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Ideas | Oct 1, 2013
What is permissible and what is ethical behaviour in war? The American military's use of drones brings with it uncomfortable moral questions. Journalist Naheed Mustafa visits Pakistan and explores the dilemmas posed by drone warfare.
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Tapestry | Sep 27, 2013
A group of Muslim comics goes on the road just to say "hey" and to make people laugh. Here's the catch: they've chosen venues where people could, conceivably, never have met a Muslim. So, no pressure!
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The Story From Here | Oct 2, 2013
In part one of this episode. Larry Kwong only played one minute as a New York Ranger in 1947 but his legacy has lasted much longer. He became the first Chinese Canadian to play in the NHL. He was recently inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
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The Current | Oct 1, 2013
The leaders of the world remain divided over whether to intervene militarily in Syria. Syrians themselves aren't sure whether foreign involvement is needed or desirable. We speak with two Syrians living through the crisis.
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Quirks and Quarks | Sep 28, 2013
In its summary for policy makers, the IPCC report strongly suggests humans are responsible for climate change.
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Sep 29, 2013 | 53:59Spark 226: Falling in love with artificial intelligence. Context-aware computing and common ground. Soldiers and robots. The beauty of glitch art. AudioSpark 226: Falling in love with artificial intelligence. Context-aware computing and common ground. Soldiers and robots. The beauty of glitch art. Sep 29, 2013 | 53:59Julie Carpernter on soldiers and their field robots. Phillip Stearns on glitch art. Brian Christian on falling in love with artificial intelligence. Hossein Rahnama and Saul Greenberg on context-aware computing and common ground.
Sep 27, 2013 | 9:29Spark Soldiers and A.I. AudioSpark Soldiers and A.I. Sep 27, 2013 | 9:29Julie Carpenter studies how military personnel interact with the field robots they use they use in bomb disposal. Although they recognize them as tools, soldiers still like to name their robots, and some also see them as extensions of themselves.
Sep 27, 2013 | 7:23Spark The Beauty of Glitch Art AudioSpark The Beauty of Glitch Art Sep 27, 2013 | 7:23When your phone's screen goes black, or a DVD you're watching suddenly pixelates and freezes, it can be really frustrating, but glitch artist Phil Stearns sees the beauty in malfunction.
Sep 27, 2013 | 10:52Spark Falling in Love with A.I. AudioSpark Falling in Love with A.I. Sep 27, 2013 | 10:52In the upcoming movie Her, a guy falls in love with his operating system. Sure, it helps it's the voice of Scarlett Johansson, but STILL. Brian Christian on whether it's possible to actually fall in love with artificial intelligence.
Sep 27, 2013 | 19:04Spark Context-aware Computing AudioSpark Context-aware Computing Sep 27, 2013 | 19:04As our relationship with computers becomes more and more personalized, it's not a leap to think of our technologies as personal assistants. Hossein Rahnama and Saul Greenberg on the challenges to making context-aware computing work.
Sep 20, 2013 | 53:59Spark Future of Autonomous Cars, Always-on Video systems, and Ambient Sound in the Workplace AudioSpark Future of Autonomous Cars, Always-on Video systems, and Ambient Sound in the Workplace Sep 20, 2013 | 53:59(Spark 225): Danny Robinson and Saul Greenberg on always-on video systems in the workplace. Julian Treasure on ambient sound in the workplace. Ryan Chin and James Pisz on autonomous cars and the future of cities.
Sep 20, 2013 | 9:25Spark Always-on Video Portal in the Workplace AudioSpark Always-on Video Portal in the Workplace Sep 20, 2013 | 9:25Saul Greenberg on how understanding the subtleties of the way humans communicate in person, will help us make two-way always-on video systems an effective workplace tool.
Sep 20, 2013 | 7:57Spark Ambient Noise in the Workplace AudioSpark Ambient Noise in the Workplace Sep 20, 2013 | 7:57Research suggesting that the right amount of noise at work can enhance creativity, sparked a website called Coffitivity, that provides a steady stream of ambient coffee shop sound. Sound expert Julian Treasure on how ambient noise helps us work.
Sep 20, 2013 | 11:32Spark Autonomous Cars (Part 1) AudioSpark Autonomous Cars (Part 1) Sep 20, 2013 | 11:32A primer on autonomous cars, followed by Toyota's James Pisz, on why fully autonomous cars won't be mainstream for at least a generation, until we overcome social hurdles like trust.
Sep 20, 2013 | 10:33Spark Autonomous Cars (Part 2) AudioSpark Autonomous Cars (Part 2) Sep 20, 2013 | 10:33Ryan Chin of the MIT Media Lab, on the potential benefits of autonomous cars and how they may change the way we design and use cities.
Sep 16, 2013 | 14:43Spark Autonomous Cars and the Future of Cities (Full Interview) AudioSpark Autonomous Cars and the Future of Cities (Full Interview) Sep 16, 2013 | 14:43Ryan Chin, managing director of the City Science Initiative at the MIT Media Lab, on the potential benefits of autonomous cars and the impact they may have on urban centres.
Sep 15, 2013 | 53:59Spark Nourishing Community Online, Designing Workplace Culture, NSA Surveillance, and "Rewire" AudioSpark Nourishing Community Online, Designing Workplace Culture, NSA Surveillance, and "Rewire" Sep 15, 2013 | 53:59(Spark 224): Wendy Powley and Caterina Fake on nourishing online community. Dan Misener on The NSA, surveillance and encryption. Teresa Brazen on designing workplace culture. Ethan Zuckerman on his book "Rewire."
Sep 13, 2013 | 7:59Spark Long-term Online Communities AudioSpark Long-term Online Communities Sep 13, 2013 | 7:59Wendy Powley on her 18 year membership in an online support group for parents. She says the emotional bonds transcend the technology.
Sep 13, 2013 | 5:04Spark Always-on Video Portal with Danny Robinson AudioSpark Always-on Video Portal with Danny Robinson Sep 13, 2013 | 5:04Perch is a Vancouver-based company that recently released an iOS app for "always-on video communication". Host Nora Young used Perch to interview CEO Danny Robinson about it.
Sep 13, 2013 | 7:52Spark Nourishing Community Online AudioSpark Nourishing Community Online Sep 13, 2013 | 7:52Caterina Fake says that before the commercialization of cyberspace it was easier to have real community online, but offers tips on how it’s still possible to do it, and why it is so important.
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