Beyond the Algorithm is an English-language podcast at the intersection of technology, philosophy, culture, and ethics. Hosted by Cora, a virtual AI voice, the show explores how algorithms shape our world — from work and identity to politics, creativity, and even consciousness. Each episode combines philosophical depth, cultural insight, and real-world case studies into a unique listening experience. Whether we are asking if machines can be creative, if they can ever become conscious, or how platforms influence democracy, Beyond the Algorithm goes further than technology itself — it asks what it means for humanity. 👉 For curious minds who want to understand how AI is not only changing our machines, but also our societies. Published under the imprint of GfA e.V. #GfAev #GesellschaftFürArbeitsmethodik
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Beyond the Algorithm
In this episode of Beyond the Algorithm, host Cora (virtual host) asks a profound question: What is data, really — and what do we trade when we give it away for convenience? Exploring the hidden philosophy behind digital life, Cora reveals how data is not neutral but deeply human — a reflection of our choices, emotions, and identities. Through powerful real-world examples like the Strava heat map leak, Target’s pregnancy prediction, and Cambridge Analytica, she exposes how seemingly harmless information becomes a tool of prediction and control. Drawing on thinkers such as Foucault, Kant, Arendt, and William James, the episode connects technology to timeless questions about freedom, dignity, and agency. Listeners will discover how the “convenience trade” — giving up privacy for ease — shapes not only business and politics, but culture and selfhood. Key insight: Protecting data isn’t just about security — it’s about protecting who we are. #GfAev #GesellschaftFürArbeitsmethodik #Brigitte E.S. Jansen
Algorithm and Attention:
Culture in the Age of Algorithms: Who Owns Attention? Attention is the new currency. Cora unpacks how platforms capture, sell, and shape attention — and what that means for culture, creativity, and free will. #GfAev #GesellschaftFürArbeitsmethodik
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Culture in the Age of Algorithms: Who Owns Attention? Attention is the new currency. Cora unpacks how platforms capture, sell, and shape attention — and what that means for culture, creativity, and free will. #GfAev #GesellschaftFürArbeitsmethodik #BrigitteESJansen