The Outside Context

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The Outside Context

Jannah Patchay & Elise Soucie Watts

14 episodes

3 days ago

In episode 13 of The Outside Context, Elise and Jannah reflect on their year of podcasting, discussing their experiences and the themes explored in previous episodes. They discuss the TV series 'Alien: Earth', examining it as a social commentary on technology, power and societal structures. The conversation then shifts to the implications of technological advancements, the ethical considerations surrounding them and the potential for inequality. They conclude by identifying AI as a significan...

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Episodes (14/14)

The Outside Context

Back to the Future: Notes on an Alien Earth

1 week ago

48 minutes

The Outside Context

Teaching the Machine: Conscience and Truth in the Age of AI

In episode 12 of The Outside Context, Haviva Kohl, Senior Program Manager at a Big Tech firm, shares her unique journey from being a sixth-grade teacher to working in tech, through to discussing the implications of AI, disinformation, and the defence of democracy. She emphasises the rapid pace of AI development and its potential impact on jobs and society, while also addressing the challenges of misinformation and the erosion of trust in institutions. The discussion explores the role of big t...

2 months ago

43 minutes

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Power, Protocols & Post-Scarcity: Where Venture Capital Goes Next

In episode 11 of The Outside Context, Rob Hadick, General Partner at Dragonfly, shares his journey from Wall Street to venture capital, discussing the evolving landscape of investment, particularly in the realms of blockchain and decentralised finance. He highlights the differences between traditional finance and the emerging tech-driven paradigms, emphasising the importance of networks and the changing role of VCs in a tighter funding environment. The discussion also shifts into geopolitical...

3 months ago

38 minutes

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The Self, Sovereign: Reclaiming Control and the Future of Digital Identity

The Outside Context - Episode 10 In this episode of The Outside Context, Seema Khinda Johnson, Co-Founder and COO of Nuggets, shares her journey in the tech industry and discusses the critical importance of digital identity in today's world. She emphasises the need for self-sovereign identity, the business case for digital identity solutions, and the challenges of inclusivity in identity verification and why "data is the new oil". Seema also addresses the potential pitfalls in the digital ide...

4 months ago

45 minutes

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Nailing It: Resetting the System for Women in Tech

The Outside Context - Episode 9 In this engaging conversation, Leah Winberg aka Winny, Founder of Chipped Social, shares her unique journey from a childhood passion for fashion to the tech world, culminating in the creation of Chipped, a revolutionary product that integrates NFC technology into fashion. The discussion explores the intersections of art, technology, and finance, emphasising the importance of diversity in tech and the role of women in shaping the future. Winny also addresses the...

5 months ago

35 minutes

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Change, Capitalism & Cracks in the System: The Shift to Citizen Agency

The Outside Context - Episode 8 In this conversation, Carne Ross discusses his journey from being a British diplomat to advocating for self-governance and participatory democracy. He highlights the current challenges facing democracy, including economic inequality and the influence of wealth on political systems. Ross emphasises the importance of technology in enabling democratic participation while also warning of its potential for surveillance and control. He explores the future of go...

6 months ago

34 minutes

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Code & Connectivity: Creating the Future Infrastructure for Smart Cities

The Outside Context - Episode 7 In this thought-provoking episode, co-hosts Elise Soucie Watts and Jannah Patchay sit down with Richard Baker, a technologist and futurist with a background in telecommunications and financial services. Richard shares his journey from engineering to finance and discusses the rapid evolution of technology and its impact on society. Together, they explore smart cities, digital identity, the future of data ownership and the integration of a native money syst...

7 months ago

41 minutes

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Houston, We Have a Moonshot: Perspectives on Private Spaceflight from the Astronaut Entrepreneur

The Outside Context – Episode 6 Episode Summary In this episode, our co-hosts Elise Soucie Watts and Jannah Patchay sit down with Per Wimmer—global financier, entrepreneur, adventurer, and astronaut-in-training—to discuss the future of private space travel, space entrepreneurship and humanity’s long-term potential beyond Earth. Per shares his personal journey, from setting a world record by skydiving over Mount Everest to becoming one of the first private astronauts with Virgin Galactic. He ...

7 months ago

45 minutes

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Space Invaders: The Ethics of Multiplanetary Exploration & Expansion

The Outside Context Podcast – Episode 5Episode Summary In this episode, we welcome astrophysicist, space ethicist, and author Erika Nesvold to discuss the ethical questions surrounding space exploration and settlement. Inspired by her book Off Earth, this conversation delves into the challenges of governance, labour rights, environmental protection, and the role of private industry in space. Key Topics Discussed Erika’s Journey – From astrophysics to space ethics and video game development.Et...

8 months ago

42 minutes

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March of the Machines: AI, the Machine Economy, and the Future of Investing

The Outside Context – Episode 4Episode Summary In this episode, hosts Elise Soucie Watts and Jannah Patchay sit down with Lex Sokolin, co-founder of Generative Ventures, to explore the convergence of crypto, artificial intelligence, and financial technology. Lex shares his journey from early fintech ventures to leading DeFi initiatives at ConsenSys and launching a venture fund focused on the evolving machine economy. The conversation touches on the rise of AI agents, the future of Web3, finan...

8 months ago

43 minutes

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AI Origins & Futures: The Good The Bad & The Robotic

In episode 3 of the Outside Context, Jannah and Elise sit down with Daniel Hulme, CEO and Founder of Satalia. As an OG of AI, Daniel shares unpacks what we really mean by 'artificial intelligence', the origins of AI and how it has evolved over the years. Together with the co-hosts they explore the real risks and challenges that AI poses, as well as what the a positive AI future means for civilisation and humanity. They take a deep dive into the impacts of AI through the PESTLE framework (Poli...

9 months ago

46 minutes

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Beam Me Up, Securely: The Expanding Horizons of Space Policy & Security

In episode 2, Jannah and Elise speak to Juliana Suess, an associate with the Strategic Threat Analysis and Nuclear Disorder team within the International Security Team at the German Institute for International Security Affairs. Jannah and Elise ask Juliana to explain more about her work on space security and what its implications are for society. They discuss where space sits in the geopolitical landscape, who are the main players vying for control of space and what are their various motivat...

10 months ago

46 minutes

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In the Orbit of Innovation: The Next Frontier of Digital Money

In episode 1 of the Outside Context, Jannah and Elise sit down with Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Policy at Circle. Dante shares his journey into the digital assets world from Puerto Rico, to Richard Branson's Island, to the new shores of digital money. Together with the co-hosts they do a deep dive into the future of digital money and how its broader economic impacts may change civilisation as we know it. They cover how decentralised models might challenge the dom...

11 months ago

44 minutes

The Outside Context

Trailer: The Outside Context

A brand new podcast from Jannah Patchay & Elise Soucie Watts on the future of technology & civilisation. Listen to get to know the hosts, find out what inspired The Outside Context, & find out what kind of guests they will be having on the show as well as the topics it will analyse. Message us and tell us what you think of this episode, or share your ideas for future episodes - we’d love to hear from you! Sponsored by Unblocked & Markets Evolution © 2024 The Outside Context. ...

11 months ago

18 minutes