Search Engine

Uncle Spam Wants You!

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST

American military recruiters have moved online, using web quizzes, Xbox shooters and sophisticated data mining to woo young recruits. Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

ACTA: WTF?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST

Between secret talks and leaked docs, word has spread that U.S.-made copyright laws are headed to Canada through the back door. Is it true? A call for answers. Plus: why cops can't solve cybercrime (and how they could). Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

The Blogfather, Part II

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST

Canadian Hossein Derakhshan brought blogging to Iran, reversed his politics, made enemies on both sides, got arrested and hasn't been heard from since- until now. While "Hoder" remains in a Tehran prison, his brother Hamed brings news, breaking his family's silence. Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

The Neutral Throttle? An interview with CRTC Chairman Konrad von Finckenstein

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST

What are the new rules of the Internet? Jesse asks CRTC Chairman Konrad von Finckenstein to explain the Net Neutrality ruling. Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

Section 13, Hate Speech, and the Streisand Effect

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST

Section 13, the "Internet hate speech" law, has been deemed unconstitutional. It has also proven to be counter-effective, exponentially amplifying the ideas it attempted to silence. Also on the show, the Swartz identity: how a young open gov hacktivist became the target of an FBI investigation. Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

The Open Source Vagina

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:01:00 EST

The porn biz is losing profits to piracy, but has yet to resort to lawsuits against filesharers. Instead, porn is innovating. One idea is the RealTouch, a physical "sex simulator" with digital connections. Jesse explores the possibility of open source sex with a RealTouch spokesman. Also on the show: a response from CIRA to last week's report. Mature Audiences Only. Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

Are You Gay? (The Internet Would Like to Know)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:01:00 EST

"Gaydar" software from MIT and queer-bashing Islamist radicals trolling Iraq's chatrooms are making it increasingly difficult to hide one's sexuality, and increasingly dangerous to be gay. Also: how CIRA, the non-profit "dot-ca" domain people get 10 million dollars a year. Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

China's Homicidal Net-Addict Bootcamps

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:01:00 EST

At least one Chinese teen has been killed in a Chinese Internet-addict "rehab" centre ? Jennifer Pak in Beijing reports. Also, did a German rap group cause another 9/11? Nope, it was just another hoax. Post your comments on the Search Engine blog: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

Ira Glass on the Internet

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:01:00 EST

"This American Life" is the #1 rated podcast in America and one of the first major podcasts ever. In this first weekly episode of Search Engine, Jesse interviews Ira Glass about the success of TAL online and the impact of the Internet on public radio. Post your comments on the new Search Engine blog at: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

No Show This Week

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:01:00 EST

The official TVO relaunch of Search Engine happens next week - Tuesday September, 15 and will examine the question: What is the internet doing to public radio? Jesse interviews his radio hero, "This American Life's" Ira Glass. Details and links for the Search Engine Upgrade Party are at: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

Is Facebook Illegal?

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:01:00 EST

As Canada's Privacy Commissioner considers taking Facebook to Federal Court, the possibility looms that Canada will be the first country to deem Facebook illegal. Privacy lawyer David TS Fraser discusses what this means for Facebook, the Canadian Internet, and for privacy itself.

The Human Flesh Search Engine

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:01:00 EST

In the absence of a fair and open judicial system, Chinese Netizens have become digital vigilantes. Also: why Ignatieff should give his books away for free.

File Sharing IS Fair Use

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:01:00 EST

As Canada considers Copyright, America fights about it: Harvard Law Prof. Charles Nesson brings to trial the case of a downloader fighting back against the music industry. Search Engine interviews Nesson and hears his controversial argument. Search Engine blog is available at: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

Like Iran, Minus the Technology

Tues, 13 Jul 2009 23:59:00 EST

A report from Beijing on the Uyghur-Han race riots, plus a response to the National Post on Net Neutrality. Search Engine blog is available at: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

No Expectation of Privacy

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:01:00 EST

An Interview with Public Safety Minister Peter Van Loan. Also: bad Tweets from Iran and good news from Ottawa. Search Engine blog is available at: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

Is Net Neutrality Getting Pwned?

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:01:00 EST

The case against "Idea Bundling" our digital politics. Also: how to spy on North Korea - an interview with Google-mapping amateur spy Curtis Melvin.

Who's Copying Who?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:01:00 EST

Is Canada the world's worst file-swapper or is something rotten with our research? Think tank CEO Anne Golden responds to charges of plagiarism. Search Engine blog is available at: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

The Origin of Cory Doctorow

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:01:00 EST

Drug Data Ransom, Cory's TVO roots, and a special announcement. Search Engine blog is available at: http://www.tvo.org/searchengine

Search Engine Coming to TVO

Fri, 01 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Welcome to the new home of Search Engine, hosted by Jesse Brown. Thanks for subscribing - new episodes are on the way soon!