Rewiring sport: Hi-tech cheating
About this episode
This episode discusses the intersection of technology and ethics in sports, focusing on the Enhanced Games and the fine line between innovation and cheating.
At the Enhanced Games in Las Vegas earlier this year, athletes used performance-enhancing drugs and banned equipment in an attempt to break world records. At the same time, companies such as Adidas are designing new types of equipment that fall within the rules, but give athletes an edge. So where is the line between cheating and innovation? This season of Tech Tonic is hosted by Josh Noble and produced by Josh Gabert-Doyon. The senior producer is Edwin Lane and the executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco. Original music by Metaphor Music. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips. Clips: Enhanced Games Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Josh Noble
Topics covered
- sports technology
- performance enhancement
- innovation in sports
- ethics in sports
- equipment design
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Adidas, FT.com, Acast
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