The RobinsonHewitt Pod
Alison Mackie
Show overview
The RobinsonHewitt Pod has published 12 episodes during 2026. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 28 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Alison Mackie.
From the publisher
Let's talk about the anthropology of technology, and explore what it will mean to be human in the next era of tech. Hosted by Alison Mackie, an anthropologist of emerging technology, professional director & founder of RHC.RobinsonHewitt Consulting: Transforming the traditional with the unseen, for the next era of innovation & ideas.Disclaimer: Content is for general educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.
Latest Episodes
The Real Challenge of Future Smart Cities Has Nothing to Do With Technology
I’ve researched hundreds of tech founders. Here’s the pattern they all follow | The Founders Journey
AI taking your job might not be a bad thing | The Future of Work
What's It Worth? The Future of Money and Finance
What can we learn about the future of humanity from the Artemis II mission?
Fuel Crisis? Where we're going, we won't need roads | The Future of Transportation
S1 Ep 6How to Build a Business for the Future: A New Approach to Strategy (Crawl, Walk, Run Part 2)
In this episode of the RobinsonHewitt Pod, we unpack a new operating system for growth that embraces cycles, uncertainty, and the reality that not everything unfolds in a straight line. We’re entering a world where traditional approaches to strategy and project management no longer hold. The pace is faster, the path is less predictable, and linear ways of building no longer reflect how things actually evolve. Using our “Crawl, Walk, Run” framework, we explore how we're taking our own big, future-facing goals and how we're turning them into grounded, sustainable action, without burning out or forcing outcomes.
S1 Ep 5Turning Ideas Into Action in Work & Play: Crawl, Walk, Run Strategy (Part 1)
Big ideas and new innovations are everywhere. But the real challenge isn’t having the idea, it’s having the capacity to actually hold what you create. In this week’s pod, we go deeper into the “Crawl, Walk, Run” strategy as a way to move from having ideas and goals that can feel out of reach, and into something real and that works with your nervous system.Let’s talk about access to tools, belief systems, and why even a small amount of faith the size of a mustard seed is often enough to get started.
S1 Ep 4Fashion for the Future: How Technology & Materials Will Transform What We Wear
Welcome to an anthropology of technology session with RobinsonHewitt, hosted by Alison Mackie.Today, we're thinking about how the future of fashion is being reshaped by smart textiles, adaptive materials, and responsive clothing. From programmable garments to sustainable design, this episode explores how technology, identity, and culture intersect in the next era of fashion.⭐ Blog Post: 'Designing the next layer: Where fashion meets technology': https://robinsonhewitt.com/articles/designing-the-next-layer-where-fashion-meets-technology
S1 Ep 321 Questions with Alison Mackie: Life as a Woman in Tech & Futurism | International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day, our founder, Alison Mackie, turns the microphone on herself and answers 21 questions about her unconventional journey into the emerging tech world. From humanities to tech futurism, today is a reflection on curiosity, career twists, and why shaping the future of technology needs more diverse voices.
S1 Ep 2Who's steering the AI ship? Should it be up to the public to decide?
Welcome to an anthropology of technology session with RobinsonHewitt, hosted by Alison Mackie. Today, we’re looking at the iceberg Anthropic has revealed, remembering that what’s visible is only a fraction of the challenges ahead in the emerging tech world. We’ll explore how public participation, ethical governance, and deliberate decision-making can help steer AI safely through these waters. A link to our previous webinar that is mentioned on the potential of AGI and consciousness: • If we're serious about ethical AGI, here's...
S1 Ep 1If we're serious about ethical AGI, here's how we build it
Welcome to an anthropology of technology webinar, hosted by RobinsonHewitt Consulting. Today, we're opening the door to the idea of "what if" when it comes to sentient and conscious AI. We'll think about it from an anthropological perspective to help reframe the strategy, governance, and next steps for this rapidly evolving world.