Ethical Tech: Recent Episodes
Dipan Patel
The Ethical Tech Podcast exists to elevate voices at the forefront of tech and its influence on society. Covering a wide range of topics, the podcast features conversations that are insightful and thought provoking.
Mariek Vanden Abeele is a media sociologist studying how mobile connectivity affects everyday life and society. Mariek's research interests include digital wellbeing, self-tracking, and the impact of phone use on social interactions.
During our conversation, Mariek shares how she defines digital wellbeing, the good and bad parts of being connected all the time, and how our changing relationship with media affects our social roles, which are increasingly disentangled from time and place.
Follow Mariek on Twitter: @mariek_vda
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Michelle Colder Carras is a public health researcher at Johns Hopkins University who studies the role of commercial video games in mental health. Her work has been covered by TIME, WIRED, Vox, Engadget, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
During our conversation, we talk about the impact of video games on veterans, the therapeutic potential of video games, bias in the world of mental health research, and much more.
Michelle on Twitter: @peacefulbeingol
Michelle's website: https://www.mcoldercarras.com/
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Sarah Ticho is the founder of Hatsumi, a health tech startup, and the producer at Explore Deep, an award-winning clinically validated VR experience designed to help reduce anxiety.
She is a consultant, researcher, and curator working at the intersection of immersive tech, healthcare, and the creative industries.
During our conversation, we talk about anthropology, art, and the applications of VR to healthcare. Sarah’s interdisciplinary approach allows her to describes the VR landscape in a captivating manner. Especially when she is illustrating the many opportunities that exist in the space.
Sarah Ticho on Twitter
Hatsumi VR on Twitter
Explore Deep on Twitter
Immerse UK events: * Grief * Paediatrics * Femtech * Art Therapy
Also mentioned: * StoryFutures + Nesta Immersive Mental Health Fellowships * IVRHA * XRSI
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Nastasia Griffioen is a researcher at the Games for Emotional and Mental Health Lab at Radboud University in the Netherlands.
As a member of the lab, Nastasia is working on improving our understanding of how young people’s social media use affects their wellbeing.
Our conversation has two parts. During the first part, we talk about the connection between video games and mental health. During the second part, we turn our attention to social media, where among other things, Nastasia explains why dialogue is a critical research tool for improving our understanding of how social media platforms. Please enjoy our conversation.
Follow Nastasia and her colleagues here:
Nastasia on Twitter
Nastasia's Website
Games for Emotional and Mental Health Lab on Twitter
Games for Emotional and Mental Health Lab Website
Dipan on Twitter
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Welcome to Ethical Tech. Hear from the voices at the forefront of tech and its influence on society. Stay tuned for episode 1, which will be released in early December. Until then, reach out to me on Twitter @dipanpatel. I look forward to hearing from you.