Alex Schmidt

Lou sits down with Alex Schmidt, author of Deliberate Intervention: Using Policy and Design to Navigate the Harms of New Technology. They discuss the harms of modern technology, proactive approaches to counteract biases, and bringing design and policy closer together in the field.

In this conversation, Alex Schmidt, co-host of the podcast exploring captivating facts, dives into the fading charm of right-wing trolls. He discusses how corporate greed ties into inflation, sparking an intriguing debate on accountability. The absurdity of Disney’s terms and conditions is hilariously critiqued, especially in light of a tragic case that highlights the pitfalls of legal jargon. The episode also touches on the complexities of political identity and the hilarity interspersed within serious discussions, all wrapped up in engaging banter.