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Jesse Damiani
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Welcome to the Urgent Futures Podcast, the show that finds signal in the noise. Each episode, I sit down with leading thinkers for dialogues that clarify the chaos, from culture to the cosmos. www.realitystudies.co

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I’ve talked about AI a good deal in past episodes—and I continue to believe it’s a subject of critical discourse, even (and perhaps especially) as it’s ever more riddled with outstated hype. That’s why you’ll notice I’ve framed today’s conversation i... more

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Welcome to the Urgent Futures podcast, the show that finds {signals} in the noise. Each week, I sit down with leading thinkers whose research, concepts, and questions clarify the chaos, from culture to the cosmos.

Amid CDC upheaval under Robert F. K... more

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It is well-documented that the polycrisis is intensifying across scales. It’s also well-documented that humanity is not doing nearly enough to preserve the habitability of our planet. It will be demanded of us to engage in extensive mitigation in ord... more

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Over the weekend, I published a post outlining how Trump’s rebranding of the Department of Defense to the Department of War ties in with a phenomenon known as the "Imperial Boomerang." This is the podcast episode version. If you’d prefer to read the ... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Pepi
Writer and critic exploring the intersection of technology, culture and politics.
Author of Against Platforms, Surviving Digital Utopia
Episode: Mike Pepi: Are Platforms Ruining the Internet? | #48
Brett Christophers
Professor of Human Geography at Uppsala University and author of several books including 'The Price is Wrong'
Uppsala University
Episode: Brett Christophers: The Real Reason Renewables Aren't Replacing Fossil Fuels at Scale | #47
Michael Mezzatesta
Insightful economic commentator
Better Future
Episode: Explaining Trump Tariffs, Insider Trading, & Crypto Scams—Emerging Economic Realities with Michael Mezzatesta | Rapid Response #7
Katherine Hayles
Distinguished Research Professor at UCLA and author of 'Bacteria to AI'
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: N. Katherine Hayles: A New Theory of Mind, from 'Bacteria to AI' | #46
Minna Salami
Nigerian-Finnish feminist author and social critic
The New Institute
Episode: Minna Salami: Can Feminism Be African? | #45
Carl Safina
Ecologist, author and founding president of the Safina Center.
Safina Center
Episode: Carl Safina: How Plato Created Hell | #44
David Guignion
Visiting assistant professor studying conspiracy theories, media studies, and continental philosophy.
Occidental College
Episode: David Guignion: The History of Conspiracy Theories, Making Philosophy Accessible to the Public, Activism, & More | #43
Dr. Avriel Epps
Computational social scientist focused on AI and equity.
Civic Science Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University
Episode: Avriel Epps: AI, Transformative Justice, & How to Teach Kids About Algorithmic Bias | #42
Rupert Read
Emeritus professor of philosophy and former spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion.
University of East Anglia
Episode: Rupert Read: How Bad Will it Get? On Thrutopias, Transformative Adaptation, & the Other World(s) Still Just Possible | Urgent Futures #41

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Jesse Damiani
Host of the show known for engaging in critical conversations with leading thinkers on technology, culture, and societal challenges.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • the best!

    one of my favorite podcasts! jesse is a great host + has such an incredible variety of guests.

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    5
    fake.milo
    United States7 months ago
  • A+ Podcast

    Deeply needed in these times and highly informative. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DashaKitt
    United States8 months ago
  • Relevant, researched and accessible

    This podcast is truly a gem. Not only Jesse’s curation of guests is refreshing, and very relevant, the content is enlightening and accessible without being superficial. I learnt so much listening to some of the episodes and truly wished more people knew about it.

    Jesse is also a great interviewer with kindness, nuance and humility always on the agenda. Cannot recommend this podcast enough!

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    5
    lili069475
    United States10 months ago
  • High def glimpses into the chaos

    What is reality in a world dominated by rapid cycles of technological and cultural production? In the clear speak I’ve always valued in his writing, Damiani delves into the frayed edges of thought and creativity by assembling experts from a fresh cross-section of disciplines to synthesize visions of a post-real now. With each episode, am consistently enthralled by the subtlety and mastery with which Damiani teases out critical issues and weaves these into piercing dialogues, in real time. Also a... more

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    5
    missrenao
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of the Best Podcasts in America

    Anyone interested in cutting-edge ideas about culture, tech, and philosophy needs to be listening to this podcast. The variety of guests is incredible, and all of them have something urgent to say. I always feel smarter and more generatively perplexed after listening to Urgent Futures, and I keep coming back because I want to know what the most intelligent, idiosyncratic thinkers are thinking and talking about amongst themselves. You will not regret becoming a regular listener!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel S. Isaac
    United Statesa year ago

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Mike Pepi: Are Platforms Ruining the Internet? | #48
Q: What is one moment when your sense of reality was disrupted?
The time during lockdowns in the pandemic disrupted my sense of meaning as we saw society completely fractured.
Mike Pepi: Are Platforms Ruining the Internet? | #48
Q: What is one resource you recommend for making better sense of reality?
Your own community and thinking about how you're interacting with that community and how that community can actually enrich you.
Mike Pepi: Are Platforms Ruining the Internet? | #48
Q: What is one thing you wish people paid more attention to?
How our technology is made. We should pay attention to how present digital technology works and compare that to the narrative that's being spun.
Brett Christophers: The Real Reason Renewables Aren't Replacing Fossil Fuels at Scale | #47
Q: What is one thing you wish people paid more attention to?
The question of ownership, particularly how it affects social inequality and access to resources.
Brett Christophers: The Real Reason Renewables Aren't Replacing Fossil Fuels at Scale | #47
Q: Why is the price wrong?
The existing debate about renewable energy is too fixated on price when it should focus on profitability.

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Recent guests on Urgent Futures include:

1. Mike Pepi
2. Brett Christophers
3. Michael Mezzatesta
4. Katherine Hayles
5. Minna Salami
6. Carl Safina
7. David Guignion
8. Dr. Avriel Epps

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