by Dave Levine | Jul 31, 2024
Although we interact with technology seemingly endlessly, we don’t often consider what kinds of biases technology both reflects back to humans, but also exacerbates by its very nature as dumb code. On this episode of R&D with D&D, Dave and Denise chat...
by Dave Levine | Jul 29, 2024
Almost from its inception, Facebook has been subject to intense scrutiny as a groundbreaking, but sphinx-like, corporate entity. Although CEO Mark Zuckerberg naturally received the most attention, many lesser-known and unknown individuals played critical roles in...
by Dave Levine | Jul 26, 2024
Leo Laporte is a serial pioneer. Already a well-loved fixture on radio and cable TV, where he made technology both accessible and exciting, Leo was one of the first to recognize and run with podcasting’s potential. His production, business, and sponsorship...
by Cole Meixsell | Jul 24, 2024
Throughout history, storytelling has taken many forms, ranging from peaceful to nefarious. Today, journalism, social media, and online storytelling have become increasingly adversarial, reflecting a shifting dynamic in today’s culture and politics. In this episode of...
by Cole Meixsell | Jul 10, 2024
In recent decades, Silicon Valley has driven a rosy narrative about the benefits of technology. However, this mindset has blurred–and often overlooked–widespread societal inequities and marginalization. In his book “Your Computer is on Fire,” Benjamin...
