Best DigEthix Podcasts (2024)

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27: How Should You Manage Your Data? 'Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up' with Lauren Maffeo 50:03

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Can you ever have so much data that it becomes unmanageable? Are there ways make the way you use data more effective? In this episode, Seth talks to Lauren Maffeo about how to design a data governance framework that will best suit your needs. Lauren is a service designer at Steampunk, a human-centered design firm serving the federal government. She…

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26: Should You Use ChatGPT in Class? A Guide for Teachers and Students 13:56

1+ y ago13:56

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When ChatGPT dropped in November 2022, it had teachers and students scrambling to figure out what to do with this new service. Seth outlines four main ways to handle ChatGPT in the classroom and notes some pitfalls of using ChatGPT uncritically. Potentially Helpful Links Vectoring Words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQddtTdmG_8 AI Models & Langu…

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25: Should You Use Dating Apps? And Other Romance Questions with Ethicist Kate Ott 46:37

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Should you use dating apps? What skills do you need to form a relationship? What role does technology play in our relationships? Ethicist Kate Ott helps us answer these questions and more. Dr. Ott is the Jerre and Mary Joy Stead Professor of Christian Ethics at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. She received her PhD in Christian Social Ethic…

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24: Parenting in the Digital Dystopia with Dr. Loretta Brady 54:30

2y ago54:30

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How can parents navigate the landscape of technology? How our experience with technology differed by generation? How do we build trust across these generations. Dr. Brady has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University and currently works as a Professor of Psychology at St. Anselm College. She has written a forthcoming book on the topic ca…

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23: Twitter's Bias Bounty Program and The Ethics of Research with Dr. Borhane Blili-Hamelin 50:20

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How do we determine what is ethical in technology? How do we do ethical research? How do we bridge gaps in expertise? How do we discover and resolve resolve ethical problems? In this episode, Dr. Borhane Blili-Hamelin discusses the challenges of interdisciplinary research and his workshop on Twitter's bias bounty program. Bo has a PhD in philosophy…

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22: What is Digital Ethics? 14:36

2y ago14:36

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What is digital ethics? Why should you care? In this episode, we go over some basic definitions and plans for Season 3 of the podcast. Potentially Helpful Links: https://www.scu.edu/ethics/focus-areas/technology-ethics/ https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250074317/automatinginequality https://ndpr.nd.edu/reviews/technology-and-the-virtues-a-philoso…

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21: Trust and Safety Communication Technologies with Ryan Mayfield 1:26:24

2+ y ago1:26:24

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What are safety technologies? How do we best utilize our resources in order to prevent tragedies? How does a crisis affect the process of consent? Ryan Mayfield is the director of strategy at Live Safe, a mobile safety application company looking to connect individuals and safety officials in order to build better communities. Ryan is an expert in …

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20: Exploring Ethical Problems through Stories with After Dinner Conversation 39:54

3y ago39:54

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After Dinner Conversation is online ethics magazine and podcast. We discuss the role of stories in exploring ethical situations and how the magazine uses discussion questions to prompt discussion. How do you personally navigate situations in which you can’t tell immediately if a decision will be right or wrong? In what situations do you find yourse…

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19: Videogames and Positive Ethical Formation with Benjamin Chicka 52:29

3y ago52:29

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Dr. Benjamin Chicka has a PhD in Religion from Claremont Graduate University. He currently serves as a lecturer of philosophy and religion at Curry College. He is the author of the book, Playing as Others, which will be the main topic of our conversation today. He is interested in how video games can be used as a source of positive ethical formatio…

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18: Ethical Leadership in Business and Life with Willys DeVoll 49:16

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Willys DeVoll is a professional writer and co-author of the book, Leadership is a Relationship: How to Put People First in the Digital World, with Michael S. Erwin. Willys is the founder of Will Digital, a writing and design agency. As an expert at the intersection of language and technology, he’s spoken at a wide range of industry conferences and …

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17: Biohacking, Implants, and DIY Science with Jacob Boss 46:59

3y ago46:59

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The main topic we will be discussing together is Jacob Boss’s research on transhumanism. Transhumanism is a movement of people dedicated to using technology to transform humanity and to radically change the human condition. Jacob’s specific area of research is on a group of transhumanists known as Grinders. This group is highly interested in body m…

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16: The Case for the Non-Profit Technology Company with Rubén Mancha 49:48

3y ago49:48

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Seth speaks with Dr. Rubén Mancha about developing more ethical business models and about the potential for a non-profit technology company. Rubén is an assistant professor of information technology at Babson College and an advisor to entrepreneurs and organizations. Rubén researches the social impact of digital technologies and digital business mo…

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15: Information Asymmetry in the App Economy - The Case of the Doordash Strike 52:36

3y ago52:36

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Seth and Bernd Dürrwächter discuss the summer Doordash app strike and the state of the app economy. Bernd is principal at AnalyticDimensions.com, a consultancy for big data analytics & data science projects. On July 31st, 2021, Doordashers protested decreased wages and the striking down of the app Para, which allowed drivers to see how much they wo…

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14: NFTs and the Future of Art with Timothée Mathon 54:10

3y ago54:10

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Seth interviews Timothée Mathon. Timothée is a French freelance artist. He has experience working as a Concept Artist, Art Director and Illustrator for the AAA Videogame and Movie industry (Ubisoft, Quantic Dream, Netflix, and Net Ease Games). He designed a collection of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) and heavily advocates for the independence of artis…

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13: Exploring Attention and Virtue through Science Fiction with Emanuelle Burton 58:34

3y ago58:34

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Seth interviews Dr. Emanuelle Burton. Emanuelle obtained her PhD in Religion and Literature from the. University of Chicago Divinity School. She teaches ethics in the Department of Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago. In collaboration with Judy Goldsmith, Nicholas Mattei, Cory Siler, and Sara Jo-Swiatek, she is developing a science …

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12: CAPTCHAs, Bots, and Informed Consent with Bernd Dürrwächter 58:58

3y ago58:58

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Seth and Bernd Dürrwächter discuss the role of CAPTCHAs and bots in our automated systems and the potential obstacle they pose to people making informed decisions. Bernd is principal at AnalyticDimensions.com, a consultancy for big data analytics & data science projects. Bernd has been advising the podcast from the beginning, using insights from hi…

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11: Shared Computing, Data Analysis, and Boston University's Computing and Data Sciences Unit with Azer Bestavros 1:05:22

3y ago1:05:22

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Seth interviews Dr. Azer Bestavros. Azer is the Inaugural Associate Provost for Computing and Data Sciences (aka CDS) at Boston University and the William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor in the Computer Science Department, which he joined in 1991 and chaired from 2000 to 2007. He is also the Founding Director of the Hariri Institute for Co…

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DIGETHIX 11 Teaser 0:58

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We are really looking forward to starting up regular episodes again. The first episode of the second season will be released next week, on September 15th. Seth will be interviewing Azer Bestavros. Azer Bestavros is the Inaugural Associate Provost for Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University and the William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Pro…

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10: Season Recap and State of the Podcast 30:06

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Seth reviews the first set of episodes for the DIGETHIX podcast, talking about his experience and takeaways from this season. He reviews the cover art for each episode, which were designed by Alex Nielsen and Nicole Smith, to discuss the range of themes that were discussed. A gallery of the described images can be found on our website here: https:/…

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9: Pegasus NSO Spyware and the Business of Surveillance 1:00:28

3+ y ago1:00:28

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Seth and Bernd Dürrwächter review the Pegasus NSO Spyware scandal. Bernd is principal at AnalyticDimensions.com, a consultancy for big data analytics & data science projects. Bernd has been advising the podcast from the beginning, using insights from his decades of industry experience. The first half of the conversation goes over the details of the…

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8: Critical Thinking and the Process of Ethics in Technology with Bernd Dürrwächter 1:06:19

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Seth talks to Bernd Dürrwächter, one of DIGETHIX’s advisory board members and main collaborators. Bernd is principal at AnalyticDimensions.com, a consultancy for big data analytics & data science projects. He studied computer science at the Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences from 1988-1992. Bernd is a seasoned practitioner in software enginee…

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7: Artificial Intelligence, Emotion, and What Makes Us Human with Dr. Noreen Herzfeld 1:01:35

3+ y ago1:01:35

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In this episode of the podcast, Seth interviews Dr. Noreen Herzfeld. Noreen is the Nicholas and Bernice Reuter Professor of Science and Religion at St. John’s University and the College of St. Benedict. She holds degrees in both Computer Science and Mathematics and has a Ph.D. in Theology from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Seth talks …

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6: Using Data to Address Inequities in Healthcare with Muhammad Ahmad 55:53

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In this episode of the Podcast, Seth interviews Muhammad Ahmad. Muhammad is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at University of Washington and a Research Scientist at KenSci. His research areas are machine learning in healthcare, accountability and ethics in AI. His recent work is focused on foundations of machin…

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5: Black Maternal Mortality and the Informatic Problem of Personal Experience 48:15

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Seth interviews shaunesse’ jacobs. shaunesse‘ jacobs is a Ph.D. student in the Constructive Theology and Ethics track at the Boston University’s School of Theology. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Emory University, where she also completed a Master’s of Theological Studies and a Master’s in Bioethics. She is interested in communal incorporati…

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4: Digitality, Photoshop, and the Audiences of Our Making 1:00:58

3+ y ago1:00:58

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In this episode of the Podcast, Seth interviews Alex Nielsen. Alex is a lead project scientist at Old Dominion University in the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center. He is currently pursuing a PhD in scientific and technical communication from Old Dominion University. Alex’s help has also been invaluable in developing this podcast, a…

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3: Simulation Research and Applications with F. LeRon Shults 52:14

3+ y ago52:14

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In this episode of the Podcast, I am interviewing Dr. F. LeRon Shults. Dr. Shults is Professor at the Institute for Global Development and Social Planning at the University of Agder, and he is the Scientific Director of the Center for Modeling Social Systems at NORCE in Kristiansand, Norway. In this interview, I talk to Dr. Shults about the discipl…

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2: Neurofeedback, Technodelics, Brain Stimulation, and the New Spirit Tech with Kate Stockly 45:50

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Kate Stockly is a PhD candidate in Science, Philosophy, and Religion at Boston University’s Graduate Division of Religious Studies. her work is characterized by multidisciplinary investigation into human religiosity that aspires to harmonize the sciences and humanities. Kate recently published the book, Spirit Tech, which explores technologies of '…

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1: Data Science, Interdisciplinary Research, and the Problem of the Humanities with Wesley Wildman 47:29

3+ y ago47:29

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In this episode of the podcast, Seth interviews Dr. Wesley Wildman. Wesley is a Professor of Philosophy, Theology, and Ethics. He is one of the founding faculty members of Boston University’s new Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences. He also serves as the executive director and chairman of the board for the Center for Mind and Culture. Seth talks…

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27: How Should You Manage Your Data? 'Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up' with Lauren Maffeo 50:03

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26: Should You Use ChatGPT in Class? A Guide for Teachers and Students 13:56

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25: Should You Use Dating Apps? And Other Romance Questions with Ethicist Kate Ott 46:37

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24: Parenting in the Digital Dystopia with Dr. Loretta Brady 54:30

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23: Twitter's Bias Bounty Program and The Ethics of Research with Dr. Borhane Blili-Hamelin 50:20

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22: What is Digital Ethics? 14:36

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21: Trust and Safety Communication Technologies with Ryan Mayfield 1:26:24

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20: Exploring Ethical Problems through Stories with After Dinner Conversation 39:54

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19: Videogames and Positive Ethical Formation with Benjamin Chicka 52:29

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18: Ethical Leadership in Business and Life with Willys DeVoll 49:16

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17: Biohacking, Implants, and DIY Science with Jacob Boss 46:59

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16: The Case for the Non-Profit Technology Company with Rubén Mancha 49:48

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15: Information Asymmetry in the App Economy - The Case of the Doordash Strike 52:36

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14: NFTs and the Future of Art with Timothée Mathon 54:10

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13: Exploring Attention and Virtue through Science Fiction with Emanuelle Burton 58:34

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12: CAPTCHAs, Bots, and Informed Consent with Bernd Dürrwächter 58:58

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11: Shared Computing, Data Analysis, and Boston University's Computing and Data Sciences Unit with Azer Bestavros 1:05:22

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DIGETHIX 11 Teaser 0:58

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10: Season Recap and State of the Podcast 30:06

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9: Pegasus NSO Spyware and the Business of Surveillance 1:00:28

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8: Critical Thinking and the Process of Ethics in Technology with Bernd Dürrwächter 1:06:19

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7: Artificial Intelligence, Emotion, and What Makes Us Human with Dr. Noreen Herzfeld 1:01:35

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6: Using Data to Address Inequities in Healthcare with Muhammad Ahmad 55:53

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5: Black Maternal Mortality and the Informatic Problem of Personal Experience 48:15

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4: Digitality, Photoshop, and the Audiences of Our Making 1:00:58

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3: Simulation Research and Applications with F. LeRon Shults 52:14

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2: Neurofeedback, Technodelics, Brain Stimulation, and the New Spirit Tech with Kate Stockly 45:50

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1: Data Science, Interdisciplinary Research, and the Problem of the Humanities with Wesley Wildman 47:29

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