If Artificial General Intelligence ever arrives, would it want anything to do with us? Shane Hewitt and Greg Fish explore a thought-provoking scenario where an all-knowing digital mind might find human life — with its emotions, customs, and contradictions — too irrational to bother with. They unpack what hyper-rationality could mean for society, how AGI…
AI and cloud computing are booming in Canada — but so are the data centres behind them. Shane Hewitt and Carmy Levi dig into the environmental and economic tradeoffs of this rapid growth, questioning whether the country is truly ready for the infrastructure demands AI brings. They explore how these facilities consume massive amounts of…
From playful smartphones to smart toilets, technology is getting intimate — maybe too intimate. Shane Hewitt and Kris Abel explore two new innovations that blur the line between useful and unusual: a smartphone from Honor that transforms into a tiny companion robot, and Kohler’s Dakota, a toilet-based health system that analyzes your… well, data. The…
When dating feels stagnant, sometimes you need to change more than your profile — you need a new place. Shane Hewitt, Jen Kirsch, and Tony Tedesco explore how travel reshapes the way people meet and connect, and why stepping out of your comfort zone can ease anxiety and renew confidence. They unpack the limits of…
As people with Down syndrome live longer than ever, new challenges — and opportunities — are emerging. Shane Hewitt speaks with Laura LaChance from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society about the We Deserve Care campaign, an initiative raising awareness and funding to support aging adults with Down syndrome. They discuss how healthcare systems must evolve…
A single outage can shut down half the internet — and that’s a problem. Shane Hewitt and Sam Jenkins break down the ripple effects of the recent Amazon Web Services disruption, exposing just how dependent global systems have become on a few major tech players. They explore what happens when convenience collides with vulnerability, why…
Fandom used to be about love of the game — now it’s about the cost of keeping up. Shane Hewitt and Matt Gurney break down how inflation and consumer fatigue are changing the way Canadians connect to sports, concerts, and community experiences. From the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs to skyrocketing concert prices, they…
When the world feels heavy, stories of progress and kindness remind us what’s still possible. This episode of Good News Tuesday is a reset button — proof that good things don’t just happen, they’re built every day. From breakthroughs that extend the lives of people with Down syndrome to sparks of creativity from unexpected places,…
Board games don’t just bring families together — sometimes, they build something brand new. Teen creators Adam and Kiara Palma share the story behind American Dictator, a game that started as a cottage idea and evolved into a thoughtful, funny take on politics and human nature. In conversation with Shane Hewitt, they explain how creativity,…
When sports meet sentiment, the stories get personal. Shane Hewitt and Bob Addison reflect on what it means to be loyal to a team — even when they break your heart. From Bob’s Mariners memories to Shane’s love of retro jerseys, they explore the pride, nostalgia, and identity that come with being a fan. Together,…
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