You’ve got my mail
We use email for practically everything. But can we really trust it with some of our most sensitive information? Recode’s Sara Morrison (@saramorrison) explains. Read Sara’s story here: https://www.vo...
30 Joulu 202113min
The 21st century trolley problem
Autonomous tech could lead to deaths at the hands of robots. But is continuing to let humans drive even worse? Recode’s Rani Molla explains. This episode was made by: Producer: Taylor Maycan Eng...
29 Joulu 202110min
The gas stove myth
The oil industry spent decades convincing Americans that there was something special about cooking with gas. Rebecca Leber (@RebLeber) explains. Read Rebecca’s story: https://www.motherjones.com/envi...
28 Joulu 202111min
The ghosts of Google Maps
Imagine coming across your dead relative in Google's Street View. For some people, it's a strange reality. Recode’s Rebecca Heilweil (@rebheilweil) explains how some have been using the service to rem...
27 Joulu 202111min
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The World Wide Web is kept interconnected through hyperlinks. But what happens when those hyperlinks stop working? Researchers say hyperlinks are dying at an alarming rate, and it could signal trouble...
23 Joulu 202115min
How to buy anything for a fraction of the cost
With the advent of the internet and blockchain technology, the list of valuables you can invest in is endless. In addition to gold, cryptocoins, and the usual stocks, people are now putting their mone...
22 Joulu 202116min
How social media threatens humanity
Social media has, in an incredibly short period of time, drastically restructured the way we communicate. But there's a problem: We know very little about its dangers. A new paper in the scientific jo...
21 Joulu 202115min
TikTok is making tax policy cool
TikTok is the go-to place for memes and dance videos. But sometimes those pieces of content can play a critical role in letting lawmakers know which policies are working and which ones are not. Today,...
20 Joulu 202117min
