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The Short Fuse

The Short Fuse

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 Technology and socio-economic big bets

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  • Bursting the AI Bubble

    Bursting the AI Bubble
    Oct 14 2025
    In this episode, Ollie and Duncan put their emerging tech tracker tool to work, analyzing real data to uncover what's actually happening beneath the AI hype. Are we heading toward a bubble burst, or is something more nuanced unfolding? Using insights from their tracker, they examine how big tech companies are positioning themselves, explore the interconnected web of emerging technologies from quantum computing to AI, and discuss why public sentiment is shifting. Join them for a data driven conversation that cuts through the noise and reveals what the numbers are really telling us about the future of tech innovation.

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    37 mins
  • Big Announcements!

    Big Announcements!
    Sep 26 2025
    In this episode of Short Fuse, Duncan and Ollie unveil their brand new website and innovative platform designed to track tech trends and sentiment. Dive into their journey of building this hub, and explore how it will shape future discussions. Plus, enjoy their signature banter as they tackle topics like quantum computing and the curious case of ultrasonic kitchen knives. Tune in for a blend of tech insights and humour, and be part of the launch excitement.

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    39 mins
  • Punishment

    Punishment
    Jul 29 2025
    Duncan and Ollie pull apart the future of crime and punishment, asking how AI and technology might reshape the way we deliver justice. From smarter legal outcomes and rethinking juries to personalized, rehabilitation-focused sentencing, they challenge the status quo and explore what happens when human judgment collides with machine intelligence.

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    34 mins
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