Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Human stories • Life interviews • AI safety • Philosophy • Neuroscience • Technology • Achievements • Creativity • Inspiration • Exploration of unique ideas
This podcast, entitled "The Human Podcast," is dedicated to exploring human lives through a diverse range of interviews with individuals from various fields. The show features filmed conversations that can also be viewed on YouTube, allowing a broader audience to engage visually. Each episode dives into the life stories and careers of fascinating individuals, both known and unknown, aiming to uncover insights into what drives them, their experiences, and their contributions to various domains.
The podcast covers a wide array of subjects, with particular emphasis on philosophy, science, technology, and the arts. Recurring themes include artificial intelligence and its implications, cognitive and neuroscience research, ethics, and the exploration of human consciousness. Distinguished guests such as philosophers, scientists, authors, and creatives are frequent, offering perspectives on complex topics like AI safety, the philosophy of mind, the science of cognition, and effective altruism.
Episodes often include interviews with experts like AI safety researchers, neuropsychologists, philosophers, journalists, and podcast hosts themselves, each bringing a nuanced understanding to their respective fields. The format includes in-depth discussions about personal journeys, challenges faced, and their professional impact, often ending with guests reflecting on what constitutes a "good life."
The podcast also touches upon cultural themes, featuring guests from the entertainment and arts sectors, including magicians and musicians, providing a comprehensive look at humanity's intellectual and creative pursuits. By subscribing, listeners can expect a blend of insightful conversations that allow them to engage with deep and varied subjects, connecting stories of personal achievement with broader societal and philosophical questions.
Episodes:
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What I Learned Running a Marathon in Every Country | The Human Podcast
2025-Jun-15
46 minutes
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Co-Founder of Centre For British Progress, Julia Willemyns | The Human Podcast
2025-Apr-27
44 minutes
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Conjecture Co-Founder & ControlAI Advisor, Gabe Alfour | AI SAFETY SERIES #4
2025-Apr-13
44 minutes
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Host of 'Doom Debates' Podcast, Liron Shapira | AI SAFETY SERIES, Ep #3
2025-Mar-23
44 minutes
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Life Stories: World's Most Fun Psychologist & Magician, Professor Richard Wiseman
2025-Mar-16
40 minutes
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Historian of Philosophy, Peter Adamson | 10 QUESTIONS 10 MINUTES (Ep 5)
2025-Feb-26
8 minutes
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The Effective Altruist | 10 QUESTIONS 10 MINUTES (Ep. 4)
2025-Feb-24
9 minutes
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Interviewing Historian of Propaganda (WW1, WW2 & Contemporary), Professor Jo Fox | The Human Podcast
2025-Feb-07
44 minutes
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Life of Cognitive Revolution Podcast Host, Nathan Labenz | #artificialintelligence
2025-Feb-05
40 minutes
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10 Questions in 10 Minutes: Ex Machina Film Advisor, Professor Murray Shanahan
2025-Jan-26
7 minutes
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10 Questions With World Memory Champion, Ben Pridmore
2025-Jan-19
6 minutes
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Who is Google DeepMind Scientist / Ex Machina Advisor, Murray Shanahan?
2025-Jan-14
47 minutes
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10 Questions With... Leading Infinity Expert, Joel David Hamkins (New Series, Ep 1)
2025-Jan-10
10 minutes
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The Psychology of 'Effective Altruism': How To Do Good
2024-Dec-15
48 minutes
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Why I Dropped Everything To Try Pause AI Development
2024-Dec-11
43 minutes
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I Invented The World's Least Addictive Phone
2024-Nov-08
34 minutes
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A Safe Future Requires AI Governance & Education | AI SAFETY SERIES, Ep #1
2024-Oct-29
53 minutes
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Ex-Google AI Advisor Reflects on Love, Success, Life & AI
2024-Oct-28
50 minutes
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Life Story of Lady Who Discovered Coldplay / Coldplay Team Member (Debs Wild)
2024-Oct-26
51 minutes
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Life & Ideas of Leading Consumer Neuroscientist, Joe Devlin
2024-Oct-10
61 minutes
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Life Story of Legendary Gadget Show Host, Jason Bradbury
2024-Oct-05
50 minutes
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Asking Philosopher Jeff Sebo Why AI & Animals Matter
2024-Sep-13
48 minutes
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Will We Be ‘Haunted’ By AI Chatbots Of Dead Loved Ones?
2024-Sep-04
52 minutes
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Inside The Life & Career Of A Surgical Roboticist | The Human Podcast #38 (Prof Danail Stoyanov)
2024-Aug-02
39 minutes
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Remembering The Life Of Dan Dennett (with Friend Keith Frankish) | The Human Podcast Ep 37
2024-Jul-28
53 minutes
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Life Story Of 74-Year-Old Ironman Finisher | The Human Podcast Ep 36 (Eddie Brockelsby)
2024-Jul-07
30 minutes
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Artificial Intelligence & The Coming Moral Crisis | The Human Podcast Ep 35 (David Papineau)
2024-Jun-29
50 minutes
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Life Story of Cognitive Neuroscientist | The Human Podcast Ep 34 (Dr Hugo Spiers)
2024-Jun-14
48 minutes
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Life Story of Mathematician & Philosopher of Infinity | The Human Podcast Ep 33
2024-May-23
51 minutes
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Life Story Of World Leading Autism Researcher | Ep 32 (Prof Simon Baron-Cohen)
2024-Apr-27
58 minutes
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Philosopher Discusses AI, ChatGPT, LLMs... | The Human Podcast #31 (David Papineau)
2024-Apr-21
46 minutes
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Understand The Smartest Human Ever: John Von Neumann | The Human Podcast #30 (Ananyo Bhattacharya)
2024-Mar-23
39 minutes
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Cosmologist & Astronomer Royal, Martin Rees | The Human Podcast #29
2023-Sep-09
59 minutes
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Philosopher of Mind & Psychiatry, Cecily Whiteley | The Human Podcast #28
2023-Sep-02
85 minutes
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How I Got The Highest Ever Countdown Score | The Human Podcast #27
2023-Mar-22
56 minutes
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Conner Mather Reveals How He Started The NPC Trend & Blew Up At 17 | The Human Podcast #26
2023-Feb-01
58 minutes
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Why People Believe In The Paranormal (Chris French, #25) | The Human Podcast
2023-Feb-01
43 minutes
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How To Inspire People With Illustration (Aidan Yeep, #24) | The Human Podcast
2023-Feb-01
25 minutes
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Rubik’s Cube World Record Holder, George Scholey - The Human Podcast #22
2022-Dec-07
36 minutes
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Philosopher, BBC Producer & Philosophy Bites Co-Host, David Edmonds | The Human Podcast #23
2022-Dec-07
54 minutes
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Charity Founder (Brixton Soup Kitchen), Solomon Smith | The Human Podcast #21
2022-Oct-30
38 minutes
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Neurogeneticist, Kevin Mitchell | The Human Podcast #20
2022-Oct-13
59 minutes
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Startup Founder & YouTuber, Jamie Pine | The Human Podcast #19
2022-Sep-23
135 minutes
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Neuropsychologist, Chris Frith | The Human Podcast #18
2022-Sep-04
56 minutes
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Philosopher & Co-Host Of Mind Chat Podcast, Keith Frankish | The Human Podcast #17
2022-Aug-21
75 minutes
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Science Writer & Broadcaster, Philip Ball | The Human Podcast #16
2022-Aug-06
46 minutes
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History Of Philosophy Podcast Host, Peter Adamson | The Human Podcast #15
2022-Jul-22
45 minutes
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New York Times Tech Reporter, Cade Metz | The Human Podcast #14
2022-Jul-12
43 minutes
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Magician & World’s Smallest Magic Shop Owner, Mal Norton | The Human Podcast #13
2022-Jun-28
48 minutes
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AI Safety Researcher, Roman Yampolskiy | The Human Podcast #12
2022-Jun-19
41 minutes
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Applied Mathematician, Helen Wilson | The Human Podcast #11
2022-Jun-05
45 minutes
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Philosopher (Animal Sentience/Welfare) & Former Zookeeper, Heather Browning | The Human Podcast #10
2022-May-18
47 minutes
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Computer Scientist, Elena Simperl | The Human Podcast #9
2022-May-12
50 minutes
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Mindfulness & Yoga Teacher, Christiane Kerr | The Human Podcast #8
2022-Apr-22
46 minutes
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Professional Clown, Mattie Faint | The Human Podcast #7
2022-Apr-09
63 minutes
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Philosopher of Mind, David Papineau | The Human Podcast #6
2022-Apr-01
52 minutes
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Philosophy in Prison Charity Founder, MM McCabe | The Human Podcast #5
2022-Mar-23
60 minutes
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World Memory Champion, Ben Pridmore | The Human Podcast #4
2022-Mar-21
48 minutes
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Futurist & Smartphone Pioneer, David Wood | The Human Podcast #3
2022-Mar-21
87 minutes
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Rubik's Cube UK Champion, George Scholey | The Human Podcast #2
2022-Mar-19
85 minutes
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Hare Krishna Monk, Kavi Buckley | The Human Podcast #1
2022-Mar-17
90 minutes
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