Oh Ja Joh?!

Oh Ja Joh?! is the Rotterdam science podcast. Every other week, we dive into a topic that concerns Rotterdammers. From confused individuals to a healthy diet and from dementia to dating apps. We speak with scientists from Erasmus University Rotterdam. About their research, their insights, and above all: why that is important to you.

How is AI changing our lives?
Kunstmatige intelligentie is steeds vaker onderdeel van ons dagelijks leven. In deze aflevering bespreekt AI-ethicus Joris Krijger hoe AI onze wereld verandert.
- Monday 9 Nov 2026
- 15 minutes
Monday 9 Nov 2026
15 minutes
How is AI changing our lives?
It’s becoming almost impossible to ignore artificial intelligence. We ask ChatGPT what to cook, AI is taking over more and more jobs, and even our Prime Minister has a robot write his social media posts. Yet there is another way, AI ethicist Joris Krijger argues. In the 14th episode of "Oh Ja Joh?!", the philosopher of technology explains how AI is changing our lives, and how we can regain control.
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How better care causes the hospital to end up in the red
If patients require less care, healthcare organisations lose out on revenue. We speak to Maura Leusder about why the payment system needs to be revised.
- Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
- 13 minutes
Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
13 minutes
How better care causes the hospital to end up in the red
Thanks to new techniques, the chances of becoming pregnant have increased, whilst the number of complications has fallen. That sounds like good news. However, health scientist Maura Leusder discovered that this progress can be financially detrimental to healthcare organisations. In the 13th episode of Oh Ja Joh?!, she explains how it is possible that hospitals sometimes miss out on revenue when they provide better care.
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The price of a line: how the cocaine trade is affecting our city
Behind a line of coke lies a world of crime. In this episode, we speak to criminologist Robby Roks about how the cocaine economy affects the city.
- Monday 12 Oct 2026
- 14 minutes
Monday 12 Oct 2026
14 minutes
The price of a line: how the cocaine trade is affecting our city
A line of coke at a party; for many people, it’s all part of the fun. But behind that line lies a world of crime. In this episode, we speak to criminologist Robby Roks, who is affiliated with the FORT-PORT research project, about how the cocaine economy affects the city.
We’re talking about young drug dealers, the role of social media and the theatre production DOPE. The criminologist and his fellow academics were closely involved in the production, which highlights the dilemmas in the fight against drug-related crime. Before the show, you’ll even hear Robby rapping about his research.
Take a look at the DOPE website to view the playlist
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How is AI changing our lives?

As a society, we can hardly ignore AI any longer. We are becoming increasingly dependent on it. According to AI ethicist Joris Krijger, this must change.