
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 415 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTechnology | |||

“I came to make you love yourself.”
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What is art for? Rushkoff is joined by legendary musician and producer Brian Eno to explore the necessity of moving away from the certainty of victory and into the delight of surrender.
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Rushkoff sits down with Kat Tenbarage, (Founder, Spitfire News) to pull back the curtain on the intersection of AI, digital harassment, and political maneuvering. Together, they discuss Humans First: Is it a true bipartisan coalition or a strategic f... more
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Douglas continues to offer important ideas and important question for the these interesting times. He continues to reorient me towards thoughtful optimism and, for that, I remain grateful and inspired.
Usually enjoy Douglas’s podcast and particularly liked his analysis of the scientific wing of the Epstein class. As a non-elite scientist I demand better representation by the “guiding lights”. Not all of us are card carrying reductionist materialists. And it was never clear to me why a significant fraction of the scientific elite are doctrinaire jerks; I guess that’s matter in motion fer ya !
So glad I found this
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.
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
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Conversations span an array of critical societal topics, exploring the intersections of technology, power, and human consciousness. Through dialogues with an eclectic mix of scientists, activists, artists, and philosophers, the content seeks to unravel who benefits from current societal structures and what actionable changes can be made. The discussions draw on personal experiences and contemporary issues, emphasizing the urgency of community engagement and fostering resilience in the face of societal challenges. Notably, the host prioritizes authentic, grassroots conversations over corporate narratives, creating a space for unfiltered exploration of pressing topics.
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Recent guests on Team Human include:
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3. Douglas Rushkoff
4. Jeffrey Kripal
5. Grant Morrison
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7. Taylor Lorenz
8. Eric Wargo
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