Duncan CJ

Artificial Happiness: Fulfilment in the Age of AI

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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.

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Duncan CJ

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#107 – Mark Nepo 12.06.2017 29:59

Mark Nepo is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry, health, and spirituality for over forty years. A New York Times #1 bestselling author, he has published 18 books and...

#106 – Debra Poneman 05.06.2017 34:10

Debra Poneman is a best selling author and world renowned speaker. In the 1970’s she studied at the feet of some of the greatest spiritual masters of the east. In the 1980’s she immersed herself...

#105 – Margot Anand 29.05.2017 27:01

Margot Anand is an international bestselling author and the world’s leading authority on Tantra who has been credited as being the first to bring Tantra to the West. She speaks and teaches all around the...

#104 – Mo Gawdat 22.05.2017 32:29

Today I’m speaking with Mo Gawdat. For 12 years Mo studied every single book and idea on the topic of happiness and developed an algorithm or equation for happiness that allowed him to feel happy...

#103 – Kamal Ravikant 15.05.2017 25:55

Kamal Ravikant is a successful entrepreneur and investor who has worked with some of the very best in Silicon Valley. He is also a bestselling author of the books ‘Love Yourself: Like Your Life Depends...

#102 – Johann Hari 08.05.2017 39:27

What really causes addiction? Everything from cocaine to smart-phones and how can we overcome it? Johann Hari is a British journalist who has seen our current methods fail firsthand as he has watched loved ones...

#101 – Steve Farber 01.05.2017 38:14

Steve Farber is a world renowned author, mentor, and keynote speaker on the subject of leadership. He is the president and CEO of Extreme Leadership Inc. and is the founder of The Extreme Leadership Institute,...

#100 – Marci Shimoff returns 24.04.2017 38:16

Marci Shimoff is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a world-renowned transformational teacher and an expert on happiness, success, and unconditional love. Her books include the international bestsellers ‘Love for No Reason’ and ‘Happy...

#99 – Dr. Dean Radin 17.04.2017 36:31

Dr Dean Radin is the Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) and Associated Distinguished Professor of Integral and Transpersonal Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. After receiving his Masters in electrical engineering...

#98 – Dr. Harville Hendrix & Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt 10.04.2017 49:50

Today I’m speaking with America’s leading relationship experts Dr Harville Hendrix & Dr Helen LaKelly Hunt. Harville and Helen are the authors of 10 relationship books including 3 New York Times best sellers and have...

#97 – Dr. Barry Schwartz 03.04.2017 32:49

Dr. Barry Schwartz is an author, prolific speaker and Professor of Psychology. In his 2004 book and TED Talk ‘The Paradox of Choice’, Barry tackled one of the great mysteries of modern life: Why is...

#96 – Judson Brewer MD PhD 27.03.2017 26:49

Judson Brewer MD PhD is a psychiatrist and internationally known thought leader in the field of habit change and addictions, combining nearly 20 years experience of mindfulness training with his scientific research. He is the;...

#95 – Christian Picciolini 20.03.2017 26:08

When Christian Picciolini was 14 he joined America’s first neo-Nazi skinhead group. He quickly rose up through the ranks and by 18 he was second in command and helping to recruit and organise cells across...

#94 – Daniel Pinchbeck 20.02.2017 25:22

Daniel Pinchbeck is the author of ‘Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism’, ‘Notes from the Edge Times’, ‘2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl’, as well as his latest book...

#93 – Chris Voss 13.02.2017 28:52

Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator. During his 24 year career he became the FBI’s lead international kidnapping negotiator and has been involved with over 150 kidnapping cases. Chris started out working on...

#92 – Gregg Braden (part 2) 06.02.2017 17:10

(This is part 2 of a 2 part interview) New York Times bestselling author Gregg Braden is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science, spirituality and the real world. Since 1986 Gregg has explored high...

#91 – Gregg Braden (part 1) 30.01.2017 32:17

New York Times bestselling author Gregg Braden is internationally renowned as a pioneer in bridging science, spirituality and the real world. Since 1986 Gregg has explored high mountain villages, remote monasteries and forgotten texts to...

#90 – Dr. Gad Saad 23.01.2017 38:38

Today I’m speaking with Dr Gad Saad. Why are men the majority of Ferrari owners? Why do women prefer tall men? What is evolutionary psychology? How does one apply biology in understanding consumer behaviour? Gad...

#89 – Dr. Paul Bloom 16.01.2017 28:00

Dr. Paul Bloom is a professor of psychology and cognitive science at Yale University who is fascinated in the development and nature of our common-sense understanding of ourselves and other people. Much of his research...

#88 – Preston Smiles 09.01.2017 26:35

Preston Smiles is a Personal Freedom Coach, who supports people in understanding & embracing their fears, so they can live the life of their dreams. Born in Compton and raised in Los Angeles he joined...

#87 – Dr. Michael Shermer 02.01.2017 30:46

Dr. Michael Shermer has an M.A. in Experimental Psychology and Ph. D. in the History of Science. He is the founder and publisher of Skeptic magazine and the author of multiple titles including: ‘The Moral Arc:...

#86 – Elliott Hulse 26.12.2016 29:11

Elliott Hulse is a former pro strongman, author, entrepreneur and personal development leader. In less than 24 months his inspirational Youtube channels attracted over 1,000,000 subscribers and he was named #1 YouTube Fan’s Favourite by...

#85 – David Burkus 19.12.2016 28:00

David Burkus is a best-selling author of ‘The Myths of Creativity: The Truth About How Innovative Companies and People Generate Great Ideas’ and his latest book ‘Under New Management: How Leading Organisations Are Upending Business...

#84 – Dr. Bruce Lipton (part 2) 12.12.2016 27:04

(This is part 2 of the interview) Bruce Lipton Ph. D is an internationally recognised leader in new biology and the bridging of science and spirit. His pioneering research on cloned stem cells presaged the revolutionary...

#83 – Dr. Bruce Lipton (part 1) 05.12.2016 47:59

Bruce Lipton Ph. D is an internationally recognised leader in new biology and the bridging of science and spirit. His pioneering research on cloned stem cells presaged the revolutionary field of epigenetics, the new science of...