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Electric Cars, the Problems with Tech Biographies, and Against Technoableism ft. Ashley Shew

On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Dr. Ashley Shew, Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech and author of "Against Technoableism... Rethinking Who Needs Improvement", about how technology influences our perception of disability and whether it truly helps those it aims to support. Then, Dr. Ari Azhir, CEO of Neuvivo, discusses how her company revived a once-failed ALS drug by re-examining clinical trial data, uncovering its potential to treat Huntington's, Alzheimer's, and Vascular Dementia.

The link between disability, design and engineering tells a complex story. Host Guru Madhavan welcomes two people who have thought deeply on the subject:Dr. Ashley Shew, is associate professor of Science, Technology & Society at Virginia Tech, and specialises in disability studies and the ethics of technology.Dr. Rory A Cooper is founder and senior researcher at the University of Pittsburgh Human Engineering Research Labs, and a world-renowned expert in wheeled mobility.New episodes - conversations about how to rebuild the world better - every other Friday.Find podcast transcripts on our website.Follow @QEPrize on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we are joined by Ashley Shew, professor and author of Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement.  Techno-ableism is a bias against disabled people or disabled ways of existing in the world. It is a form of ableism that is tied to technology and how it is used to include or exclude disabled individuals. The concept of ableism is broad and intersects with other forms of discrimination, such as white supremacy and xenophobia. Techno-ableism is reinforced through narratives that suggest disabled people need technology to be included or redeemed. Tropes and narratives about disability often perpetuate stereotypes and limit the opportunities and experiences of disabled individuals. This conversation explores the history of ableism and the ways in which disabled people have been marginalized and excluded from society. The conversation emphasizes the importance of including disabled people in the development of technology and creating a world that is accessible for everyone.   Get ready for an insightful and inspiring conversation that will challenge your assumptions and leave you with a renewed sense of understanding. TakeawaysTechno-ableism is a specific type of ableism that is tied to technology and how it is used to include or exclude disabled individuals.Ableism intersects with other forms of discrimination, such as white supremacy and xenophobia.Tropes and narratives about disability often perpetuate stereotypes and limit the opportunities and experiences of disabled individuals.Disabled individuals often face bias and discrimination in various aspects of life, including education, employment, and public spaces. Public health concerns have historically been weaponized against disabled people, particularly disabled people of color.Technology development should involve disabled people and prioritize their needs and preferences.Societal norms and understandings of intelligence need to be challenged to create a more inclusive world.Chapters00:00Introduction to Techno-Ableism06:30The Historical and Structural Factors Shaping Disability Perception14:52The Impact of Language: Euphemisms and Reclaimed Terms32:27Power Dynamics in Technology Development38:32Planning Ahead for Disability52:16The Future of Disability58:55Closing Thoughts and Additional Information about GuestAdditional ResourcesBook: Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs ImprovementAshley Shew on Social Media: Twitter (X): @ashleyshooBlue Sky: @ashleyshoo.bsky.socialLike what you heard? Share with others and follow us @ponderingthoughtspodcast Instagram

In dieser Folge sprechen wir darüber, ob und wie KI die Teilhabe von Menschen mit Behinderungen verbessern kann. Einerseits verspricht die Technologie ja einfachere Inklusion: Von der Bilderkennung über künstliche Stimmen bis zur Übersetzung mit Gebärden-Avataren. Aber taugen die verfügbaren Tools, was sie versprechen? Fritz und Marie haben mit verschiedenen Expertinnen gesprochen, um herauszufinden, was passieren müsste, damit die Technik und die Gesellschaft sie nicht behindern. Über die Hosts: Fritz Espenlaub ist Journalist und Moderator beim Bayerischen Rundfunk und 1E9. Marie Kilg ist freie Journalistin und Innovationsmanagerin im Deutsche Welle Lab. Zuvor war sie Produkt-Managerin bei Amazon Alexa. In dieser Folge: 00:00 Intro 01:55 KI - die perfekte Inklusionstechnologie? 05:45 Wenn KI kontraproduktiv ist 16:51 Was muss passieren, dass es besser wird? 24:40 Was haben wir mit KI gemacht? Redaktion und Mitarbeit: David Beck, Annika Braun, Cristina Cletiu, Chris Eckardt, Fritz Espenlaub, Marie Kilg, Mark Kleber, Hendrik Loven, Gudrun Riedl, Christian Schiffer, Gregor Schmalzried, Patrisha Walters Links und Quellen: https://leaschulz.com/ki-und-inklusion/ https://www.computerwoche.de/a/wie-ki-die-inklusion-verbessert,3614569 https://www.plattform-lernende-systeme.de/aktuelles-newsreader/mehr-chancengleichheit-wie-ki-eine-inklusive-arbeitswelt-foerdert.html https://www.bpb.de/lernen/digitale-bildung/werkstatt/520748/ki-als-katalysator-fuer-inklusion/ https://conesible.de/ueber.html https://digitalstrategie-deutschland.de/teilhabe-gleichstellung-und-digitale-barrierefreiheit/ Buch "Against Technoableism” von Ashley Shew: https://techanddisability.com/home/against-technoableism/ Auszug: https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/against-technoableism-excerpt/ Der KI-Song aus den Suno-Charts: https://app.suno.ai/song/95b37adc-9329-4416-8242-fcadacfd26f7 Podcast "Die neue Norm”: Muss man drei "Behinderten" zuhören? Muss man nicht, man sollte. Karina Sturm, Jonas Karpa und Raúl Krauthausen brechen die Norm des Normalen auf und sprechen über Vielfalt, Inklusion und das Leben von Menschen mit Behinderung. https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/die-neue-norm/70153468/ Kontakt: Wir freuen uns über Fragen und Kommentare an podcast@br.de. Unterstützt uns: Wenn euch dieser Podcast gefällt, freuen wir uns über eine Bewertung auf eurer liebsten Podcast-Plattform. Abonniert den KI-Podcast in der ARD Audiothek oder wo immer ihr eure Podcasts hört, um keine Episode zu verpassen. Und empfehlt uns gerne weiter!

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Kendra Winchester discuss a collection of essays that centers around Dr. Ashley Shew's concept of technoableism, a type of ableist belief that technology can, and should, “cure” disabled people. Maria Pendolino narrates and keeps listeners' attention during technical descriptions while also capturing the emotional heart of Shew's essays. Shew uses her experience as a chronically ill, hard-of-hearing cancer survivor and amputee to illustrate how technology helps assist her in her everyday life. Listeners will find Pendolino's clear and direct narration style perfect for better understanding new ideas and concepts about technology and disability studies. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by HighBridge Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Discover the award-winning and bestselling audiobooks crafted by Dreamscape Publishing, an independent publisher, featuring acclaimed authors such as Lisa Jewell, Jeneva Rose, and Annie Ernaux. Delve into their collection at dreamscapepublishing.com. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AUDIOFILE and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Shew, author, "Against Technoableism" Tomaš Dvořák - "Game Boy Tune" - "Mark's intro" - "Interview with Ashley Shew" [0:03:39] - "Mark's comments" [0:41:35] Sweat Enzo - "Kill the Internet" [thanks to Irwin Chusid and listener Wenzo] [0:54:35] https://www.wfmu.org/playlists/shows/136182

Over 34 million disabled Americans, but despite the commonality of having a disability, there's still a social tendency to want to "solve" disability out of view with technology. As useful as robotic limbs or exoskeletons for walking might seem on paper, they don't always consider the practicalities of living with a disability. In this episode, Adam speaks with Ashley Shew, author of "Against Technoableism," about how technology is best suited to make an impact for the disabled and when it's only used to hide disability to make the abled more comfortable.Find Ashley's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, guests Ashley Shew and Mallory Kay Nelson discuss the concept of technoableism, the history of disability and technology, and the importance of involving disabled people when developing new technologies. They highlight the challenges surrounding the definition of disability, the impact of assistive technology on people with disabilities, and the potential problems that may arise during its implementation, such as the pressure for disabled individuals to conform to an ableist standard. The episode also addresses accessibility, acceptance, and representation of disability in society, the media, and within disability communities. Relevant links from the episode: Ashley's book: Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement Ashley's website Mallory's website Mallory's Patreon Follow Ashley on social media: Twitter and Bluesky Follow Mallory on social media: Instagram and Twitter

In this episode, Shobita and Jack discuss the United Auto Worker strike, facial recognition technology in schools, and the recent biographies of Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried. And, they interview Ashley Shew, author of Against Technoableism and Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech.Links- Ashley Shew (2023). Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement. W.W. Norton.- Virdi, J. (2022). Hearing happiness: Deafness cures in history. The University of Chicago Press.- Nario-Redmond, M. R. (2020). Ableism: The causes and consequences of disability prejudice. Wiley Blackwell.- Ashley Shew (2020). Let COVID-19 expand awareness of disability tech. Nature. May 5.- Weise, J. (n.d.). The Cyborg Jillian Weise. Wheelchair Sports Camp. (2015). Wheelchair Sports Camp. - New York State Education Department (2023). "State Education Department Statement on Release of the Use of Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools Report." August 7.Study Questions and full transcript available at thereceivedwisdom.org.

Synopsis:On this episode of the Pulse, Joeita and her guest Ashley Shew discuss the concept of Techno-Ableism, which refers to the idea that technology is often seen as the solution for disability. They explore how disabled individuals are often pressured to use the latest technology and are criticized for choosing alternative options. The conversation also touches on the importance of including disabled individuals in the design and development of technology, as well as the limitations and failures of certain technologies. They emphasize the need for a shift in the narrative around disability and technology, allowing disabled individuals to take control of their own stories and challenge the able savior narrative.  Link to Ashley Shew:https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-science-technology-and-society/faculty/ashley-shew.htmlEpisode Highlights:What is Techno-Ableism? (1:55)When is "Lower-tech" best? (7:09)Is there a difference between tech designed for people with disabilities vs. mainstream tech that people with disabilities adopt? (10:25)Are we spending enough time discussing the reality of using tech? (13:33)How can people with disabilities challenge the "Able-Savior" narrative? (16:59)The high cost of tech (22:18)Excerpt from Ashley Shew's book “Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement”. (24:17)About Ashley Shew:Ashley Shew is an associate professor of science, technology, and society at Virginia Tech and specializes in disability studies and technology ethics. With support from the Mellon Foundation, she is developing a Disability Community Technology (DisCoTec) Center in collaboration with UNC-Charlotte and Virginia Tech. Her previous books include Animal Constructions and Technological Knowledge and Spaces for the Future. She lives in Blacksburg, Virginia.Reference:  https://books.google.ca/books/about/Against_Technoableism_Rethinking_Who_Nee.html?id=goGpEAAAQBAJ&source=kp_author_description&redir_esc=y 

The Science Behind The Placebo EffectEarlier this month, a Food and Drug Administration panel concluded that a common decongestant ingredient used in drugs like Sudafed and NyQuil doesn't work. The panel agreed that while the ingredient, called phenylephrine, isn't dangerous, it doesn't work any better than a placebo.That made us wonder: How well do placebos work? And why do they work even when people know they're getting a placebo?Ted J. Kaptchuk, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Program in Placebo Studies and Therapeutic Encounter at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, joins guest host and musician Dessa to talk about what's new in placebo research. They discuss the benefits placebos can offer for chronic illness management, and when doctors might start using them in treatments. Where Technology Meets AbleismWith all the bad news on our feeds, a feel-good story can be a welcome reprieve. But what happens when that story comes in the form of coverage of disability technology?You might've seen the videos online of a person with a physical disability being fitted with an exoskeleton, essentially “wearing” a robot, to help them walk. Onlookers cheer in the background, dramatic music swells, and we get the sense we're watching something inspirational and empowering—a victory of the human spirit.This might seem like a triumph of scientific innovation, but our guest asks us to look again at what's actually going on in narratives like this one.Dr. Ashley Shew, associate professor at Virginia Tech, studies the intersection of disability and technology and how our collective fixation on these fancy, supposedly transformative gadgets could be doing more harm than good. In her new book, she coins the term “technoableism” to get to the heart of the matter.Guest host and musician Dessa talks with Dr. Shew about her book Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement, about what disability technology is, what the future should look like, and even how disability intersects with space travel and climate change. Sour Times For Florida's CitrusFlorida is known for citrus, particularly its fresh-squeezed orange juice. But citrus trees in the state are struggling. For the last two decades, crops have been struck with a devastating disease called “citrus greening.” And Florida orange production has dropped some 94% over that period.                                              Citrus greening is caused by an invasive insect, the Asian citrus psyllid, which is threatening to wipe out the citrus industry in the state. One of the effects of the disease is a bitter, acidic fruit. Scientists are hard at work devising possible solutions to save Florida's crop.Guest host and musician Dessa talks with Dr. Yu Wang, associate professor of food science at the University of Florida's Citrus Education and Research Center, about her recent advances in making infected orange plants sweeter. Making Neuroscience Into MusicWhen composer Sarah Hennies learned about a neurological theory called “motor tapes” from Oliver Sacks' book Musicophilia, the concept stuck with her for years. The theory comes from neuroscientist Rodolfo Llinás, who posited that many of our thoughts, memories, and physical movements operate via a series of “looping tapes,” with the goal of reducing the amount of energy the brain uses while doing common, repetitive tasks.The concept resonated with Hennies, who is also a visiting assistant professor of music at Bard College. Most of her compositions use heavy amounts of repetition, and Llinás' theory fit with how she experienced her own memories and the evolution of her identity. Her piece “Motor Tapes” premiered in early August, performed by Ensemble Dedalus.Hennies joins guest host and musician Dessa to talk about repetition in music, how to translate neuroscience into art, and what that pairing can reveal about our bodies and the world around us. To stay updated on all-things-science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.Transcripts for each segment will be available the week after the show airs on sciencefriday.com.

Episode Notes In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal civil rights law banning discrimination against people with disabilities in many areas of life. However, despite the ADA and more precisely the work of the disability rights movement in bringing public visibility to the injustices faced by disabled folks, the law doesn't cover accessibility or inclusion in every area of life nor does it change ableist attitudes. And because ableism is ubiquitous in our social world, we must be active in challenging our bias. Today I'm chatting with Dr. Ashley Shew, author of Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement. We discuss ableism, disability, technology, and accessibility.   Ashely Shew is an Associate Professor in Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech. She is co-editor-in-chief of Techné, the journal of the Society for Philosophy and Technology. Ashley is a grateful participant with her local disability advocacy and activist community in the Disability Alliance and Caucus at Virginia Tech and the New River Valley Disability Resource Center.

This episode begins our new mini-series on bodies and embodiment. Leah Marion Roberts, senior graduate teaching fellow at the Vanderbilt Center for Teaching, interviews experts who can help us understand why paying attention to bodies in teaching and learning spaces is important. The episodes explore how theories of the body make sense of social life and inequity; how learning is sensory, experiential, physical and emotional; how educators can incorporate embodied practices into their classrooms to enhance learning; and the relationships between bodies and technology. On this first installment, Leah talks with Aimi Hamraie, associate professor of medicine, health, and society and of American studies here at Vanderbilt University. They direct the Critical Design Lab and host the Contra* podcast on disability, design justice, and the lifeworld. They are also the author of Building Access: University Design and the Politics of Disability from the University of Minnesota Press. Aimi is trained as an intersectional feminist scholar, and their work focuses on disability, accessibility, and design. In the interview, Aimi shares some key conceptions of embodied learning from their interdisciplinary perspective, discusses the intersection of bodies and learning and technology, and provides some very interesting examples of teaching practices that tap into embodied learning. Links • Aimi Hamraie's website, https://aimihamraie.wordpress.com/ • Aimi Hamraie on Twitter, https://twitter.com/AimiHamraie • “Accessible Teaching in the Time of COVID-19,” https://www.mapping-access.com/blog-1/2020/3/10/accessible-teaching-in-the-time-of-covid-19 • Episode 208: Curb Cuts, 99% Invisible, https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/curb-cuts/ • Ashley Shew, Virginia Tech, https://liberalarts.vt.edu/departments-and-schools/department-of-science-technology-and-society/faculty/ashley-shew.html • Jentery Sayers, University of Victoria, https://www.uvic.ca/humanities/english/people/regularfaculty/sayers-jentery.php

Today I talk with disability activist and scholar Ashley Shew, professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech. Ashley Shew is an associate professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech. Her current work, as part of a National Science Foundation CAREER grant, examines narratives disabled people share about technology, that are often different from dominant ways of thinking about disability tech. She is co-editor of three edited volumes in philosophy of technology, current co-editor-in-chief of Techné (the journal of the Society for Philosophy and Technology), and author of Animal Constructions and Technological Knowledge (2017). She works alongside other disabled people on issues of disability rights, inclusion, and activism through her local center for independent living and through the campus group the Disability Alliance and Caucus. Her writing on disabled positionality, tech, and access has been featured within the past 18 months in Nature, AAUP's Academé, and Inside Higher Ed. She is a proud signatory of the Accessible Campus Action Alliance's Statement on "Beyond High Risk," that advises universities in colleges to enact "a new, accessible normal" as pandemic planning continues. 

A conversation with two scholars in disability studies, Janet Lyon (literary studies) and Ashley Shew (science and technology studies). We explore how disability studies has influenced academic research and participated in larger communities of activism, with special emphasis on the challenges of the pandemic. https://www.brown.edu/academics/humanities/meeting-street-episode1 (Transcript) Support this podcast

Today we celebrate the FIVE YEAR anniversary of the podcast. Whoa. To celebrate, I reached out to every single person who you’ve ever heard on the podcast — every expert, every voice actor, and even a few patrons — and asked them one question: what would you say to someone living 50 years from now? Here’s what they said. Guests: Alice Wong, Amy Slaton, Angeli Fitch, Arielle Duhaime-Ross, Ashley Shew, Avery Trufelman, Calvin Gimpelevich, Carl Evers, Chris Dancy, Damien Patrick Williams, David Agranoff. Ernesto D. Morales, Gina Tam, Janelle Shane, Janet Stemwedel, Jared Dyer, Jon Christensen, Kathy Randall Bryant, Katie Gordon, Kelly & Zach Weinersmith, Lina Ayenew, Matt Lubchanksy, Meredith Talusan, Michelle Hanlon, Morgan Gorris, Naomi Baron, Natalia Petrzela, Sandeep Ravindran, Queer Futures Collective, Sav Schlauderaff, Shoshana Schlauderaff , Zia Puig, Zoe Schlanger → → → Full answers from every person here ← ← ←  Flash Forward is produced by me, Rose Eveleth. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. Additional music this episode from Chad Crouch, Ketsa, Xylo-Ziko, and Loyalty Freak. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky. Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Today’s episode is about cyborgs with Ashley Shew and Jillian Weise. Ashley is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the Science, Technology, and Society department and her current … Continue Reading Ep 66: Cyborgs