Episodios

  • Live SXSW Special: Digital Battlegrounds: Bytes, Bravery, and the Pursuit of Freedom

    Live SXSW Special: Digital Battlegrounds: Bytes, Bravery, and the Pursuit of Freedom
    Nov 27 2023
    Redefining Our Digital Lives: A Deep Dive into Technology’s Unseen Impact on Democracy and Human Rights In today’s digital age, our lives are intertwined with technology more than ever. From the moment we wake up to the minute we sleep, smartphones and smart devices have become our constant companions. But at what cost? Are we merely consumers in a digital marketplace, or is there a darker side to this tech-driven world? In this special live episode of Tech 4Evil, recorded at the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Sydney, hosts Manal Al-Sharif and Reinhardt Sosin take us on an...
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    54 m
  • Flash Drives for Freedom: Unlocking North Korea's Closed Society with Seongmin Lee

    Flash Drives for Freedom: Unlocking North Korea's Closed Society with Seongmin Lee
    Sep 15 2023
    In a world where technology is synonymous with convenience, accessibility, and connectivity, it’s easy to take our digital liberties for granted. However, for those trapped in closed societies like North Korea, access to information is a rare and precious commodity. In this episode of ‘Tech for Evil,’ we delve into the intersection of technology and human rights, shedding light on the remarkable initiative known as ‘Flash Drives for Freedom‘ and its mission to empower North Korean citizens with information and foster dissent in North Korea. “Flash Drives for Freedom” is a beacon of hope in this information-starved landscape. The program...
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    52 m
  • Don't Click Here - Tech4Evil Season 3 Teaser

    Don't Click Here - Tech4Evil Season 3 Teaser
    Aug 4 2023
    Digital Battlegrounds: Bytes, Bravery, and the Pursuit of Freedom The digital era – a double-edged sword, wielded by both heroes and tyrants. Welcome to an electrifying season, where the stakes are high, and the warriors are relentless. “Dictatorship in the Digital Space” is an unsettling reality. As dictators exploit cutting-edge tech to muzzle dissent, monitor...
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    6 m
  • Our Chemical Romance with Dating Apps

    Our Chemical Romance with Dating Apps
    Oct 31 2022
    Dating apps have radically reshaped the modern romance landscape. How we present ourselves and find other people on the dating market is now filtered through a digital lens. Dating Apps have turned the art of finding a partner into an online shopping experience very different from the raw, face-to-face courtship the previous generation had. But...
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    31 m
  • Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now

    Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
    Sep 8 2022
    Have you ever found yourself wondering “…what if I just delete my Facebook account…?” Believe us, you’re not the only one to have pondered this question jokingly or even seriously in the last few years, and with good reason. Some part of you likely came to this realisation, intuitively, that feeling insecure and sad and...
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    42 m
  • The State of Facial Recognition in Australia

    The State of Facial Recognition in Australia
    Jul 20 2022
    Our guest for this episode is Andrew McAlister, a Data Ethics & Privacy Expert. Today, Australia stands out as the only democracy to use facial recognition technology to enforce COVID-19 restrictions. The private sector is participating too. Last year, 7-Eleven in Australia collected the facial prints of 1.6 million customers without their knowledge or consent....
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Captology or Computers as Persuasive Technology- Part 3

    Captology or Computers as Persuasive Technology- Part 3
    Jun 9 2022
    Special thanks to Prof. Debbie Haski-Leventhal and Cameron Bogatez for sharing their experience with addictive technology for this episode. In the third and final installment of the Captology mini-series, Manal and Reinhardt examine the profound and terrifying impacts that have come from Big Tech using Capatology tactics on children, parents and the average person. In...
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    1 h y 17 m