An in-depth conversation with top US infectious disease expert, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia - one of the most straight-talking and recognizable voices of the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss where exactly we are in the pandemic, why did countries ignore the warning signs, the vaccine roll-out and much, much more.
Read MoreAs the global pandemic rages on, our relationship with the digital world continues to evolve. But is all the added screen time good for us? The American tech expert and research psychologist Dr. Larry Risen weighs in..
Read MoreWe speak to the founder of a start-up providing safe PPE to people on the frontlines. We hear from Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai who was charged last week for breaching the draconian National Security Law. How the US election results were received by America's northern neighbour. And the latest on Covid-19.
Read MoreOver the years technology has received a bad rap for everything from Silicon Valley firms selling our data to app developers deliberately hooking our kids onto screens. In this episode we feature two special guests. Author and teacher Diana Graber shares her views on how children, parents and teachers have been coping amid the lockdowns - and using technology to stay connected. And as we all look at new ways to shore up our finances during one of the worst economic downturns in modern history, entrepreneur Richard Olsen talks about his disruptive technology to transform financial markets into a more seamless system.
Read MoreThis week we take the show back to Hong Kong to speak with a leading voice on technology and crypto-currency, Jennifer Zhu Scott. Her TED talk on monetizing your data has generated well over 1.3 million views. In 2018, Forbes named her one of the world’s top 50 women in tech. We discuss how to monetize your data, how AI can be helpful in the prevention of future pandemics, technology during the Covid-19 lockdowns - and more!
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