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Join University of Cambridge researchers Dr Kerry McInerney and Dr Eleanor Drage for rich and lively conversations with activists, technologists, artists and philosophers about feminism and tech. New episode every two weeks!

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We're now on summer break! πŸŒ»β˜€οΈWe'll be back in September with even more fantastic episodes about feminism and technology 😎 Stay tuned!

03.07.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out our chair, Dr. Neda Atanasoski's, interview about her new book Technocreep on the newest episode of The Good Robot Podcast!

25.06.2025 17:47 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen Book

Finally, don't forget to check out Neda and Nassim's book!

www.dukeupress.edu/technocreep-...

24.06.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feminism And Technology | The Good Robot Podcast Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they explore feminist approaches to technology on The Good Robot Podcast. They ask the experts: what is good tech? Is it even possible? And how does…

You can also find a full transcript of the episode at our website, www.thegoodrobot.co.uk, where we also have a reading list to go along with the episode ⭐

And while you're there, subscribe to our fantastic newsletter for your regular dose of tech-related news!

24.06.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Good Robot Technology Podcast Β· Updated weekly Β· Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they ask the experts: what is good technology? Is β€˜good’ technology even possible? And how can feminism help us…

Find us on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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24.06.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
White text to the left reads "Rethinking 'creepy' technology". There are black and white images of Nassim Parvin and Neda Atanasoski on the right hand side. The background is a pink and purple starry galaxy.

White text to the left reads "Rethinking 'creepy' technology". There are black and white images of Nassim Parvin and Neda Atanasoski on the right hand side. The background is a pink and purple starry galaxy.

New episode! In this fantastic episode we talk to Nassim Parvin and Neda Atanasoski about their new book Technocreep: The Politics of Things Unseen πŸ‘€ Watch now on YouTube or stream on Apple, Spotify and more! 🀩

Watch us on YouTube: youtu.be/ScKSG9VjqxY

24.06.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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Technocreep and the Politics of Things Not Seen Book

Finally, don't forget to check out Neda and Nassim's book!

www.dukeupress.edu/technocreep-...

24.06.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feminism And Technology | The Good Robot Podcast Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they explore feminist approaches to technology on The Good Robot Podcast. They ask the experts: what is good tech? Is it even possible? And how does…

You can also find a full transcript of the episode at our website, www.thegoodrobot.co.uk, where we also have a reading list to go along with the episode ⭐

And while you're there, subscribe to our fantastic newsletter for your regular dose of tech-related news!

24.06.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Good Robot Technology Podcast Β· Updated weekly Β· Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they ask the experts: what is good technology? Is β€˜good’ technology even possible? And how can feminism help us…

Find us on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5jbYieH...

24.06.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feminism And Technology | The Good Robot Podcast Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they explore feminist approaches to technology on The Good Robot Podcast. They ask the experts: what is good tech? Is it even possible? And how does…

Don't forget to subscribe for regular conversations about gender, feminism and technology! You can also find a full transcript of the episode over on our website, www.thegoodrobot.co.uk, along with a full reading list for every episode.

03.06.2025 06:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
On the left in capitalised white text reads, 'From Bacteria to AI'. On the right there is a black and white photo of N. Katherine Hayles, a feminist philosopher of science. The background is a pink, blue and purple starry galaxy.

On the left in capitalised white text reads, 'From Bacteria to AI'. On the right there is a black and white photo of N. Katherine Hayles, a feminist philosopher of science. The background is a pink, blue and purple starry galaxy.

New episode! We're back with the fabulous N. Katherine Hayles to discuss her new book, Bacteria to AI: Human Futures with Our Nonhuman Symbionts. Watch the episode now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts!

youtu.be/4Wu2QzM4P-c

03.06.2025 06:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Transhumanist Fantasies with Alexander Thomas
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Very much enjoyed speaking to @goodrobotpod.bsky.social and delighted that the episode is now out. Check it out: YouTube: youtu.be/UbeW2vVyVdc?...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6KJm...
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

13.05.2025 10:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Transhumanist Fantasies with Alexander Thomas In this episode, Eleanor talks to Alexander Thomas, a filmmaker and academic who leads the BA in Media Production at the University of East London. They discuss his new book about transhumanism, a ph...

You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/transhu...

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Find us on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6KJm...

And on Apple!: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

13.05.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Transhumanist Fantasies with Alexander Thomas
YouTube video by The Good Robot Transhumanist Fantasies with Alexander Thomas

NEW EPISODE! Eleanor chats to filmmaker and academic Alexander Thomas about his new book on the politics of transhumanism, a philosophical movement that aims to improve human capabilities through technology. Watch or download now!

YouTube: youtu.be/UbeW2vVyVdc?...

13.05.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Feminist Methods and Interventions on AI Ethics.

Co-host Eleanor Drage has released a call for papers on the topic of underexplored and novel feminist methods and interventions on AI ethics. This special Issue (SI) of Australian Feminist Studies explores insights on AI beyond the mainstream. Academics - please share widely! shorturl.at/Kd4Wl

06.05.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out the new episode of the Good Robot podcast.πŸ‘‡

02.05.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hear our co-host Dr Kerry McInerney on @dailyzeitgeist.bsky.social talking about the normalization of AI in our daily lives, how AI can undermine the veracity of our truth environment, and why barf bags on planes are underrated 😜 Listen now!

29.04.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr In this episode, we talk to digital media theorist and artist Laila Shereen Sakr, who also performs under the name VJ Um Amel. We discuss her work making data about the outer world both visible and em...

You can also find a full transcript of the episode here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/data-bo...

29.04.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr The Good Robot Β· Episode

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5MRH...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...

29.04.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr
YouTube video by The Good Robot Data Bodies and Arab Futurisms with Laila Shereen Sakr

NEW EPISODE! Join us as we talk to the incredible @vjumamel.bsky.social about data bodies, feminist data sets, and Arab futurisms. Watch us now on YouTube, or find us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts! ✨

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sm3m...

29.04.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins In this episode we talk to Kyla Wazana Tompkins, chair of the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality studies at the University of Buffalo. She gives incredible insight into the relationship between...

Good news! Due to some technical wizardry by Eleanor we now have the full transcript available for the episode on our website, and an updated reading list! 😍 Check it out below and don't forget to listen on YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more ✨

www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/managin...

07.04.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins Podcast Episode Β· The Good Robot Β· 04/01/2025 Β· 38m

The Good( @goodrobotpod.bsky.social )Robot Podcast w/ Dr. Eleanor Drage & Dr. Kerry McInerney "Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana( @kwazana.bsky.social )Tompkins" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

01.04.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins Podcast Episode Β· The Good Robot Β· 04/01/2025 Β· 38m

In need of a Wednesday pick-me-up?

Tune into the newest @goodrobotpod.bsky.social episode featuring Kyla Wazana Tompkins, author of "Deviant Matter," for a fascinating look at how the 1906 Food & Drug Act helped shape America’s ideas about race, identity, and the body.

02.04.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you want even more Good Robot content, don't forget to check out our excellent back catalog (this is our 101th episode!), and sign up to our curated newsletter of AI stories and content 🀩 @cfi-cambridge.bsky.social

01.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins In this episode we talk to Kyla Wazana Tompkins, chair of the Department of Global Gender and Sexuality studies at the University of Buffalo. She gives incredible insight into the relationship between...

We're working to fix this and keep an eye out on the website for when we get the transcript up! In the meantime, you can still find a fascinating reading list related to the episode here: www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/managin...

01.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Feminism And Technology | The Good Robot Podcast Join Dr Eleanor Drage and Dr Kerry McInerney as they explore feminist approaches to technology on The Good Robot Podcast. They ask the experts: what is good tech? Is it even possible? And how does fem...

We usually have a transcript for each episode at our website, www.thegoodrobot.co.uk - our apologies but due to tech issues, we don't currently have a transcript for this episode 😭

01.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins The Good Robot Β· Episode

You can also find our episodes on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you get your audio podcast episodes!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5DUI...

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...

01.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins
YouTube video by The Good Robot Managing the Body through Food Law and Policy with Kyla Wazana Tompkins

NEW EPISODE! We talk to the wonderful Kyla Wazana Tompkins about the history of eating in the United States and how it intersects with the history of science. We explore how food and eating intersects with beliefs about race, gender, national identity, and the body. Watch now!

youtu.be/AzA3l0f4fWc

01.04.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The latest episode of the Good Robot Podcast is out now.

14.03.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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