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Vanguard Estates: Can Robots Really Help the Aging?
In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the real science, policy, economics, law and ethics that inspired the events of Vanguard Estates. Today: can robots really help the aging? What are the pros and cons of these devices, and how do you evaluate their safety?
Guests:
Victor Wang: CEO of care.coach
Dr. Amanda Lazar: assistant professor at the University of Maryland College of Information Studies
Dr. Clara Berridge: associate professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work
Laurie Orlov: founder of Aging and Health Technology Watch
Kate Swaffer: activist & author, co-founder of Dementia Alliance International
Nikki: care partner & founder of A Log Cabin in Brooklyn
Dr. Tia Powell: psychiatrist and the director of the Center for Bioethics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, author of the book Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End.
→ → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ←
Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Mattie Lubchansky.
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In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the real science, policy, economics, law and ethics that inspired the events of Vanguard Estates. Today: can robots really help the aging? What are the pros and cons of these devices, and how do you evaluate their safety?
Guests:
Victor Wang: CEO of care.coach
Dr. Amanda Lazar: assistant professor at the University of Maryland College of Information Studies
Dr. Clara Berridge: associate professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work
Laurie Orlov: founder of Aging and Health Technology Watch
Kate Swaffer: activist & author, co-founder of Dementia Alliance International
Nikki: care partner & founder of A Log Cabin in Brooklyn
Dr. Tia Powell: psychiatrist and the director of the Center for Bioethics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, author of the book Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End.
→ → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ←
Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Mattie Lubchansky.
Get in touch: Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // [email protected]
Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox
Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify
Episode Sponsors:
Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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