Technology

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Predicting The Future With 'Big Data'

Thursday, Mar 7, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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"Big data" promises to tap into the vast amount of digital information humans now generate to do more than ever before, including predicting who might commit a crime to when a heart attack might occur. Our guests explore the possibilities and dangers of a future in which everything we do is quantified.

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Tech Tuesday: The Debate Over Telework

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer sparked an uproar when she said employees can no longer work at home. Tech Tuesday examines the hardware and software tools -- and the pros and cons -- of telework.

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Tracking Chinese Hackers

Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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New reports of Chinese hackers attacking U.S. computers prompt questions about how we know who's after our data and what we can do about it.

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Digital Humanities

Tuesday, Feb 19, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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We’ll discover what digital humanities scholars are uncovering about the past and learn how some are thinking far in the future to preserve the culture of today.

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"Love in the Time of Algorithims"

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 at 1:22 p.m.
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We explore the history of dating technology, how it works and its broader effect on our social dynamics.

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Dot Com v. MD: Health Advice & Resources Online

Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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We look at how Americans are using online health resources and how they're changing the doctor-patient relationship.

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Video Portraits Of Beltway Power Brokers

Thursday, Feb 7, 2013 at 12:20 p.m.
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Video artist Lincoln Schatz weaves interview portraits of Beltway power brokers.

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Crowdsourcing

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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We explore how innovators are using crowdsourcing today.

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The Computer Guys And Gal

Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Chinese hackers attack three major American newspapers, BlackBerry unveils two new phones and the FCC wants to build free nationwide Wi-Fi networks. The Computer Guys and Gal join us for a tech conversation.

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Technology Of The Future: 2013 And Beyond

Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Self-driving cars that come pick you up. Robots that care for you in your home. Computers that respond to your brain waves. Kojo explores the future of tech inventions.

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This Is Your Life On Instagram

Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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We explore what the rise of photo-sharing networks means for our online and offline lives, including those who take photos for a living.

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Food Technology And How It Shaped The Western Palate

Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013 at 1:20 p.m.
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Kojo and a food historian look back at how food processors have influenced both our palates and our preference for what we eat, and find out how the industry is changing to meet modern taste and dietary demands.

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The Power Of Online Petitions

Tuesday, Jan 15, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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Petitions are an age-old tool for activists, but the Internet is transforming their creation and their spread. Kojo explores the surge in online petitions and their power to influence the national discourse.

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Computer Guys & Gal

Tuesday, Jan 8, 2013 at 12:06 p.m.
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A new year is underway, and the Computer Guys & Gal are back and better than ever.

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3-D Printing: Revolutionizing Manufacturing (Rebroadcast)

Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013 at 1:06 p.m.
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Many technologists believe 3-D printing technology will revolutionize manufacturing. We explore the future of 3-D printing and possible intellectual property battles looming on Capitol Hill.

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.