Feeling watched? Suspicious your Google Home is a front for Big Brother? From period tracking apps to police body cams, surveillance has immense social-political implications for our everyday lives. In episode 55 of Overthink, Ellie and David draw on social philosophy to understand our experiences of mass surveillance. How do technologies of surveillance that promise convenience and freedom lead us to welcome new forms of control into our lives? They also consider how these technologies have empowered people to take up new methods of resisting state violence. Works DiscussedAnders Albrechtslund, “Online social networking as participatory surveillance”Roger Clark, “Information technology and dataveillance”Gilles Deleuze, “Postscript on the Societies of Control”Michel Foucault, Discipline and PunishKevin Haggerty and Richard Ericson, “The surveillant assemblage” Steve Mann, “’Sousveillance’: inverse surveillance in multimedia imaging’”Support the showPatreon | patreon.com/overthinkpodcast Website | overthinkpodcast.comInstagram & Twitter | @overthink_podEmail | dearoverthink@gmail.comYouTube | Overthink podcast

Global Autos and Industrial Analyst Steve Mann dives into Tesla's Q2 earnings, discussing restructuring charges affecting stock, challenges in gross margins, strategic moves like a humanoid robot, entry into new markets, competition concerns, scaling capabilities, delayed AI event. Also covers Tesla's potential pivot to AI technology for energy optimization, challenges in robo taxi field, and push for affordable electric vehicles below $30,000.

Steve Mann Guitarist with Lionheart, Michael Schenker, Tytan Talks to Phil Aston The Now Spinning Magazine Podcast Steve Mann is guitarist, keyboardist, and producer who's career has seen him play with Liar, tytan, Lionheart, Michaels Schenker and The Sweet Steve talks about the new Lionheart album 'The Grace Of A Dragonfly' which is a concept album based on WW2 but is very much an anti war album and he early career and being part of Michael Schenker's band. Please Support Now Spinning Magazine Become a Patron (free trial -cancel anytime) or Join the YouTube Channel Or make a donation via Ko-Fi: Visit the website: https://www.nowspinning.co.uk You will get to see all my videos before general release, AD FREE and exclusive videos not available elsewhere. Thank you for all your support Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine

Steve Mann and John Michael Colón discuss their supply chain theory of inflation and its validation by history and economists. The podcast challenges neoclassical views on economics, emphasizing the role of businesses in setting prices. It explores supply chain issues, inflation, and the impact of corporate greed. The hosts encourage listeners to read their work on inflation and promote other podcasts.

Scott Mills chats with Steve Mann, a skilled dog trainer who specializes in helping puppies adjust to being alone. They discuss the challenges of leaving dogs home and the emotional impact it has on both pets and owners. Steve shares effective strategies for building puppy independence through crate training and predictable routines. He also highlights the importance of interactive feeding techniques to manage energy and alleviate anxiety. Tune in for practical tips that will guide your pup toward calmness during those alone times!