
Life With Machines explores the human side of the A.I. revolution – the good, the bad, and the weird – and asks, “How can these machines help us become more human?” In this video podcast, host Baratunde Thurston helps us understand our rapidly emerging future, and encourages us to shape it and laugh at the absurdity. Baratunde demystifies A.I. and makes it personal with a wide range of guests: ent... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 36 | Founded | a year ago | 
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyEducationHow To | |||

Are we using Gen Z as our AI guinea pigs? 🐷
In this first episode of our five-part Life With Machines x Young Futures series, Baratunde Thurston explores how AI is shaping—and sometimes shaking—the lives of young people.
From mental health and lon... more
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, host Lisane Basquiat sits down with Baratunde Thurston, a thought leader, author, and media creator, to discuss the deeper meaning of freedom and the role of technology in our lives. Thurston shares insights into h... more
In this special episode, Baratunde Thurston shares a vibrant conversation from his guest appearance on the AI for All Tomorrows podcast, hosted by Dylan Thomas Doyle. The discussion covers a wide range of themes, including the historical roots of dem... more
AI may look like magic, but behind the scenes, it’s propped up by a vast human labor force. In this season finale of Life With Machines, Baratunde sits down with sociologist and computer scientist Milagros Miceli—aka Mila—who’s spent years documentin... more
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Baratunde’s How To Citizen has been a beacon for me through dark times and so many of the guests are inspirations for my own work.
Life with Machines is a natural progression and already has things I’ve never heard before- like an AI rap battle!
I’m leery of AI in many ways because of the potential downside, but interested in learning more about it.
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Focused on the intersection of humanity and technology, this podcast explores the personal and societal implications of the artificial intelligence revolution. With humor and depth, it engages a diverse range of voices, including entrepreneurs, artists, and policymakers, to examine how A.I. can enhance human experience and the potential consequences of technology in our lives. Through candid conversations, the host encourages listeners to actively shape the future of technology rather than allow it to shape them, promoting a narrative that emphasizes community engagement and personal responsibility in the tech era.
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Recent guests on Life with Machines include:
1. Katya Hancock
2. Kristine Gloria
3. Samin Bhan
4. Lisan Basquiat
5. Milagros Miceli
6. Michael Running Wolf
7. Kate Darling
8. Peter Loforte
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