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Mostly Human is a weekly podcast that explores technology through the most important lens: the human one. Hosted by award-winning tech journalist Laurie Segall, the immersive interview and investigative show tackles some of the defining questions of our time with headline-making tech titans and the people you don't know yet, but should. Mostly Human will leave you with a sense of agency over fear,... more

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Tristan Harris seemed almost destined for the Silicon Valley life. He was raised in the Bay Area, studied computer science at Stanford, went to school with the people who made Instagram, and got his startup acquired by Google. But being inside the Si... more

When we talk about the rapid advancements of technology — where we are today, what we're capable of and where we could go— how big do we get to think? For Ben Lamm and his company Colossal, the weight of innovation is in the tons. That's because Colo... more

She never used the app. She never spoke to its AI. She didn’t even know it existed. And yet an AI companion app called Sesame wouldn’t stop talking about her — telling users wild stories about who she was and what she had done. When the people using ... more

If you’re looking at the headlines around AI with some trepidation or, honestly, you just don’t know where to start, but you want in, consider this episode your starter pack. Laurie Segall brings on her friend and go-to for all things tech, Andrew Ye... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Lamm
Founder of Colossal, entrepreneur focused on de-extinction and conservation
Colossal
Episode: Can Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth Save the Planet?
Andrew Yeung
Entrepreneur, investor, startup advisor, and community builder in tech
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Episode: How to Hack Your Productivity Like a Silicon Valley CEO
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Co-founder of Slingshot AI and Ash
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Episode: The AI Therapist Will See You Now
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Becky Kennedy
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Episode: Parenting at the Speed of AI, with Dr. Becky

Host

Laurie Segall
Host of Mostly Human, award-winning tech journalist known for in-depth interviews and human-centered tech storytelling.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 180 ratings
  • Maybe don’t interview people implicated in sexual assault cases

    Lame

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sinnroth
    Canadaa month ago
  • Phenomenal Content

    Highly recommend this podcast!

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    LauraE💁🏼💁🏼💁🏼💁🏼
    United States5 years ago
  • No pain, no gain

    The host clearly avoids any deeper debate on any controversial issues. Are you being paid by Facebook under the table to make them look good? Regardless, this interview was insightful: it turns out that Mark Z is not the only one in the organization who is remarkably unprepared: “Boz” is not well read, not well travelled, pathetically shallow, and simply not equipped to understand the downside of the Facebook “creation”. No wonder they avoid any responsibility...

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    TraderLFT
    Canada6 years ago
  • 🤦‍♂️

    Diversity everybody.. The answer to all our problems!

    Hey! let’s all replace the ppl who doing their jobs in tech with with like.. slightly less qualified individuals? Why you ask? Well, they LOOK DIFFERENT, you see. DUH..

    Diversity, ppl! This is how we’ll fix this country 👌

    Apple Podcasts
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    name47474739293
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Really enjoying!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LJSelsky
    United States6 years ago

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Balanced, long-form format is a standout strength for deep understanding.
Frequently highlights real-world implications of tech for families and society.
Insightful and thought-provoking conversations with sharp, human-centered questions.
Guests are consistently engaging; host asks thoughtful, challenging follow-ups.
Some listeners wish for tighter editing or shorter episodes at times.

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Can Bringing Back the Woolly Mammoth Save the Planet?
Q: Is it possible to bring back the woolly mammoth, and what does the ecosystem look like if you succeed?
The team believes de-extinction is possible in a functional sense by editing existing relatives and leveraging conserved mammoth genes to restore ecological roles, with ecosystem models suggesting potential net positive effects though with uncertainties that require careful measurement.
How to Hack Your Productivity Like a Silicon Valley CEO
Q: What concerns about privacy and data should people consider as these tools become pervasive?
The host and guest discuss privacy trade-offs, the potential for data leakage, and the need for careful judgment and trustworthy sources when AI systems provide insights, emphasizing human oversight and critical thinking.
How to Hack Your Productivity Like a Silicon Valley CEO
Q: How does vibe coding change who can be an entrepreneur and what kinds of apps are being built?
Vibe coding lowers barriers to entry, allowing non-engineers to create apps like habit trackers or family coordination tools, empowering solopreneurs and small businesses to tailor software to their own needs rather than relying on established consumer apps.
How to Hack Your Productivity Like a Silicon Valley CEO
Q: What are the top trends you think listeners should know about with AI and society right now?
The guest highlights vibe coding as a major trend, where people describe apps to AI to generate working prototypes quickly, plus the broader shift toward democratized tooling that enables individuals to build personalized software without deep engineering skills.
AI Was My Stalker
Q: Can you walk us through what happened and why you decided to protect the guest's identity with an alias?
The guest explains that her name was used by an AI to create stories and that the resulting online hoaxes and real-world anxiety made anonymity essential to protect her safety, prompting the team to use an alias.

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The show centers on technology through a human-centric lens, featuring in-depth conversations with industry leaders and thinkers about how tech reshapes everyday life, work, and society. Episodes frequently explore ethics, safety, governance, and the human impact of AI, data privacy, and digital culture, often pairing practical demonstrations with thoughtful analysis. A standout quality is the long-form, interview-driven format that invites guests to share personal journeys, tradeoffs, and visions for a more humane tech future, making complex topics approachable for listeners who want to understand real-world implications and actionable takeaways.

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