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Download This Show is your weekly guide to the world of media, culture, and technology. From social media to gadgets, streaming services to privacy issues. Each week Rae Johnston and guests take a fun, deep dive into how technology is reshaping our lives.

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00:28:21

This facial recognition website is freaking us out

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2022/06/02

A controversial new website that allows users to search the internet for images of their face has proven to be astoundingly accurate. Could it be a privacy nightmare in the making? Plus, Twitter has been hit with a $150 million dollar fine in the US for selling user data. Will the tech giant change its ways? And Dyson is setting up a major robotics research centre in the UK in an attempt to develop home robots. Guests Natasha Gillezeau, product manager at Flux Finance Cam Wilson, associate

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00:28:23

How the election was fought online

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2022/05/26

The election is finally over. What role did online advertising play in the result? And are our rules and regulations up to the job in a world of disinformation? Plus, should tech companies be operating in Russia, even if they claim to be helping the opposition to Putin. And did Facebook block access to emergency services in Australia? Regulators are dealing with whistle blower allegations. Guests Meg Coffey, Managing Director at Coffey & Tea Josh Taylor, reporter at Guardian Australia

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00:28:22

Would you watch Netflix with ads?

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2022/05/19

How do you feel about watching Netflix with ads? That might be coming before the end of the year. Why? Plus, just how many fake accounts are there on Twitter? And will it be enough to stop billionaire Elon musk from taking over the social media company? And a much much loved piece of technology is about to be killed off. Guests Elise Bohan, author of Future Superhuman: Our transhuman lives in a make-or-break century Jessie Hughes, Creative Technologist at Josephmark

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00:28:21

Facebook's big "accident"

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2022/05/12

Remember when Facebook blocked all news outlets in Australia over a row about paying news providers, but then "accidentally" blocked fire and state health services? Whistle-blowers have claimed that it may have been a deliberate negotiating tactic. And, with Elon's takeover of Twitter apparently imminent, there's been some buzz around Mastodon as an alternative. Is it worth the hype? Plus, the Federal election is just around the corner and social media is being plastered with political

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00:28:35

Is this the new frontier of online shopping?

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2022/05/05

The creators of snapchat have announced a new augmented reality online shopping tool. Is it likely to catch on? Plus, a crypto crimewave forces police online. And the Meta verse TikTok war ramps up. Guests Kunal Kalro, Founder & CEO of Eugene Labs Tegan Jones, Tech Journalist

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00:28:20

Who do you blame when driverless cars crash?

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2022/04/28

In the UK, people using self-driving cars might be allowed to watch television on built-in screens. So who do we blame if something goes wrong? Plus, Netflix is losing subscribers and money. What does this mean for the future of streaming? And, Google, Meta, and others will have to explain their algorithms under new EU legislation Guests Alice Clarke, journalist and game reviewer Sam Koslowski, co-founder of the Daily Aus

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00:28:22

How political parties are targeting you on Facebook

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2022/04/21

Facebook doesn't have the best track record when it comes to political advertising. Will things be different for election campaign 2022? Plus, Elon Musk ups the stakes in his bid for Twitter. And why your weather app might be selling your data. Guests Peter Marks, National Technology Editor, Access Informatics Manal al-Sharif, presenter of the Tech 4 Evil podcast

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00:28:20

What does Elon Musk want from Twitter?

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2022/04/14

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has become Twitter's biggest shareholder. What does it mean for the future of the site? Plus, Telstra steps up to take on scam texts. Will it work? Guests Emily van der Nagel, Social Media Lecturer at Monash University Seamus Byrne, Head of Content at Byteside

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00:28:22

Facebook's 'bare-knuckle' fight with TikTok

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2022/04/07

Facebook has been accused of contracting a political lobbying firm to help sway public opinion against TikTok. What does it say about the fight for social media dominance? Plus, is social media content moderation destroying potential evidence that could be used to prosecute war crimes? And Amazon workers unionize. Guests Natasha Gillezeau, product manager at Flux Finance Michael A. Cowling, Associate Professor at Central Queensland University

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00:28:21

Encore | The human brains behind the machine brains

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2022/03/31

Who makes Artificial Intelligence, and how should it be made differently – if at all? All technology is the product of humans. But just who are the people behind technology? Whose interests shape how it's created? Which values and voices are prioritised, and which ones are excluded? And what factors influence why technologies are designed in certain ways for certain purposes? Guests: Dr Jathan Sadowski, Research Fellow in the Emerging Technologies Research Lab & Centre of Excellence for

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00:28:20

Is this Australia's electric vehicle moment?

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2022/03/24

Skyrocketing petrol prices mean that many Australians are consider going electric. Will this spur an uptake? Plus, a new announcement from Netflix means the days of sharing your account with others might be coming to an end. And should we vote in elections online? Guests Amy Bainbridge, ABC National Consumer Affairs Reporter Cameron Wilson, Associate Editor at Crikey

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00:28:37

Can Bitcoin save Ukraine?

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2022/03/17

Ukraine has raised millions of dollars in cryptocurrency in the weeks since Russia invaded. Could this be the future of donations? Plus, is violent speech online ok during war? Meta is trying to decide. And would you pay to get a background check on a Tinder date? Guests Ariel Bogle, journalist at ABC Investigations Daniel Van Boom, senior writer at CNET

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00:28:22

The Russia-Ukraine cyberwar explained

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2022/03/10

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has already proven to be a devastating conflict on the ground, for soldiers and civilians alike, but this has also been a battle over information and technology. This week, a special episode of Download this Show explores the Russia-Ukraine war in cyberspace - from DDoS attacks, to disinformation, to censorship. What impact might it have on the conflict in the real world? Guests Katherine Mansted, Senior Fellow in the Practice of National Security at the ANU National

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00:28:20

The conundrum of consuming war online

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2022/03/03

In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, what can you do to tell truth from fiction in a fast paced war ready made for digital consumption? Plus, China launches a state backed cryptocurrency. And can Tumblr work without adult content? Guests Jocelyn Brewer, founder of Digital Nutrition Josh Taylor, reporter at Guardian Australia

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00:28:21

What happens when a bionic body part becomes obsolete?

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2022/02/24

A retinal-implant manufacturer has shifted its focus, leaving it's users with no product support. Where can you turn if your eye breaks down? Meanwhile, as millions are poured into NFT's, scammers are circling to try and take advantage. Plus, is Apple's Tim Cook really worth 99 million dollars? And has the New York Times ruined Wordle? Guests Jessie Hughes, Creative Technologist at Josephmark Peter Marks, software developer at Access Informatics.

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00:28:21

From Tinder with Love

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2022/02/17

The ASIO Director-General has suggested that dating apps are becoming a go to tool for foreign espionage, while Tinder is trying out a blind dating feature. Will it be a catch? Plus, are cars becoming too smart for their own boots? Guests Sam Koslowski, Co-founder of the Daily Aus & Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, News Corp National Technology Editor

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00:28:21

Is this the beginning of the end for Facebook?

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2022/02/10

Facebook's total user base has declined for the first time ever, while its parent company Meta is searching for solutions to stop harassment in the virtual world. Plus, a new scam alert triggers anxiety about the increasing prominence of cryptocurrencies. Guests Meg Coffey, social media strategist at Coffey & Tea Kunal Kalro, founder and CEO of Eugene Labs

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00:28:22

How much is Joe Rogan worth to Spotify?

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2022/02/03

American podcaster Joe Rogan has one of the most lucrative licencing arrangements in podcasting, but after playing host to COVID misinformation on his show, Spotify is facing a major backlash. Plus - Apple moves to stop stalkers, and TikTok takes on holocaust deniers. Guests Liam Ridgeway, Co-Founder INDIGITEK and NGNY Tegan Jones, Global Reviews Editor, Finder

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00:28:20

How Wordle became the distraction we all needed

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2022/01/27

Wordle, the free online word game flooding social media, has attracted global engagement by embracing the best of online culture. Plus, the European Union plans to take on targeted ads, and the Australia government takes on online bullies. But will these legislators be able to make a difference? Guests: Alice Clarke, Freelance Award-Winning Technology Journalist Seamus Byrne, Editor of CNet Australia

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00:28:22

What just happened? The big tech stories of 2021

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2021/12/16

It was a year of lockdowns and border closures, and for many of us technology was a key part of how we worked, played, and connected with loved ones. On this episode, the last for 2021, we look at the year that was in technology, culture and media, gleaning what we can learn from the year and forecasting what we can expect next year. Guests: Amanda Yeo, co-host of the Queens of the Drone Age podcast Cam Wilson, Associate Editor at Crikey

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