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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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Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode!

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

#GamingCulture #RaceInGaming #LudoOrientalism #TheGoodRobotEpisode

03.02.2026 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t miss our latest episode with Tara Fickle, where we unpack race, representation, and digital gaming culture. Streaming now on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.

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30.01.2026 08:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New episode out now! We’re excited to feature Tara Fickle, an expert in race and gaming. In this episode, we dive into ludo-orientalism, unpack how racial stereotypes show up in gaming culture, and explore the role of gender in e-sports. Check the episode now!
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27.01.2026 09:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode!

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

16.01.2026 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New episode out now! In this episode, Tomasz Hollanek argues that design is central to AI ethics. We discuss the role designers should play in shaping ethical AI and why AI literacy matters. Watch the episode now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or on your fave platform!
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13.01.2026 14:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode!

You can also find a full transcript of our episode at The Good Robot website:

www.thegoodrobot.co.uk/post/what-ma...

26.12.2025 13:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What Makes a Drone β€œGood”? with Beryl Pong
In this episode, we talk to Beryl Pong, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where she leads the Centre for Drones and Culture. Beryl reflects on what it means to think about… What Makes a Drone β€œGood”? with Beryl Pong

🌟 Excited to share our latest episode with Beryl Pong! We talk about drones, β€œgood” technology, and how culture and aesthetics shape the politics of emerging tech. Watch on YouTube or listen on your favourite podcast platform.

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23.12.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode!

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

12.12.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The vulnerabilities of drone warfare with Amy Gaeta
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New episode! We talk to Amy Gaeta about how drones reveal the hidden gender dynamics in technology and culture. Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts!

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10.12.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Excited to share our new episode!
In this conversation, Aisha Sobey explains how anti-fat bias shows up in health technologies, social media, and generative AI, and why it must be understood as a systemic issue. If you're interested, watch the full episode on YouTube:

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28.11.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's one of the highlights from our latest episode!

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

14.11.2025 08:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New episode! We talk to Felienne Hermans about her work with Hedy, the programming language that makes coding more inclusive and breaks linguistic barriers. Watch the episode now on YouTube, or listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts!

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12.11.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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08.09.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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!

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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
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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‘ 8    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!

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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!

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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‘ 4    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...

13.05.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

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