The AI-Freecast

In this episode, Mark Vernon talks about the poet, artist, and visionary William Blake; what he would think of AI; and why the inner life is a vital part of the human experience. Mark Vernon is a psychotherapist and writer, with a keen interest in ancient philosophy, and particularly the illumination of inner life. His writing covers subjects from friendship and beliefs, to wellbeing and living in...

In this episode, Dr. Jenn Loughmiller-Cardinal talks about the real purpose of anthropology; how groups of humans develop knowledge and norms; and how AI threatens our ability to communicate. Dr. Jenn Loughmiller-Cardinal is an archaeochemist. She has been a research Fellow at both the Library of Congress and at Yale. Links Cardinal Research Institute Join the AI-Freecast Patreon Bansuri Meditatio...

In this episode, Dr. Dale Whelehan talks about why work tends to get more intense over time; what it’s like to escape an AI binge; and why using LLMs can be so addictive. Dr. Dale Whelehan is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Trinity College Dublin. A social entrepreneur and behavioural scientist, he works at the intersection of organisational behaviour, human factors, and sustainable perfor...

In this episode, Ryan McLaughlin talks about the negative impact of AI on classrooms; how children really learn; and why it’s important to create your own character when playing Dungeons and Dragons. Ryan McLaughlin is a veteran educator, school leader, and therapeutic game master with a student-centered outlook and a passion for play. Links Join the AI-Freecast Patreon Bansuri Meditation Live @ A...

In this episode, Tante discusses the economics of data centers, the potential role of AI in government surveillance, and the importance of friction in a meaningful life. Tante is an independent theorist working on the intersection of technology, politics, and the social. He is a de-evangelist and luddite. He writes and speaks (but mostly writes) about the social consequences of the digital turn as...

In this episode, Katherine G. Schmidt discusses AI’s harmful impact on higher education; the vital connection between reader and writer; as well as evil, grace, and the act of creation. Katherine G. Schmidt is an associate professor of theology and religious studies at Molloy University in New York. Her research focuses on the relationship of theology and culture, specifically digital culture and...

In this episode, Maggie Harrison Dupré discusses the alarming rise of mental health breakdowns associated with chatbot use—better known as AI psychosis —and how the spread of generative AI is affecting both personal relationships and society at large. Maggie Harrison Dupré is a journalist and senior staff writer at Futurism, where she has reported extensively on the rise of AI as a cultural and bu...

In this episode, journalist and writer Matthew Hughes discusses why generative AI output is ugly, what makes human work beautiful, and the real reason AI is impacting the labor market. Matthew Hughes is a Liverpool-based journalist and writer. His work has appeared in The Next Web , The Register , and Wired , among other places. He currently writes What We Lost—a newsletter that examines the...

In this episode, Eoson.app founder Josh Geisler discusses the importance of hard work in forming character, the impact of AI on the music industry, and what he's doing to fight back. Josh Geisler is a multi-instrumentalist producer, film score composer, and software developer. He has performed with the likes of Paul Simon, Josh Groban, and toured globally for nine years with Cirque du Soleil as fl...