Duncan CJ

Artificial Happiness: Fulfilment in the Age of AI

In a world run by algorithms, how do we stay human? This is Artificial Happiness — where we explore engineered fulfilment, real meaning, and the invisible wiring that shapes our lives. Each week, I speak with those building our future—and the thinkers unpacking what it means to truly thrive.

Author

Duncan CJ

Category

Education

Podcast website

happiness.info

Latest episode

Jun 20, 2026

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Episodes

#115 – Carl Honoré 13.10.2017

Carl Honoré is the author of the international bestseller; ‘In Praise of Slow’ which dissects our speed-obsessed society and celebrates those who have gotten in touch with their “inner tortoise” as well as the books,...

#114 – Lynne McTaggart 06.10.2017

Lynne is an award-winning journalist and the author of 7 books, including her latest book, ‘The Power of 8’ and the 3 worldwide bestsellers ‘The Field’, ‘The Intention Experiment’ and ‘The Bond’ which are all...

#113 – Dr. Wallace J Nichols 29.09.2017

Dr. Wallace J. Nichols is a scientist, activist and New York Times best selling author of the book ‘Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make...

SHORT: How To Stop Giving Up 22.09.2017

Sean Swarner talks about the technique he uses to achieve all the goals in his life; from love life to climbing Mt. Everest.  

SHORT: The Kindness of Strangers 22.09.2017

Duncan Goose spent 2 years motorbiking around the world and describes his greatest revelation from that experience.  

#112 – Sonja Lyubomirsky Ph.D 14.09.2017

Sonja Lyubomirsky Ph. D. is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. She has been conducting research on happiness for 28 years and has been awarded numerous grants including $1 million from the National...

SHORT: Happy and 100, Okinawa’s Longevity Secret 04.09.2017

Roko Belic describes what happened when he visited ‘The Longevity Village’ in Okinawa, Japan.  

SHORT: My Greatest Wins From My Greatest Pains 04.09.2017

Arielle Ford describes what happened when she lost 80% of her business, was dumped by her boyfriend and got really sick all at the same time.  

SHORT: Treat People Like They’re Beautiful 28.08.2017

Chen Lizra describes what happens when we stop finding flaws in one another.  

SHORT: How To Feel Alive Again 28.08.2017

Bruce Muzik describes why feeling numb becomes the norm for many people and what they can do about it.  

#111 – Cal Newport Ph.D. 21.08.2017

Cal Newport graduated from Dartmouth College, earned his Ph. D. from MIT in 2009 and is now an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University where he explores the theoretical foundations of our digital age. He also...

SHORT: The Most Important Ingredient For Happiness? 14.08.2017

Marci Shimoff describes one of the most important things we can do in order to be happier.  

SHORT: Is It Possible To Get Rid of Insecurity? 14.08.2017

Sean Stephenson discusses whether it is possible to completely get rid of insecurity and the feeling of ‘I’m not enough’.  

SHORT: Visualisation; from illness to wellness 07.08.2017

Dr. David Hamilton describes how visualisation can be used to heal even serious illnesses.  

SHORT: How To Be Grateful When ‘Bad’ Stuff Happens 07.08.2017

Eric Edmeades describes a powerful personal story of how to be grateful and find the good in even our ‘worst’ moments in life.  

#110 – Dr. Moshe Szyf 31.07.2017

Dr. Moshe Szyf is a pioneer in the field of epigenetics, the study of how living things reprogram their genome in response to social factors like stress and lack of food. His research suggests that...

#109 – John Gray Ph.D. (part 2) 24.07.2017

(This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview, for context it would be worth checking out part 1 first) John Gray, Ph. D. is the #1 bestselling relationship author of all time and has spent...

#108 – John Gray Ph.D. (part 1) 17.07.2017

John Gray, Ph. D. is the #1 bestselling relationship author of all time and has spent more than 40 years working with millions of individuals and couples around the world. He is the author of the...

SHORT: Stop Pretending You Don’t Care 10.07.2017

Michael Port describes the layers and armour we wear to try and stop ourselves hurting when we don’t get what we want…and the problem with this approach.  

SHORT: Feeling Pain Vs. Suppressing Pain? 10.07.2017

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar describes which group of people are happier; those that open themselves up and allow themselves to truly feel the full range of human emotions or people who try and suppress and get...

SHORT: The Wisdom of the Collective 10.07.2017

Kingsley Dennis PhD. describes a fascinating study from 1906 that illustrates the incredible shared knowledge and power of the masses.  

SHORT: Interpret Feedback The Way You Want To 03.07.2017

“Believe in yourself. Because if you don’t, who will?”. Dr. Ivan Joseph describes the story of Kyle, a boy who (thankfully) did not take his coaches advice.  

SHORT: Learning Through Tragedy 03.07.2017

Thomas Bahler describes how his grandmother was able to turn her life around through asking herself 1 simple question.  

SHORT: The Power of Hope 03.07.2017

Dr Bernie Siegel describes a scientific study that illustrates the enormous power of hope.  

Summer Holiday! Back again on Monday 3rd July 19.06.2017

Hello! I’m taking a short summer break to fly back to London to catch up with friends and family. But we’ll be back again, very very soon!! Our next guest is someone who’ve I’ve wanted...

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