Topic: Dutton

5 chapters across the catalog

You-Crane
Episode 1669 2:57:08 - 3:02:42

1669: You-Crane

Australia Social Media Ban, Age Verification

Australian political leaders are proposing a ban on social media for children under 16. The plan involves a national age verification system using digital tokens or facial recognition algorithms. Both major parties support the move, which critics describe as an experiment in state control and a threat to online anonymity.

Sake Stock
Episode 1238 1:04:10 - 1:06:04

1238: Sake Stock

Australia Contact Tracing App, Privacy Safeguards

The Australian federal government launched a contact tracing app designed to identify individuals who have been in proximity to confirmed COVID-19 patients. Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton defended the technology, stating that safeguards are in place and data will be destroyed once the crisis concludes. The launch comes amid reports of a spike in smartphone navigation usage, suggesting a decline in social distancing compliance.

Bug Ramen
Episode 1037 2:51:47 - 2:54:35

1037: Bug Ramen

Psychopath Career Study, Media and CEO Rankings

A study by Oxford psychologist Dr. Kevin Dutton identifies the professions most likely to attract individuals with psychopathic traits. CEOs rank as the number one profession for psychopaths, followed by lawyers, surgeons, and members of the clergy. Notably, media presenters and journalists rank third and second respectively, suggesting that the information industry is highly attractive to those with psychopathic personalities.

Shemita Cycle
Episode 756 2:17:34 - 2:19:15

756: Shemita Cycle

Welsh Town Name, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Weatherman Viral Clip

UK Channel 4 weatherman Liam Dutton went viral for flawlessly pronouncing the 58-letter name of a Welsh town during a broadcast. The town, Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllantysiliogogogoch, saw temperatures reach 21 Celsius. The hosts play the clip and marvel at the linguistic feat, which they describe as the "supercalifragilistic" of town names.

The Interview Show
Episode 534 34:49 - 39:41

534: The Interview Show

Daniel Suarez, Self-Publishing Success and Hollywood Film Deals

Daniel Suarez recounts his journey from self-publishing Demon using Lightning Source to securing a film deal with Paramount Pictures. He describes how reaching out to tech journalists led to the book's viral success within companies like Microsoft and Google. The segment concludes with a discussion on the slow nature of Hollywood development and Suarez's transition to a multi-book deal with Dutton.