Human Pulse

Human Pulse Podcast Ep 14 - Is AI Making Us Stupid? Recorded: March 23, 2025 Hosts: Fabrice Neuman & Anne Trager Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Fabrice and Anne tackle the provocative question: Is AI making us dumber? They explore historical anxieties about new technologies (from writing itself to novels and TV), discuss the impact of tools like GPS and smartphones on memory and...

Living Well with Technology
In this episode, Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman dive into the world of tech overwhelm and their love-hate relationship with technology. They explore the rapid pace of technological change, the challenges of managing multiple communication channels, and practical strategies for dealing with information overload. From discussing AI-powered assistants to the pitfalls of al...

Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager explore the relationship between privacy, secrets, technology, and trust. They discuss how technology platforms manage personal data to personalize services, the growing efforts by web browsers to protect user privacy, and the nuanced differences between privacy and secrets. The conversation emphasizes the importance of t...

Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman dive into the challenge of maintaining focus in our hyperconnected, distraction-filled world. They explore how modern technology—from incessant notifications to smartphones—competes for our attention. The hosts discuss the balance between necessary interruptions and deep work, the science behind our natural focus cycles (...

Living Well with Technology. In this second episode dedicated to coffee, Fabrice and Anne continue their deep dive into the details of brewing and enjoying their perfect cup. They discuss the importance of grind size, the best type of grinder, storage methods, and even the impact of organic and mold-free coffee. Anne shares her experience with butter coffee (also known as bulletproof coffee) and h...

Living Well with Technology. In this episode of the Human Pulse Podcast, Anne and Fabrice immerse themselves in the world of coffee and its connection to living well. They explore coffee from a tech and lifestyle perspective, touching on everything from the perfect brewing temperatures to the hidden impacts of caffeine. Anne shares her strategies for maximizing energy through caffeine management,...

Living Well with Technology: In this episode of the Human Pulse Podcast, Anne and Fabrice delve into the fascinating intersection of sleep and technology. Anne shares her personal journey from restless nights to rejuvenating rest, thanks to a combination of lifestyle changes and cutting-edge sleep tech. They explore gadgets like the Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and temperature-regulating mattresses, wh...

Living Well With Technology. In this episode, Anne shares her journey of joining a new social media platform, Bluesky, after Fabrice’s rave reviews. Together, they dive into the complexities of social media—algorithms, boundaries, and how to create a healthier relationship with these tools. We discuss the following: Why Fabrice left Twitter and his search for an alternative. The challenges and opp...

Living Well With Technology. In this episode of the Human Pulse Podcast, hosts Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager delve into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the French tech company Mistral and its AI tools. They discuss the growing trust issues users face with AI, particularly regarding accuracy and reliability. The conversation shifts to real-world applications of...

Living Well with Technology. In this episode Anne and Fabrice delve into the multifaceted conversation surrounding AI and its implications for the workplace and human interaction. They discuss the resistance to change that many individuals face when adapting to new technologies, the importance of emotional intelligence and adaptability in an AI-driven world, and the necessity of continuous learnin...

Living Well with Technology. In this episode of the Human Pulse Podcast, hosts Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager discuss the transformative effects of meditation on personal habits and routines, delve into the fictional world of The Murderbot Diaries, and examine the complexities of human interaction with AI constructs. The conversation touches on themes of belonging, trust in technology versus trust...

Living Well with Technology . (((Hi everyone, sorry for the echo on Fabrice's voice, we had a small technical mishap (OK, OK, not using headphones, you guessed it). We tried to correct it the best we could. Thanks.))) In this episode of the Human Pulse Podcast, Fabrice Neuman and Anne Trager discuss the concept of digital detoxes, exploring their necessity and effectiveness in today's technology-d...

Living Well with Technology. In this episode of the Human Pulse Podcast, hosts Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman explore the concept of living well with technology, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how different individuals interact with tech. They discuss the importance of establishing rules for tech use, the benefits and challenges of the Apple ecosystem, and innovative technological adva...

Living Well with Technology. In this episode, Anne Trager and Fabrice Neuman discuss the purpose of their podcast and what it means to live well with technology. They explore the question of what makes us human and how technology is changing our lives. They also discuss the concept of memory and the potential impact of AI on our ability to remember. Anne emphasizes the importance of forgetting and...

In this episode 0, Anne and Fabrice announce the launch of the podcast, the kinds of topics they are going to talk about in every episode, where and how to watch and listen and, of course, the launch date of episode 1! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.