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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    Latest Episodes

    #14: Only Death and $10,000

    April 19th, 2018 · 26 minutes

    Alex and Savannah are joined by some friends to talk about frozen brains and artificial consciousness.

    #13: Information Pores

    April 7th, 2018 · 21 minutes

    This week, Alex tricks Savannah into recording, AND YOU SHOULD COME TO OUR LIVE SHOW IN CHICAGO!

    #12: A Little Spotty

    March 9th, 2018 · 30 minutes

    Alex and Savannah talk about the end of the world and a theoretical Cyborg Olympics.

    #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.