Zohar Atkins

In this episode, I'm joined by Zohar Atkins to discuss the future of Liberalism, hierarchy, AI, religion and a whole lot more. 

Zohar Atkins, a poet and rabbi based in New York, dives into the rich meaning of tikkun olam, often interpreted as 'repairing the world'. He and Susannah unravel its origins, exploring how this concept evolved from ancient legal frameworks to a modern call for social justice. Zohar discusses the duality of tikkun olam in Jewish tradition, the shift from temple-centered practices to rabbinic and Kabbalistic thought, and the interplay between activism and mysticism in societal repair efforts.

In a fascinating discussion, Sam Hammond, a social policy expert and author, teams up with Zohar Atkins, a Rabbi and podcast host, to delve into the intricate relationship between AI and human understanding. They explore whether AI can replicate human creativity or if it might centralize power in unsettling ways. The duo also reflects on the potential for AI to bridge educational divides and its impacts on job security in creative fields. Their conversation weaves through philosophical inquiries, underscoring the importance of maintaining human interaction in a technology-driven world.