Jun 11, 2025
The human yearning to create intelligence beyond our own biological constraints stretches back to antiquity, manifesting not as "artificial intelligence" but through divine automata, mystical golems, and mechanical servants. The ancient Greeks spoke of Talos, the bronze giant who protected Crete, while Jewish...
Feb 12, 2025
The late nineteenth century marked a pivotal shift in how “the uncanny” was understood in art and literature, though the roots of eerie resemblance and disquieting near-human forms reach back further. By the 1870s, a transitional period was well underway in Europe, shaped by industrialization and the popularization...
Mar 29, 2024
This analysis will be an examination into the heart of how historical biases have shaped, and continue to shape, the technologies that permeate our lives. In this episode, we embark on a critical exploration of the invisible threads that connect past practices with present challenges, revealing the subtle yet powerful...
Jan 26, 2024
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Believe in blood, not bytes. We urge you to stop using PowerPoint to present ideas, and instead rely solely on yourself. Your body, and mind, are more than enough to engage other rhythms of beating hearts.