Blueprints for Ethical Tomorrows w/ Susie Alegre & Dr. Shini Somara

The FUTURES Podcast explores the multitude of possible tomorrows.Meet the scientists, technologists, artists and philosophers working to imagine the sorts of developments that might dramatically alter what it means to be human.Hosted by Luke Robert Mason.

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FUTURES Podcast Live Streaming from Engage Work's Flux Innovation Lounge on the importance of engineering ethical innovations.

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Join human rights lawyer Susie Alegre &amp; mechanical engineer Dr. Shini Somara for a series of compelling conversations on the importance of engineering ethical innovations. The increasing dominance of artificial intelligence has unveiled the extent to which human experience is mediated by algorithmic processes and technological advances. It’s more crucial than ever to pause and explore how fundamental human rights and regulation, along with the principles of diversity and inclusion, need to be integrated into new technological developments.How can engineers and developers incorporate human rights in the design and deployment of emerging technologies What role should ethics play in the development of artificial intelligence? How do we make innovation accessible to all?FUTURES Podcast has partnered Flux Innovation Lounge to host the double-bill live recording. This is a hybrid event: the in-person event is invite-only, but it will be accessible to all via an online livestream.This ticket is for the livestream of the event ONLY. Contact info@futurespodcast.net if you'd like to join in-person at Engage Works in London, UK.To claim your in-person ticket <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blueprints-for-ethical-tomorrows-w-susie-alegre-dr-shini-somara-tickets-846049295217" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blueprints-for-ethical-tomorrows-w-susie-alegre-dr-shini-somara-tickets-846049295217" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">use this link</a>.

<h4>Susie Alegre</h4>Susie Alegre is a leading human rights barrister at the internationally renowned Doughty Street Chambers. She has been a legal pioneer in digital human rights, in particular the impact of artificial intelligence on the human rights of freedom of thought and opinion. She is also Senior Research Fellow at the University of Roehampton. <h4>Dr. Shini Somara</h4>Dr. Shini Somara is a Mechanical Engineer specialising in Computational Fluid Dynamics and award-winning Media Broadcaster. She deep dives into all topics on science, technology and innovation to deliver easily accessible and relateable pearls of wisdom for all ages and abilities, in these often complex and technical subjects. Shini speaks to audiences on TV, radio, XR/VR and live events. She has published 6 childrens STEM books and runs a podcast for Women in STEM. As a TEDx Speaker and Mentor to MEng/PhDs at Imperial College in London - Shini is passionate about making science &amp; technology accessible to all, especially amongst under represented groups in engineering and innovation. <h4>Moderated by Luke Robert Mason</h4>Luke Robert Mason is a futures theorist who studies the technological developments that will alter what it means to be human. He is the host of the <a href="http://futurespodcast.net/" title="http://futurespodcast.net/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">FUTURES Podcast</a> where he explores the topics of artificial intelligence, human enhancement, space travel and virtual reality. Throughout his career, he has interviewed hundreds of the world’s most influential thinkers on their visions for the future. These insights have informed his collaborations with innovators in the fields of advanced science, emerging technology, and the arts; and have provided him with a unique perspective on the world of tomorrow. He is currently an ESRC-funded postgraduate student at the University of Warwick where <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/studentprofiles/lrmason/" title="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/studentprofiles/lrmason/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">he is studying towards a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies</a> with a focus on the public perception of humanoid robots.

<h4>About the FUTURES Podcast</h4>On the FUTURES Podcast, British futurist Luke Robert Mason meets the incredible individuals who dare to imagine the world of tomorrow. The show explores the topics of artificial intelligence, human enhancement, space travel and virtual reality. Guests include BBC historian Alice Roberts, Royal Astronomer Lord Martin Rees, physicist and broadcaster Jim Al-Khalili, NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan, neuroscientist David Eagleman, philosopher David Chalmers, bionic pop artist Viktoria Modesta, and viral historian Rutger Bregman. The show has been featured in the <a href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532750-500-dont-miss-interactive-thriller-spring-journey-and-human-futures/" title="https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24532750-500-dont-miss-interactive-thriller-spring-journey-and-human-futures/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Scientist</a>, has <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/partners/futures" title="https://www.blinkist.com/en/nc/partners/futures" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">partnered with Blinkist</a>, and is recognised as a top independent podcast by <a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/futures-podcast-172165" title="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/futures-podcast-172165" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Goodpods</a>.🎧 <a href="http://futurespodcast.net" title="http://futurespodcast.net" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Listen Now</a> <h4>About the Flux Innovation Lounge (Venue)</h4>The Flux Innovation Lounge is a unique hybrid event space that aims to redefine the art of the possible, inviting visitors to think differently in a technology-rich environment curated by Engage Works’ creative technologists. A place to inspire conversations and open minds, the Flux Innovation Lounge is the perfect space to create, showcase, collaborate, challenge, or explore.<a href="https://engageworks.com/flux/" title="https://engageworks.com/flux/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Find out more</a> <h4>Follow the Discussion</h4>Follow the discussion on Twitter:<a href="http://twitter.com/futurespodcast" title="http://twitter.com/futurespodcast" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@FUTURESPodcast </a>| <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FUTURESPodcast" title="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FUTURESPodcast" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">#FUTURESPodcast</a>

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