3Spoonies Episode Number 55.5, 21st May 2026

With Karen Duncan, Jo O’Neil and Claire Napper 

In this community questions episode, we explore the real-world difference between inclusive technology and intrusive technology — and how small digital decisions can have a big impact on accessibility, trust, and autonomy.

This episode is about choice, clarity, and control — and why technology should adapt to people, not pressure them into compliance.

If you’re a business owner, creator, developer, or user trying to navigate accessibility, privacy, and ethics in modern tech, this episode will give you practical insights grounded in lived experience.

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Jo O’Neil

Website: https://bright-cat.co.uk/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanne-oneil/ 

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Claire Napper

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-napper

Website: www.blackveilstationery.co.uk

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Blackveilstationery

Karen Duncan

Website: http://www.ponyponypony.co.uk 

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/PonyPonyPony 

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PonyPonyPonyCourses 

Sponsors

A HUGE thank to our main episode sponsor:  

Outside the Box: Neurodiverse Coaching and Mentoring®

Supporting neurodivergent adults to finally thrive in a world that sees their brilliance

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:24 Sponsor: Outside the Box Neurodiverse Coaching

01:33 Community questions intro

01:49 Question: Alexa routines and automation

06:28 Question: Privacy and targeted ads

11:25 Question: Assistive tech and accessibility tools

17:34 Question: Trusting AI and new technology

21:43 Final thoughts

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