Bethany Edmunds's guest appearances

Bethany Edmunds

Broken Boxes Podcast

Conversations That Matter

David Smith

Wayne Gretzky

David Katz

Michael Smith

Jeff Lee

Alec Ross

Sean Carter

Andrew Campbell

Tanya Tagaq

Patrick Moore

Jody Wilson-Raybould

Preston Manning

Andrey Pavlov

Sheila Watt-Cloutier

Frank Mitloehner

OwlTail

Ep 235 Guest:  Bethany Edmunds Headline:  Technology: The Great Equalizer   We hear about technology all the time to the point where the focus has shifted from good for us to bad. Tech, both loved and feared: is it taking over our lives? It has reams of data on us, it knows our habits and predicts what we want to buy or do next.    We’re asking ourselves: are we slaves to our devices? Search the topic, “Has Technology Ruined Our Lives?” and you’ll be bombarded with search page after search page connecting you to articles, videos and talks all telling you that technology has robbed us of the joy of life.   Not so fast, says Bethany Edmunds, a computing sciences instructor, who says technology has changed the lives of all of us for the better and even more so for the disenfranchised. Technology, she points out, is the great equalizer – first in its ability to navigate life for everyone and especially for those with challenges. At the same time it has also taken away physical barriers to jobs and careers.   We invited Bethany Edmunds to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how technology is accessible coupled with a path tech careers for non-nerds – a path she says is within our reach.    Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue presents Conversations That Matter. Join veteran Broadcaster Stuart McNish each week for an important and engaging Conversation about the issues shaping our future. Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs 

Ep 235 Guest:  Bethany Edmunds Headline:  Technology: The Great Equalizer We hear about technology all the time to the point where the focus has shifted from good for us to bad. Tech, both loved and feared: is it taking over our lives? It has reams of data on us, it knows our habits and predicts what we want to buy or do next. We’re asking ourselves: are we slaves to our devices? Search the topic, “Has Technology Ruined Our Lives?” and you’ll be bombarded with search page after search page connecting you to articles, videos and talks all telling you that technology has robbed us of the joy of life. Not so fast, says Bethany Edmunds, a computing sciences instructor, who says technology has changed the lives of all of us for the better and even more so for the disenfranchised. Technology, she points out, is the great equalizer – first in its ability to navigate life for everyone and especially for those with challenges. At the same time it has also taken away physical barriers to jobs and careers. We invited Bethany Edmunds to join us for a Conversation That Matters about how technology is accessible coupled with a path tech careers for non-nerds – a path she says is within our reach. Simon Fraser University’s Centre for Dialogue presents Conversations That Matter. Join veteran Broadcaster Stuart McNish each week for an important and engaging Conversation about the issues shaping our future. Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge<a href="https://goo.gl/ypXyDs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://goo.gl/ypXyDs</a>

Bethany Edmunds - Technology - The Great Equalizer

Bethany Matai Edmunds a.k.a Miss b.Me is a weaver, artist, fiber sculptor and Hip Hop lyricist. Edmunds visual work is grounded in traditional Maori weaving which she conceptually translates using traditional materials and fibers, combined with contemporary denim and mixed media, which further expresses her experiences of being a culture bearer of 'pART mAOri' descent. Lyrically, Edmunds also called Miss b.Me, explores similar concepts which she poetically expresses through cultural references and feminine flows, combining stories inspired by her Maori heritage and her unique worldview of life as an artist, poet and MC. Edmunds has a strong focus on the enhancement of taitamariki, young people, through the use of the arts, and ensuring that nga taonga tuku iho, the skills passed down from our ancestors, are retained for future generations.

Bethany Matai Edmunds a.k.a Miss <a href="http://b.Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">b.Me</a> is a weaver, artist, fiber sculptor and Hip Hop lyricist. Edmunds visual work is grounded in traditional Maori weaving which she conceptually translates using traditional materials and fibers, combined with contemporary denim and mixed media, which further expresses her experiences of being a culture bearer of 'pART mAOri' descent. Lyrically, Edmunds also called Miss <a href="http://b.Me" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">b.Me</a>, explores similar concepts which she poetically expresses through cultural references and feminine flows, combining stories inspired by her Maori heritage and her unique worldview of life as an artist, poet and MC. Edmunds has a strong focus on the enhancement of taitamariki, young people, through the use of the arts, and ensuring that nga taonga tuku iho, the skills passed down from our ancestors, are retained for future generations.

Conversation with Artist Bethany Edmunds