Few philosophers in recent memory have enjoyed as much attention as Byung-Chul Han. His mix of profundity and pithiness in tackling some of the big issues of the modern technical environment has made him “the internet’s new favorite philosopher” (to quote The New Yorker). But is he saying that is making such an impact? In this episode, Cal seeks to find out. ... Show More
Jun 2023
#808: Talking and listening with James Piecowye
<p>Marcus Smith is joined by Dr. James Piecowye, a friend and inspiration who played a crucial role in Marcus' podcast journey. Dr. Piecowye, formerly a research academic, made a significant shift in his career to focus on connecting theory with practice, despite facing criti ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2022
Episode 103, 'Nudges' with Thomas Schramme (Part II - Further Analysis and Discussion)
<p class=""><strong>Introduction</strong></p> <p class="">Given the choice, who wouldn't increase the balance in their bank account, switch into a fit and healthy body, find themselves in a meaningful career, and cultivate happiness and love in their relationships? These are pref ... Show More
48m 11s
Jun 2025
#420 — Countdown to Superintelligence
<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Daniel Kokotajlo about the potential impacts of superintelligent AI over the next decade. They discuss Daniel's predictions in his essay "AI 2027," the alignment problem, what an intelligence explosion might look like, the capacity of LLMs to i ... Show More
20m 29s
Dec 2024
Best of: How to master the art of schmoozing
This week's episode of Working It – the last of the year – is a repeat of one of our favourite episodes. It features a masterclass in chit-chat from Matt Abrahams, a lecturer in communications at Stanford University, podcast host, and author of the since published book Think Fast ... Show More
21m 41s
<p>In this compelling episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Anna Lembke—renowned psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and bestselling author of <a href="https://amzn.to/4n5BYT0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Dopamine Nation</em></a>—to ... Show More