Best Keith Frankish Podcasts (2024)

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Uncovering The Life Of Legendary Gadget Show Host, Jason Bradbury | The Human Podcast #41 50:27

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yscate63yoE In this episode, I speak to the legendary host of the popular British TV show, The Gadget Show, Jason Bradbury. We discuss his time hosting the show, his new film CTRL AI Delete, and his life story. The Human Podcast is a filmed show that explores unique life stories & careers. Subscribe for new interv…

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Robert Lawrence Kuhn: A Landscape of Consciousness? Toward a Taxonomy of Explanations & Implications 1:49:17

15d ago1:49:17

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Robert Lawrence Kuhn, PhD., is the creator, executive producer, writer, and host of Closer To Truth, the PBS/public television series on Cosmos, Life, Consciousness, and Meaning that presents leading scientists, philosophers, and creative thinkers discussing fundamental questions. Dr Kuhn has published over 30 books, including The Mystery of Existe…

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Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Highlights

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How can we design and adapt for the uncertainties of the 21st century? How do emotions shape our decisions and the way we design the world around us? Scott Doorley is the Creative Director at Stanford's d. school and coauthor of Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration. He teaches design communication and his work has been featur…

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Can Design Save the World? - SCOTT DOORLEY & CARISSA CARTER - Co-authors of Assembling Tomorrow - Directors of Stanford’s d.School

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How can we design and adapt for the uncertainties of the 21st century? How do emotions shape our decisions and the way we design the world around us? Scott Doorley is the Creative Director at Stanford's d. school and coauthor of Make Space: How to Set the Stage for Creative Collaboration. He teaches design communication and his work has been featur…

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Chris Fields: What is a Theory of Consciousness for? Quantum Mechanics, Minds & Minimal Physicalism 1:13:20

22d ago1:13:20

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WATCH: https://youtu.be/jW2C3ZNzijE Chris Fields, PhD., is an independent scientist interested in both the physics and the cognitive neuroscience underlying the human perception of objects as spatially and temporally bounded entities. He began his career as an experimental physicist, obtained his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Science (University of Colora…

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Digital Minds, Artificial Intelligence & Animals: Philosopher Jeff Sebo | The Human Podcast #40 48:19

26d ago48:19

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WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/3gFVIaLb6HI In this episode, I speak to Philosopher Jeff Sebo about his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, animals and minds, in addition to his life and career. Jeff is an Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, Affiliated Professor of Bioethics, Medical Ethics, Philosophy, and Law, Director of the Center for En…

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How Can Museums Stay Relevant & Engage with Communities? - Highlights - STEPHEN REILY

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How can museums remain relevant in the digital age, where visual imagery is more accessible than ever? What role do museums play in fostering creativity and innovation in their communities? Stephen Reily is the Founding Director of Remuseum, an independent research project housed at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. F…

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The Future of Museums - STEPHEN REILY, Founding Director of Remuseum on Transforming Cultural Spaces

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How can museums remain relevant in the digital age, where visual imagery is more accessible than ever? What role do museums play in fostering creativity and innovation in their communities? Stephen Reily is the Founding Director of Remuseum, an independent research project housed at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. F…

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Murray Shanahan: What are Conscious Exotica? Consciousness, AI & the Space of Possible Minds 1:20:26

29d ago1:20:26

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WATCH: https://youtu.be/MrV9IwZd3qEMurray Shanahan is Professor of Cognitive Robotics at Imperial College London and a principal research scientist at Google DeepMind. Educated at Imperial College (BSc(Eng) computer science) and Cambridge University (King’s College; PhD computer science), he became a full Professor at Imperial, and joined DeepMind.…

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Will We Be ‘Haunted’ By AI Chatbots Of Dead Loved Ones? | The Human Podcast #39 52:30

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/U5y72HT32Mo Will AI Chatbots Of Dead Loved Ones Haunt Us? In this episode, I speak to AI ethicists Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska & Tomasz Hollanek, who work at Cambridge University's Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (LCFI) I ask about their fascinating and important paper, "Griefbots, Deadbots, Postm…

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Terrence Deacon: Did Mind Emerge From Matter? Origin of Life, Causal Emergence, & Descartes' Shadow 3:08:35

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WATCH: https://youtu.be/_Kj2OgkxGa0Terrence Deacon is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology and member of the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute at the University of California, Berkeley. His research combines developmental evolutionary biology and comparative neuroanatomy to investigate the evolution of human cognition, and is part…

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David Papineau: Is the Mind Just the Brain? Materialism & the Problem with Phenomenal Consciousness 1:19:33

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WATCH: https://youtu.be/3WLdL5zT6eY Professor David Papineau is a British academic philosopher. He works as Professor of Philosophy of Science at King's College London and the City University of New York Graduate Center, and previously taught for several years at Cambridge University, where he was a fellow of Robinson College. He did a BSc in Mathe…

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Federico Faggin: What is the One Consciousness? Bridging the Gap between Quantum & Classical Reality 1:44:31

2M ago1:44:31

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Federico Faggin is an Italian-American physicist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur. He is best known for designing the first commercial microprocessor, the Intel 4004. A new groundbreaking theory of consciousness proposes that qualia reside in quantum fields. Federico Faggin is one of the greatest luminaries of high technology alive today. A phy…

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Keith Frankish: What is Descartes' Prison? Illusionism as Intuition Pumps for Consciousness Theories 2:48:43

2M ago2:48:43

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WATCH: https://youtu.be/jTO-A1lw4JM Keith Frankish is a Honorary Reader in Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, a Visiting Research Fellow at The Open University, & an Adjunct Professor with the Brain & Mind Programme in Neurosciences at the University of Crete. He is the author of "Mind and Supermind" & "Consciousness", as well as numerous j…

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Inside The Life & Career Of A Surgical Roboticist | The Human Podcast #38 (Prof Danail Stoyanov) 39:56

2M ago39:56

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Fpef7L9-D0o Danail Stoyanov is a Professor of Robot Vision at the Department of Computer Science at UCL and the Director of the Wellcome/EPSRC Centre for Interventional and Surgical Sciences (WEISS). The Human Podcast is a filmed show that explores unique life stories & careers. Subscribe for new shows each week. …

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Remembering The Life Of Dan Dennett (with Friend Keith Frankish) | The Human Podcast Ep 37 53:54

2M ago53:54

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WATCH ON YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/EkEECvtPHsw The legendary philosopher Daniel Dennett sadly passed away in April this year. In this episode, I interview one of Dan's friends, philosopher Keith Frankish, about Dan's philosophical achievements, personality and life. The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide rang…

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How Do Utopian Visions Shape Our Reality & Future? - Highlights - S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 20:46

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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

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Utopia in the Age of Survival with S. D. CHROSTOWSKA 44:50

3M ago44:50

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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…

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Tony Nader: Is Consciousness All There Is? The Field of All Possibilities & The Ultimate Singularity 1:16:51

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WATCH: https://youtu.be/rZX7hSK8-u4 Tony Nader is a Medical Doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD in Neuroscience), and a globally recognised Vedic Scholar. @DrTonyNader is an author and fellow podcaster, with his book titled: "One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness" and his podcast titled: "Consciousness…

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Life Story Of 74-Year-Old Ironman Finisher | The Human Podcast Ep 36 (Eddie Brockelsby) 30:07

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At age 74, Eddie Brockelsby became the oldest British woman to complete an Ironman Triathlon. She started running at the age of 52. She is the founder and director of Silverfit, a charity dedicated to the promotion of the health benefits of physical activity for older people. Silverfit - https://www.silverfit.org.uk/ Donate Here: https://justgiving…

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VILHELM HAMMERSHØI: Silence 6:43

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Can silence be painted? How can artists capture interior states, solitude, and the passing of time? How are the homes we live in a reflection of the people who inhabit them? How can we read a painting to piece together the life of the artist? From 1 June to 13 July 2024, Hauser & Wirth presents Vilhelm Hammershøi: Silence in its new gallery locatio…

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John Vervaeke: Can Science Untangle the World-Knot of Consciousness? Relevance Realization & Meaning 2:00:40

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John Vervaeke, Ph.D. is an award-winning Professor at the University of Toronto in the departments of Psychology, Cognitive Science, and Buddhist Psychology. He currently teaches courses in the Psychology department. He is the director of the Cognitive Science program, and the director of the Consciousness and the Wisdom Studies Laboratory. He has …

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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge w/ Oscar-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY 37:47

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How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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Making Impactful Films with Oscar & Emmy-winning Director SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY - Highlights 10:29

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How can we free ourselves from fear and social barriers to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives? What does it take to overcome trauma and turn it into triumph, and failure into reinvention? How can we shine a light on the marginalized and misunderstood to create social change that transforms the lives of women? Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Osca…

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Artificial Intelligence & The Coming Moral Crisis | The Human Podcast Ep 35 (David Papineau) 50:39

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David Papineau is amongst the world’s most prominent philosophers. In this episode I ask about his belief that we are on the brink of a moral crisis concerning artificial intelligence (AI). David's a professor at King’s College London, having previously worked at Cambridge and City University of New York. His research focuses on the philosophy of m…

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Michael Levin: What is Synthbiosis? Diverse Intelligence Beyond AI & The Space of Possible Minds 1:26:23

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Michael Levin is a Distinguished Professor in the Biology department at Tufts University and associate faculty at the Wyss Institute for Bioinspired Engineering at Harvard University. He holds the Vannevar Bush endowed Chair and serves as director of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts and the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology…

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Life Story of Cognitive Neuroscientist | The Human Podcast Ep 34 (Dr Hugo Spiers) 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Dr Hugo Spiers is a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London and the director of the Spiers Lab. His work focuses on spatial cognition: how we remember, navigate and imagine space. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/9eTzGgW5FCk GUEST: 𝕏: https://x.com/hugospiers Spiers Lab: https://spierslab.com/ UCL Page: https://profiles.ucl.ac.u…

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How do art and illusions help us make sense of the world? - Highlights - KEITH FRANKISH 11:11

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Is consciousness an illusion? Is it just a complex set of cognitive processes without a central, subjective experience? How can we better integrate philosophy with everyday life and the arts? Keith Frankish is an Honorary Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield, a Visiting Research Fellow with The Open University, and an Adjunct Prof…

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Roy Baumeister: Do Humans Have Free Will? The Self, Ego Depletion Theory, Self Control & Willpower 1:20:43

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Professor Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential Psychologists. He has published over 700 scientific works, including over 40 books, and is one of the most highly cited scientists alive today. In 2013, he received the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science, the William James Fellow award, in …

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Johnjoe McFadden: Is Consciousness An Electromagnetic Information Field? The CEMI Field Theory 1:18:52

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Johnjoe McFadden is Professor of Molecular Genetics at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. He obtained his BSc in Biochemistry at the University of London, and his PhD at Imperial College London. He is an accomplished scientist and author. He has written several books, including "Quantum Evolution: Life in the Multiverse" (2000), "Life on the…

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Tevin Naidu: What Is Consciousness? (Theories Of Consciousness) 1:07:07

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This interview with me was hosted by Dr Tony Nader on his wonderful podcast "Consciousness Is All There Is" where we discussed the various pros and cons of different theories of consciousness. If you enjoy MBS, you will love the content on Dr Nader's channel, so please check it out, like his content, and subscribe! Let's grow the Consciousness Comm…

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Brian Keating: What Is Space, Time, & Matter? The Origin & Evolution Of The Universe 1:14:03

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Brian Keating is the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics & Space Sciences (CASS) in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He is a public speaker, inventor, and an expert in the study of the universe’s oldest light, the cosmic microwave background (CMB), using it to learn abo…

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Life Story of Mathematician & Philosopher of Infinity | The Human Podcast Ep 33 51:41

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Joel David Hamkins is a Mathematician and Philosopher who researches infinity. He is the O'Hara Professor of Philosophy and Mathematics at the University of Notre Dame. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/hAWzBgx7t40?si=IDEjWyVN9C9RJZIL GUEST: 𝕏: https://twitter.com/JDHamkins Website: https://jdh.hamkins.org/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_D…

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Curt Jaimungal: What Is A Theory Of Everything? Theories Of Everything /\ Mind-Body Solution 2:35:02

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Curt Jaimungal is a Torontonian filmmaker and podcast host, with a Degree in Mathematical Physics from the University of Toronto. His channel "Theories of Everything" (TOE) analyses various "Theories of Everything" by exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. Similar to Mind-Body Solution, a separat…

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Stephen Law: Could God Be Evil? (The Evil God Challenge) 1:19:16

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Stephen Law is a Philosopher and Author. Currently director of Philosophy and Course Director of the Certificate of Higher Education at the Department of Continuing Education at Oxford University, he was formerly Reader in Philosophy at Heythrop College, University of London. He attained his BSc in Philosophy at City University in London, a BPhil a…

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What can AI teach us about human cognition & creativity? - Highlights - RAPHAËL MILLIÈRE 10:25

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How can we ensure that AI is aligned with human values? What can AI teach us about human cognition and creativity? Dr. Raphaël Millière is Assistant Professor in Philosophy of AI at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. His research primarily explores the theoretical foundations and inner workings of AI systems based on deep learning, such as …

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How can we ensure that AI is aligned with human values? - RAPHAËL MILLIÈRE 1:01:14

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How can we ensure that AI is aligned with human values? What can AI teach us about human cognition and creativity? Dr. Raphaël Millière is Assistant Professor in Philosophy of AI at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. His research primarily explores the theoretical foundations and inner workings of AI systems based on deep learning, such as …

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Environmental Crisis, Philosophy & the Search for Meaning - ROBERT PIPPIN - Highlights 14:31

5M ago14:31

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What is the importance of philosophy in the 21st century as we enter a post-truth world? How can we reintroduce meaning and uphold moral principles in our world shaken by crises? And what does philosophy teach us about living in harmony with the natural world? Robert Pippin is the Evelyn Stefansson Nef Distinguished Service Professor at the Univers…

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