How new technologies are changing the way we think about originality and authorship in art and artifacts.

On today's social media platforms, people speak in code to elude algorithmic censors.

We all age. But will the process of aging be different in the year 2050? Thanks to technology, will 80 be the new 40?

Our digital tech both facilitates and mitigates waste in the garment industry. But can the same technology that ramped up global fashion production also help us build a more sustainable fashion future? (This is an updated version of an episode that first aired in September 2021.)

A retrospective look at some of the innovative, creative and sustainable solutions to the climate crisis we've covered on Spark over the years.

A look at how romance scams are evolving on dating apps, and whether new safety solutions—like in-app background checks—are doing more harm than good.

Thousands of mental health apps aren't reaching the people who need it most. A look at the limits of fixing mental health gaps with digital tools. (This is an updated episode that first aired in November 2021.)

As economies and populations grow, how will we power the world sustainably in 2050?

A look at how cyberwarfare contributed to Russia's war in Ukraine, and how cyber policy and security will need to evolve in order to safeguard North American infrastructure.

A look at why workers in many industries are demanding a reset, and how new digital platforms may change the game for artists and creators.