ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
From the construction of virtual realities to the internet of things to the watches on our wrists—technology's influence is everywhere. Its role in our lives is evolving fast, and we're faced with riveting questions and tough challenges that sit at the intersection of technology and humanity. Listen in every Friday, with host, journalist Sherrell Dorsey, as TED speakers explore the way tech shapes how we think about society, science, design, business, and more.
Follow Sherrell on Instagram @sherrell_dorsey and on LinkedIn @sherrelldorsey
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English
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300 episodes
since Dec. 9, 2021
episodic
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