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The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce

Ampel

ALWAYS IMPERFECT - COME TOGETHER FIGHT NOW

NOV 24, 202518 MIN
The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce

ALWAYS IMPERFECT - COME TOGETHER FIGHT NOW

NOV 24, 202518 MIN

Description

Could it be that the smartphone and social media brought us together only to make us completely intolerant? Research seems to be pointing that way - so what can we do? Also, fake receipts, fake voices and fake apologies - the more AI we use, the more we get faked out. Finally, 'mind captioning' - could bring a voice to those who can not use their own! Recorded live on Radio New Zealand's "Nine To Noon" show on Thursday 20 November 2025 - with big thanks to host Kathryn Ryan!

The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by Ampel and Myrtle and Pine  

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