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Pandemic Podcasting

June 20, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson Blog2024+ Comments Off on Pandemic Podcasting

The running joke since March 2020 is that “anyone can start a podcast.” I’m here to tell you that is absolutely false.

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5 Tips For Starting A New Podcast

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson Blog 2023+, RMWMTMBM Archive, Tutorials Comments Off on 5 Tips For Starting A New Podcast

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in…

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Learn How We Started Podcasting

June 9, 2024 Leigh M. Johnson Media, RMWMTMBM Archive Comments Off on Learn How We Started Podcasting

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine. I am so happy, my dear friend, so absorbed in…

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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 22: “Smithereens” with James Buchanan Wallace

March 5, 2021 Leigh M. Johnson Black Mirror, Black Mirror Reflections, Blog 2023+, Ethics, Philosophy, RMWMTMBM Archive, Technology, Technology and Human Values Comments Off on BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 22: “Smithereens” with James Buchanan Wallace

  For Episode 22 (our last episode!), I am joined by Dr. James Buchanan “Bru” Wallace to talk about religion, techniques of the self, guilt, the imperative to look up from your screen and really see others, and “Smithereens” (Season 5, Episode 2 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2019. Dr. James Buchanan Wallace, known…

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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 21: “Hang the DJ” with John Torrey

February 28, 2021 Leigh M. Johnson Black Mirror, Black Mirror Reflections, Blog 2023+, Ethics, Philosophy, Public Philosophy, RMWMTMBM Archive, Technology, Technology and Human Values Comments Off on BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 21: “Hang the DJ” with John Torrey

  For Episode 21, I am joined by Dr. John Torrey to talk about whether or not we each have (and can find) “The One,” dating apps, the freedom to make bad choices, simulated relationships, and “Hang the DJ” (Season 4, Episode 4 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2017. This is the penultimate…

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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep. 20: “Bandersnatch” with Eric Steinhart

February 19, 2021 Leigh M. Johnson Black Mirror, Black Mirror Reflections, Blog 2023+, Emergent Tech, Philosophy, Pop Culture/Film/Literature, RMWMTMBM Archive, Technology, Technology and Human Values Comments Off on BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep. 20: “Bandersnatch” with Eric Steinhart

  For Episode 20, I am joined by Dr. Eric Steinhart to talk about navigating compossible worlds and timelines, tech gods (and monsters), mental illness, books that (maybe) shouldn’t be read, and “Bandersnatch” (the stand-alone, interactive Black Mirror episode), which first premiered in 2018. Listen/Download BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast episodes  Subscribe to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast Before jumping…

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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 19: “Metalhead” with Roman V. Yampolskiy

February 12, 2021 Leigh M. Johnson Artificial Intelligence, Black Mirror, Black Mirror Reflections, Emergent Tech, Ethics, Philosophy, RMWMTMBM Archive, Technology, Technology and Human Values Comments Off on BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 19: “Metalhead” with Roman V. Yampolskiy

  For Episode 19, I am joined by Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy to talk about killer robot dogs, poker playing AIs, the control problem, how long we have left before the rise of the machines, what it would be like to be a superintelligence’s pet, and “Metalhead” (Season 4, Episode 5 of Black Mirror), which…

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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep. 18: “Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too” with Karen Tongson

February 5, 2021 Leigh M. Johnson Black Mirror, Black Mirror Reflections, Blog 2023+, Music, Philosophy, Pop Culture/Film/Literature, RMWMTMBM Archive, Technology, Technology and Human Values, Women and Gender Issues Comments Off on BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep. 18: “Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too” with Karen Tongson

For Episode 18, I am joined by cultural critic and superstar podcaster Karen Tongson to talk about teenage angst, celebrity, what makes pop music “popular,” and “Rachel, Jack, and Ashley Too” (Episode 2, Season 5 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2019. Listen/Download BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast episodes  Subscribe to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast I have…

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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 17: “White Bear” with Charles Mills

January 29, 2021 Leigh M. Johnson Black Mirror, Black Mirror Reflections, Blog 2023+, Justice, Philosophy, Public Philosophy, Race and Racism, RMWMTMBM Archive, Technology, Technology and Human Values, Women and Gender Issues 1 Comment

For Episode 17, I am joined by Dr. Charles Mills to talk about punishment, non-ideal theories of justice, why philosophers love science fiction, and “White Bear” (Season 2, Episode 2 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2013. Listen/Download BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast episodes  Subscribe to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast Support/Donate to BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast I’ve been…

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BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 16: “Arkangel” with Shannon Mussett

January 22, 2021 Leigh M. Johnson Black Mirror, Black Mirror Reflections, Blog 2023+, Emergent Tech, Ethics, Philosophy, Public Philosophy, RMWMTMBM Archive, Technology, Technology and Human Values, Women and Gender Issues Comments Off on BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS, Ep 16: “Arkangel” with Shannon Mussett

 For Episode 16, I am re-joined by Dr. Shannon Mussett to talk about surveillance technologies, helicopter parenting, the differences between Gen X and Gen Z childhoods, how we might avoid raising a generation of sociopaths, and “Arkangel” (Season 4, Episode 2 of Black Mirror), which first premiered in 2017. Listen/Download BLACK MIRROR REFLECTIONS podcast episodes  Subscribe to BLACK…

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