The main topic we will be discussing together is Jacob Boss’s research on transhumanism. Transhumanism is a movement of people dedicated to using technology to transform humanity and to radically change the human condition. Jacob’s specific area of research is on a group of transhumanists known as Grinders. This group is highly interested in body… Continue reading 17: Biohacking, Implants, and DIY Science with Jacob Boss
Seth interviews Dr. Azer Bestavros. Azer is the Inaugural Associate Provost for Computing and Data Sciences (aka CDS) at Boston University and the William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor in the Computer Science Department, which he joined in 1991 and chaired from 2000 to 2007. He is also the Founding Director of the Hariri Institute for… Continue reading 11: Shared Computing, Data Analysis, and Boston University’s Computing and Data Sciences Unit with Azer Bestavros
Seth reviews the first set of episodes for the DIGETHIX podcast, talking about his experience and takeaways from this season. He reviews the cover art for each episode, which were designed by Alex Nielsen and Nicole Smith, to discuss the range of themes that were discussed. The podcast will be on a break for three… Continue reading 10: Season Recap and State of the Podcast
