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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.

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So much of our world today can be summed up in the cold logic of “if I don’t, they will.” This is the foundation of game theory, which holds that cooperation and virtue are irrational; that all that matters is the race to make the most money, gain th... more

Is the US really in an AI race with China—or are we racing toward completely different finish lines?

In this episode, Tristan Harris sits down with China experts Selina Xu and Matt Sheehan to separate fact from fiction about China's AI development. ... more

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No matter where you sit within the economy, whether you're a CEO or an entry level worker, everyone's feeling uneasy about AI and the future of work. Uncertainty about career paths, job security, and life planning makes thinking about the future anxi... more

This week, we’re bringing you Tristan’s conversation with Tobias Rose-Stockwell on his podcast “Into the Machine.”  Tobias is a designer, writer, and technologist and the author of the book “The Outrage Machine.” 

Tobias and Tristan had a critical, ... more

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Recent Guests

Sonja Amadae
Professor of Political Science at the University of Helsinki and Director at the Center for Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge
University of Helsinki
Episode: What Would It Take to Actually Trust Each Other? The Game Theory Dilemma
Selina Xu
Technology analyst focused on AI in China
Episode: America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures
Matt Sheehan
Senior Fellow at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, focusing on global technology issues with an emphasis on China
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures
Susan Solomon
Environmental scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner for work on ozone depletion issues
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Episode: The Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AI
Jeremie Harris
Co-founder of Gladstone AI, focused on AI threat mitigation
Gladstone AI
Episode: “Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore.
Edward Harris
Co-founder of Gladstone AI, focused on AI threat mitigation
Gladstone AI
Episode: “Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore.
Larry Lessig
Harvard Law Professor and founder of the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law.
Harvard Law
Episode: AI is the Next Free Speech Battleground
Meetali Jain
Director of the Tech Justice Law Project and lawyer on the Sewell Setzer Character.AI lawsuit.
Tech Justice Law Project
Episode: AI is the Next Free Speech Battleground
Daniel Kokotajlo
AI researcher and futurist, co-author of AI 2027
AI Futures Project
Episode: Daniel Kokotajlo Forecasts the End of Human Dominance

Hosts

Tristan Harris
Co-host known for advocating for ethical technology and the importance of humane design in digital platforms.
Aza Raskin
Co-host focused on digital well-being and the impact of technology on human connection.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • The Game Theory Dilemma

    This is one of the best podcasts from Your Undivided Attention. Game theory assumes a zero-sum situation, and this how many politicians have divided constituents and the world. But if it wasn’t for cooperation and compromise, we never would have achieved the cultural and technological advances that we have.

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    5
    Daoud45
    United States11 days ago
  • Essential listening

    Anyone interested in a humane future should be listening to this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iZed
    Australia21 days ago
  • AI Race from the Chinese and American perspective

    Thank you for the great episode!

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    United States25 days ago
  • American and China are racing to different ai future.

    What an excellent episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    liushihhua
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing conversations

    These feel like critical conversations to be having and hearing at this time. I’m so glad to have found this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    EnaKate7
    United Statesa month ago

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The hosts are described as knowledgeable and engaging, fostering an environment for critical examination.
Essential listening that prompts meaningful conversations about technology's role and implications.

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Talking Points

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What Would It Take to Actually Trust Each Other? The Game Theory Dilemma
Q: Can you outline what are the assumptions that game theory makes about human nature?
Game theory assumes that value is scarce, individuals are programmed for strategic competition, and that there is no alternative to this competitive paradigm.
America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures
Q: How do we view the potential impacts of AI on labor in both the US and China?
In China, there's an optimism about AI's potential to improve labor conditions, whereas the US has widespread fears of job loss due to AI automation.
America and China Are Racing to Different AI Futures
Q: What do you each see as the most persistent misconception that Americans have about China and AI?
Many Americans believe that Xi Jinping personally dictates China's AI policies. In reality, there are numerous diverse actors that shape the AI landscape in China, ranging from companies to researchers, and even governmental officials are not always involved in the details.
Feed Drop: "Into the Machine" with Tobias Rose-Stockwell
Q: What comes up for me is that from a more libertarian angle, all of our friends in Silicon Valley who really do believe in the inherent value of some of these tools?
We forget the quantity of baseline regulation that has allowed for a level of flourishing in society.
Ask Us Anything 2025
Q: As product marketers in tech, how can we advocate for humane tech principles in our organizations?
Collective action is essential; reaching out to other organizations and creating standards and practices for humane technology that support safety and accountability across the industry is crucial.

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What is Your Undivided Attention about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast presents insightful discussions on how emerging technologies profoundly influence various aspects of society, including work, relationships, and individual thought processes. Key themes include the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, the impact of social media on mental health, and the potential risks associated with excessive reliance on technology. With a focus on humane technology and the collective responsibility society has toward ethical tech development, the conversations often intertwine personal stories with larger societal issues. Unique contributions from a diverse range of expert guests lend depth to these discussions, making it particularly relevant for listeners concerned about the intersection of hum... more

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