The Received Wisdom - Shobita Parthasarathy

The Received Wisdom - Shobita Parthasarathy is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode 39

  Apr 19, 2025—S0

  <h3>The Politics of Air Pollution, Ozempic, and Luddism ft. Brian Merchant</h3><p >April 21, 2024</p> <p >TRANSCRIPT </p><p >In this episode, Shobita and Jack tackle the EPA's recent efforts to increase monitoring of air pollutants, Jack's new documentary on existential risks, and the Ozempic craze. And Jack chats with Brian Merchant, a freelance journalist who focuses on tech who recently wrote Blood in the machine: The origins of rebellion against big tech about the history of Luddism.</p><h4>Study Questions: </h4><p >How might we critically consider expanded oversight by the EPA, and its ability to translate to b...

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  Episode 38

  Apr 19, 2025—S0

  <h3>CRISPR therapies, Boeing, and reconnecting with Alondra Nelson</h3><p >February 02, 2024</p> <p >TRANSCRIPT </p><p >In the first episode of 2024, Shobita and Jack reflect on the first CRISPR therapy approved by drug regulators around the world, for sickle cell disease. We also talk about the safety issues plaguing Boeing, and the Post Office scandal roiling the UK and why it matters for regulating AI. And, we reconnect with Alondra Nelson, one of The Received Wisdom's first guests! Alondra Nelson is the Harold F. Linder Professor at the Institute for Advanced Study and previously as deputy assistant to President J...

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  Episode 37

  Apr 19, 2025—S0

  <h3>Climate Change Realpolitik, Following the Sams, and Evaluating Research ft. Sarah de Rijcke</h3><p >December 08, 2023</p> <p >TRANSCRIPT </p><p >This month, Shobita and Jack reflect on the recent COP meeting in the United Arab Emirates, recent AI news including the Biden Administration's Executive Order, the UK summit, and the fates of the two Sams: Altman and Bankman-Fried. And they chat with Sarah de Rijcke, Professor in Science, Technology, and Innovation Studies and Scientific Director at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University in the Netherlands.</p><h4>Study Questions: </h4><p >What is techno-optimism, a...

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  Episode 36

  Apr 19, 2025—S0

  <h3>Electric Cars, the Problems with Tech Biographies, and Against Technoableism ft. Ashley Shew</h3><p >October 18, 2023</p> <p >TRANSCRIPT </p><p >In this episode, Shobita and Jack discuss the United Auto Worker strike, facial recognition technology in schools, and the recent biographies of Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried. And, they interview Ashley Shew, author of Against Technoableism and Associate Professor of Science, Technology, and Society at Virginia Tech.</p><h4>Study Questions: </h4><p >What is the relationship between the recent labor unrest and emerging technology?</p><p >How do biographers approach tech leaders, and what is wrong with i...

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  Episode 35

  Apr 19, 2025—S0

  <h3>The Long, Hot AI Summer, India's Space Mission, and Addressing Inequality through Innovation ft. Richard Jones</h3><p >September 13, 2023</p> <p >TRANSCRIPT </p><p >Jack and Shobita are back after a summer hiatus! We return talking about--of course--ChatGPT and other generative AI, the problem at Fukushima, and India's Chandrayaan Rover. Then we chat with Richard A.L. Jones, professor of material physics and innovation policy . He is also the Vice President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement at Manchester University.</p><h4>Study Questions: </h4><p >What is wrong with the Turing test to evaluate AI?</p><p >What...

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