In this episode, we talk to Lisa Nakamura , Professor at the University of Michigan and author of The Inattention Economy: Seeing the Digital Labour of Women of Colour. Lisa reflects on how race, gender, and power shape the histories of digital technology, focusing on the often overlooked labour that has made computing possible. She discusses the work of Navajo women in semiconductor manufacturing, the role of Japanese Americans in early tech production, and why attention, care, and...

In this episode, we engage with Tara Fickle , an associate professor of Asian American studies at Northwestern University. Tara delves into the concept of "ludo-orientalism," exploring how racial and cultural dynamics shape gaming and digital culture. The conversation highlights the historical and contemporary intersections of race, gender, and gaming, examining how these elements influence perceptions and practices within the gaming industry. Tara also discusses the role of digital skins in...

In this episode, we talk to Tomasz Hollanek , researcher at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge. Tomasz argues that design is central to AI ethics and explores the role designers should play in shaping ethical AI systems. The conversation examines the importance of AI literacy, the responsibilities of journalists in reporting on AI technologies, and how design choices embed social and political values into AI. Together, we reflect on how...