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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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22:44

🌍 Taking Back Control of the Internet & Turning...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/12/16

This week on Somewhere on Earth, we explore two groundbreaking ideas: taking back control of your online creativity and transforming fast-fashion waste with the power of fungi.1️⃣ Rebuilding a Human InternetRabble (Evan Henshaw-Plath), Co-creator of Nostr Divine Rabble, Twitter’s first engineer, unveils Divine - a new six-second video platform that rejects algorithms, bans AI-generated slop, and returns ownership of old content to creators. Built on open social protocols, Divine aims to restore a

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35:25

🌍 How to Make Your Data and Nature Profitable: The...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/12/10

1️⃣ Clean, Green Ethical AIAt Web Summit Lisbon, Janet Adams of SingularityNET and the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance explains how truly ethical, climate-friendly AI is becoming in reality. With renewable-powered data centres, AI-optimised green batteries and decentralized computing via Kudos, the upcoming Cocoon AI puts users back in control of their data. Janet also unveils ASI Chain, a scalable new blockchain built to bank the unbanked and drive global financial inclusion.2️⃣ Buying Shares

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20:19

The AI That Runs on Green Energy — And Doesn’t Steal...

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2025/12/02

Decentralised, green-powered AIWe explore Cocoon, the new privacy-first AI network launched by Telegram’s Pavel Durov, and hear from Brittany Kaiser on why it could change how AI is built and powered.Supporting neurodivergent students anywhereNeuroIdentify is helping teachers in remote regions spot neurodivergent traits and personalise learning. Co-founder and CTO David Cabral explains how it works.Airbnb for petsTravelling soon? AnimalHotels.com connects pet owners with verified sitters and pet

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26:56

Poland’s Tech Boom: AI Greenhouses, Mobile IDs &...

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2025/11/26

From Web Summit Lisbon, Somewhere on Earth explores how Poland is becoming Central Europe’s tech hub. Meet the innovators behind AI-powered greenhouses, a nationwide mobile ID app, and a virtual fertility clinic—all transforming everyday life. Poland is rapidly growing as a tech hotspot, with startups raising €180M last year alone. Its skilled workforce, creative mindset, and engineering heritage are driving global expansion.We hear about how AI is being used to optimize greenhouse growth, reducing

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1:33

Poland: Central Europe's Tech Powerhouse

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2025/11/23

From Web Summit's main stage to global expansion, discover how Poland became the undisputed tech heart of Central Europe. We explore the startups securing record funding and breaking into markets from the Middle East to the US. Join us as we uncover the story behind the boom.🔗Listen and follow "Somewhere on Earth" for more stories from the front lines of global innovation.#WebSummit #PolishTech #Startups #FinTech #TechPodcast

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2:48

Poland: Central Europe's Tech Powerhouse

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/23

From Web Summit's main stage to global expansion, discover how Poland became the undisputed tech heart of Central Europe. We explore thestartups securing record funding and breaking into markets from the Middle East to the US. Join us as we uncover the story behind the boom. 🔗 Listen and follow "Somewhere on Earth" for more stories from the front lines of global innovation. #WebSummit #PolishTech #Startups #FinTech #TechPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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34:18

Stop the AI Fearmongering: How to Build a Resilient,...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Recorded live at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, this episode of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast captures the AI led future of work. Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela, Nico de Luis, COO & Co-Founder of Shakers and Petra Sundell, CEO and Founder of Upbeater tackle the big questions: How do we harness AI instead of fearing it? What does "AI fluency" truly mean? And how can leaders build resilient, global teams that are ready to collaborate with AI agents? This is a must-listen for anyone looking to

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31:03

Stop the AI Fearmongering: How to Build a Resilient,...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Recorded live at Web Summit Lisbon 2025, this episode of Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast captures the AI led future of work. Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela, Nico de Luis, COO & Co-Founder of Shakers and Petra Sundell, CEO and Founder of Upbeater tackle the big questions: How do we harness AI instead of fearing it? What does "AI fluency" truly mean? And how can leaders build resilient, global teams that are ready to collaborate with AI agents? This is a must-listen for anyone looking to

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1:25

🎧Building Borderless, Agent-Ready Teams

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2025/11/16

The future of work is shifting fast. In Episode 110, we explore how teams are evolving in an AI-driven world—becoming more global, more hybrid, and increasingly augmented by intelligent systems.Discover what it really means to build borderless, AI-ready teams, how roles are changing, why “AI fluency” goes far beyond using tools, and what skills will matter most in the months ahead. We also dive into the human side: the emotions, the adaptation, and the mindset needed to thrive in this new

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2:40

🎧Building Borderless, Agent-Ready Teams

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/16

The future of work is shifting fast. In Episode 110, we explore how teams are evolving in an AI-driven world—becoming more global, more hybrid, and increasingly augmented by intelligent systems.Discover what it really means to build borderless, AI-ready teams, how roles are changing, why “AI fluency” goes far beyond using tools, and what skills will matter most in the months ahead. We also dive into the human side: the emotions, the adaptation, and the mindset needed to thrive in this new

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20:34

Belarus 2.0: Rebuilding a Nation with Tech –...

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2025/11/12

Reporting live from Web Summit Lisbon 2025, where AIdominates every stage, one story stands out amid the tech frenzy: Belarus 2.0.In an exclusive interview with Belarus President-in-exile, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, we learn how thousands ofBelarusian tech founders, forced to flee persecution and imprisonment, are now launching startups across Europe, keeping innovation alive despite being in exile.Separately, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is working on rebuilding Belarus itself — creating a vision for a

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23:49

Belarus 2.0: Rebuilding a Nation with Tech –...

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2025/11/12

Reporting live from Web Summit Lisbon 2025, where AI dominates every stage, one story stands out amid the tech frenzy: Belarus 2.0. In an exclusive interview with Belarus President-in-exile, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, we learn how thousands of Belarusian tech founders, forced to flee persecution and imprisonment, are now launching startups across Europe, keeping innovation alive despite being in exile. Separately, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is working on rebuilding Belarus itself — creating a vision

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3:37

Inside Web Summit 2025: The Hidden Tech Stories...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/09

This week, Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast heads to Web Summit 2025 — where over 70,000 innovators gather to define what’s next in tech.Forget the headlines about private jets and billion-dollar startups. We’re looking for the hidden heroes of innovation — founders from the world’s remotest corners bringing tech for good ideas to life. From breakthroughs in AI and quantum computing to grassroots movements using technology for social impact, discover the real stories powering the

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1:22

Inside Web Summit 2025: The Hidden Tech Stories...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/09

This week, Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast heads to Web Summit 2025 — where over 70,000 innovators gather to define what’s next in tech.Forget the headlines about private jets and billion-dollar startups. We’re looking for the hidden heroes of innovation — founders from the world’s remotest corners bringing tech for good ideas to life.From breakthroughs in AI and quantum computing to grassrootsmovements using technology for social impact, discover the real storiespowering the future.🎙️

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24:49

🚀 Viral Truths & Virtual Walls: What 10 Million Posts...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/04

After last week’s AI takeover, Somewhere on Earth returns to real voices and real data. This week, we dive into a groundbreaking new study analysing more than 10 million social media posts, confirming what many suspected — fake news really does spread faster than the truth.Joining Ania is Professor Mohsen Mosleh from the Oxford Internet Institute, who unpacks how political bias, algorithmic design, and social sharing habits shape what we believe online — and what, if anything, wecan do about it.🌐

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28:04

🚀 Viral Truths & Virtual Walls: What 10 Million Posts...

Somewhere on Earth: The Global Tech Podcast ·

2025/11/04

After last week’s AI takeover, Somewhere on Earth returns to real voices and real data. This week, we dive into a groundbreaking new study analysing more than 10 million social media posts, confirming what many suspected — fake news really does spread faster than the truth. Joining Ania is Professor Mohsen Mosleh from the Oxford Internet Institute, who unpacks how political bias, algorithmic design, and social sharing habits shape what we believe online — and what, if anything, we can do about

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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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1:43

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 preferences,

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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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