The Human Podcast

Jan 26 2025 52 ep. 51 mins
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Get to know unique and inspiring individuals, as I ask them about their lives, careers and beliefs.

New interviews every week!

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10 Questions in 10 Minutes: Ex Machina Film Advisor, Professor Murray Shanahan

Jan 26 2025 7 mins  
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/8Ssqnccv2_INEW SERIES WHERE I ASK FASCINATING PEOPLE 10 QUESTIONS in 10 MINUTES!Ep #3 is with the scientific advisor of the film 'Ex Machina', Professor Murray Shanahan. Murray works at Google DeepMind as a Principal Research Scientist, and is a Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London. He is an expert in Artificial Intelligence

10 Questions With World Memory Champion, Ben Pridmore

Jan 19 2025 6 mins  
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/vMVkRVviiRw__________________NEW SERIES WHERE I ASK FASCINATING PEOPLE 10 QUESTIONS EACH!Ep #2 is with Former World memory Champion, Ben Pridmore. Ben was the first person to ever memorise a deck of cards in under 30 seconds. He's also an accountant who loves to holiday in Las Vegas.Subscribe for new episodes every week!🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intr

Who is Google DeepMind Scientist / Ex Machina Advisor, Murray Shanahan?

Jan 14 2025 47 mins  
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eonR5-VN4y8In this episode, I speak to the scientific advisor of the film 'Ex Machina', Professor Murray Shanahan. Murray works at Google DeepMind as a Principal Research Scientist, and is a Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London. He is an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI).The Human Podcast explores the lives, careers and

10 Questions With... Leading Infinity Expert, Joel David Hamkins (New Series, Ep 1)

Jan 10 2025 10 mins  
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/MvfXFpJX2psWelcome to a new series where I ask fascinating people 10 intriguing questions.The first episode is with Professor Joel David Hamkins, a Mathematician/Philosopher and leading expert on infinity. Joel is the O'Hara Professor of Philosophy and Mathematics at the University of Notre Dame.Subscribe for new episodes every week! (Episode 2 is

The Psychology of 'Effective Altruism': How To Do Good

Dec 15 2024 48 mins  
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/My9X_r4nhGsIn this episode, I speak to Stefan Schubert, a researcher in philosophy and psychology at Effective Altruism Sweden. Together with Lucius Caviola, Stefan recently published a book on the psychology of effective altruism: Effective Altruism and the Human Mind: The Clash Between Impact and Intuition.The Human Podcast explores the lives an

Why I Dropped Everything To Try Pause AI Development

Dec 11 2024 43 mins  
WATCH EPISODE: https://youtu.be/hHgHS2IrHCwAfter learning about AI safety only last year, William Baird drastically altered his life. He left a farm he managed in New Zealand and moved to the UK. He's since met with MPs and helped organise protests against AI, including one outside the Bletchley Park AI summit.In this episode, I speak to William Baird, the UK Director of PauseAI. P

I Invented The World's Least Addictive Phone

Nov 08 2024 34 mins  
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YvBvkqu9-UkIn this episode, I speak to Kaiwei Tang, the co-founder of Light Phone. Light Phones are simple, unlocked phones with a few essential tools.The Human Podcast explores the lives and ideas of inspiring individuals. Subscribe for new interviews every week.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Coming Up0:28 - Intro to Kaiwei0:48 - Smartphones control us3:

A Safe Future Requires AI Governance & Education | AI SAFETY SERIES, Ep #1

Oct 29 2024 53 mins  
WATCH: https://youtu.be/YrXhtH7Y9WQIn this episode, I speak to Jamie Bernardi. Jamie is an AI governance researcher, and has completed research fellowships at the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy (IAPS) and GovAI. He was also a co-founder and the former AI Safety Lead at BlueDot ImpactThe Human Podcast explores the lives and ideas of inspiring individuals. Subscribe for new int

Ex-Google AI Advisor Reflects on Love, Success, Life & AI

Oct 28 2024 50 mins  
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/iInUMPcOqsIIn this episode, I speak to Stephanie Antonian. Stephanie is the founder and CEO of Aestora, an AI research lab focused on love.The Human Podcast explores the lives and ideas of inspiring individuals. Subscribe for new interviews every week.🕒 TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Coming up0:37 - Intro to guest1:05 - Summary of Stephanie's journey2:45 -

Life Story of Lady Who Discovered Coldplay / Coldplay Team Member (Debs Wild)

Oct 26 2024 51 mins  
WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/eUyxAaW9YuQIn this episode, I speak to Debs Wild, the lady who discovered Coldplay. Debs spotted them playing in a bar in Manchester in 1998, and has since worked for them for the past 20 years. She'd handled a variety of responsibilities and is currently the band's fan liaison.The Human Podcast explores the lives and ideas of inspiring individuals. Subs