Roboism
A show mostly about robots. Hosts Kathy Campbell and Alex Cox explore how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital assistants are affecting our culture, and the humanity behind the bots in our everyday lives.
78: Tupperware on Wheels
In this episode of Roboism, hosts Alex Cox and Kathy Campbell riff on the unsettling sight of delivery robots—dubbed “Tupperware on Wheels”—parked like sentinels, using the image to spring into a broader conversation about AI, large language models, and the ethical dilemmas of adopting these tools. They explore how changing opinions about technology can trigger backlash, discuss the pervasive misogyny in tech culture, and wrestle with personal responsibility versus societal pressure in a world that feels increasingly hostile. Throughout, Kathy shares her personal anxieties about the world’s direction while Alex reflects on the balance between embracing AI for work and staying true to ethical standards. The episode blends humor, personal anecdotes, and a critique of how tech discourse often mirrors larger social isms.
75: A Woken Record
In this episode, hosts Kathy Campbell and Alex Cox examine the rollout of autonomous delivery robots in Chicago, exploring both the technological promise and the community backlash over sidewalk safety and accessibility. They discuss real‑world case studies—from a day in...