AI and Economics / Forensic Jewellery
AI and Economics / Forensic Jewellery by The Provocateurs is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4. It has 1 performance listed, running from Sun 30 Aug, 17:35 to Sun 30 Aug, 17:35. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Economists promised AI would boost productivity, raise wages and create better jobs. So why are the numbers flat, and wellbeing shaky? Dr Elena Papagiannaki (Edinburgh Napier University) cuts through hype, asks who benefits and investigates whether today’s job losses are truly AI-caused, or conveniently AI-washed. Follow the curious trail from jewellery to justice as you embark on a true-crime adventure with the world’s first forensic jeweller, Dr Maria Maclennan (The University of Edinburgh). All that glitters is not as it seems...
Details
- Performer: The Provocateurs
- Venue: The Stand Comedy Club 3 & 4
- Space: Stand 4
- Genre: SPOKEN_WORD
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 35 seats (Stand 4) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Stand 4 is accessible from the pavement with steps leading to a courtyard. The venue is situated in the basement part of the building. There are 15 steps in total with a 90 degree turn on a stone staircase with handrails. Once inside the venue, it is level access to stand 4 with a right turn. Staff are always available to assist, however we cannot help to carry customers. Stairs: 11- 20 Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Sun 30 Aug, 17:35 — Already performed — £12.00