Hosted by Kathy Campbell and Alex Cox.
Roboism is a show mostly about robots. We are exploring how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital assistants are affecting our culture. Come explore the humanity behind the bots that are quickly becoming a part of every day life.
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#11: Can We Talk about Drugs on This Show?
January 30th, 2018 · 38 minutes
Alex and special guest James T. Green discuss augmenting health with an Apple Watch, cynicism in tech, and how medication can be the most interesting technology we use on our bodies.
#10: Drag Silicon Valley
January 12th, 2018 · 30 minutes
This week, Alex and Savannah start off their second season with some light conversations about a socialist, utopian, post-work future.
#9: A Cushier Butt, with Maria Ranahan of the Science Ambassador Scholarship
November 1st, 2017 · 25 minutes
This week, Alex and Savannah talk to guest Maria Ranahan of Cards Against Humanity about the women's Science Ambassador Scholarship.
#8: The Maroon 5 of Robots
September 14th, 2017 · 43 minutes
This week, Alex and Savannah discuss robots in the news, corporate bionic implants, and the downfall of Charles Entertainment Cheese.
#7: Fart Button
August 17th, 2017 · 33 minutes
This week, Alex and Savannah try not to make this episode a total bummer.
#6: An Expensive Fidget Spinner
August 3rd, 2017 · 33 minutes
This week, Alex introduces Savannah to a new robot friend after mourning the loss of a glorified Roomba.
#5: The Stupidest Smart TV
July 11th, 2017 · 40 minutes
This week, Alex and Savannah try out therapy chat bots and discuss our theoretic volcanic emotions. Also: Smart TVs.
#4: A Single Piece of Toast
June 27th, 2017 · 31 minutes
This week, Alex and Savannah talk about the ethical implications of creating the perfect piece of toast.
#3: You Have to Be Invited In
June 16th, 2017 · 40 minutes
Alex lets Savannah know about all the boring Apple news from WWDC.
#2: The Bees Are Getting Angrier
May 30th, 2017 · 26 minutes
This week, Savannah and Alex play with drones.