
William Kaiser
A sociologist and pupil of Peter Berger, with a dissertation on Wittgenstein and skepticism towards naive realism.
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May 20, 2022 • 1h 22min
Untimely Reflections #15: William Kaiser - Language, Memory & Psychoanalysis
Guest William Kaiser, a sociologist and pupil of Peter Berger, discusses the commonality between Nietzsche's and Wittgenstein's ideas on language, memory, self-identity, learning, and living an enriching life. They also explore the influence Nietzsche had on Freud and the impact of Nietzsche's ideas in a secular society. The hosts express their hope for people to experience love for life and inquire about Nietzsche's fascination with resentment.

Nov 25, 2023 • 1h 14min
Untimely Reflections #25 - William Kaiser: AI Optimism
William Kaiser, AI enthusiast and expert, discusses language-learning models, artificial general intelligence, writer strikes, and the legitimacy of AI art and writing. Topics also include generative AI's impact on medicine and education, digital recreation of actors in films, connections between AI and Nietzsche, exploring the capabilities of GPT models, AI in education and its potential dangers and benefits, and the potential impact of AI in medicine.