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Team Human is a weekly podcast and set of resources enabling human intervention in the economic, technological, and social programs that determine how we live, work, and interact. This is media as cultural resistance and a path to social change.

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Jonathan Larsen, Founder of The Fucking News, joins Rushkoff to discuss the 2025 U.S. Election and the path forward for Team Human.

Team Human is proudly sponsored by Everyone's Earth.

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Andrew Slack, comedian and writer of Orphans, Empires, and the Search for a Better World, discusses the hidden history of corporate power, the mythic roots of American identity, and how hope - and solar panels - might just save us all.

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Cory Doctorow, author of Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It, unpacks the systemic forces behind digital monopolies, regulatory capture, the erosion of user rights, and how collective action and policy change c... more

Rushkoff offers a new way to interpret what appears to be the intentional dismantling of society as we know it: an elite who have lost faith in the system that has served them until now, and who believe a controlled demolition of government and the e... more

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Andrew Slack
Narrative strategist and political activist behind the Harry Potter Alliance.
Episode: Andrew Slack: Superman vs Ubermensch
Cory Doctorow
Science fiction writer, tech activist, and author of "Enshittification, When Everything Suddenly Gets Worse, and What to Do About It"
Episode: Cory Doctorow: Enshittification is Not Inevitable
Luke Kemp
Research associate at the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge, author of 'Goliath's Curse'.
Center for the Study of Existential Risk, Cambridge University
Episode: Can Collapse Benefit Everyone? Luke Kemp: Goliath's Curse
Nate Soares
Computer scientist and co-author of 'If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies.'
Episode: Will AI Kill Us for the Lulz? Nate Soares: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
Matthew Remski
Host of Conspirituality Podcast and the author of the new book Antifascist Dad.
Episode: Matthew Remski: Antifascist Dad
Eliott Edge
Writer, theorist, and globally recognized mocktail mixologist
Episode: Eliott Edge: Magic and Mocktails
De Kai
AI scientist, professor, ethicist, and author of Raising AI, An Essential Guide to Parenting Our Future.
Self-employed
Episode: De Kai: Humans Get ONE Shot to Parent AI
Vanessa Machado de Oliveira
Professor at the University of British Columbia and author of 'Hospicing Modernity' and 'Outgrowing Modernity'.
University of British Columbia
Episode: Vanessa Machado de Oliveira: Outgrowing Modernity
Alex Kazemi
Canadian pop artist, author, journalist, magician and CEO of VOID Collective
VOID Collective
Episode: Alex Kazemi: Live from The Strand

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Douglas Rushkoff
Host of conversations focusing on technology and its societal implications, advocating for human-centered approaches in discussions around modern life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 769 ratings
  • Kickass

    So glad I found this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cam2973
    United Statesa month ago
  • Refreshing Informative Hopeful

    On my second episode planning to listen to more. Surprisingly hopeful conversations engaging distressing topics. Want to share my perspective that while psychedelics can help people open their minds, if you’re surrounded by fear and authoritarianism it’s not going to change your perspective in reference to the from Meta to Soma episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kikicoldhands
    Canada2 months ago
  • On Self-Care

    I’m glad Rushkoff is prioritizing self-care as he describes on his most recent podcast. Without firming our own foundation, we will reach out from a crumbling one and bring people into instability. In short, self-care is not selfish. And this is especially true for those pushing against dominant narratives about tech being synonymous with advancement. The cure to tech addiction is uninterrupted thought; boredom that is allowed to morph into creativity without the impediment of neon distraction. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travlociraptor
    United Statesa year ago
  • Draws too long a bow

    Was enjoying Rushkoff’s podcasts but he seemed to draw too long a bow accusing University protestors of being authoritarian based on one silly comment while ignoring the real issue they are trying to communicate. Of all the authoritarian examples he could speak to he decides to speak down to and about the powerless young. Very patronising. Emotional reactionary rant that lacked intellectual rigor

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Sueellen0606
    Australia2 years ago
  • Always Unique, Often Brilliant

    Thank you Douglas! You have such beautiful ideas- they leave us better off! In so many ways this podcast amplifies the things that actually matter in my life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katie.267
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful exploration of important issues regarding technology and society.

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Can Collapse Benefit Everyone? Luke Kemp: Goliath's Curse
Q: How do we transition from extreme Goliath hierarchy to egalitarian democracy?
Kemp suggests we need to change our structures towards more democracy and decentralization, drawing from historical data.
Can Collapse Benefit Everyone? Luke Kemp: Goliath's Curse
Q: What is the Center for the Study of Existential Risk?
Kemp explains that it is a primarily research-focused institution, studying various global catastrophe risks, including climate change, AI, and biosecurity.
Will AI Kill Us for the Lulz? Nate Soares: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
Q: So when I look at the AI tech billionaires, and their pedal to the metal approach, their argument is, we've got to develop this super fast?
They think they're racing against China; but what they don't realize is that building super intelligence could lead to collective destruction.
Will AI Kill Us for the Lulz? Nate Soares: If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
Q: Did you try for a while to avoid reaching the conclusion that you've reached?
I don't think so... once I heard the arguments, they seemed right to me.
Mitch Horowitz
Q: How do you navigate between personal desires and responsibilities to others?
Mitch struggles with this dynamic but believes that personal relationships are foundational, and obligations to loved ones must be taken seriously.

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Content centers on the intersection of technology, society, and human interaction, frequently examining the impact of capitalism on contemporary life. Episodes often highlight unique perspectives on themes such as community building, ethical considerations in the face of evolving technologies, and the need for a more compassionate societal framework. The host engages with a variety of thought leaders and activists, exploring cultural resistance and advocating for social change. This podcast is distinctive for its commitment to uplifting human connectivity amidst the pressures of modern life, offering listeners actionable insights on navigating the complexities of today's world.

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Team Human launched 9 years ago and published 389 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Andrew Slack
2. Cory Doctorow
3. Luke Kemp
4. Nate Soares
5. Matthew Remski
6. Eliott Edge
7. De Kai
8. Vanessa Machado de Oliveira

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