Technality

To give you a break this week, we're trying something new: Some quick updates of our more popular stories.

It can be really simple for things that you care about to get swept in the news cycle after all.

This episode looks at:

• The threat of Nuclear War
• The take down of Pornhub
• The possibility of sentient AI at Google
• And the current state of Bitcoin

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Crypto is weird to understand, but it seems like it's here to stay. So, rather than fight a disruptive marketplace, why not look at how it might shape our future?

Henry Kim is an Associate Professor at Schulich and the Director of blockchain.lab; a research group looking at how society's might adapt to digital currency. From what the blockchain is to what happens when a $40 billion dollar cryptocurrency crashes, Kim gives his insights into the world of blockchain tech. 

To learn more about blockchain.lab visit: https://blockchain.lab.yorku.ca/

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Fast fashion is known for its cheaply made clothing inspired by the latest trends, but do you know how bad it really is?

Tina Esho, co-founder and COO of the Fitting Room, is looking to disrupt the fashion industry by leveraging ML/XR/3D technologies to bring sustainable shopping experiences to a mass market audience. In other words, using your phone camera as a gateway to shop responsibly. 

To learn more about the Fitting Room and join their beta, check out their website: https://www.thefittingroom.tech/

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Whether you're looking to create an image, play chess, or control an army of social media bots, artificial intelligence is a tool shaping our world...for the better and worst.

In the case of Whale Seeker, the company is looking to track whales in real-time. Jacqueline sits down with Whale Seeker Data Analyst, Malcolm Kennedy, to look at how AI is saving the whales and fighting climate change.

Learn more about Whale Seeker: www.whaleseeker.com/

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The Canada Space Mining Corporation is planning for more than just mining in space. From helping to develop the supply chain needed for space travel to making Canada a leader in the new era of space travel, CEO Daniel Sax is making science fiction a reality.

You can learn more at their website: https://www.csmc-scms.ca/

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The US Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, setting off a wave of abortion bans across the country with many more to follow.

Banning abortion is just banning safe abortion. If a women wants to terminate a pregnancy, she'll find a way. That has historically been the case, and it will be no different nowadays.

However, for those who live in a place where abortion is illegal, your data may be giving away your choice.

There is no interview this episode. Only a look at how women should protect themselves against their rights being stripped.

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Should we fear a robot uprising?

Can an AI really become sentient?

How can we even begin to define sentience?

Author and social commentator Stephen Marche explains why we should be embracing AI as a tool to better serve humanity...and explains the aspects we should be worried about.

To find out more about Stephen and to read his work you can find him at www.stephenmarche.com.

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Would you implant an RFID chip in your hand if it meant never losing your wallet again?

Well, this is a near future we're likely headed towards, and the Wojtek Paprota, CEO of Walletmor, is driving the adoption of this technology. Of course, as any disruptive does, these tiny chips raise a lot of questions.

So, join Jacqueline this week as she speaks to Wojtek about his company, the future of wallets, and what concerns we should have about this future.

If you want to learn more, you can check out the Walletmor website here: https://walletmor.com/

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Warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual assault, rape and child pornography. Listener discretion is advised.

Laila Mickelwait is the founder of #traffickinghub; a movement focused on shining a light on how Pornhub has allowed for illegal content to be openly and freely shared on their platform.

You can find Laila on Instagram and Twitter.

To check out the petition, you can find it here: http://lailamickelwait.com/tag/traffickinghub-petition/

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