Best Ars Electronica Podcasts (2024)

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Balance Selections 287: Rocío Portillo 1:44:59

12h ago1:44:59

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Hailing from a lineage of creatives, Rocío Portillo is part of a new generation of South American producers making serious waves. Staunchly Argentinean, the influence of Hernan Cattaneo were always going to loom large on her musical development. And so it happened that she attended one of his Moonpark events which would seal her fate: "It was then …

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Balance Selections 286: Richie Blacker 2:11:48

5d ago2:11:48

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It’s not surprising to hear Richie Blacker share his appreciation for fellow Irishmen and old-school revivalists Bicep. Just as they draw from scene originators like Orbital, Richie imbues his productions with the spirit of mid-90s open-field raves and Ibiza-flavored piano house.This sound resonates with notable DJs like Sasha and Skream, who have …

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Balance Selections 285: EMPHI 1:27:08

27d ago1:27:08

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It’s been four years since Sweden’s EMPHI announced himself with a release on Yotto’s Odd One Out imprint. Since then, he has filled his portfolio with a list of releases that read like a who’s who of progressive labels and artists.What makes it even more impressive is that he hails from a city where that sound is borderline non-existent: “You ofte…

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Regendering Technology with Prof. Judy Wajcman & Silvia Binda 33:05

28d ago33:05

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we look at the historical entanglements of technology and gender. Made in the image of their (often male) designers, technologies end up serving and reproducing patriarchal systems. How can technology finally "undergo a sex change" to overcome its current gender inscriptions? What political imaginaries make …

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Balance Selections 284: Amháin 1:33:17

1M ago1:33:17

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Burning Man, Lightning in a Bottle, Rainbow Serpent, Berlin’s Sisyphos, and LA’s Pattern Bar—these global festivals and clubs have all hosted Amháin in their DJ booths at some stage. And for good reason: the high-flying Irishman delivers a sound that’s sleek and classy without ever being too esoteric.Check out his recent Balance Music release, the …

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Balance Selections 283: Steven Weston 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

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The name Steven Weston is gaining more prominence, which is well overdue given his impressive career in music. His CV includes an engineering background working with artists ranging from drum and bass act Rudimental to reggae artist Chronixx, while he’s toured the world playing keyboards for the likes of Ladyhawke, Charli XCX, and Mikky Ekko. Westo…

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Balance Extra: Alex O'Rion 1:51:36

2M ago1:51:36

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Nowadays, finding a good full-length album is challenging, which is a real shame. For decades, the LP was a beacon of artistic intention, but streaming platforms like Spotify have reshaped the way music listeners engage with music. To hold attention, it needs to stand out. It needs dynamics. Thankfully, 'Nostalgia,' the new Alex O'Rion full-length,…

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Balance Selections 282: Braxton 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

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Pockets of electronic music characterized by deep, blissful breakbeats, are once again permeating the scene. Dabbling in this new wave is British DJ and producer Braxton. After joining Anjunadeep in 2019, he quickly gained recognition for a sound that blends blissful atmospheres with warm house and fractured beats. Check his latest Bedrock release …

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Balance Selections 281: Four Candles 1:27:07

2M ago1:27:07

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UK-based artist and DJ Four Candles, whose real name is Kris Brown, is recognized for his innovative approach to dance music that avoids fleeting trends. After working with industry legend Nick Muir, his artistic break came on Bedrock Records. Follow up productions found their way onto some of the most respected imprints, from Selador to Afterglow …

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Balance Selections 280: PAUL (AR) 1:30:04

2M ago1:30:04

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Considering his more than 30 years of experience in electronic music, it’s safe to say that Pablo De Mattei AKA PAUL (AR), knows a thing or two about dance music. It's evident in his bookings: From Lollapalooza to Creamfields to Moonpark, there aren’t many Argentinean music festivals that haven’t featured Paul (AR) on their stages. He defines his s…

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Balance Selections 279: Pole Folder 2:16:21

2M ago2:16:21

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The old adage "they don't make them like they used to" might seem trite; however, it certainly applies to Belgian producer Pole Folder. During the 2000s, his knack for delivering epic and soaring productions that immersed you into a world of narrative was unparalleled. Listen to the amazing "Apollo Vibes" (alongside CP); it is intricate yet feels h…

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Balance Selections 278: Just Her 1:31:05

3M ago1:31:05

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A Just Her set blends electronica, house, and deep techno, imbued with an emotional touch designed to capture both the feet and heart of her audience. This skill was honed through a journey from buying vinyl with paper route earnings to becoming a distinguished DJ, producer, songwriter, and label owner (Constant Circles). It's an aspring story, one…

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Balance Selections 277: SAQIB 1:29:29

3M ago1:29:29

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From the opening track of this mix, you know you're in for a ride. ’Dance Dance’ is an edit of an old Bollywood classic SAQIB made with Haider Uppal. Its the lush groove sets the tone for a 90-minute dance of deep-fried disco that flirts with main room prog in the most analogue way.Hailing from Pakistan, the now Brooklyn-based DJ is an ardent stude…

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Essential Progressive Breaks mixed by Danny Bonnici || Balance Music 1:49:52

3M ago1:49:52

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Around the turn of the millennium, Danny Bonnici, as part of Nubreed, was at the forefront of an emerging sound known as progressive breaks—a golden era in electronic music. Celebrating that, he has curated a 2-hour mix featuring tracks from Luke Chable, Nubreed, Sasha, Andy Page, and more.Click link above for tracklist and our Top 5 Essential Prog…

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Balance Selections 276: Peter Makto 1:35:07

3M ago1:35:07

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Hailing from Hungary, Peter Makto has been involved with dance music for over twenty years. His self-described rebellious spirit deeply resonates with the creative freedom that electronic music offers. It serves as a conduit for his self-expression, and as hinted in his Balance Q+A, it’s an approach he ties to a deeply spiritual foundation: “I beli…

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Truth Preachers with Marta Peirano, Nina Jankowitz & Fabian Scheidler 32:02

3M ago32:02

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Send us a Text Message. The changes in how information is collected, produced, and disseminated leave their mark on the way information is consumed. This episode unpacks the qualitative shifts the algorithmic dissemination of information has brought to the media landscape and how in turn that affects citizens and their engagement with the democrati…

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Balance Selections 275: Elliot Moriarty 1:19:36

4M ago1:19:36

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Elliot Moriarty has been enamored with dance music from a very young age, gradually transitioning from DJing at local parties to global events like ADE. Undoubtedly, much of his rise can be attributed to his breezy productions on labels like The Soundgarden. Consider the 2023 release "By My Side” (Songuara), which reached number 1 on the Beatport O…

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Balance Selections 274: Soul Button 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

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From his base in Berlin, Soul Button has made a notable impact on the global scene. As the mastermind behind labels like Steyoyoke, Steyoyoke Black, and Inner Symphony, he is on the forefront of delivering high-end and thoughtful dance music. Adding an emotive quality to his work he calls Ethereal Techno, his production skills are well-regarded too…

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Balance Selections 273: Circulation 1:31:51

4M ago1:31:51

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In 1998 the first of a highly renowned series of colour-coded vinyl singles appeared in record stores: Orange. Green. Blue. A new production duo were born, Circulation, and they delivered a sound uniquely theirs. Check the past releases on labels from Hooj Choons to End Recordings; an amalgamation of deep tech and moody hypnotic house, it’s a sound…

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Balance Selections 272: Hyunji-A 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

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For more info: balancemusic.com.au@hyunji-aHyunji-A, or Hyunji Lee, is a Korean-Canadian music producer, DJ, and actress based in Montreal. Classically trained on the piano since the age of 4, she has developed an innate desire and passion for creating music. She gravitates towards crafting emotional and cinematic journeys aimed at evoking a profou…

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Truth Makers with Angie Abdilla (Part II) 27:58

5M ago27:58

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss how the data sets used in machine learning adopt hegemonic discourse and existing biases and, what’s more, amplify them, and we talk to some of the people out there who are fighting back. Our guest is Angie Abdilla - a palawa woman, founder, and director of Old Ways, New, whose methodology Country…

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Truth Makers with Kasia Chmielinski & Ndapewa Onyothi (Part I) 42:32

5M ago42:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we discuss how machine learning and artificial intelligence adopt hegemonic discourse and existing biases and, what’s more, amplify them, and we talk to some of the people out there who are fighting back. Our guests are Kasia Chmielinski (they/them) - Co-Founder of the Data Nutrition Project, an initiative t…

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Balance Selections 271: Different Ray 1:05:30

5M ago1:05:30

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For more info: balancemusic.com.au@DifferentRayDifferent Ray, an enigmatic artist with a mission to spread joy and euphoria through his music, made his debut in early 2018 and quickly ascended to prominence within the Deep House genre.In just a few short years, Different Ray released on some of the world's most renowned labels such as Hoomidaas, Th…

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Balance Selections 270: Mitch Oliver 1:34:27

6M ago1:34:27

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@mitch_oliverMontreal's Mitch Oliver, a trailblazer in the East Coast melodic wave, isn't just a DJ/Producer and Sound Engineer, he's a musical missionary, spreading positive vibes and uniting people through his art. Signed to prestigious labels like Kindisch, TrybesOf, Hoomidas, and XYZ, Mitch's deep, emot…

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Balance Selections 269: Emi Galvan 1:06:08

7M ago1:06:08

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@emigalvanBorn in Argentina, Emi Galvan’s story is a journey through the vibrant landscape of electronic music. Influenced by legendary bands like the Chemical Brothers, Daft Punk, and Groove Armada, he has evolved from his early days as a guitar player and singer in rock bands to become a celebrated DJ and…

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Balance Selections 268: Marsh 1:01:04

7M ago1:01:04

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@marshmusicianSome artists exude total and unapologetic passion for their craft. Full immersion, absolute dedication and complete commitment; a calling much more than a career, a love much more than a labour, the realisation of a lifelong ambition.An ambition like Tom Marshall’s. A fan favourite on the rost…

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Data Lords with Hito Steyerl & Karen Hao 26:12

7M ago26:12

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we unpack the ownership and production of data that feeds today's hungry algorithms. What has thus far been described as a process of extraction reveals itself more and more as production. We talk to artist, filmmaker, and writer Hito Steyerl and award-winning journalist Karen Hao about the hidden labour beh…

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Balance Selections 267: Fede Pals 1:13:25

7M ago1:13:25

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@fede-palsRaised in the historic city of Buenos Aires, Fede Pals is a DJ and producer currently based in Europe. Fede has been honing his DJ skills for several years, not only in his hometown but also in countries as diverse as Italy, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. His mixes defy genre boundaries, seaml…

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Balance Selections 266: Oliver & Tom 1:01:06

7M ago1:01:06

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@oliverandtom"Music transcends us all," that's what Oliver & Tom, composed by Andrés Martynowicz and Mauricio Infiesta, is all about.This duo’s symbiosis originated in their childhood. Growing up together, they shared diverse musical experiences in rock and pop bands, where Andrés excelled in the electric g…

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Intro Episode 7:22

7M ago7:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this short episode, host Ana-Maria Carabelea introduces The Digital Deal Podcast and the reasons and visions that drive it. The Digital Deal Podcast is part of the European Digital Deal a three-year investigation into the accelerated and often unconsidered adoption of new technologies and their impact on society. The Digi…

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Balance Selections 265: Eichenbaum 1:02:12

7M ago1:02:12

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@eichenbaumofficialAndres Eichenbaum aka Eichenbaum is an electronic music artist born in 1989 in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since his early years of life, he was exposed to different music genres that a big city offers, leading into his own journey through electronic music, with Progressive House…

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Henry Saiz - Balance 032 (PART 2) [PREVIEW] 34:11

8M ago34:11

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@henry-saizCreated over the span of two years, Balance 032 marks a creative high point in the career of Madrid-based artist Henry Saiz, and this marks his third appearance for the hallowed compilation series. Spread over an expansive three discs, it has given him the space to curate a truly stunning odyssey…

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Balance Selections 264: VONDA7 1:03:30

8M ago1:03:30

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@vonda7DJ, producer, and label owner, Polish born VONDA7 is a true musical explorer – not afraid to take risks, where she has built a glowing reputation based on bold moves and crossing over genres.VONDA7 grew up on hip-hop and R’n’B, soon discovering French house and techno. During time spent in the UK she…

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Henry Saiz & Imalgi - Kickboxer [PREMIERE] 6:50

9M ago6:50

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Henry Saiz & Imalgi - Kickboxer [PREMIERE] by Balance MusicBy Balance Music

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Balance Selections 263: Kamilo Sanclemente 1:24:57

9M ago1:24:57

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@kamilosanclementeKamilo Sanclemente is a very talented and prolific electronic music producer/DJ based in Cali, Colombia. His unique progressive house sound has gained worldwide recognition.By Balance Music

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Balance Selections 262: Lost Desert 2:01:08

10M ago2:01:08

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https://balancemusic.com.au@lostdesertmusicLost Desert is a frequent collaborator with Lee Burridge and All Day I Dream, as well as running his own Souksonic label.By Balance Music

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Balance Selections 261: D-Sens 1:38:21

10M ago1:38:21

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@bus-recordsMatthieu Delepau is an electronic music producer evolving across many artistic projects. Humble, passionate and actively part of the underground electronic scene for decades.D-sens is main musical project and DJ moniker, spread on stage a wide spectrum of deep progressive and technoid hypnotic b…

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Episode 8 (EN): Truths Tomorrow 15:28

10M ago15:28

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In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, artificial intelligence, and interconnected systems, the question arises how we can shape a future that places humanity, truth, and ethical responsibility at the forefront. What does a digitized and highly interconnected society look like, where each individual has access to reliable information, and wh…

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Folge 8 (DE): Wahrheitsmorgen 9:54

10M ago9:54

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In einer Welt, die zunehmend von Algorithmen, künstlicher Intelligenz und vernetzten Systemen geprägt ist, stellt sich die Frage, wie wir eine Zukunft gestalten können, die Menschlichkeit, Wahrheit und ethische Verantwortung in den Vordergrund stellt. Wie kann eine digitalisierte und hochvernetzte Gesellschaft aussehen, in der jede*r Einzelne Zugan…

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Balance Selections 260 - Ruben Karapetyan 1:05:02

11M ago1:05:02

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@ruben-karapetyanRuben Karapetyan is a proud Armenian born in Yerevan & raised in LA, California. A veteran DJ who got his first pair of decks 3 decades back, he has been influenced by the '90s rave movement, as well as top notch pioneers of the Electronic Music industry such as Sasha, John Digweed, and Nic…

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Folge 7 (DE): Werte und Wahrheiten 9:54

11M ago9:54

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Menschliche Werte, die wir als „gut“, „richtig“ und „zukunftsweisend“ betrachten, werden in der digitalen Landschaft auf die Probe gestellt. Durch die allgegenwärtige Verfügbarkeit von Informationen und die Möglichkeit zur sofortigen Kommunikation stehen wir vor einer Fragmentierung von Wahrheiten und oft auch vor feindseligen Interaktionen. Neben …

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Episode 7 (EN): Values and verities 12:10

11M ago12:10

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Human values that we hold as 'good', 'right', and 'forward-thinking' are being tested within the digital landscape. The ubiquitous availability of information and instant communication have led to a fragmentation of truths and, all too often, hostile interactions. It raises not only the question of how we can foster a digital environment characteri…

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Episode 6 (EN): Truth in bytes 12:25

11M ago12:25

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In a data-driven world where the influence of big data and algorithms extends to various facets of our lives, urgent questions regarding the nature of truth and its portrayal through data arise. While they have the potential to reveal and analyze patterns, providing deep insights into complex systems, from individual behaviors to societal structure…

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Folge 6 (DE): Datenwahrheit 9:53

11M ago9:53

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In einer datengetriebenen Welt, in der Big Data und Algorithmen immer mehr Aspekte unseres Lebens beeinflussen, stehen wir vor dringenden Fragen hinsichtlich der Natur der Wahrheit und ihrer Darstellung durch Daten. Im Potential, Muster zu erkennen und zu analysieren, bieten sie tiefe Einblicke in komplexe Systeme, von individuellem Verhalten bis h…

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Balance Selections 259: Shlomi Aber 1:00:50

11M ago1:00:50

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@shlomiaberShlomi Aber, DJ and Producer since 1994, the owner of the well respected 'Be As One' Imprint.Born and raised in Israel, Shlomi’s personal approach, married with years of production experience and as a DJ, takes influence from Jazz, Funk, Minimal, Acid, and in particular the old Techno movement.Ab…

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Folge 5 (DE): Wahrheit im Geschäftsgewand 9:54

11M ago9:54

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Die digitalen Transformationen, die Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft grundlegend verändern, werfen auch neue Fragen zur Rolle von Wahrheit und Transparenz im Wirtschaftsleben auf. In einer Ära, in der Daten das "neue Öl" sind, wird die Wahrheit oft zum Handelsgut - sie wird gesammelt, analysiert, verpackt und verkauft. Wie können wir sicherstellen, dass…

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Episode 5 (EN): Truth in business attire 13:07

11M ago13:07

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The profound digital transformations altering both economy and society bring forth new inquiries regarding the role of truth and transparency in the realm of business. In an era where data is often hailed as the 'new oil', truth becomes a tradable commodity—collected, analyzed, packaged, and monetized. How can we guarantee that companies handle the…

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Balance Selections 258: Forty Cats 1:56:06

11M ago1:56:06

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For more info: https://balancemusic.com.au@fortycatsForty Cats, also known as Christina Gavrilova, is a talented artist from Russia who's tracks have garnered impressive support on the world stage over the past several years.With successful international gigs as a DJ under her belt and a continuous stream of original tracks and remixes being releas…

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Episode 4 (EN): Truth in service of common good 12:20

11M ago12:20

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Within the context of the digital revolution, we are confronted with novel ethical and social challenges. At Ars Electronica, a renowned platform at the intersection of art, technology, and society, the concept of digital humanism has firmly taken root, placing humans at the forefront of technological development. As we contemplate this year's fest…

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Folge 4 (DE): Wahrheit und Gemeinwohl 9:54

11M ago9:54

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Im Kontext der digitalen Revolution stellen sich neue ethische und soziale Herausforderungen. Digitaler Humanismus, der die Menschen ins Zentrum der Technologieentwicklung stellt, hat sich bei der Ars Electronica, im Selbstverständnis einer Schnittstelle zwischen Kunst, Technologie und Gesellschaft, als fester Bestandteil etabliert. Angesichts des …

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