The Periphery used to have a tech focus, and we described ourselves as society and culture podcast disguised in tech.
But…here’s the thing. As we wrapped on season 2 and started brainstorming this season, we found ourselves feeling a bit boxed in. There are a lot of interesting peripheral conversations that are sometimes made less interesting, at least to us, when we’re restricted to discussing them through the lens of tech. So while the disruptive and powerful technologies that are transforming our society will always be an important element of this podcast, we are adopting a more sociological approach to understanding what technology means and its connections to culture and power. But do not fret. Our focus will always be geared toward bridging the two sides of the periphery: those empowered at the frontier and those on the margins that are left out.
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The Periphery used to have a tech focus, and we described ourselves as society and culture podcast disguised in tech.
But…here’s the thing. As we wrapped on season 2 and started brainstorming this season, we found ourselves feeling a bit boxed in. There are a lot of interesting peripheral conversations that are sometimes made less interesting, at least to us, when we’re restricted to discussing them through the lens of tech. So while the disruptive and powerful technologies that are transforming our society will always be an important element of this podcast, we are adopting a more sociological approach to understanding what technology means and its connections to culture and power. But do not fret. Our focus will always be geared toward bridging the two sides of the periphery: those empowered at the frontier and those on the margins that are left out.
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In our final episode of Season 1, the Periphery reflects on its journey into the center of technology and innovation. Almost a year ago, we set out to look for new tools for understanding the complexity of the technology problems that we face today. We wanted to find new ways to assess the social and political implications of technology at every level and transcend the narrow confines of technical and industry jargon. Looking back on Season 1, the Periphery asks: what kind of tool have we created? What are the limits of a "society and culture podcast disguised as a tech podcast" anyway? And what lies ahead of the project of the Periphery?
We're on a mission to change the nature of innovation and tech policy by changing how people think about technology and its relationship to their lives. That's why the future of the Periphery is entwined with yours. Look out for Season 2 in early 2022, with a deeper focus on critical issues in tech as we continue to build an "atlas" of technology and society. We can't thank you enough for joining us on this journey. See you soon!
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