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TechStuff is getting a system update. Everything you love about Tech Stuff now twice the bandwidth with new hosts, Oz Woloshyn (Sleepwalkers) and Karah Preiss (Sleepwalkers).
Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us.
TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture.
We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we love, how we work and even how we die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us.
TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture.
We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we love, how we work and even how we die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
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Oct 22, 2025 • 28min
The Story: What China Tariffs Really Signal
This week, we’re joined by tech analyst and researcher, Dan Wang, to help analyze the evolving relationship between the US and China. In Dan’s new book, Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, he introduces a new framework, comparing and contrasting China's “engineering state” to the US’s “lawyerly society”. We also hear Dan’s take on China’s rise as a production superpower, what lessons America can learn from the country and how the current administration's tariff policies (and its ties to tech billionaires like Elon Musk) have shifted the dynamics between these global heavyweights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2025 • 32min
Week in Tech: The Antichrist, the Billionaire and God in the Machine
This week, the rise of Christianity in Silicon Valley stirs up fascinating discussions among tech elites. Peter Thiel’s Antichrist lectures spark curiosity about faith’s role in tech. Meanwhile, a bizarre Dutch-China microchip saga unfolds. Space junk is getting out of control, with Starlink satellites crashing back to Earth. AI pranks are causing chaos, as police deal with calls over clever but risky TikTok antics. In dating, ‘chatfishing’ complicates real-life connections with AI-generated texts.
Oct 15, 2025 • 30min
TechSupport: Pixel Peeping - How to Spot AI Video
Jeremy Carrasco, the mind behind ShowToolsAI, joins to explore the implications of OpenAI's Sora, a groundbreaking AI video generator. They discuss how to detect AI-generated videos and the importance of media literacy in a world where deepfakes are becoming commonplace. Jeremy demonstrates Sora's capabilities and highlights key visual tells to look for. With concerns about normalization and ethical usage, he warns of the potential desensitization to deepfakes and the future implications for social media trust. Tune in for a fascinating insight into the AI video landscape!
Oct 10, 2025 • 33min
Week in Tech: Did Social Media Just Change Forever?
Dive into the latest at OpenAI, where a groundbreaking social video app is changing the game. The hosts discuss whether we've hit peak social media use and explore the implications of new tech like 'wetware' and robots aiding in baby creation. Plus, hear about a potential everything app merger with ChatGPT and the ethical questions surrounding biocomputing. Finally, insights on how parents can navigate raising kids in an AI-infused world round out an engaging tech discussion that challenges the status quo.
Oct 8, 2025 • 25min
The Story: Spies vs. AIs
In a riveting conversation, David Ignatius, a veteran Washington Post columnist with extensive CIA coverage experience, dives into the implications of AI on espionage. He unveils how 'digital dust' complicates traditional disguise methods and highlights past tech failures that compromised agent safety. Ignatius also discusses the CIA's push for innovation through private ventures, the risks of relying on commercial data, and the urgent need for the agency to adapt. He warns about balancing innovation with civil liberties in an era where surveillance tech can easily be misused.
Oct 3, 2025 • 33min
Week in Tech: Does 'Workslop' Affect Your Workplace?
Discover the intriguing debate over 'work slop' as AI struggles to deliver real value in workplaces. Explore the latest trend of no-shoes office policies shaking up startup culture. Tune in as discussions heat up around Italy's new AI regulations and the uproar over the AI actress Tilly Norwood in Hollywood. Plus, hear how one teacher creatively personalizes AI for teaching Spanish, and witness the backlash against wearable ads on public transport. This week's tech highlights are as captivating as they are controversial!
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Oct 1, 2025 • 26min
The Story: Everyone in Hollywood Already Uses AI
Lila Shapiro, a features writer for New York Magazine, dives deep into Hollywood's secret world of AI usage. She reveals how filmmakers are employing AI for everything from VFX to script summaries. The conversation touches on the mixed sentiments around AI, with some fearing job loss while others see creative opportunities. Lila also discusses ethical AI practices and the potential for independent filmmakers to benefit. Despite concerns, she emphasizes that human creativity remains irreplaceable, even in an increasingly automated landscape.
Sep 26, 2025 • 33min
Week in Tech: Cast Your Ballot On Discord
Dive into the world of Gen Z activism as Discord fuels a revolution in Nepal, enabling youth to organize and select leaders. Explore the resurgence of hustle culture in Silicon Valley, where teen tech founders embrace an intense work ethic. Discover how an AI avatar is tackling corruption in Albania and how Russian state TV employs AI for political satire. Plus, hear a personal story of using ChatGPT to manage health and diagnose pre-diabetes—a blend of tech and life-changing apps that invites listener experiences!
Sep 24, 2025 • 28min
The Story: ON CRISPR: The Story of Jennifer Doudna with Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson, bestselling biographer known for his works on figures like Steve Jobs, dives into the life of Jennifer Doudna, a pioneer of CRISPR technology. He explores Doudna's early curiosity in Hawaii and the influential role models that shaped her. The conversation highlights Baby KJ, the first recipient of personalized CRISPR treatment, marking a significant achievement in gene editing. Isaacson discusses CRISPR's historical significance and the ethical dilemmas it presents, emphasizing Doudna's awareness of its potential misuse.
Sep 19, 2025 • 30min
Week in Tech: Why the Charlie Kirk Video is Everywhere
The viral Charlie Kirk video raises questions about today's content moderation on social media. Hosts discuss how relaxed policies can lead to graphic content spreading and the dangers of online radicalization. A student shares their experience adapting to a phone ban in NYC schools, revealing innovative workarounds. Additionally, a listener shares how ChatGPT helped diagnose her mother's mysterious knee pain, showcasing AI's potential in healthcare. The hosts also explore Oracle's soaring fortune and the rise of AI-generated podcasts.
