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<p>Are there things computers and AI should never do, even if they could? In this week’s episode, we discuss this question and take a look at Joseph Weizenbaum’s book “Computer Power and Human Reason” (1976). We learn...
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Computer Science Off Course
Hosted by Felienne Hermans & Hanna Schraffenberger · science · EN
About this Podcast:
The Computer Science Off Course podcast brings you one paper or book each week to widen your view on what Computer Science is, and what it could be. Turing, Naur, Dreyfus, Laurel, and many more will bring some much-needed change in perspective for people who grew up on an information diet of only complex algorithms, programming, and math! Read along with Felienne and Hanna, do the homework and see that there is more between heaven and earth than computers and compilers.
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What is Computer Science Off Course about?
The Computer Science Off Course podcast brings you one paper or book each week to widen your view on what Computer Science is, and what it could be. Turing, Naur, Dreyfus, Laurel, and many more will bring some much-needed change in perspective for people who grew up on an information diet of only complex algorithms, programming, and math!
Who hosts Computer Science Off Course?
Computer Science Off Course is hosted by Felienne Hermans & Hanna Schraffenberger. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Computer Science Off Course covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Joseph Weizenbaum - Computer Power and Human Reason" (11 August 2026, 49 minutes), "Lucy Suchman - Plans and Situated Actions" (4 August 2026, 45 minutes), and "Hubert Dreyfus - What Computers Can't Do" (28 July 2026, 45 minutes).
How often does Computer Science Off Course publish?
Computer Science Off Course publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Computer Science Off Course?
Booking probability for Computer Science Off Course is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Computer Science Off Course requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Computer Science Off Course's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Computer Science Off Course are Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Computer Science Off Course has a science audience.
About the host
Felienne Hermans & Hanna Schraffenberger hosts Computer Science Off Course, a science podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 4, 202645 minS1<p>When did you last use a copy machine, and how did you do it? Did you follow a predetermined plan, use a manual, or did you figure out what to do along the way? In this episode, we discuss how people interact with...
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Hubert Dreyfus - What Computers Can't Do
Jul 28, 202645 minS1<p>Is there something you wish computers could do but somehow, despite all the hype around AI, they still can't do it? In this episode, we discuss Hubert Dreyfus' book "What Computers Can't Do" (1972) and its updated...
Jul 21, 202654 minS1<p>Has this text been written by an AI or by us, Felienne and Hanna? It's the latter! Why does this matter? This week, we discuss what it means when you can no longer tell human and machine output apart. For the first...
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Brenda Laurel - Computers as Theatre
Jul 14, 202641 minS1<p>Are you playing a role when using a computer? We certainly are! In this episode, we connect the worlds of theatre and computers. We discuss Brenda Laurel's book "Computers as Theatre” (1991). Per usual, Felienne has...
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Jul 7, 202641 minS1<p>What is programming? This week, we take a stab at this fundamental question with Peter Naur's paper "Programming as Theory Building". Felienne has read the paper (more than once), and Hanna is asking her questions...
Computer Science Off Course
Everything you did not want to know about computer science! (Just teasing)
Jul 1, 202616 minS1<p>Our teaser episode for the Computer Science Off Course podcast! We bring you one paper or book each week to widen your view on what Computer Science is, and what it could be.</p><p>Turing, Naur, Dreyfus, Laurel, and...
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