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Stay Human, from the Artificiality Institute

Helen and Dave Edwards
Artificial Intelligence
Technology
Education
Creativity
Natural Language Processing
Large Language Models
Cognitive Science
Ethics In AI
User Experience
Consciousness
Human Experience
Computational Linguistics
Stochastic Parrots
Information Retrieval Systems
Environmental Impacts Of AI
Linguistic Foundations
Search Engines
Product Development
Māori Rights
Decision-Making

Exploring how AI changes the way we think, who we become, and what it means to be human. We explore how AI changes the way we think, who we become, and what it means to be human. We believe AI shouldn't just be safe or efficient—it should be worth it. Through story-based research, education, and community, we help people choose the relationship they want with machines—so they remain the authors of... more

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Artwork for Stay Human, from the Artificiality Institute

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In this conversation, we explore machine intelligence and human understanding with Christopher Summerfield, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at Oxford and author of "These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means." Chris offers ... more

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In this conversation, we explore the cultural foundations of artificial intelligence with Nina Beguš, Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley and author of "Artificial Humanities: A Fictional Perspective on Language in AI." Nina makes a compelling case fo... more

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In this conversation, we explore the nature of intelligence and life itself with Blaise Agüera y Arcas, VP and Fellow at Google and head of the Paradigms of Intelligence Lab. Blaise discusses his ambitious new book "What Is Intelligence?"—a work that... more

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In this conversation, we explore the psychology of conviction with Steve Sloman, Professor of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences at Brown University and advisor to the Artificiality Institute. Returning to the podcast for a third time,... more

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Recent Guests

Nina Beguš
Author of Artificial Humanities, A Fictional Perspective on Language in AI
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Nina Beguš: Artificial Humanities
Blaise Agüera y Arcas
Author and technologist; VP and fellow and head of the Paradigms of Intelligence Lab at Google
Google
Episode: Blaise Agüera y Arcas: What Is Intelligence?
Steve Sloman
Cognitive scientist and author, key advisor at the Artificiality Institute
Brown University
Episode: Steven Sloman: The Cost of Conviction
Ellie Pavlick
AI researcher at Brown University and DeepMind
DeepMind
Episode: Ellie Pavlick: The AI Paradigm Shift
John Pasmore
CEO of Latimer and advisor to the Artificiality Institute
Latimer
Episode: John Pasmore: Inclusive AI
De Kai
AI researcher and author of Raising AI
Episode: De Kai: Raising AI
Beth Rudden
CEO and Founder of Bast AI, former Chief Data Officer at IBM
Bast AI
Episode: Beth Rudden: AI, Trust, and Bast AI
Avriel Epps
Founder of AI4Abolition and researcher at Cornell
AI4Abolition
Episode: Avriel Epps: Teaching Kids About AI Bias
Maggie Jackson
Author of 'Uncertain', exploring the complexities of human uncertainty.
Episode: Maggie Jackson: Embracing Uncertainty

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Helen Edwards
Co-host and co-founder discussing human-AI symbiosis and intimate AI design concepts.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • So insightful!

    Artificiality has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Exceptional Podcast, Very Thought Provoking.

    Helen and Dave do an amazing job in picking knowledgable hosts who excel at communicating their concepts and ideas. But more than that they go above and beyond, truly showcasing their own backgrounds in the field, and ensuring that they are well informed on the subject matter before each interview. This is a podcast I have recommended to my fellow classmates; and I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to better understand what must be accomplished to take the next step forward into a mo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sick pics bro
    United States4 years ago
  • AI overview by AI experts

    A practical overview of AI with plenty of real world cases.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hella33
    United States6 years ago

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Guests come from diverse backgrounds, leading to rich, cross-disciplinary conversations.
The show blends deep ideas with accessible storytelling, making complex AI topics approachable.
The discussions emphasize practical implications and ethical dimensions of AI in society.

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#110
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#62
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#69
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#222
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Blaise Agüera y Arcas: What Is Intelligence?
Q: How do symbiogenesis and computation relate to human-AI co-evolution?
Symbiogenesis describes how mutualistic relationships create new, reproductive units, a framework Blaise uses to explain how humans, machines, and life-like systems might co-evolve into integrated, higher-order intelligences.
Blaise Agüera y Arcas: What Is Intelligence?
Q: What inspired you to write What Is Intelligence?
The emergence of AI models that demonstrated general intelligence without a magical breakthrough, combined with ongoing artificial life experiments, created a sense of urgency to understand intelligence more broadly and across disciplines.
Ellie Pavlick: The AI Paradigm Shift
Q: How did you get into the evolution of meaning and grounding in AI?
Ellie's journey evolved from practical applications of AI in paraphrasing to a deeper philosophical exploration of what meaning and grounding represent in AI and human interaction.
Ellie Pavlick: The AI Paradigm Shift
Q: What inspired you to go down the path you've gone?
Ellie explains that her diverse interests in economics and saxophone reflect a continuous thread towards data science and humanistic perspectives, leading her to AI.
Helen & Dave Edwards: Becoming Synthetic
Q: What does it mean to have it be part of us as opposed to a separate entity?
We envision multiple diverse intelligences and emphasize the importance of cognitive sovereignty in the relationship with AI.

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2. Blaise Agüera y Arcas
3. Steve Sloman
4. Ellie Pavlick
5. John Pasmore
6. De Kai
7. Beth Rudden
8. Avriel Epps

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