Very pleased to be featured in this new podcast presented by by Ghislaine Boddington. Here’s the overview and links
Are you planning a summer holiday? Maybe you will have some time to relax on a lounger listening to the near future narratives I am presenting in the Fast Forward Season 2 podcast!
Join me as we explore the transformative shifts that emerging technologies are bringing to our bodies, minds and behaviours. This international series features engaging conversations with global experts, unlocking future visions. From avatars to women in gaming, to technology's impact on family dynamics, Fast Forward Season 2 covers it all.
The first 3 episodes are available:
Ep. 1 - "The Metaverse Blend - hyper-enhancing our hybrid future": Explore the I and the We of our new virtual realms, from the creation of individualised avatars that shape our virtual identities/self-expression by Michaela Larosse (The Fabricant) to how we can/will participate in groups with Professor Andy Miah, Chair of Science Communication & Future Media at The University of Salford explaining the advanced methods in e-sports.
Ep. 2 - "Women in Gaming - empowerment leads to engagement": Dive into the history of gender representation in the gaming industry, witness the inspiring transformations happening today. With life stories from Ghada Almoqbel, CEO of GCON, and Jennifer Donahoe Donahue, Head of Publishing & Marketing at HiDef, Inc.
Ep. 3 - "Telegram to Telepresence - is the family being swept away on a digital tidal wave?" Explore the concerns surrounding data transmission within our homes and its impact on parental care. And what happens when digital touch is also an option? Guests: Sonia Livingstone, Prof. of Social Psychology at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Sly Spencer-Lee, Co-Founder/Co-CEO at Emerge®.
And there's more - here's what's coming up:
Ep. 4 - "Extended self - our future digital twins": Uncover the transformative power of personalised body data and the boundless possibilities it offers. What about the lack of diversity of the data available? Guests: Michael D. Geer, Co-Founder of Humanity Inc. and Marija Butkovic, Founder of Women of Wearables (wearables, health tech & femtech).
Ep. 5 - "Cyborg Shifts – embedding technologies into our bodies": Discover groundbreaking advancements in cyborg technology, as prostheses and implants converge, creating opportunities for shifts towards cyborg existences. Guests: Dani Clode, University of Cambridge and trans-species artist Neil Harbisson.
Ep. 6 - "STEM Women are changing the world": Gain insights into women in tech activism and networks, inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Hear the experiences of younger women in STEM. Guests: Patricia Peck Pinheiro, PhD, CEO/Founding Partner of Peck Advogados and Dr A-Marie I., CEO of Stemettes.
Listen to explore how these emerging technologies will shape our lives and the world around us!
Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eBSjbNbn
Apple: https://lnkd.in/ePPUbAWZ
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