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A lot of us can feel nervous and insecure at times, but for some people the feelings can become overwhelming. Today we look at what social anxiety is, and what you can do to support people experiencing it. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

Every three years eligible voters get the chance to vote in a general election. We look at why it is important to vote, and what impact it can have. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

A deep fake is when video or audio is digitally changed to make it look like someone is doing or saying something they didn't. We look at what to look for to spot a deep fake. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details 

Robotaxis: in. EVs: Out? The Verge's Andy Hawkins joins the show to talk about the goings-on in the transportation industry, including the reasons car makers are slowing down on EV production (but not giving up entirely) and why suddenly everyone's back in on robotaxis. Then, The ... Show More

It's been just over 2 years since our lives changed forever and we still can't believe it. Today, Kat and Latisha reflect on just how far they've come.Vote For Our Podcast Here x: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor ... Show More

If you’re anything like Will and Mango, you remember playing with Transformers as a kid. Or maybe you still enjoy transforming bots, in which case you should know the correct verb is “converting.” On today’s episode, we take a closer look at this ubiquitous toy with a surprising ... Show More

<p>"You are constantly becoming a new person," says journalist Shankar Vedantam. In a talk full of beautiful storytelling, he explains the profound impact of something he calls the "illusion of continuity" -- the belief that our future selves will share the same views, perspectiv ... Show More

How far will companies infringe on their worker's privacy for the sake of efficiency? Now, and in the very near future, companies will take corporate surveillance to a whole new level. What I discuss in this podcast goes well beyond reading your emails or monitoring your chats on ... Show More

<p>“AI is already demonstrating deceptive, self-preserving behaviors that we thought only existed in science-fiction movies,” says technology ethicist Tristan Harris. Following his talk at TED2025, Harris is in conversation with Elise Hu, host of TED Talks Daily, to explore an “a ... Show More