Episodios

  • Could Genetic Testing Tell You Who to Have Kids With?

    Could Genetic Testing Tell You Who to Have Kids With?
    May 6 2025
    After 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in March, VC-backed genetic testing company Nucleus Genomics put up its hand to acquire the platform. Nucleus uses whole-genome testing to give users a fuller picture of their DNA. The company also recently released a new feature that raised eyebrows among some ethicists. Kian Sadeghi, Nucleus’ founder and CEO, lays out his vision for a future where genetic testing tells you a whole lot more than who your ancestors are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 m
  • Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories?

    Why Do People Believe Conspiracy Theories?
    May 2 2025
    Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere right now, you’re not alone. So, what do you do when somebody you love has fallen down a rabbit hole? CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has been covering the world of misinformation for more than a decade, but now he's less interested in what people believe than why they believe it. So, he’s trying to find out. Listen to Persuadable here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 m
  • How to Recession-Proof Your Personal Finances

    How to Recession-Proof Your Personal Finances
    Apr 29 2025
    With tariffs kicking in and stock prices taking wild swings, uncertainty has racked the US economy in recent weeks. What’s the best way to navigate your personal finances in a moment like this? Jeanne Sahadi, a senior writer for CNN Business, has some tips for weathering the storm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    25 m
  • What’s Going on When Airport Security Scans Your Face

    What’s Going on When Airport Security Scans Your Face
    Apr 22 2025
    If you’ve been to the airport recently, you might have noticed something different while going through security: a TSA agent taking your photo. Face scans can speed up the security process, but according to Dr. Joy Buolamwini, this technology comes with big picture risks. She explains what’s going on with these face scans — and how to opt out. Read more about Dr. Joy’s nonprofit, the Algorithmic Justice League, here. What questions do you have about the technology in your life? Email us at CNNTermsofService@Gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 m
  • This Tech Could Change Conspiracy Believers’ Minds

    This Tech Could Change Conspiracy Believers’ Minds
    Apr 15 2025
    Conspiracy theories can take many forms, from misgivings about the first moon landing to false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. As anyone who’s tried to reason with a conspiracy theorist knows, it’s hard to debunk such deeply held beliefs – and arguing with a loved one about them can be emotionally taxing. What if an AI chatbot could help? A recent study, published in Science, asked that very question — and the results were surprising. Thomas Costello, an assistant professor of psychology at American University and co-author of the study, breaks down the findings. Try chatting with the bot yourself at debunkbot.com. What questions do you have about the technology in your life? Email us at CNNTermsofService@Gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 m
  • Can Grief Bots Help Us Heal?

    Can Grief Bots Help Us Heal?
    Apr 8 2025
    Grief is one of the most human experiences we have—so what happens when AI gets involved? How are people using it in their healing process? Audio producer Rebecca Nolan shares her own experience creating an AI chatbot based on her deceased father, and University of Arizona psychology professor Mary-Frances O’Connor talks with Clare about whether using AI for the grieving process has therapeutic benefits. Mary-Frances’s latest book is called The Healing Body: How the Stress of Loss Can Be an Opportunity for Healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Think Before You Ring: Keeping Home Surveillance Safe

    Think Before You Ring: Keeping Home Surveillance Safe
    Apr 1 2025
    In the past decade, technology has transformed the way we use doorbells. Home security cameras that capture footage of people around your home give some people peace of mind in the face of potential break-ins or theft. Clare talks with Matthew Guariglia, a senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation working on issues of surveillance and policing, about where that footage is going and what it’s being used for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Online Genetic Testing: How Private Is Your DNA?

    Online Genetic Testing: How Private Is Your DNA?
    Mar 25 2025
    The popularity of for-profit genetic testing services like Ancestry and 23andMe has skyrocketed in recent years. These tests can teach users more about their ancestry or health. But they can also have some unexpected outcomes. 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy to pursue a sale, raising questions about what could happen to users’ data under a new owner. University of Iowa law professor Anya Prince digs into the privacy considerations around sharing your DNA. Plus, Alexis Hourselt of the DNA Surprises podcast shares her own journey with genetic testing. If you’re navigating an unexpected discovery about your family because of a genetic testing service, 23andMe has a support page here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 m
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