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This week on the podcast we have an array of interest and curiosity. Whether you need to know what the link is between toilet tissue and computer monitors, which web culture collector is celebrating his 15th anniversary or how to get from Lands End to John O'Groats for free.

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First up, Birgitta Halvarsson of the TCO dropped by for a chat. The keeps an eye on what our computers are made of and the impact those materials may have on us, our future and the planet. Finding out what your latest gadget is made from, could be harder than you think. Should these materials me made clear?

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Next, you'll forgive me for providing a link that may suck away your time if you have not already been there. The marvellous site has been sharing images, videos, links and artwork of interest as well as providing web hosting since the internet was still young. Scott Beale is the primary tentacle for the site and we talked about marking 15 years and how the web has changed.

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Last but not least, a man who is probably online when most of us would not even consider it. Challenged by Vodaphone to do something creative with sim cards, Christian Payne, known as , managed to travel from Lands End to John O'Groats. Why is that special? He did it without a penny in his pocket and managed to crowd source lifts, food and accommodation along the way. He describes his incredible journey.

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On a final note this week - Outriders needs you! I'm putting together a round up of our online adventures and although I naturally have my favourites, I'd like to know about yours too.

If there was an interview you liked best, or a visitor who inspired you on Outriders, do let me know. Maybe there was a segment that you missed and would like another chance to hear - in which case, shout out and we can revisit that time at the end of the year.

If you need a reminder - all of our episode details are logged here on the Outriders blog.

So drop me a line via email - Outriders at ´óÏó´«Ã½ dot co do uk, let me know on Twitter where we are , or search for Outriders on Facebook where we will be continuing the discussion.

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Until next week!

~ Jamillah

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This week on the podcast I had a lovely chat with . Co-founder of Wired magazine and a former editor/publisher of the Whole Earth Catalogue, Kevin has been a part of the internet for longer than most of us have had log in pass words of our own.

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His new book is entitled "What technology wants". This might seem to be a slightly frightening question, but fear not as he explains it all in a thorough discussion about technological needs, Amish alpha geeks and the possible futures ahead of us should we learn to observe the wider perspective of the technium.

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Until next week!

~ Jamillah

Hello digital friends,

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This week on the podcast, I had a nice long chat with technology journalist and author, . He has been in the UK, over from Canada to talk about his new book Sex, Bombs and Burgers.

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The themes of the book seem obvious, but you might be surprised to learn just how much of our daily technology we owe to the industries of pornography, war and food production. You might never think about ordering delivery food and paying with your credit card over the phone the same way again!

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Until next week! - Jamillah

Hello webbists!

This week we have a mashup of our digital lives with our physical lives. You can hear all about this on the podcast which is ready when you are.

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First up a recap of the collaboration between the and the . Film makers were invited to answer the question "How Digital Technology Changed my Life" and one of the winners - Andy Taylor Smith took a moment to tell us about his fim, "This chair is not me".

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More creative content arrived in the form of an email from Mark Tanner. Mark has been editing the book of his friend and colleague David Malone. Not so odd you might think, but the book is made up of comments that David wrote on a news website over the space of two years. What could be the ravings of an angry commentator are easily transformed into a diary-like narrative charting the changes in our global economics. is an interesting read and an even more intriguing process.

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There's nothing quite like working collaboratively. After taking a look at hackspaces in London and San Francisco, I am proud that you all let me know about even more creative places in Manchester and beyond.

Hacker and artist, wrote to let me know that Halifax and Leeds have a thriving hack scene and that we should hear about it. So I sent him off to prove it - and he did so admirably. Chatting at , and , Andrew shares the things we can make and do in Yorkshire.

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Images from Andrew Back's visits with Leeds hackers.

It's bee a fun week finding out what's happening around the world for Outriders and as usual I should remind you to let me know if there is a site that rocks your socks, or if you are working on something that we should know about then get in touch.

Find us on or drop me an email to Outriders at ´óÏó´«Ã½ dot co dot uk.

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Until next week!
~ Jamillah

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Hello web-fans,

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Put the kettle on and do make yourself comfortable, this week on the podcast we cosy down for a nice long chat about whether we rule our machines or if they in fact are taking charge of us.

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writes books about technology, culture and media. He's just written a book called Program or be programmed Ten Commands for a digital age. We chewed over our progress into the digital arena and talk about the things we do online that could do with a little attention.

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How much do you understand about thetechnology you use every day?

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Are you conditioned to use the websites and forums you go to online, or are you ever going to be able to make these places into what you want?

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Taking control of our technology could lead us to a more comfortable relationshio with our computers. According to Douglas, a little programming know-how is not so hard and could go a long way.

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If you have commands that you think are worth adding, Douglas has thrown down the gauntlet for you to let him know via his .

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When you are not adding to Douglas Rushkoff's workload, you can always add to mine.

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I read all of your emails each week, so don't hesitate to let me know about your latest online innovation or a site you cannot resist. Tweet at me via ´óÏó´«Ã½ underscore outriders or drop a line to Outriders at bbc dot co dot uk

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Until next week!
~ Jamillah

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