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Team Human with Douglas Rushkoff

Douglas Rushkoff
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
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Capitalism
Authoritarianism
Technology
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Mental Health
Social Justice
Fascism
Counterculture
Community Resilience
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Spirituality
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Douglas Rushkoff sits down with scientists, activists, artists, philosophers, and researchers asking the same question: who actually benefits from the way we've built this world — and what do we do about it? Team Human is a weekly podcast about technology, power, consciousness, and what it means to stay human in a world that increasingly doesn't seem designed for us. No corporate backing. No netwo... more

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We once looked at pictures. Now, pictures are looking back at us. Renowned artist and author Trevor Paglen joins Rushkoff to expose how computer vision, generative AI, and algorithmic feedback loops are fundamentally reformatting human perception, la... more

Sophie Strand (author of The Flowering Wand and The Body Is a Doorway) joins Rushkoff for a conversation about breaking free from the dominant paradigms of our time.

Together, they challenge the Silicon Valley Sky God obsession with scaling up, cr... more

Rushkoff breaks down the disturbing cultural shift toward Might Makes Right, a playground philosophy that values raw power, wealth, and violence over morality and mutual aid. 

From the organic, joyful street celebrations of the New York Knicks winni... more

"The most useful framework is that our country’s been invaded. But like all great invasions, it involves new techniques." - Adam McKay

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Adam McKay (Don’t Look Up, The Big Short, Succession) dissects the urgent cultural... more

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Recent Guests

Reed Berkowitz
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Episode: The Shoggoth in the Machine: AI, ARGs, and the Future of Play (w/ Reed Berkowitz)
Sarah Wilson
Social philosopher, podcaster, and author
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Episode: Stop Chasing the Matrix: How to Live Fully in a Collapsing World (w/ Sarah Wilson)
Alan Moore
Writer, magician, and creator of alternate realities
Author (various works)
Episode: Alan Moore on Reclaiming Our Imagination from the Authoritarian Overlords
Charlotte Binns
Environmental activist and community organizer
Village of Irvington
Episode: Gamifying the Apocalypse: Climate Prep, Zombie Games, and Mutual Aid (w/Charlotte Binns)
David J
Musician, Bauhaus/Love and Rockets member
Bauhaus / Love and Rockets
Episode: The Magic of the Broken: David J (Bauhaus / Love and Rockets)
Philip Rosedale
Founder of Second Life
Second Life / Livestream/virtual worlds
Episode: AI Angels, Demons, and the Fight for the Future (w/ Philip Rosedale)
Brian Eno
Musician, author of What Is Art For?
What Is Art For? (book)
Episode: "What If" Is the Enemy of Fascism (w/Brian Eno)
Kat Tenbarge
Internet accountability journalist
Business Insider and NBC News contributor; founder of Spitfire News
Episode: Exposing the Billionaire Funding Behind AI Safety Movements (w/ Kat Tenbarge)
Douglas Rushkoff
Media theorist, professor, host of Team Human
Team Human
Episode: Disaster Capitalism and the Case for Leveling Down - Rushkoff on Crazy Town

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Douglas Rushkoff
Host of Team Human

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 837 ratings
  • There’s no better time to join Team Human

    I’m baffled as to how there are only 2 reviews on here so far. Get on Team Human! A healing balm for the Anthropo/Capitalo/Techbrocene… Your life will be better off for listening to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yardboidoroony
    Australia12 days ago
  • Epic Podcast

    Hi to all members of Team Human. This really is a very important project. Thank you Douglas.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    numbersixofnorfolk
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Compelling conversations through a very specific lens make for a good listen every time. Alas, while I don't begrudge podcasters monetizing with ad inserts, this show drops them in literally mid-sentence, which greatly diminishes the listener experience. Fix that and it's a five star.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    mwsmedia
    2 months ago
  • My Favorite Show

    I look forward to the Team Human podcast more than any other show. And podcasts are my favorite form of media besides books.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bets444
    United States2 months ago
  • Everyone Else has Disappointed Me

    So I thought I’d give Doug a try. I’m rooting for him.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ObjectivismIsNotPhilosopy
    United States2 months ago

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Some feedback notes pacing and the host's monologues could be shorter to let guests speak more.
Guests are often seen as intellectually rigorous and diverse, bringing fresh perspectives.
Listeners appreciate deep, wide-ranging conversations that connect tech, culture, and human values.
Many praise the host's storytelling and the show's insistence on humane approaches to technology.

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AI Angels, Demons, and the Fight for the Future (w/ Philip Rosedale)
Q: What is the core idea behind awakening the angels, and how would it work in practice?
It envisions a distributed, collective space where many small AIs live in a shared, safe environment with human oversight and democratic governance, reducing reliance on a handful of mega-AI systems while emphasizing ethical development and local control.
"What If" Is the Enemy of Fascism (w/Brian Eno)
Q: Why is art considered a countermeasure to fascism?
Art and play create spaces for imagining other futures, testing emotions, and developing flexible responses, which undermines the rigid certainty that fuels authoritarian ideologies.
Grant Morrison: The Enemies of Humanity Are Wielding Occult Power
Q: So what's the actionable part of magic once we've found the others?
Activating the collective sigil through coordinated, pro-human action—moving from theory to disruption of extractive scripts, and starting by recognizing we are authors, not victims, who can shape a shared reality in real time.
Grant Morrison: The Enemies of Humanity Are Wielding Occult Power
Q: Would you consider yourself a specialist in that sense?
Yes, I've spent a lifetime studying it, reading grimoires, conjuring, testing if things work, and separating truth from superstition; the specialist has practical knowledge that can be applied by others in their daily practice.
Do Tech Billionaires Want Us Dead? (w/ Taylor Lorenz)
Q: Do you think their coverage of the net and of digital media was too... I don't know, either, like, pro-corporate?
Taylor explains that many mainstream media outlets focus more on business narratives rather than user experiences, leading to a lack of nuanced coverage of digital culture.

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A thoughtful, idea-driven show that interrogates technology, power, and humanity through conversations with scientists, artists, journalists, and researchers. Episodes often examine who benefits from current systems, how emerging technologies reshape society, and what practical, human-centered actions can counter top-down control. Guests span AI pioneers, occult thinkers, digital culture experts, and investigative reporters, all invited to challenge orthodox narratives and explore humane futures. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on localism, mutual aid, and community resilience, plus a willingness to probe controversial topics with nuance and intellectual rigor. This blend of theory, culture, and activism makes it appealing to li... more

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