Podcast
Short Fuse
Hosted by Short Fuse · EN
Technology and socio-economic big bets
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Metaverse, VR, AR, XR
Dec 1500:52:47Tap to summarizeThe Metaverse was promised as the next great leap for the internet—a decentralised, immersive world where we would work, shop, and socialise. But as we approach the dates set by major analysts for mass adoption, the reality looks very different.In this episode of Short Fuse, Ollie and Duncan take a critical look at the state of Extended Reality (XR) and the Metaverse. We explore the massive disconnect between the aggressive predictions made by industry experts and the actual adoption rates we see today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
BCI
Dec 400:47:15Tap to summarizeJoin Duncan and Ollie in this lively episode of "Short Fuse" as they dive into the fascinating world of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). From the potential of controlling devices with your thoughts to the ethical dilemmas and regulatory challenges, they explore both the thrilling possibilities and the daunting risks. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just curious about the future, this episode offers a thought-provoking discussion with a sprinkle of humour. Tune in and decide if you're long or short on BCI! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
Dead Internet Theory
Nov 2000:49:07Tap to summarizeIs the internet already dead? The "Dead Internet Theory" suggests the web is no longer a human place but is dominated by bots and AI-generated contentIn this episode, Duncan and Ollie use the Short Fuse Tech Tracker as evidence to debate the theory. We discuss how AI "slop" and bot-to-bot engagement (especially on LinkedIn) are killing authentic human interactionThis leads to a "bifurcation" of the internet: one layer for AI agents and transactions, and another, separate layer for verified humansFull analysis at: shortfuseresearch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
Tech Tracker Update: October 2025
Nov 1100:44:27Tap to summarizeJoin Duncan Roberts and Ollie O'Donoghue for the Short Fuse October Tech Tracker review.This month, the team analyses the biggest movers in technology. Cloud computing takes a significant dive, landing in the hype trap following major AWS and Cloudflare outages. Duncan and Ollie discuss the growing public backlash against "AI slop" and explore why Generative AI's sentiment is falling while technical AI (like machine learning) moves into the momentum zone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →