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A discussion about the place of convergence within modern cities as a part of Radio National's 'Future Tense' program

An interesting discussion about email and its future.

An interesting investigation into the 'rights' of robots and what it is acceptable to expect them to do now and in the future.

"Call someone a 'cyber-utopian' and it's likely to be taken as an insult, according to leading media theorist Ethan Zuckerman. But we'll meet some self-confessed utopians (of the digital variety) who are out of the closet and proud! While cyber-utopianism - that is, the idea that the internet is the ultimate empowering force - can get a little disconnected from reality, cyber-utopians say that's what they like about it. It's a testing ground for future opportunities they say -- a way of encouraging us to think big and make the most of the Internet and new technologies."

A great discussion about identity in the 21st Century focusing on authenticity and how the internet has changed everything.

A very thought provoking and insightful interview about the efforts of governments to gain control over technology and how they justify it.

A very thought provoking and insightful interview about the efforts of governments to gain control over technology and how they justify it.

Does a sense of playfulness underpin the modern world? From information sharing to social activism to business training, the dynamics of play are increasingly important in our rapidly evolving world.