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Ok Smart Ass

Ok Smart Ass

Written by: Patrick Bonello
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OK Smart-ass is a regular look at technology, how we see, use it and the impact it has on our everyday lives.Copyright OK Smart Ass 2021 Politics & Government
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  • #051 - Living into the 22nd century, robotic exercise coaches, retirement villages that look cool, and exploring 64 years of perspective
    Jul 6 2025

    In this second of three special episodes, Patrick and Tor interview 19-year-old student Eliza Ayres and octogenarian Ann Hardwick about their visions for the future of aged care. Eliza thinks retirement living looks cool and is aiming to live into the 22nd century. For Ann, at 83, the aged care future is present, and she wouldn't mind a robotic executive assistant and exercise coach.

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    35 mins
  • #050 -- Augmented bodies, exoskeleton futures, retirement as software, and embracing oddity.
    Jun 29 2025

    In this first of three special episodes, Patrick and Tor interview creative artist and musician Heather Marsh about her vision for the future of age care. Heather explores what life might look like in 2058 when she's 85. Will her virtual experiences be physical? Will AI remove the endless burden of admin? And what about companionship and relationships?

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    25 mins
  • #49 - Death.. everything you need to know
    Apr 14 2024

    Tor and Patrick return with a series of special episodes tackling technology and all things gadgety and interesting. With a focus on death, in this episode they ask the really big questions.

    How does medical science define death? Can you reanimate brain cells in a recently deceased pig? Do you want to be buried or cremated or maybe, go where no one has gone before and have your ashes blasted into space.

    Join the ok smart-ass team as they delve into dreams, science and the technology of life and death.

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    51 mins
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