The Short Fuse

By Short Fuse

Technology and socio-economic big bets

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October 20, 2025 Robots!
Duncan and Ollie dive into humanoid robots as products and as markets. Pricing, upkeep, touch and balance, messy homes, smart home integration, and use in care and manufacturing. A sharp, funny, data led guide to what matters now and what could matter by 2050.
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38min
October 14, 2025 Bursting the AI Bubble
In this episode, Ollie and Duncan put their emerging tech tracker tool to work, analyzing real data to uncover what's actually happening beneath the AI hype. Are we heading toward a bubble burst, or is something more nuanced unfolding? Using insights from their tracker, they examine how big tech companies are positioning themselves, explore the interconnected web of emerging technologies from quantum computing to AI, and discuss why public sentiment is shifting. Join them for a data driven conversation that cuts through the noise and reveals what the numbers are really telling us about the future of tech innovation.
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38min
September 26, 2025 Big Announcements!
In this episode of Short Fuse, Duncan and Ollie unveil their brand new website and innovative platform designed to track tech trends and sentiment. Dive into their journey of building this hub, and explore how it will shape future discussions. Plus, enjoy their signature banter as they tackle topics like quantum computing and the curious case of ultrasonic kitchen knives. Tune in for a blend of tech insights and humour, and be part of the launch excitement.
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40min
July 29, 2025 Punishment
Duncan and Ollie pull apart the future of crime and punishment, asking how AI and technology might reshape the way we deliver justice. From smarter legal outcomes and rethinking juries to personalized, rehabilitation-focused sentencing, they challenge the status quo and explore what happens when human judgment collides with machine intelligence.
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35min
June 17, 2025 The Space Race
From the billionaire space race and mining the moon to the scientific imperative to explore, Ollie and Duncan cover whether humanity's future lies in the stars or if we should be fixing problems closer to home first. Plus, a vital discussion on the statistical probability of aliens.
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34min
May 20, 2025 The Future
Duncan and Ollie are back to gaze into their crystal balls and talk all about the future. Are we headed for doom and gloom, or is it all sunshine and rainbows?
They tackle the wild ride of tech and automation, wondering if robots will just end up talking to other robots. Plus, they dive into why it's so hard to predict what's coming next, especially when things move at warp speed.
From flying cars (nightmare!) to the surprising resilience of human habits, they explore why some predictions totally miss the mark. Tune in for a debate on what's really in store for us all!
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33min
May 20, 2025 Social Media
Duncan and Ollie are back on "The Short Fuse" to tackle social media. Is it here to stay, or are things about to get weird?
They dive into LinkedIn's wild side, AI-generated posts, and those pesky "rage-bait" algorithms. Plus, they chat about bots taking over and whether our digital lives are heading for a total shake-up.
Will social media fizzle out or just get more ludicrous?
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34min
May 20, 2025 Reviews
Ever wonder how much online reviews actually matter? Duncan Roberts and Ollie O'Donoghue jump into the deep end on Short Fuse to chat about how reviews are changing and what that means for us, especially with all the new AI knocking about.
They get into the nitty-gritty of dodgy reviews, like those weird "packet of seeds" scams, and how a bad review could totally sink a business if AI starts taking them too literally. Get ready for a peek into a future where your fridge might review itself and AI could make all your buying decisions based on what other robots think.
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30min
March 08, 2025 Quick Fire
Dive into the series two finale of 'The Short Fuse' with hosts Ollie O'Donoghue and Duncan Roberts as they tackle a rapid-fire round of diverse topics! This isn't your typical deep-dive—expect a dynamic, quick-witted exchange covering everything from the evolution of internet memes and the impact of influencers to the rise of virtual avatars and the future of subscription models. Ollie and Duncan share personal experiences and opinions, offering a fast-paced and insightful exploration of contemporary trends and technologies. Get ready for a lively discussion that touches on robot dogs in Waitrose, the challenges of unread emails, and much more in this action-packed season closer.
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38min
February 27, 2025 Open Source
In this episode, Duncan and Ollie wrestle with the thorny issue of open source versus proprietary software, especially when it comes to AI. They explore why people contribute to open source projects (is it really just for "fun"?), the challenges of keeping those communities thriving, and the potential downsides of giving powerful AI models away for free. They also consider the allure of closed, proprietary systems and where true innovation really comes from.
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42min

FAQs about The Short Fuse:

How many episodes does The Short Fuse have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.