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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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00:28:27

When will Australia ban petrol cars?

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2022/09/01

An unconventional piece of proposed technology that will change the accent of people in call centres has opened up a can of worms for where our prejudices and expectations lie ... and it's messy. And will there ever be a day when petrol fuelled vehicles are banned in Australia? One US state has already set a date.

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00:28:27

Influencing influencers to stop misinformation

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2022/08/25

TikTok has announced new steps to ensure influencers understand the rules around paid political ads. Could this be a model for countering misinformation? Plus, a social media giant has been accused of recording every single letter you type on your keyboard And Google wins in the High Court. Guest Seamus Byrne, Head of Content at Byteside

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00:28:27

Gold medal gamers: Is the Commonwealth Games ready...

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2022/08/18

A trial took place at the Commonwealth Games last weekend to see whether esports could join traditional sports like swimming and athletics. Should they be included? Plus, Elon Musk is cashing in on shares as he gears up for a legal war with social media giant Twitter. And why a robot from the team behind Facebook is critiquing the company that created it. Guests Alice Clarke, freelance technology journalist Kunal Kalro, founder and CEO of Eugene Labs

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00:28:28

Is BeReal really that real?

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2022/08/11

A new image website set up to try and capture an authentic, unfiltered snapshot of a user's life is finding a global user base. Could it be the future of social media? Plus, Australian investors have been left with nothing as cryptocurrency giant Celsius goes bankrupt. And the US city fighting back against surveillance. Guests Ariel Bogle, ABC Technology Reporter Michael Cowling, Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology at CQUniversity Australia

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00:28:27

Why Instagram had to keep up with the Kardashians

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2022/08/04

Instagram has reversed some changes to the app following a backlash that saw influencer royalty Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian turning on the platform. Plus, TikTok stands up to the Chinese government by refusing to host a disguised account. And why we'll be seeing fewer "unicorns" and more "zebras" in a post-lock down world. Guests Sam Koslowski, Co-founder of the Daily Aus Manal al-Sharif, Author and presenter of the Tech 4 Evil podcast

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00:28:39

You wouldn't steal ... a Netflix movie? The return of...

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2022/07/28

An Instagram redesign has left thousands of people wondering where their friends went. What does this new direction mean for the app? Plus the surplus of streaming services has led to a renaissance in video piracy. Can it be stopped? And could Snapchat's ambition and ideas lead to it's resurrection? Guests Cam Wilson, associate editor at Crikey Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, News Corp National Technology Editor

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00:28:27

What do the Uber files really tell us?

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2022/07/22

A global investigation has revealed how Uber secretly lobbied governments across the world on its rise to ridesharing supremacy. What can we learn from the leak? Plus, could a partnership between Netflix and Microsoft create a new model for online advertising. And are TikTok "kindness videos" really that kind? Guests Ariel Bogle, ABC Technology Reporter Reinhardt Sosin, co-host of the Tech 4 Evil podcast

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00:28:21

Managing your digital life after death? There's an...

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2022/07/14

Death is unavoidable, but can technology play a role in making it easier for those who love you to remember you? We discuss the range of apps and services that can help you leave messages, and plan out your social media accounts after you die. Plus, the saga of one of the worlds richest men and twitter and why it could send them both to court in Delaware. And all you need to know about avoiding injury when doing a viral dance challenges on TikTok. Guests Angharad Yeo, presenter and

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00:28:20

The transhumanism episode

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2022/07/07

Technology has created countless problems for humankind. Some, like global warming, or nuclear weapons, pose an existential threat. On today's episode, two transhumanists make the case for technology as the solution to our problems, but human life could be irrevocably changed in the process. Guests Elise Bohan, Senior Research Scholar at the University of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute and author of Future Superhuman: Our transhuman lives in a make-or-break century Peter Xing, Cofounder of

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00:28:23

How water resistant is your phone?

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2022/06/30

How many millions of dollars makes the difference between calling something water resistance and water proof? One tech manufacturer certainly found out the hard way. Plus, smart speakers want to bring your grandparents back from the dead to read you a story book. And why apps tracking periods could become legally dangerous in the USA Guests Tegan Jones, Global Reviews Editor at Finder, and co-host of Queens of the Drone Age Kunal Kalro, Founder and CEO of Eugene Labs

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00:28:21

The end of the internet (explorer)

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2022/06/23

After 27 years Microsoft has retired Internet Explorer, a product which transformed the way people engaged with the web. A timely end, or gone to soon? Plus, new data reveals that Australian border force searched more than 40,000 mobile devices in five years. Can they all be justified? And, Instagram introduces parental controls to a curb mental health crisis. Guests Peter Marks, national technology editor, Access Informatics Alice Clarke, technology journalist

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00:28:22

Don't mention Google's "sentient" AI chatbot

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2022/06/16

A senior Google software engineer who claimed that the company's artificial intelligence chatbot had gained sentience was suspended on Monday. Should we be wary? And the EU deal will force iPhones to use USB-C charger by 2024. Will charging technology have been moved on by then? Plus, Japanese scientists have developed a 'living human skin' on a robotic finger. Guests Seamus Byrne, Head of Content at Byteside Manal al-Sharif, Author and presenter of the Tech 4 Evil podcast

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00:28:22

Is the internet too English?

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2022/06/09

Terms like e-sports and wifi all have their roots in the English language but given how wide reaching the web is, should it not reflect more languages? And, why one major tech company has been ordered to pay an Australian politician $700 thousand dollars. Plus, one of the most important people in the life of Facebook quits. Guests Amy Bainbridge, ABC National Consumer Affairs Reporter Michael Cowling, Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology at CQUniversity

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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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