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Life with Machines

Baratunde Thurston
Artificial Intelligence
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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

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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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Recent Guests

Katya Hancock
Co-founder and CEO of Young Futures
Young Futures
Episode: Every Parent Needs to Have “The AI Talk”
Kristine Gloria
COO and co-founder of Young Futures
Young Futures
Episode: Every Parent Needs to Have “The AI Talk”
Samin Bhan
Stanford sophomore who co-developed a mobile app
Episode: Every Parent Needs to Have “The AI Talk”
Lisan Basquiat
Host of the Shaping Freedom podcast
Episode: Does Connecting with Our Humanity Require Disconnecting from AI? (cross-post)
Milagros Miceli
Sociologist and computer scientist with a focus on the human labor behind AI systems.
Episode: The Shadow Workforce Powering AI | Advocate Milagros Miceli (Ep. 26)
Michael Running Wolf
Northern Cheyenne and Lakota technologist and AI researcher
Episode: Can AI Save Indigenous Languages? | Michael Running Wolf (Ep. 25)
Kate Darling
A researcher who studies the bond between humans and machines.
Episode: Are We Ready For AI To Get a Face...and a Body? | Kate Darling (Ep. 24)
Peter Loforte
Contributed to the conversation regarding AI embodiment.
Episode: Are We Ready For AI To Get a Face...and a Body? | Kate Darling (Ep. 24)
De Kai
Pioneer in machine learning known for contributions to Google Translate and author of Raising AI
Episode: Are We Parenting AI, or Just Using It? Plus, BLAIR Gets A Glow Up | De Kai (Ep. 23)

Host

Baratunde Thurston
Baratunde Thurston is a host and storyteller with a background in technology and comedy. He addresses serious subjects with a humorous and engaging approach, focusing on the human side of technology and its implications for society.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Listen to a storytelling craftsman uplift the gems of his guests’ incredible stories

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    csageland
    United Statesa year ago
  • Learning journey

    I’m leery of AI in many ways because of the potential downside, but interested in learning more about it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elizlk
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the entertaining yet informative approach to serious subjects, showcasing the host's storytelling prowess and ability to engage diverse guests.
The podcast resonates with those interested in the potential upsides and downsides of AI technology, encouraging a thoughtful exploration of its implications for society.

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#196
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#52
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Apple Podcasts
#207
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Talking Points

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The Shadow Workforce Powering AI | Advocate Milagros Miceli (Ep. 26)
Q: Why do you think major AI companies obscure human labor?
Because it doesn't sell well; it's not good for marketing.
The Shadow Workforce Powering AI | Advocate Milagros Miceli (Ep. 26)
Q: What part of AI are we not seeing?
The labor of hundreds of millions of data workers that contribute to and maintain AI systems.
Can AI Save Indigenous Languages? | Michael Running Wolf (Ep. 25)
Q: How do we get away from being almost exclusively dependent upon either resource extraction or casinos?
Michael envisions building a sovereign compute network on tribal land to diversify economic strategies beyond traditional means.
Can AI Save Indigenous Languages? | Michael Running Wolf (Ep. 25)
Q: What is your earliest memory of a moment with technology?
Michael recalls growing up in government housing without electricity and the awe of using a kerosene lamp for studying, which he found innovative as it worked reliably compared to other technologies.
Are We Parenting AI, or Just Using It? Plus, BLAIR Gets A Glow Up | De Kai (Ep. 23)
Q: How can we raise AI to be more mindful and effective?
By being deliberate, open-minded, and teaching them to consider a larger variety of perspectives.

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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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