Richard David Hames
A philosopher, activist, strategist, and advisor to boards and governments. Author of several books, including Manmade: 50 Failings of Our Own Making.
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Jul 8, 2025 • 0sec
EP 309 Richard David Hames on the Final Performance of Western Civilization?
Richard David Hames, a philosopher and activist, discusses the decline of Western civilization and the crisis in governance. He critiques the retreat from truth in politics and the impact of postmodernism on rational discourse. The conversation dives into wealth inequality, climate change denial, and the failures of modern warfare. Hames highlights women's liberation as a key achievement of our time and warns against the character erosion in leadership. He also explores the implications of AI and the necessity for societal values to adapt amidst rapid changes.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 60min
272 - Richard David Hames: Navigating Complexity, Collapse & Change
Richard David Hames, thought leader and author on systems change and AI ethics, shares a non-linear life and wide-ranging projects. He explores failing sensemaking, collapse as opportunity for renewal, leadership as an emergent collective, the role of inner work and story in systemic change, reintegrating the feminine and indigenous wisdom, and practical perspectives on AI and future sentience.
