Rephonic
Artwork for Human Centered
Social Change
Segmented Assimilation
Neuroeconomics
Stanford University
Social Networks
NRA
Neutrality
CASBS
Habit
Edward Said
Social Capital
Economic Connectedness
Children Of Immigrants Longitudinal Studies (CILS)
Behavioral Economics
Middle East
Climate Change
Racial Inequality
Public Policy
Misinformation

Conversations about projects and research undertaken by scholars & affiliates of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS) at Stanford University; interviews with renowned fellows from CASBS history; and audio versions of occasional CASBS live events. CASBS is a scholarly community like no other for collaborative, cross-disciplinary, generative research. It brings together d... more

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes88Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BooksSocial SciencesArtsScience

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Human Centered

Latest Episodes

Matthew O. Jackson is perhaps the world’s most renowned scholar of the economics of networks; as a 2005-06 CASBS fellow, he wrote most of his still-influential book Social and Economic Networks. In this wide-ranging conversation with 2025-26 CASBS fe... more

YouTube

Human interactions occur in a variety of contexts. When interactions are marked by conflict, misunderstanding, bias, or aggression, 2024-25 CASBS fellow Katy DeCelles illuminates the micro-sociological and social-psychological dynamics that contribut... more

YouTube

In his first visit since to CASBS since his 1996-97 fellowship, UC Berkeley economist David Card lifts the veil behind the innovative empirical work on the labor market effects of immigration, minimum wages, and education that earned him the Nobel Pr... more

YouTube

Philosophers Michael Brownstein (CASBS fellow 2019-20) and Dan Kelly (2018-19), two of the coauthors of "Somebody Should Do Something: How Anyone Can Create Social Change," discuss their book's framing and key concepts with Damon Centola (2014-15), a... more

YouTube

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics RadioFreakonomics Radio + Stitcher
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayVox Media Podcast Network
The President’s Inbox
The President’s InboxCouncil on Foreign Relations
The Journal.
The Journal.The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

Recent Guests

Matt Jackson
Professor of Economics at Stanford University
Stanford University, CASBS fellow
Episode: Network Science's Chief Economist
Katy DeCelles
Secretary of State Professorship and Organizational Effectiveness at the University of Toronto, focuses on psychology of conflict, emotion, aggression, and inequality in organizations and criminal justice contexts
University of Toronto
Episode: The Micro-mechanisms Influencing Social Interactions
David Card
Class of 1950 Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley; Nobel Prize winner in Economics (2021)
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: David Card: Behind the Nobel
Michael Brownstein
Professor of Philosophy at John Jay College and CUNY Graduate Center
John Jay College / CUNY Graduate Center
Episode: Your Field Guide for Creating Social Change
Dan Kelly
Professor of Philosophy at Purdue University
Purdue University
Episode: Your Field Guide for Creating Social Change
Paul Milgrom
Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences; Shirley and Leonard Elie Professor, Stanford
Stanford University
Episode: Paul Milgrom: Beyond the Nobel
Shane Dillingham
Associate Professor of History
Arizona State University
Episode: In Edward Said's Shadow
Thomas Blom Hansen
Professor of Anthropology
Stanford University
Episode: In Edward Said's Shadow
Camilla Hawthorne
Geographer and Associate Professor of Sociology
University of California Santa Cruz
Episode: In Edward Said's Shadow

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Fascinating conversations

    Fascinating conversations covering a wide range of topics related to society, culture, technology, economics, psychology, etc. If you’re a fan of the Long Now talks, add this to your rotation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noahcates
    United States6 years ago
  • Exceptional

    Great conversations between veteran journalist John Markoff and the world's finest social scientists. Hard recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD Lewin
    United States6 years ago
  • What A Treat!

    I love hearing the people responsible for so much of the great work in social science talk about their work. CASBS sounds like interdisciplinary watering hole our world needs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    violetram
    United States6 years ago
  • Best content I’ve found on Human-Tech anthropology

    Absolutely exquisite discussions.

    You should add sound effects (see Masters of Scale) to make it all the more immersive

    Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Iameteore
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Polished hosting and clear explanations of complex ideas.
High-caliber guests and deep dives into social science.
A must-listen for those who love theory grounded in data.
Thoughtful, interdisciplinary, and rigorously argued.
Great blend of theory and practical implications for policy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Your Field Guide for Creating Social Change
Q: What role do journalists and media play in shaping the perception of social change?
The guests discuss how media often promotes a misleading either/or narrative, which obscures the reciprocal dynamics of micro actions and macro change and can stall collective progress.
Your Field Guide for Creating Social Change
Q: Can you give an example of how signaling and social identity can affect the adoption of changes like public health policies or political movements?
A Purdue case study on masking during COVID-19 illustrates how a campus campaign invoked boiler-maker identity to unify students around protective behaviors, showing how identity-framed messaging can drive or hinder policy adoption depending on context.
Your Field Guide for Creating Social Change
Q: How did you shift from a purely scholarly debate about agency and structure to a more pragmatic, audience-facing narrative?
They recount moving from criticisms of racism, prejudice, and climate change to a higher-level framework that ties these issues to broader cognitive and social mechanisms, with an emphasis on actionable pathways for individuals and groups to contribute to change.
Your Field Guide for Creating Social Change
Q: What is the book not trying to be, and why was that important for your framing?
The authors explain that the book is not merely a new theory of social science or a collection of field notes; instead, it aims to move readers toward a practical, integrated way of thinking about how individuals can influence larger social structures, avoiding both simple individual blame and simplistic structural determinism.
Paul Milgrom: Beyond the Nobel
Q: I'd like to start with the amazing work that you did during your first CASBS fellowship year focused on organizational economics. What was your vision for that project?
Milgrom explains that he and John Roberts aimed to address the same questions as Oliver Williamson but with greater precision and depth, examining systemic interconnections rather than isolated pieces, which later influenced how organizations and manufacturing are understood.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Human Centered

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

Thoughtful conversations at the intersection of social science, economics, philosophy, and public policy, guided by CASBS-affiliated scholars and veteran interviewers. Episodes span empirical economics, immigration and assimilation, neuroeconomics, social change, and issues of bias, race, and technology in labor markets. Notable strengths include: a rigorous, interdisciplinary approach; access to leading researchers and Nobel laureates; and a focus on real-world policy impact, data-driven methodologies, and cross-cutting theories. The format tends to mix deep-dive interviews with panel-style discussions, producing rich context for listeners who value scholarly rigor paired with practical implications.

Where can I find podcast stats for Human Centered?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Human Centered. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Human Centered and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Human Centered get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Human Centered, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Human Centered?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Human Centered, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Human Centered have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Human Centered has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Human Centered?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Human Centered:

1. Freakonomics Radio
2. The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
3. The President’s Inbox
4. The Journal.
5. Plain English with Derek Thompson

How many episodes of Human Centered are there?

Human Centered launched 7 years ago and published 88 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Human Centered?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Human Centered?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Human Centered from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Human Centered?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Human Centered. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Human Centered?

Recent guests on Human Centered include:

1. Matt Jackson
2. Katy DeCelles
3. David Card
4. Michael Brownstein
5. Dan Kelly
6. Paul Milgrom
7. Shane Dillingham
8. Thomas Blom Hansen

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days