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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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Recent Guests

Tyler Denk
Cofounder and CEO of Beehiiv
Beehiiv
Episode: ‘We’re Living in a World of Content Abundance’
Vijay Balasubramaniyan
Co-founder and CEO of Pindrop Security
Pindrop Security
Episode: Deepfakes are Coming for Your Job
Jackie (Hinge CEO)
CEO of Hinge
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Episode: Dating and Intimacy in the Age of AI
Samir Chaudry
Episode: The Future of the Creator Economy, With Samir Chaudry
Taylor Lorenz
Journalist who covers internet culture and tech
Episode: OpenAI, Influencer Backlash and Our Internet Disconnect
Carrie Goldberg
Victim's rights attorney focusing on internet abuse and revenge porn
Law offices of Carrie Goldberg
Episode: On with Kara Swisher: Deepfake abuse panel, featuring Laurie Segall
Laurie Segall
Tech journalist and CEO of Mostly Human Media
Mostly Human Media
Episode: On with Kara Swisher: Deepfake abuse panel, featuring Laurie Segall
V. S. Subrahmanian
Computer scientist and deepfake expert
Northwestern University
Episode: On with Kara Swisher: Deepfake abuse panel, featuring Laurie Segall
Paris Hilton
Celebrity advocate and executive at 1111 Media
1111 Media
Episode: Searching for Mr. Deepfakes: Seeds of Change [Part 4]

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Laurie Segall
Tech journalist and host of Mostly Human Media with a track record of investigative reporting on deepfakes and AI in society.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 200 ratings
  • Commercials

    Its great, but ill no longer listen due to the endless commercials every 2 minutes.

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    F0r3ns1c
    United States17 days ago
  • Insightful

    I really enjoy the interesting topics and perspectives on this show. I have to listen twice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haavardo
    Norway3 months ago
  • Sam Altman is evil

    Ms Segall should take some lessons in ethics so that she can understand why interviewing the silicon valley’s crooks should not be their path to legitimacy. Not a mitzvah for the day. Be a mensch not a smuck Laurie.

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    MarfaChagin
    Australia6 months ago
  • Maybe don’t interview people implicated in sexual assault cases

    Lame

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    1
    Sinnroth
    Canada7 months ago
  • Phenomenal Content

    Highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraE💁🏼💁🏼💁🏼💁🏼
    United States6 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber and topics are timely and provocative.
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Thoughtful takes on AI and society that make you think twice.

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‘We’re Living in a World of Content Abundance’
Q: How do you deal with your anxiety, and is it any better today than it was in May 2025?
Denk says a period of heavy travel and insufficient sleep pushed him to change his routine. He cut coffee, began meditating and prioritized his mental health, while noting that the responsibility and fragility of running a startup remain sources of anxiety.
‘We’re Living in a World of Content Abundance’
Q: Why Beehiiv and not Substack for a small creator starting without an existing audience?
Denk says Beehiiv provides creator infrastructure without taking a share of revenue, relying on an algorithmic feed or restricting data portability. He contrasts that with Substack's platform-centered destination and argues that direct audience relationships give creators more control.
Deepfakes are Coming for Your Job
Q: What advice would you give to the average folks of what they can do at this very moment?
He recommends agreeing on a secret word with family, calling back to verify suspicious requests, avoiding urgency, and choosing communications and social platforms that make security a priority.
Deepfakes are Coming for Your Job
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about what you found when it comes to hiring and the workplace and people applying for jobs and fake jobs?
Balasubramaniyan says Pindrop's research found that 16.8% of job applicants are fake. He describes a sharp increase in North Korean IT workers applying for jobs, along with candidate farms using fabricated identities and deepfakes.
The Unspoken AI Catastrophe: Death By a Thousand Cuts
Q: What concerns do you have about AI companionship and its impact on real-world relationships?
AI companions can provide short-term relief from loneliness but may undermine offline relationships in the long run, potentially reducing meaning and resilience; there are nuanced findings showing benefits for some but also risks like increased aggression or sexism when exposed to AI norms, underscoring the need for balance and healthier design.

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What is Mostly Human about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful tech-focused program that centers human impact, featuring in-depth conversations with journalists, policymakers, creators, and technologists. Episodes often explore AI, safety, privacy, digital culture, and the societal implications of tech, with a mix of practical demos and big-picture philosophy. Noteworthy are cross-disciplinary guests, investigative reporting threads, and a strong emphasis on accountability and human-centered design, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want nuance beyond hype.

Potential listeners will likely be drawn to thoughtful debates about AI ethics, deepfakes, education, and platform governance, as well as real-world examples from creators, startups, and policy advocates. A standout trait... more

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