In this podcast series, we interview (PhD) researchers of the KU Leuven Digital Society Institute (DigiSoc) about how their research contributes to a positive digital society. As DigiSoc is an interdisciplinary institute, the podcast covers a wide range of topics from disciplines within Science, Engineering & Technology, Social Sciences & Humanities, and Biomedical Sciences.
Our thanks go to KU Leuven's Agora Learning Centre for the podcast material, recording studio and their invaluable help!
In this episode, Anastasia Siapka discusses her research on AI and the future of work through the lens of neo-Aristotelian ethics. She challenges the prevalent negative outlook on AI's impact on employment by proposing a vision of “human flourishing” facilitated by AI, and advocating for a reconfiguration of work and leisure that prioritises well-being. Anastasia also explores the role of law and policy in shaping AI's development to serve human interests and the potential for broader societal benefits.
This episode was recorded on 7 May 2024
21 Jun 2024
Employee participation in Industry 4.0 - Yennef Vereycken
In this episode, Yennef Vereycken talks about his research on employee participation in technological innovation processes. Yennef explains how his work investigates the quality of working life, the power dynamics between employers and employees, and the impact of new technologies, like automation and data collection, on workplace relations. He highlights the importance of involving employees in decision-making to ensure positive outcomes from technological advancements and also briefly touches upon the differences in employee participation across Belgium, the Netherlands, and the USA.
This episode was recorded on 7 May 2024
In Sub-Saharan Africa there is a lack of access to healthcare technologies, which is aggravated by a digital divide. As mobile phones are widely available however, this offers an opportunity to integrate them into the healthcare system. In this episode, Genet Tadese Aboye talks about how she is designing and developing a mobile digital health platform for self-management of diabetes for people living with diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa. She employs a human-centered design approach that involves patients with diabetes and other stakeholders in the development of the platform, with the aim of improving the health outcomes of society as a whole.
This episode was recorded on 30 April 2024
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