The ProBoh Show

In the first part of today’s show, we discussed the controversy surrounding a Harvard graduation speaker who launched into a profanity-filled attack on AI, telling students that their generation's mission should be to destroy it. We explored the reaction from the audience, the growing backlash against artificial intelligence, and whether fears about AI are justified. Today’s unpopular opinion was:...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the traffic diversions and disruptions taking place in Madrid ahead of the visit of Pope Leo XIV, and what the event means for the city and its residents. Today's unpopular opinion was: the concept of continuing your bloodline is silly. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name a reason NOT to have a baby. The ProBoh Show is a variety...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the deadly heat wave sweeping across Europe, with temperatures soaring and decades-old records falling in several countries. Then we explored a fascinating map revealing Europe’s favourite film and TV genres, and what those entertainment preferences might say about different cultures across the continent. Today’s unpopular opinion was: esports are re...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at reports that OpenAI is hiring in preparation for AI systems that may eventually be capable of training themselves. Then we discussed new research suggesting that excessive social media use can have a negative impact on wellbeing and mental health. Today’s unpopular opinion was: sex scenes in movies are unnecessary. In the second half of the show, we...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why there may never have been a better time to study computer science, despite all the noise around AI and the future of work. Then we talked about how ordinary WiFi can now identify people with near-perfect accuracy, and what that could mean for privacy, security, and the invisible technology already surrounding us. Today’s unpopular opinion was: pa...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Jeff Bezos saying that the bottom half of earners should pay zero income tax. Then we talked about why some people are naturally morning people, and what an evolutionary biologist says that might reveal about human behaviour. Today’s unpopular opinion was: omission is still lying. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something pe...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new research showing that student well-being often drops after the move to high school and explored why the transition can be so difficult for young people. Then we talked about 15 Australian companies that switched to a four-day workweek and why the experiment worked better than many expected. Today’s unpopular opinion was: marriage licenses should...

In the first part of today’s show, we explored new research suggesting that thinking longer can actually lead to worse decisions in certain situations. Then we talked about how to have difficult conversations, why people avoid them, and what makes those conversations go well or badly. Today’s unpopular opinion was: private schools shouldn’t exist. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 human...

In the first part of today’s show, we explored how teaching the history of science could help students navigate increasingly polarised times and encourage more critical thinking in public debate. Today’s unpopular opinion was: politicians should earn minimum wage. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name a profession you trust less than a politician. The ProBoh Show is an English-...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the growing wave of AI backlash and why some people are beginning to actively resent artificial intelligence. Then we discussed why Gen Z increasingly sees university degrees as “useless,” despite 20 years of data showing that graduates are still the least likely group to be unemployed. Today’s unpopular opinion was: learning a language is mostly abo...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a fascinating new discovery that may explain why cancer almost never spreads to the heart. Then we discussed the possibility of a new EU social media ban arriving as early as this summer, following comments from Ursula von der Leyen. Today’s unpopular opinion was: paywalls on news websites are a good thing. In the second half of the show, we asked 10...

In the first part of today’s show, we explored the idea of thinking about thinking and why learning how to think may be far more important than being told what to think. Today’s unpopular opinion was: overthinking is avoidance disguised as analysis. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something people overthink about. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Ro...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a new study claiming that one critical factor may predict longevity even better than diet or exercise. Then we discussed concerns surrounding the 2026 World Cup and why some people believe the tournament could end up being a colossal disappointment. Today’s unpopular opinion was: people prefer familiar pain over unfamiliar possibilities. In the secon...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why people are beginning to mistake AI behaviour for genuine consciousness and what that could mean for the future of human interaction with technology. Then we talked about the Doomsday Clock, who controls it, and why experts believe “the odds are not in our favour” when it comes to humanity’s future. Today’s unpopular opinion was: it’s time to put...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a new study suggesting that dolls may be better than screens for helping children develop social skills and emotional intelligence. Today's unpopular opinion was that peeing in the shower is gross, which sparked plenty of debate in the chat. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: “Name an activity, besides sex, that people do naked.” Th...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at Richard Dawkins concluding that AI may already be conscious, even if it doesn’t know it yet. We discussed what consciousness actually means, whether self-awareness is necessary, and how humanity might react if machines begin to think in ways we recognize as real intelligence. Today's unpopular opinion was: Happiness isn’t something you find, it’s som...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at whether human minds will still be special in an age of AI. Then we talked about a strange scientific mystery: city birds appear to be more afraid of women than men, and researchers still don’t fully understand why. Today’s unpopular opinion was: love is less about compatibility and more about timing. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 human...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at comments from Sam Altman calling out companies for “AI washing” and blaming unrelated layoffs on artificial intelligence. Then we talked about a new study suggesting that all coffee, even decaf, can boost mood and support brain health. Today’s unpopular opinion was that a job doesn’t have to fulfil you, it just has to support your life. In the second...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why some employees at Palantir Technologies are beginning to question the impact of their own work, and what it means to work in powerful tech companies shaping the world. Then we talked about why humans have eyebrows, as explained by evolutionary biology, and what these small features reveal about communication, emotion, and survival. Today’s unpopu...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at the growing trend of teen boys forming relationships with AI chatbots and why experts warn that it could seriously impact their social development and even their future careers. Today's unpopular opinion was that the lottery is a scam. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name ways to gamble that don’t carry a negative stigma… and t...

In the first part of today's show, we explored how the tech world turned evil, breaking down the shift from innovation to influence and the growing concerns around power, control, and ethics in modern technology. Today's unpopular opinion was: in a relationship, attraction matters just as much as communication. Is chemistry equally important as emotional connection? We unpacked both sides. In the...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how bonobos enjoy pretend tea parties while chimpanzees demonstrate surprisingly rational thinking — raising new questions about just how similar apes are to humans. Then we talked about a new theory on how imagination really works in the brain, and why it might completely change what we thought we knew. Today’s unpopular opinion was: confidence is o...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why Silicon Valley is increasingly turning to the Catholic Church, and what that says about the intersection of technology, meaning, and modern culture. Today's unpopular opinion was that who you are is largely just a story you tell yourself, and we explored how much of identity is constructed versus fixed. In the second half of the show, we asked 10...

In the first part of today's show, we looked at why an economist who once feared AI has finally found a rare reason for optimism—and what that might mean for the future of technology, jobs, and society. Today's unpopular opinion was: the customer is always right. Is it a timeless truth or an outdated mantra? We unpacked the chaos behind that phrase. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 hum...

In the first part of today’s show, we explored how music lives not just in our ears, but throughout our entire bodies—unpacking the science behind rhythm, emotion, and the deep connection between sound and the human brain. Then we turned to a fascinating (and slightly unsettling) study showing that most people can’t actually tell when a personal message they receive has been written by AI. Today’s...