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Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast

Somewhere on Earth

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast — Tech That Actually MattersIf you’re tired of hype, gadgets-for-gadget’s-sake, and the same recycled tech headlines, welcome to Somewhere on Earth (SOEP) — the weekly global tech podcast that digs way deeper.Hosted by the ex-BBC World Service Digital Planet team (yes, the award-winning crew behind 21+ years of world-leading tech journalism and 1.5M annual downloads), SOEP uncovers the untold stories shaping our digital world.This isn’t a show about the

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2:58

The Misinformation Machine: Why We Click on Lies

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/02

Why is social media designed to reward misinformation? The answer might not be what you think. New research analyzing over 10 million posts reveals a startling paradox that holds true across every major platform, from X and BlueSky to LinkedIn: lower-quality news consistently attracts more engagement than higher-quality content. And the most surprising part? It’s not just the algorithms—it’s us. This week, we dive into the digital realities fracturing our online world. We explore why user

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31:16

🎧 We’re Letting the Machines Take Over: AI, Gig Work,...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/28

This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, we’re letting AI take the lead. Using Google Notebook LM, we’ve built a full episode from some of our favourite past shows - letting algorithms choose what to play and how to tell the story. The result is a bold experiment in AI-generated podcasting, exploring how technology is reshaping work, food, and education around the world.We dive into the fight for gig workers’ rights with Gigu, a Brazilian startup that took on Uber to promote fair

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34:30

🎧 We’re Letting the Machines Take Over: AI, Gig Work,...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/28

This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast, we’re letting AI take the lead. Using Google Notebook LM, we’ve built a full episode from some of our favourite past shows - letting algorithms choose what to play and how to tell the story. The result is a bold experiment in AI-generated podcasting, exploring how technology is reshaping work, food, and education around the world.We dive into the fight for gig workers’ rights with Gigu, a Brazilian startup that took on Uber to promote fair

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0:59

We’re Letting the Machines Take Over (Seriously, This...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/25

This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - we’re handing the mic to AI. For the first time ever, we’ve created a full episode using Google Notebook LM - built from some of our favourite pastshows. The algorithms are choosing what to play… and even what to say.Will it work? Or will the machines miss the mark? Find out in this special AI-generated edition - dropping Tuesday, October 28th, wherever you get your podcasts.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:14

We’re Letting the Machines Take Over (Seriously, This...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/25

This week on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - we’re handing the mic to AI. For the first time ever, we’ve created a full episode using Google Notebook LM - built from some of our favourite pastshows. The algorithms are choosing what to play… and even what to say. Will it work? Or will the machines miss the mark? Find out in this special AI-generated edition - dropping Tuesday, October 28th, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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34:00

Cyberattacks Are Everywhere – How Businesses,...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/21

From major global businesses to personal accounts, cyberattacks are no longer rare - they’re a part of everyday life. On this week’s episode of Somewhere on Earth, we explore how individuals and nations are fighting back. Learn practical tips for securing your passwords, discover what “digital housekeeping” really means, and get an inside look at how Ukraine is defending itself whilst training the next generation of cybersecurity experts. Tune in for expert insights that could save you from your

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30:45

Cyberattacks Are Everywhere – How Businesses,...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/21

From major global businesses to personal accounts, cyberattacks are no longer rare - they’re a part of everyday life. On this week’s episode of Somewhere on Earth, we explore how individuals and nations are fighting back. Learn practical tips for securing your passwords, discover what “digital housekeeping” really means, and get an inside look at how Ukraine is defending itself whilst training the next generation of cybersecurity experts. Tune in for expert insights that could save you from your

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2:48

Cyberattacks Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Protect...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/19

From high-profile cyberattacks on UK businesses to how you can protect yourself online — this week, Somewhere on Earth takes a closer look at cybersecurity.🎙️ Host Ania Lichtarowicz talks to: Packed with practical advice and real-world insight - essential listening for anyone living life online. 🎧 Available Tuesday on all major podcast platforms and via the Evergreen Podcast Network. #CyberSecurity #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth #DigitalSafety #EvergreenPodcasts #Tech #Ukraine Learn more about

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1:33

Cyberattacks Are Everywhere – Here’s How to Protect...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/19

From high-profile cyberattacks on UK businesses to how you can protect yourself online — this week, Somewhere on Earth takes a closer look at cybersecurity.🎙️ Host Ania Lichtarowicz talks to:Packed with practical advice and real-world insight - essential listening for anyone living life online.🎧 Available Tuesday on all major podcast platforms and via the Evergreen Podcast Network.#CyberSecurity #Podcast #SomewhereOnEarth #DigitalSafety#EvergreenPodcasts #Tech #UkraineLearn more about your ad

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36:49

AI, Curiosity, and the Future of Humanity: Digitally...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/14

In this special edition of Somewhere on Earth, host Gareth Mitchell teams up with Andrew Grill, the “Actionable Futurist” behind the Digitally Curious podcast, for a thought-provoking deep dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives, work, and creativity. Joined by digital culture pioneer and SOEP Studio Expert Ghislaine Boddington, the trio explore what it really means to live — and stay human — in an AI-driven world. From the boardroom to the everyday, they unpack the shift from

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40:04

AI, Curiosity, and the Future of Humanity: Digitally...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/14

In this special edition of Somewhere on Earth, host Gareth Mitchell teams up with Andrew Grill, the “Actionable Futurist” behind the Digitally Curious podcast, for a thought-provoking deep dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping our lives, work, and creativity. Joined by digital culture pioneer and SOEP Studio Expert Ghislaine Boddington, the trio explore what it really means to live — and stay human — in an AI-driven world. From the boardroom to the everyday, they unpack the shift from

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1:27

Your Guide to the Future: "Somewhere on Earth" x...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Exciting news from Somewhere on Earth and Digitally Curious!We’re teaming up with Andrew Grill, the Actionable Futurist behind the Digitally Curious podcast, for a special edition all about AI, society, and the real-world impact of digital change.Andrew brings practical, no-nonsense insight into how to use the future — not just imagine it. Plus, Ghislaine Boddington joins us to share her unique take from the cutting edge.🎧 Somewhere on Earth x Digitally Curious — coming Tuesday, 14th

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3:42

Your Guide to the Future: "Somewhere on Earth" x...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/12

Exciting news from Somewhere on Earth and Digitally Curious!We’re teaming up with Andrew Grill, the Actionable Futurist behind the Digitally Curious podcast, for a special edition all about AI, society, and the real-world impact of digital change. Andrew brings practical, no-nonsense insight into how to use the future — not just imagine it. Plus, Ghislaine Boddington joins us to share her unique take from the cutting edge. 🎧 Somewhere on Earth x Digitally Curious — coming Tuesday, 14th

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30:52

AI on the Battlefield: How Machine Learning Is Saving...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Artificial intelligence isn’t just coding our future - it’s saving lives right now on Ukraine’s frontlines. New research that’s being presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2025 in 2025 shows how AI-driven evacuation systems, real-time medical data streaming, and autonomous rescue vehicles are reshaping combat medicine amid more than 390,000 reported injuries since Russia’s invasion began. From triage algorithms that choose who gets evacuated first, to AI-designed

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34:07

AI on the Battlefield: How Machine Learning Is Saving...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/07

Artificial intelligence isn’t just coding our future - it’s saving lives right now on Ukraine’s frontlines. New research that’s being presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2025 in 2025 shows how AI-driven evacuation systems, real-time medical data streaming, and autonomous rescue vehicles are reshaping combat medicine amid more than 390,000 reported injuries since Russia’s invasion began. From triage algorithms that choose who gets evacuated first, to AI-designed

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1:40

How AI Saves Lives in Ukraine & the Tech Behind...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast explores how innovation shapes real lives worldwide. In this episode, we uncover how AI is helping Ukrainian medics evacuate and treat wounded soldiers from the frontline - technology in action where every second matters. Plus, Dr. Julia Shaw joins us to discuss her new book Green Crime, and how tech is being used to expose crimes against our planet.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2:55

How AI Saves Lives in Ukraine & the Tech Behind...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast explores how innovation shapes real lives worldwide. In this episode, we uncover how AI is helping Ukrainian medics evacuate and treat wounded soldiers from the frontline - technology in action where every second matters. Plus, Dr. Julia Shaw joins us to discuss her new book Green Crime, and how tech is being used to expose crimes against our planet.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:52

16m X users in EU unmonitored and How Sudan’s...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/09/30

🌐 Crisis of Social Media Moderation - 16m in EU without checks online 14% of EU based X users have no human content moderators in their languages, according to new research from the Oxford Internet Institute. 16 million EU-based users of X don’t have moderators for their national language. Hate speech in English is often flagged and removed quickly. But in many other languages - including Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Spanish - especially on smaller platforms, dangerous content stays online

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25:37

16m X users in EU unmonitored and How Sudan’s...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/09/30

🌐 Crisis of Social Media Moderation - 16m in EU without checks online 14% of EU based X users have no human content moderators in their languages, according to new research from the Oxford Internet Institute. 16 million EU-based users of X don’t have moderators for their national language. Hate speech in English is often flagged and removed quickly. But in many other languages - including Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Spanish - especially on smaller platforms, dangerous content stays online

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2:43

Why Connectivity and Moderation Matter More Than Ever

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/09/28

🌍The Crisis of Social Media ModerationModeration isn’t equal. New research shows social media platforms fail non-English speakers — with dangerous consequences.” 📵 Sudan’s WhatsApp Ban Sudan has blocked WhatsApp calls. For families in war, aid workers, and journalists, that’s more than inconvenient — it’s survival cut off. All this and more on Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast - out every Tuesday at 2100BST. The podcast connecting global stories of technology, society, and the

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