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Worldbeat with George Collins - Kathleen Siminyu Part 2

Computers, artificial intelligence, and machine learning carry reputations as great equalizers free of human error and false judgement, yet these devices require inputs from humans to function and therefore reflect the prejudices of their programmers, Scholars such as Kathleen herself and the American sociologist Ruha Benjamin explain this phenomenon in their writing and organizing. Here Kathleen details the dynamics of a design world dominated by a select group of elites, the promise of decentralized AI in creating a more equitable tech sector, and the importance of people around the world creating and expressing themselves in their languages. Outro track Shinkansen 2 by Lost Integrity

Worldbeat with George Collins - Kathleen Siminyu Part 1

Computers have taken over the world as one of my old high school teachers once said. Indeed this here podcast wouldn’t be possible without them. And we become more conscious of their role in our lives as the group of new technologies collectively sitting under the “digital” label pull greater scrutiny of their impact on our everyday interactions. We in North America and Europe talk about these effects of social media flexing on suburban white kids and our coworkers at the water cooler, but we don’t talk about the effects on kids in middle and lower-income countries. The author Amitav Ghosh wrote of Syrian refugee children who believed they’d be safe in rickety boats crossing the Mediterranean so long as their phones were charged. On a macro level, the digital space has set new stages for economic development, especially on the African continent which has served as a laboratory for global development policies for decades. Computerization, and our guest’s specialty machine learning, will play pivotal roles in the next century of societal change across Africa, and questions of whom that technology serves and who owns the digital space will be pivotal in ensuring equitable access. Joining George Collins on WorldBeat is Kathleen Siminyu. Ms. Siminyu is an AI Researcher who focuses on Natural Language Processing for African Languages. She works at The Mozilla Foundation as a Machine Learning Fellow and prior to that was the Regional Coordinator of AI4D Africa. She has vast experience as a community organizer having co-organised the Nairobi Women in Machine Learning and Data Science community for three years. Intro/outro music by Batata K1ng 

Holyrude Episode 3.5 - ”The Sweary One”

David McClemont (Twitter: @DavoMc82), Debra Torrance (@HeathPeaPict) and Connor Beaton (@CDBeaton) discuss the latest events in Scottish and UK politics
NEWS
– New Scottish Council Administrations
– Met Announce end of Partygate Fines
– Nicola Sturgeon reiterates ScotGov position on NATO
– Mhairi Black says UK heading for fascism
Music by @HippyMuzic
Art by @HeathPeaPict
Edited by @HeathPeaPict

Worldbeat: George Collins interviews new Scot, Kat Carey. Part2

European politics constituted a small blip on the radar for Americans in the late 20th century. National elections and popular referendums got five minutes of fame stateside before vanishing into Wikipedia lists. The 2016 Brexit vote forced Americans beyond the political class to recognize that events across the pond can cause worldwide blowback, and a new consciousness of the happenings around the world emerged in the years since the United Kingdom's historic decision. But six years isn't much time to become acquainted with another country's political nuances, especially when so much analysis of political maneuvers abroad are framed through an American lens in corporate media. Today we gain an inside look at U.K. politics from someone who's lived and acted in both the American and British scenes. National secretary for SNP Socialists and the women’s officer for the Aberdeen Independence Movement Kat Carey joins WorldBeat to discuss her time growing up on a farm in Wisconsin, her experiences in the armed forces, and the factors leading to her family's relocation across the Atlantic. She holds an MSc in International and European Politics from the University of Edinburgh and co-hosts the Talking Sense podcast. 

Worldbeat: George Collins interviews new Scot, Kat Carey. Part 1

COVID-19 stalled efforts to campaign for a new Scottish independence vote, but the dream hasn't died. Voters may not think of the European Union when they cast the ballot, but the organization plays a pivotal role in Scotland's future. Kat argues EU membership is the best conduit to avoid becoming a client state of the United States, China, or any other world power. Outro Track I Feel Numb by Faddy Datty  Intro music by Batata K1ng  Graphic design by Kirk Whayman"

Talking Sense with Cllr Fatima Joji...

This month, Kat and Erin were joined by Councillor Fatima Joji at the tail end of her successful campaign. 
Dont forget to get your tickets for the #ProgressToYes conference which is happening this Sunday 29th May. 
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Holyrude Episode 3.4 - ”Brian’s Never Seen Eurovision”

David McClemont (Twitter: @DavoMc82), Debra Torrance (@HeathPeaPict) and Brian Finlay (@GeriHalloween) discuss the latest events in Scottish and UK politics
NEWS
- Anti Abortion Protests at Glasgow Clinic
- Welsh Parliament to increase number of members
- Working From Home Now Part of The Culture War?
- Scottish Support for monarchy drops to new low
 
Music by @HippyMuzic
Art by @HeathPeaPict
Edited by @HeathPeaPict
 

Holyrude Ungagged - Local Election Special

Join David McClemont (Twitter: @DavoMc82), Debra Torrance (@HeathPeaPict) and Brian Finlay (@WeeSociologist) discuss the results of the 2022 UK Local Elections

Holyrude Episode 3.3 - Bozos & Tomfoolery

David McClemont (Twitter: @DavoMc82), Debra Torrance (@HeathPeaPict) and Brian Finlay (@WeeSociologist) discuss the latest events in Scottish and UK politics
NEWS
- Partygate: The Final Act
- Smacking Debate Continues in England
- Misogyny in Westminster
- Vote ‘til Ye Boke?
 
Music by @HippyMuzic
Art by @HeathPeaPict
Edited by @HeathPeaPict
 

Holyrude Season 3 Episode 2 - Foosty Cookies

David McClemont (Twitter: @DavoMc82), Debra Torrance (@HeathPeaPict) and Brian Finlay (@WeeSociologist) discuss the latest events in Scottish and UK politics
NEWS
- Partygate: The Second Act
- Lorna Slater under attack again!
- UK Plan to send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- Did Corbyn cause Labour to lose Scotland?
 
Music by @HippyMuzic
Art by @HeathPeaPict
Edited by @HeathPeaPict