Episode 6 is out now, featuring a conversation with historian Heidi Tworek. Vass Bednar and Paul Samson discuss undersea cables, read old German cartoons (memes) to each other and try to connect to 100-year-old wireless technology. Listen here: cigionline.org/pp/a-look-at-n…

I'm in Japan, enjoying what's on offer in the fridges here. In episode 7, Vass Bednar and Paul Samson are in conversation with nicolatwilley. They open our fridge doors to see just how “cold” has become foundational to the way our world works. Listen here: cigionline.org/pp/how-refrige…

In episode 9, Vass Bednar+Paul Samson talk copyright w/ Bellos+Montagu. Even after escaping “copyright prison,” it’s still not over for Mickey Mouse. Find out how his imprisonment is also our own cultural imprisonment. Listen here: cigionline.org/pp/the-empire-…

Should a rock be considered a living thing? (Yes, it should). Michael Richardson argues for a broader perspective in understanding the many different worlds. Vass Bednar and Paul Samson are here with episode #10: cigionline.org/pp/in-our-comp…

In EP11, Vass Bednar and Paul Samson are in conversation with super-forecaster🎯, Robert de Neufville. Together, they try to decipher the ingredients of “super forecasting” and the crucial role that forecasting could play in shaping policy decisions. Listen now: cigionline.org/pp/how-to-pred…

What is art? 🖼️ Computer science and art history, come together to consider this question (and many others) as AI moves closer to the fore. In episode 12, Vass Bednar + Paul Samson are taking art 🎨lessons from @awasielewski 🎧Listen here: cigionline.org/pp/where-do-ar…