Aleks Krotoski

Join Steven Pinker, a cognitive psychologist and bestselling author, as he unravels the complexities of common knowledge and its role in human behavior. He explores how social media shapes beliefs and community norms. Aleks Krotoski dives into the ambitions of Silicon Valley's 'immortalists' and their radical life-extension pursuits, revealing the extremes some will go to defy mortality. David Edmonds discusses Peter Singer's moral theories around our obligations to help others, challenging listeners to rethink proximity in altruism. Prepare for a thought-provoking conversation!

Aleks Krotoski, a social psychologist, and Daniel Susskind, an economist, discuss the impact of AI on future careers and the opportunities it presents. They explore strategies to futureproof jobs and the need for critical thinking about AI systems. The podcast also touches on the integration of AI in various industries and the potential economic implications of technological advancements.

Aleks Krotoski explores the impact of human-robot interactions on societal behaviors, questioning how we project hierarchy and gender onto new technology. The podcast discusses politeness with digital assistants, the evolution of humanitarianism, social hierarchies, gendered personas of machines, and the influence of robots on redefining domestic dynamics.