Roboism is a show mostly about robots. We are exploring how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital assistants are affecting our culture. Come explore the humanity behind the bots that are quickly becoming a part of every day life. Hosted by Kathy Campbell and Alex Cox.
https://www.relay.fm/roboism
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 5 hours 46 minutes
episode 49: Cardigan Karens
Kathy comforts Alex as they share their concerns (dread) around The Seattle Delivery Company turning into The Seattle Surveillance Company.
episode 48: Something Something Sherlock Joke
Alex and Kathy explore the media circus around Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos, and black turtlenecks.
episode 47: A Forklift That Can't Outrun Humans
Alex and Kathy watch in horror as exploitative capitalism is used to soothe a man's ego with an expensive mannequin.
episode 45: The Bathroom is Australian
A guest co-host comes to assess the smart home situation in the Cox family apartment.
episode 44: Woeboism
Alex flip flops on their opinion of therapy robots at least three times, and Kathy eloquently explains why the human brain is great, so it's important to take care of.
episode 43: Beautiful Boston Bots
This week, Kathy takes Alex through a roller coaster of emotions involving an uncanny valley, dancing k-pop sensations, car company acquisitions, McDonald's marketing, and of course: economic -isms.
episode 42: It's a Cesshole
Kathy brings a surprise bot topic to Alex, and soon they're down the rabbit hole of 3 sided shapes.