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If you’ve accidentally come into contact with the news over the past few weeks you might have noticed a series of apologies and admissions from tech companies that show them in less than their best light. From Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging that Facebook underestimated the manipulation of its site both during and after the US Presidential election, to huge personal data breaches from companies like US credit ratings giant Equifax. Today Kulturpop’s Matt Armitage is trying to Mattslpain the sickness he sees at the heart of our technology culture.

Last week, Matt Armitage got away with some ranting as Richard Bradbury stepped in. This week, Jeff Sandhu is back and is holding Matt to task. It's time to be optimistic about science so why can't we cure the common cold?

This week we have an incredible piece of technology. It’s cheap. It’s accessible. It’s scientifically proven. It’s the power of positive thinking. You might think Kulturpop’s Matt Armitage has been kidnapped by New Age hippies. But no, he says he’s of sound mind and he’s here, selling happiness. It’s optimism, Mattsplained.

Over the last couple of weeks Kulturpop’s Matt Armitage has taken us to what he considers to be heaven and hell. He’s shown us two versions of the future based on the same ideas and technology. One where technology extends freedom and prosperity to everyone and another where an elite has effectively enslaved the majority. But is there any value to us exploring these flights of fancy? Let’s get Mattslaining.

Last week Mattsplained the year 2222 and his fantasy of a perfect society, one he names, with his usual understatement, Mattopia. This week he wants to take us back to the future, but this time, it seems, the future isn’t so rosy.

It’s all change here on Fun Friday. We’ve got something brand new for you today. I know you’re expecting Matt Armitage to come on air to brighten up your day, just as he has every Friday for the past six years. Finally, It’s time for Matt and Tech Talk to say goodbye. Don’t worry, he isn’t going anywhere – god knows we’ve tried everything we can to get him off air. Today we’re rebranding. Just like a mangy old rat wearing a Savile Row suit, we’re back with… Mattsplaining! And our first topic will be Utopia!