Computer algorithms shape our lives and increasingly control our future. They have crept into virtually every aspect of modern life and are making life-changing choices on our behalf, often without us realising. But how much power should we give to them and have we let things go too far? Joanna Bale talks to Ken Benoit, Andrew Murray, Seeta Peña Gangaradhan, Alison Powell and Bernhard Von Stengel.
Research links: Hello World by Hannah Fry; 
Information Technology Law: The Law and Society by Andrew Murray; 
Explanations as Governance? Investigating practices of explanation in algorithmic system design by Alison Powell (forthcoming).

LSE iQ is a university podcast by the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Do algorithms have too much power?

Conspiracy theories fomented by political division and a global pandemic have gained traction in the public consciousness in the last couple of years. For some people these ideas are just fun and entertaining, but for others their interest in them becomes much more consuming. Why do people become involved in this kind of conspiratorial thinking? That’s the question that LSE iQ tackles in this month’s episode. 

Concerns that 5G phone masts reduce our bodies’ defences against COVID-19 and that vaccines are being used to inject us with micro-chips - allowing us to be tracked and controlled - may seem extraordinary to many of us. But these beliefs have led to the vandalism of 5G phone masts and made some reluctant to be vaccinated.   

In this episode of LSE iQ, Sue Windebank finds out how left-wing anarchists got caught up in conspiratorial thinking and how Irish parents looking for support and community were accused of spreading a conspiracy. And is LSE unknowingly carrying out the wishes of the Illuminati?  Listen to hear how LSE became embroiled in a global conspiracy. 

Sue talks to: Dr Ela Drążkiewicz from the Institute for Sociology at the Slovak Academy of Sciences; Professor Bradley Franks from LSE’s Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science; and Dr Erica Lagalisse from LSE’s Institute of Inequalities. 

 

Contributors 

Dr Ela Drazkiewicz-Grodzicka 

Professor Bradley Franks  

Dr Erica Lagalisse 

 

Research 

Taking vaccine regret and hesitancy seriously. The role of truth, conspiracy theories, gender relations and trust in the HPV immunisation programmes in Ireland (2021) by Elżbieta Drążkiewicz Grodzicka in  Journal for Cultural Research 

Beyond “Monologicality”? Exploring Conspiracist Worldviews (2017) by Bradley Franks, Adrian Bangerter, Martin W. Bauer, Matthew Hall and Mark C. Noort in Frontiers in Psychology 

Occult Features of Anarchism: With Attention to the Conspiracy of Kings and the Conspiracy of the Peoples (2019) by Erica Lagalisse

LSE iQ is a university podcast by the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?

Gabrielle Ginsberg was a public defender with plenty of nerve and Braden Pierce was an assistant district attorney with a whole lot of swagger. Gabrielle wanted Braden and Braden wanted Gabrielle. Could true love overcome a lack of privacy, interference by jealous rivals and the insanity of the criminal court system?

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In this conversation with Elizabeth Gilbert, our generation's "Mark Twain," we unpack the inherent magic of language, embracing the sacred "No," what it takes to have the things you say you want, and to sex or not to sex on book tour. Ha. Liz has an extraordinary way with words (but you knew that) and a rich perspective on what it means to share your magic with the world. Her eighth bestseller, BIG MAGIC is nothing short of brilliant and we're elated to have her with us. For more inspiring interviews with best-selling authors, subscribe to the Beautiful Writers Podcast on iTunes. To get access to our thriving community of writers visit TheBeautifulWritersGroup.com.

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think you’ll find beautiful value and high inspiration in this Mastery Session.

This podcast of mine is only about one year old yet many millions of people have listened to, watched, shared and absorbed the content I’ve so carefully offered within each episode.

Thank you for consuming what I’m producing. I do it with love. And an instinct to serve.

Today’s session is called “5 Rituals That Predict Success”. You’re going to love this one [and if you’re serious about owning your pro game and influencing the world, you’ll likely watch this one many times].

In it you’ll learn:

- how to be undefeatable in business via mastering your mornings
my “Strategic Time Blocking” practice that has helped my productivity fly over the past 20 years
- why icons and titans of industry are obsessed with over delivering on expectations
- the ritual of private reflection and how it will develop you into a wiser, stronger and better leader/performer

I hope all this information I consistently send over to you is of the highest quality, full of integrity and is causing you to consistently lift your craft [while you elevate your life].

Lots of love + respect,

Robin

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A Very smart man gives a scientific explanation about the magical Law of Attraction. A Must listen for those with an Open Mind!  

The Law of Attraction

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE YESTERDAY. We are all governed by fear. Even when good things happen, we’re afraid they will go away. Once you accept and welcome your fear, it won’t have control over you anymore. It’s about embracing the duality. You have to be ok with the best outcome and the worst outcome. Here’s the truth: you don’t have to live anxious and scared. You don’t have to be governed by your story. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about increasing your receiving vibration with a comedian turned motivational speaker: Kyle Cease. Kyle Cease is a New York Times best-selling author with two #1 Comedy Central specials to his credit. He has been a guest speaker at thousands of colleges, summits, and Fortune 500 conferences and has made over 100 TV and movie appearances. Kyle teaches that most of our “triggers” are fears we have based on old stories. Once we dig deep to figure out where those are rooted, we can stop letting them control us. So get ready to learn how to let go of fear on Episode 839.

Some Questions I Ask:
Why do we resist fear? (56:30)
How do we overcome our fears? (1:00:00)
How do you get prepared to receive money? (1:22:00)
How important is it to develop skills? (1:26:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
How to operate with a receiving vibration (9:00)
How to avoid ending up in a codependent relationship (23:00)
Why you have to accept opposites (34:00)
How meditation transforms the old story (38:00)
The only thing that causes fear (56:00)
An exercise to get rid of fear (1:03:00)
The purpose of triggers (1:07:00)
Why you should be careful about the way you talk about money (1:15:00)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/839 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

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FAMILY ISN’T EVERYTHING. How often have you heard phrases about putting family first? Most of us had a plaque on the wall growing up that said something similar. But if you’re letting family walk all over you, you’re doing a disservice to yourself. We get what we tolerate. If you don’t like something, but you tolerate it, you can’t expect people to change. So how do we have better relationships with our families? We have to create a request. And we have to keep our word. Telling people what you need doesn’t always feel good, but it’s necessary to take care of yourself. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about boundaries and reparenting yourself with an inspirational holistic psychologist: Dr. Nicole Lepera. Dr. Nicole LePera is a Holistic Psychologist who believes that mental wellness is for everyone. She evolved her more traditional training from Cornell University and The New School to one that acknowledges the connection between the mind and body. Dr. LePera founded the Mindful Healing Center in Center City Philadelphia where she works with individuals, couples, and families taking gut health, sleep, movement, cellular health, belief, and mindfulness into treatment. Dr. Nicole Lepera shares her three steps to creating healthy boundaries and how to break cycles in ourselves. So get ready to learn how to be a self healer on Episode 844.

Some Questions I Ask:
What were your biggest limiting beliefs? (9:30)
How do we become unstuck? (17:00)
How do we manage the guilt of our family? (23:00)
How do we regulate our nervous system? (46:00)
What does it mean to “reparent” yourself? (1:0200)
How do we become a self healer every day? (1:16:00)

In This Episode You Will Learn:
How emotion is tied to memory (12:00)
What “interdependence” means (20:00)
The three steps to create a boundary (29:00)
How to “depersonalize” (39:00)
Dr. Nicole’s definition of manifestation (57:00)
About the “Small, Daily Promise” (1:13:00)

If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/844 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera

Eric Edmeades is the creator of the phenomenally effective, disruptive, and award-winning health coaching company, WildFit, that has already helped over 15,000 people in 130 countries around the world radically improve their relationships with food and, therefore, their quality of life.

Eric is an accomplished speaker, mentor, and trainer and has created some of the highest-rated programs in the personal development industry. Millions of people have seen Eric on stage or watched his videos and, in 2018 Eric was awarded a medal by the Speaker of the Canadian Senate on the Senate floor for his work in ‘improving the quality of peoples’ lives’.

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