Cyber Synapse Podcast
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingCreating connections and conversations about people, technology and the intersection of health and wellbeing.
Recorded through the "cyber synaptic space." Catherine speaks to people who are considered experts in their fields.
Important information for parents, teachers, professionals and anyone who wants to learn about cyberspace, digital parenting, security, data protection, counselling, health, wellbeing, personal growth and development.
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Are we doing enough to protect children and adults online- CSAM, Trust and Safety?
June 24, 2024 00:25 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBToday is a discussion with a friend and colleague in the space of child sexual abuse online where we once again take a look at the approaches used in the removal of this kind of material to protect children online. The discussion take us on a broad approach to the reporting of, classifications of child sexual abuse, or exploitation, platform violations, adult sexual material, nudes, cartoon versions and the who, what and how of the way in which social media and other websites are removing t...
Zengence!! Gaming for good, for stress and mental health
June 23, 2024 19:23 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBTHIS episode is soooo exciting; I love being able to tell people about tech that is positive and this episode explains when gaming gets to the heart of helping people and helping them help themselves. This is gaming for good, WRIT LARGE! Meet Ryan Douglas, he is the founder and therapy designer who has been in this space for a long time and explains here about working with DeepWell DTx who bring you the game called Zengence in VR!!! (insert happy dance emote). I cannot stress enough how e...
Adolescents and Adults: Porn viewing; debunking shame and myths of sex and masturbation!
June 03, 2024 12:27 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBIn todays "uncomfortable" for some people, conversation i am joined by two of my favourite colleagues in the space of Psychosexual Therapy, Sexology and the world of relationships. We have been discussing many of the issues on todays episode for a number of years, so I decided to record our conversation to bring you what "really" happens in a sex therapy session [contrary to the people who do not practice ethically, or lawfully but thats not today conversation but could be another episode so...
Smartphones, 'Screen' time and Sensibility: Science communication and debunking the fearmonger myths
May 27, 2024 10:37 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBIn todays timely episode we are talking "Unlocked" the REAL science of screens, smartphones and more with Professor Pete Etchells, a Science Communicator (a role he discusses in his book) who has been steeped in this domain for a very long time. His research is broad and deep and takes a sensible, I repeat sensible look at the world of what smartphones and devices and use really does show us over time. And yes, that newest 'ban' is discussed in depth as to where the practicalities and panic ...
Trauma Informed research- what is it?
May 21, 2024 09:54 - 51 minutes - 38.7 MBJoin Helen Kara and I as she explores the intricacies of trauma-informed research. In this insightful conversation, Helen discusses the ethical considerations and methodologies crucial for conducting research with trauma survivors, those affected by trauma and those studying trauma, Including methods for interviews and costings and trauma therapy and more! Listen and hear about trauma informed research and don't miss this comprehensive guide to ethical research methods! #traumaawareness #tr...
Unveiling the Digital Dangers: Protecting Children Online
May 20, 2024 13:18 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBOnline safety campaigner and advisor to the Molly Rose foundation In this eye-opening video, Andy Burrows exposes the shocking reality of online risks faced by children and teens today. Drawing upon years of experience working at the NSPCC, Andy reveals startling statistics that highlight the urgent need to protect young people in the digital age. Key topics covered: 0:00 - The awareness of online risks among children 1:05 - The importance of creating a safe space for disclosure 1:31 - How ...
Talking about CSAM: Guest interview on scrolling-to-death podcast
April 22, 2024 11:59 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBDisclaimer: This conversation discusses child sexual abuse material. Please listen or watch with caution. This is a conversation that no one wants to have, but everyone should be having. It's about Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Cath Knibbs joins Nicki today on Scrolling 2 Death to educate parents on what is happening with our childrens' photos online. You'll get a basic understanding of the risks and how to avoid them. I cannot stress the importance of understanding the landscape o...
Virtual Therapy with an Artificial listener and learner?
December 11, 2023 08:41 - 1 hour - 45 MBA hot topic right now... Artificial Intellignce. and yes we jumped on the bandwagon, But.. how is the crossover into the use of this technology by therapists, counsellors and psychologists and what will this mean for the profession? What or when will this cause problems and issues and if so what types? Who is responsible for the education, caretaking and guidance in this space for professions such as those who offer talking therapy and how is the information shared in those spaces protect...
Recognising the Signs of Missing Children: Understanding the Importance of Reporting and Acting Quickly
December 10, 2023 20:40 - 50 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, we will discuss the issue of missing children and how we can learn to recognise the signs. Our conversation will delve into what exactly "missing" means and why it can be difficult to define. We will also explore the necessary steps for filing a report and why this is crucial in finding a missing person. We are joined by Caroline Humer, a global child protection expert, who will shed light on the overlap between runaway children and those who are exploited. We will also exa...
Online Professionalism in a world of censorship
December 10, 2023 20:40 - 59 minutes - 44.5 MBIm joined by Rory Lees-Oakes once more to discuss how times have changed since we last spoke a few years ago, about online professionalism. Rory has just written this chapter for the recently released book: Cybersecurity and Data Protection for practitioners via Routledge publishers. (you can buy your copy on all good book retailer sites too) We discuss high end Psychologists who have been reprimanded (of sorts) and how therapy clients may well see the values, politics or other public posts...
Child sexual abuse material and safeguarding. What needs to happen?
July 12, 2023 06:11 - 1 hour - 78 MBThis episode may be difficult for some people to hear. Please ensure you are able to listen where you are not in public spaces if you need space to take a break. The content today is raw, potent and speaks to what this crime is WITHOUT DETAILS. However; this may be difficult to listen to. We must start having these conversations outside of law enforcement, without blame, shame and too much detail and we need to educate with compassion and not anger. Sergio explains why he is committed to work...
Masculinity, Man Boxes and Martial Arts
June 07, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWELCOME BACK!! after writing two books which are due out this month and next I went off air... the good news, I'm now writing another book but intend to keep some of these episodes going because they are timeless pieces of the space online. Anyway back to the guest this time: A discussion with my colleague Richard (from the world online-safety) about the world that young men find themselves growing up in, where the narrative can be harmful to experiences and understandings of masculinity a...
Security Awareness 101
April 05, 2021 12:07 - 1 hour - 157 MBWith Perry Carpenter: Chief Evangelist! Author of: Transformational Security Awareness. I know many therapists are scared of tech, many can find it overwhelming and so I decided to speak with one of the most comprehensive communicators in the field of security awareness. One who shares my passion for the overlap between human and tech, human behaviour and those darn errors of judgment and mistakes we make with tech. In this episode, we tackle why sole traders are often out of the loop of...
Gamers Beat Cancer: Let's have more game on than game over!
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MBWelcome to season 4 of Cyber Synapse and I am back with technology-related material!! Season 4 started in 2020, however, this is the first video of season 4 as I was spending time with the audio versions on other platforms for ease and for time. This, however, was such an important conversation that we decided between us to add the video to my channel. This content today dives into the stories of people with Cancer, therefore please do look after yourself if you take the time to listen/w...
Synthesising and personal growth: Mental Health, Biohacking, Trauma and beyond.
December 07, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBToday I'm joined by another Instagram buddy who is in the health and wellbeing sector. Today we talk all things Mental health, Diagnoses, Wellbeing, Trauma, Childhood Trauma and Functional Health The second half of this conversation is superb tying in so many domains and paradigms. 0:30 Intro to Sara Chaves and the Insta post that got this episode recorded 03:00 OCD what is that? 07: 45 How thoughts can become obsessive. 08:30 Inflammation pathways.. of thoughts? 11:00 Children, epi...
Season 4 kicks off with Endocannabinoids; say what?
November 02, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBSeason 4 kicks off without the long intro: This about getting to the talk immediately! Its an episode taking an amazing dive into a subject that is going to create a double-take for some people. I'm joined today my Michelle Ching, whom I met on Instagram where she was discussing the Endocannabinoid system with another podcaster. It's one of my favourite topics to discuss in terms of the wisdom of the body and the capabilities our cells have to regulate us in trauma and threat responses an...
Bonus episode to season 3 finale with Olivia James
October 19, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 146 MB2:30 - Polvagal theory and associative memory in trauma 7:00 - its excitement not nerves, does this reframe really work? 20:00 why public speaking is a big issue for some 26:00 The Q&A section of presenting. Why this can be an issue for speakers 32:00 - why the mainstream media demonise technology and create a dysregulation in the social engagement system 36:00 - gaming, fun and biases of the public (and some academics) 47:00 - Neil Strauss (and others) and the PUA community and why th...
Season 3 finale - trauma with no BS
October 05, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 225 MBTodays end episode is completed with a colleague of, and in the world of trauma. Oliva James and I chat about public speaking, trauma, twitter hassle, calling out the BS, the trauma Olympics and how this is a framework for something I called traumatology identity. Why do some people need their label, their victimhood and repetitive nature of story telling, We look to the palatable reframe of awful human behaviour and why we do this? How the current climate is causing children to mistrust, c...
The Pandemic within the pandemic: Nicole Dawson-Cullinan and I discuss systemic trauma, burnout and Wellness International
September 07, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 108 MBToday I'm joined by Nicole Dawson-Cullinan. She is a classical homeopath, functional health practitioner, and creator of Wellness Place International. 01:00 - What is a homeopath? Why is there such stigma and why are we the "ahhh" practitioners? 05:00 Burnout. Why this often shows up in functional medicine. 09:30 Turning the tide to integrative models of medicine- the pandemic within the pandemic, systemic issues 14:30 Biodiversity and the loss of species, connection to nature. From e...
Functional Medicine as a parent, neighbour and practitioner, why conversations encompass a lot!
August 03, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBThis episode I am speaking with another functional medicine practitioner as the lockdown continues. I am joined by Corrina Van Der Erden from Germany, where she is creating one of the biggest networks of functional medicine/health practitioners in Europe! Corrina takes us through her story of noticing when she was 15 that she had an autoimmune disease, and how this has impacted her life, and yet through the process of functional medicine she has created a life of health for herself and othe...
Ronen Stilman- Attached to Technology: Therapists reflections of relational processes and technology
July 06, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 119 MBI'm joined today by a fellow psychotherapist with a passion for understanding technology and how we relate to and with this invention of man. Ronen and I have riffed about this subject matter at conferences for some time, and even in a sauna at the TA conference in Birmingham in 2019, where we were supposed to be taking care of ourselves and relaxing, yet it turned into an animated conversation about the development of the human next to/with and through this (see the chats I've had about th...
Darryl Edwards speaks to me about Blacklivesmatter, Empathy and SES issues.
June 15, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBDarryl Edwards joins me today for one of the most timely and important conversations. This is not new in terms of the subject matter, however, we have to change the narrative.. its time. Timestamps: 04:02 Black Lives Matter, an introduction. 05:44 #BrokenLegsMatter 08:40 Empathy for victims, do we have to experience it to 'know' it? 13:01 This is our shared trauma experience as black people. 15:45 "Diplomatic conversations" why this becomes a norm? 20:00 Why are you out running? 26:10 A...
Thomas Olivier- Bio-individuality in health
June 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBThomas Olivier, CEO of Omnos.me joins me today after a bit of a wait to get him on the podcast. I met Thomas in 2017 when I joined him for my Nutrigenetics/Nutrigenomics training and knew that I had to get this story out to people about how they could get a handle on their health and mitigate some serious health conditions going forward based on their unique 'bio-individuality'' (N=1) Thomas has developed a stunning platform that allows for a person to take an in-depth dive into their healt...
Pain equals purpose: male mental health and the balance of masculinity: All heart, All spine
May 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBFirst of all this episode was put on the back burner whilst a few episodes took centre stage during the outset of covid-19. Thank you to Matt Dipll for being patient as this was recorded some weeks ago!! Danke! So moving to the episode, firstly this is a wonderful, wonderful conversation with some fantastic reflections about culture, the advancement of life, the deep biology of each of us, and the humanness of the life narrative. Matt has a background in Chinese Medicine, Has travelled and ...
Sex, Relationships and Pornography use during Covid-19
April 13, 2020 14:10 - 39 minutes - 73.5 MBThis is an adhoc episode discussing the impact of physical distancing, upon relationships, sexual activity and pornography use, explained through the theories of Polyvagal, interpersonal and relational aspects. Don't worry you don't have to understand these theories in depth, We make it easy to understand. As always to find out more about Cath see www.catherineknibbs.co.uk
HeartMath, Coherence and Self Regulation- In times of Stress (Covid-19)
April 04, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBI'm joined Today by Gavin Andrews from HeartMath UK. This is another podcast recorded pre-lockdown and we briefly mention the impending crisis as we are chatting about regulation and the practice of gratitude, heart coherence and beyond. Whist this originates in how to use biofeedback for practices such as psychotherapy, this is also pertinent to the crisis that has shaken the world recently. Gavin is offering a 15% discount on the products available from HeartMath UK with the code CATH go...
Functional Health- Before, During and After Covid-19
April 02, 2020 20:51 - 57 minutes - 132 MBThis video was originally recorded before the current health crisis. The introduction sets the scene for why getting to the root cause of an issue is the prefix to good health. Now we are in the light of Covid-19 this approach is likely to be more important than ever. Shania and I discuss why functional, holistic, naturopathic methods can really help you understand your health to the cellular level and how this can help mitigate from issues in the future. Shania can be contacted at www.radi...
Neurohacking- When performance of brain and body synchronise
March 08, 2020 10:12 - 1 hour - 118 MBToday I'm joined by Ben Cote from Neurohacker Collective. (NHC). We get straight into who NHC are and what happens at HQ. How dialling in and stacking your health comes from a place of assistance rather than the phenomena of "hacking'. This really is a natural approach and one hugely supported in science and research. Ben explains about Qualia and why this is such a great nootropic and not a smart drug meant to "make you smarter". We then go onto cover Eternus and why this is a great stack...
Broken to beautiful, healing, health and human connection
February 03, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour - 153 MBTodays episode features Shawn Wells MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN and is a humdinging top to toe neuronal frazzle of delight. Which may sound like a fangirling overload, however sometimes there are some people who speak in such an eloquent way that all I can say is this is a must listen/watch for you! Shawn is balanced, critical, and speaks about his journey from the deepest places of what he calls his brokenness to his place of beauty which is a genuine well intentioned place of helping othe...
Top down-Bottom Up? Learning about who you really are, heuristics of Education, Work, Life and Flow.
January 02, 2020 11:26 - 51 minutes - 118 MBThis episode is a fantastic start to 2020 for anyone who still might not know who they are, thinks they have to have all the qualifications and skills by the age of 21 and who may need a reassuring reflection as we head into the new year new you rhetoric. Im joined by Sagar Doshi today and this is a super jam packed top to bottom episode of zippy one line motivational assurances that you are doing just fine as you are, for example Sagar quotes "where you study or work is not the sum of you...
Self- improvements and health, how deep learning about you can improve who you are
December 23, 2019 14:28 - 48 minutes - 111 MBToday i'm joined by Tony Wrighton; he is the presenter of the podcast Zestology (link below), Sky sports presenter, author and fairly new Father to a 9 month old. This is an episode that transitions over a number of subjects and is one about being human, having flaws, attempting to rid ourselves of these parts we don't like. A fascinating set of topics for those of you interested in human beingness, self development, and personal growth. We talk about Tony's journey into health and wellbe...
Light - a therapy all of/in it's own
December 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBTodays episode is part one of a conversation I'll be coming back to at a later date with my friend Mads Juhl Christensen, whom I met whilst volunteering at the biohackers Summit that took place in September this year in London and was the most awesome beginning of a new health movement thats going to be the way we all (hopefully) turn towards taking a step to a longer, happier and healthier life! SO I asked Mads to come on the podcast as he is a font on knowledge and similarly like my other...
Distracted Driving- When smartphones may result in not so smart decisions behind the wheel
December 02, 2019 07:00 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MBTodays episode is aimed at the Christmas season which begins now and beyond. Todays message is based on a podcast episode with Neil from over two years ago; the message still needs to be shared and to create a discussion. What is interesting about this message is it you the listener that we are asking to share and to begin the conversation. Questions such as: Do you really drive safely at all times and do you take phone calls whilst you drive? Listen to Neil and discuss why this is actually a...
Why email security? Why?
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 46 minutes - 53.4 MBToday im joined by Donald Allen a cybersecurity writer, cybersecurity evangelist. This means Donald likes to explain how cybercriminals can exploit, hurt and hack. Donald helps you understand how to create passwords that you can remember, why you need to keep your webcam covered when not in use and why you need to protect your emails as a priority. How criminals socially engineer their emails to phish you and why these are getting much more sophisticated. Why public wifi is an issue and wha...
Child Sexual Abuse Material Online: Part 2, The impact, the issue, the resolution?
November 01, 2019 09:01 - 50 minutes - 57.3 MBThis (and last episode) are the most important interviews I have conducted on Cybersynapse to date. This is one of the two most important issues I feel passionate about and I needed to interview two of the most prominent figures in this area. There is a discussion about the process of the crime and the victims so please do take appropriate care to look after yourself if this topic is one that you may find difficult or may evoke feelings of shame, disgust, sadness or anger. This interview ...
Child Sexual Abuse Material Online (Part 1) *edit- Includes the recent news update about Age ID Plan
October 17, 2019 20:15 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MBThe title alone may be enough to evoke a feeling of discomfort in you. Some of you may be here because you are curious and some for reasons other than that. This in an information based interview and therefore contains conversations that relate to the title. If you haven't listened to the introduction to Season 3 -Please do so as I explain the format of the first two episodes of this season and the caveat around being cybertraumatisied. I begin this episode with John Carr,: A Child Online...
Season 3 Intro- Whats in store?
October 16, 2019 10:38 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MBOh boy . this is going to be the best season so far. The first two episodes I have wanted to bring to you for a long time, however the atmosphere never felt quite right because this is the most uncomfortable of topics. There is a caveat here for you be aware of as the material i episode 1 and 2 relates to children and sexual abuse material online. It woulds seem I am being asked to speak more on this subject matter and so I felt the time was right to have these conversations. SYNTHESIS o...
Why VR is the biz, Why is it people are avoidant/fearful or freaked out by it?
September 24, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MBThis episode was absolutely awesome and one I have been waiting to do for some time. The reason being as a gamer this platform takes gaming to the next level and has been my favourite thing to happen (so far) in gaming tech, this passion is also shared by James and Nathan from Chaos Theory VR Arcade (I had to edit this part in the recording as I kept saying therapy not theory- guess theres a clue about what we talk about!) James and Nathan are those kind of people that are uber cool dudes a...
Virtual Sandtray; How digital tech enables us to work in depth and remotely
August 23, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBToday's episode is all about Dr Jessica Stones phenomenal thinking about what clients and people might need in terms of a tool or intervention to help them manage an issue through a format that has never existed- until now.. a digital virtual version of depth psychology and psychotherapy. Not only is this way ahead of the game in terms of platform and practical functionality for people who may be housebound, hospitalised and even incarcerated this is the technology that is making a differe...
Get your #Geek on and find your tribe!
August 08, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBThis weeks episode features Dr Megan Connell, the co-founder of https://www.g33kslikeus.com/ whereby the motto here is: "Be unapologetically enthusiastic" (I just LOVE this) Dr Connell, is a board certified licensed psychologist, which by the way is a big deal (if you don't know how these things work) She was another fab person to talk to and we covered (in a shorter than normal episode) getting your geek on and finding your tribe; using this to find a career, the therapeutic connections ...
Why young people may not report online activities as illegal, because perhaps they don't know it is?
July 15, 2019 07:00 - 59 minutes - 68 MBThis weeks guest is Dr Holly Powell Jones. We have a blast discussing her research that was completed for her Doctoral thesis, which looked at how young people make sense of the online world in terms of legalities, criminal aspects, reporting and support. Holly explains how the young people she worked with on this research and those she teaches can often get mixed up in terms of knowing what is and isn't legal online, what constitutes as criminal behaviour and why some young people are less ...
The cyber helpline for the "when" it goes awry!
July 04, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 56 MBI'm joined today by Rory from the Cyber helpline THE goto website for the "when" moment(s) that were discussed last episode! Rory and I discuss how he set up the helpline to be a 24/7 site that you can goto when you find yourself a victim of a cyber related attack or mistake that you might have made When you reach the site, type in your cyber issue that you need help with such as being hacked, malware, phishing attacks and hey presto the ingenuity and magical elfs (aka Machine learning bot...
Getting Hacked; Emails and more. Why its not a question of if but more about when?
June 25, 2019 10:59 - 41 minutes - 47.7 MBToday Im joined by Jeri a cybercrime analyst at the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, so a person who really knows whats happening to the general public in terms of Cybercrimes, so not a case of Cath telling you and perhaps you thinking yeah right Cath... this is Action Fraud reports about the scale of the issue, from the people themselves and as you'll hear not all cases are reported...This applies to singular users of cyberspace or a business. Why do you need to know about cybercrime? W...
Polyvagal reflections of young people, devices, schools and Mental health
June 03, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThis weeks episode is epic. The content is so, so full to the brim and will also be followed by a video that I will be putting on my YouTube channel to help explain the Polyvagal theory (PVT) discussed in this episode. Using both examples that we give. (everyone likes free resources right?) You see Justin and I are #geeks about this PVT and I brought Justin on because he has his own podcast dedicated to this topic and is the only person I know that I could totally #nerd out with over it, as...
Onlinevents the CPD hub for therapists
May 29, 2019 06:00 - 54 minutes - 62.5 MBThis episode I turn the table on John and Sandra Wilson of Onlinevents. You see I have been interviewed by John many times going all the way back to 2013 (or earlier I cant quite remember as I wrote this), with Sandra (Saz) at the helm of the technical wizardry in the background helping things run smoothly for each interview they conduct. John and Sandra explain who they are and how Onlinevents runs; and yes just one E in the middle. The platform of Onlinevents has grown considerably to wh...
Geekery in research, do we need to understand gaming research like a Professor X?
May 22, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBToday im joined by Dr Ryan Kelly, a Clinical Psychologist and co-founder of G33KS like us, which we talk about in this episode and how the idea of using self confessed "geekery' can help us as practitioners to connect with our clients and how many of us use computer games and science in order to do this. Ryan speaks with great eloquence about the video game debate, bias in research and how this can be tweaked using certain statistical measures and then how this can be reported. Why researc...
Digital Deciders.. is it Authoritarian- What about Culture?
May 09, 2019 08:17 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MBThis weeks episode features Tassos, a friend and colleague of Justin Sherman whose episode aired a few weeks ago. However this episode has a counter position on the Digital Authoritarian position and takes into account culture, parenting styles and is much more food for thought. Tassos takes us through Arab Spring and why certain countries operate in the manner that they do and why we can look at the same issue in more than one way. We look at History, Culture, and what is a free internet? H...
"Expertise" on the internet. Are the e-safety resources helpful, empowering or aimed at shock/fear?
April 27, 2019 08:44 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBThis weeks episode features a fabulous guest Rebecca Avery, it is a stunningly jam packed conversation encompassing many of the latest trends and e-safety buzzwords that turn many people off. No fear though as we don't actually name any of them,. What we do cover is; The Online Harms white paper (very briefly), Meme's (Article 13 and whether copyright will remove these), "that" viral trend of recent times. We reflect on the e-safety advice and how the Education sector can often get caught up ...
Digital Authoritarianism- parent or nanny state? Regulated to the n’th degree?
April 08, 2019 09:33 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBWhen will the internet become regulated to a degree that you will no longer have free will? This weeks episode takes a look into authoritarianism and how this transitions into the digital world. Are you seeing all you can see? Will we become a state where free speech, free searches and access are no longer a thing? Will our choices be determined like a Truman show? This episode looks at choices made by China and Russia and how we could also be privy to a ‘patented’ state. Another deep ...
Parents Guide to video games- an essential conversation about an essential book
April 01, 2019 20:23 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBThis episode I'm joined by Dr Rachel Kowert and this is the last of the trio of gaming related specials. Fear not though as this conversation is a super duper chat about Rachels book which is an easy to read guide with evidence based facts delivered in an easy to read format, taking away the academic 'wordery' that can so often discourage parents from reading large 'clunky' books. Rachel writes a compact book which can be read in one sitting, which is kind of how we like books to be that are ...