Season 4 Recap: Can AI Capture a Whole Season?
In this special recap episode of the Behavioral Design Podcast, hosts Aline and Samuel reflect on the ambitious arc of Season 4—our deep dive into the intersection of behavioral science and artificial intelligence. From empathic chatbots to algorithmic sameness, AI co-therapists to synthetic friendships, we explored how AI is reshaping human behavior, relationships, and decision-making.
But here’s the twist: the second half of this episode isn’t hosted by us. It’s AI. Using transcripts from every conversation this season, we asked our AI co-hosts to generate a narrated summary of the biggest ideas and themes that emerged across episodes. Can AI recap a whole season better than we can? Is this the beginning of our own replacement?
Along the way, we revisit:
How AI is changing the emotional landscape of our lives
Why automation and personalization are both liberating and limiting
What happens when algorithms replace—not just supplement—human judgment
The ethical fault lines of psychological targeting, autonomy, and consent
Whether behavioral science can keep up with the pace and power of AI
If you missed any episodes or want a distilled tour of the season, this is the one to listen to.
Next up: our Season Finale, featuring Aline and Samuel’s most controversial takes on AI 🍿
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