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The Digital Human

Series 6

Episode 2: Language

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Aleks Krotoski explores the digital world's impact on our original social networking technology - language. Show more

The Digital Human

Series 6

Episode 3: Abandon

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

What happens when we abandon a place? And why is it so difficult for us to leave these places behind? Aleks Krotoski explores abandon both on and offline. Show more

The Digital Human

Series 6

Episode 5: Maps

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Aleks Krotoski examines what digital mapping has meant for our understanding of the world. Are we always aware of the decisions that make them look the way they do? Show more

The Digital Human

Series 6

Episode 6: Ethics

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

If a driverless car has to choose between crashing you into a school bus or a wall, who do you want to be programming that decision? Aleks Krotoski explores ethics in technology. Show more

The Digital Human

Series 6

Episode 1: Risk

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Our brains are running security software designed to protect us against lions and bears. Aleks Krotoski explores how well it works when faced with the risks of the digital world. Show more