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We can all see that there are pros and cons to the digital age.Where at one point we may gain a convenience, we might also lose a skill.But, has our reliance on technology fundamentally changed us as human beings? And are we losing touch with fundamental aspects of the human experience?Christine Rosen is the author of ‘The Extinction of Experience: Being Human in a Disembodied World’ and joins Seán to discuss…

You might hear anecdotally that border collies are the smartest dogs, and in Britain at least, this appears to be the case.A 6-year-old Border Collie named Harvey has been named one of the world’s brightest dogs by Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest.Irene Hewlett is the owner of Harvey, and joins Seán to discuss.

While calls have been made for a statue to be erected to Sinead O’Connor in Dublin, current rules don’t allow a figure to be commemorated until 20 years after their death. But, should the regulations be changed?Joining Seán to discuss is Cllr Donna Cooney, Chairperson of the Naming and Commemorations Committee of Dublin City Council and Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin…

It seems that recently, people have become less aware about their personal conversations, leaving everyone in their vicinity in earshot of their business - especially on public transport.So, what have you heard?Henry McKean has been asking the public, and joins Seán to share what he’s heard.

Last month, figures revealed that a third of Irish couples aren't getting enough sleep. To help fix this, couples have been sleeping in separate beds, and it's now being called 'sleep divorce'...To discuss, Seán is joined by Fiona Brennan, Clinical Hypnotherapist and author of 'Sleep Well: Eight Habits to help you Fall asleep, stay asleep, wake up refreshed'.

Babygirl hits screens in Ireland today and depicts a saucy love affair between a female CEO and her 28-year-old intern.The CEO is in a seemingly happy and sex filled marriage, but has been faking it with her husband and uses the younger man to satisfy her needs.But, it begs the question: why do women fake it? And how can men know when women are faking it?To discuss, Seán is joined by Dr Caroline West, Sex Educator and author of ‘Wrong Women: Selling Sex in Monto, Dublin’s Forgotten Red Light District’, out on Feb 20th…Image: A24

One of the most remarkable images emerging from the cold snap this week is that of the hill farming community digging out their sheep buried in several feet of snow on the Galtee Mountains.Joining Seán to discuss is Anne Drake, who runs Ballyhoura Farm Escape on the Limerick Cork border, whose family has been deeply affected…

After the world’s number one chess player was forbidden from playing a match because he was wearing jeans, questions are now being asked about the dress code of certain sports…Joining Seán to discuss is Sportswriter Emma John, who has been investigating this for the Guardian.Image: @MagnusCarlsen on X / Twitter

With lots of devices requiring new passwords for the new year, and the inbox full after the holidays, what can we do to clean up our personal tech?Joining Seán to discuss Ciara O’Brien, Tech Correspondent for the Irish Times…

Trump has announced that he intends to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. What does this mean for geopolitics in the region, and how can the names of major geographical features be changed unilaterally?Joining Seán to discuss is Gerry Kearns, Professor in the Department of Geography at Maynooth University…Image: Reuters, Britannica