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Sociotech

Sociotech

By: David Wong
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 Join David in exploring the intersection of science, technology, and society, examining how scientific advancements and technological innovations impact social dynamics, ethics, and policy. Each episode will tackle issues like the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, technology in healthcare, the role of technology in environmental conservation, biological gene editing, or how technology shapes cultural identity. A highschooler-run podcast, we will have a lot to talk about, and we hope you decide to tune in!Copyright 2025 David Wong Science
Episodes
  • Is it possible to harness the Sun's energy on Earth?

    Is it possible to harness the Sun's energy on Earth?
    Oct 13 2025
    Nuclear fission and fusion, what does it all mean? Now, more than ever, the drive towards a clean and efficient fuel source is continuing the push of technological innovation. Join host David as he talks about the newest steps in the frontier of nuclear fusion and the potential impacts on society if humanity is successful. How can nuclear fusion, a clean, almost infinite, and renewable energy source, change our society for the worse? Tune in and learn for yourself!
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    12 mins
  • From words to worlds: how far image and video generation has come.

    From words to worlds: how far image and video generation has come.
    Oct 12 2025
    On the last 3-episode spree of AI, join host David as he sweeps the curtains covering stable diffusion wide open. Stable diffusion is a classification of AI models that are able to produce realistic images and videos, and he investigates the psychological, ethical, and societal implications. Even now, AI generated content is near impossible to tell apart from real content. Is the internet doomed to become an echo chamber of false information? Tune in to decide for yourself!
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    12 mins
  • Is ChatGPT your friend or foe?

    Is ChatGPT your friend or foe?
    Oct 12 2025
    Large language models have been something of a mystery to many people. How do models like ChatGPT generate responses so quickly, and how have we become so attached to them so quickly? Join host David as he demystifies the secrets of AI like ChatGPT and Claude to break down it's pro's and con's, and why it could be a detriment to human thinking, just not in the way you're thinking of. Is the result that you're looking for truly unique? Can you trust a hallucinating program? Listen in to get a better idea for yourself!
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    13 mins
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