/kulturmatt (https://twitter.com/kulturmatt)