Stuart Duncan
Web developer and single dad who created Autcraft, a Minecraft server for autistic children and their families.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 29min
Episode 9, Part 1: Rebooting Social Media and Shaping AI
Join Kara Brisson-Boivin, Director of Research at MediaSmarts, and Stuart Duncan, Founder of Autcraft, as they delve into the intersection of social media and mental health. They discuss how platforms like TikTok can both empower marginalized youth and pose risks. The conversation explores the importance of digital literacy, with initiatives teaching teens to fact-check online information. Also, they highlight the need for inclusive technology design, exemplified through customizable gaming experiences in Minecraft, to foster safer online communities.
Aug 12, 2022 • 50min
Listen Again: Work, Play, Rest - Part 2
Original broadcast date: February 11, 2022. As kids, play comes naturally. But over time, it gets replaced with work. This hour, TED speakers explore how to reconnect with play—to spark creativity, combat despair, and find our way in the world. Guests include musician Jacob Collier, human rights activist Yana Buhrer Tavanier, and web developer Stuart Duncan.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Feb 11, 2022 • 50min
Work, Play, Rest - Part 2
Join multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier, known for his joyous music, as he discusses the importance of play in nurturing creativity and personal growth. Human rights activist Yana Buhrer Tavanier introduces 'playtivism,' highlighting how fun can combat burnout in activism. Stuart Duncan shares his journey of creating Autcraft, a supportive Minecraft server for autistic children, demonstrating how gaming fosters community and development. Together, they explore the vital balance of work, play, and rest in our lives.
