On Being with Krista Tippett

Host reflects on the season's focus on intelligence and announces a break, emphasizing the importance of silence and calm. Listeners encouraged to stay subscribed for upcoming live events.

Exploring the intersection of bodies and the built world, the podcast discusses the adaptability of individuals' physical experiences. It explores the role of assistive technologies, the shift from valuing the ideal to valuing what is considered normal, and the challenges faced by people with disabilities in a productivity-focused society. It delves into the impact of AI on human intelligence and the concept of embracing obligations and unchosen features of our lives. The podcast also explores misfitting in design and the potential interventions to address misfits, showcasing Sarah Hendren's book 'What Can a Body Do?'.

Christiana Figueres, an environmental leader and advocate for spiritual evolution, discusses the ecological crisis, the need for a belief system that embraces realities, finding healing through Buddhism, the potential of renewable energy, radical regeneration, embracing pain for intentional action, building spiritual infrastructure, and nurturing the best of humanity.

Clint Smith, poet and author of How the Word Is Passed, explores the entanglement between language, history, and the intelligence of the body. Topics include the impact of Hurricane Katrina, education as empowerment, untold stories of loved ones, reckoning with history, joyful learning, and the responsibility of parents to honor history.

"Dance Party" by Clint Smith features a heartwarming reflection on a lively post-dinner dance party routine shared with children, filled with energetic moves and contagious joy.

Clint Smith, staff writer at The Atlantic, reads his poem 'Ode to Those First Fifteen Minutes After the Kids Are Finally Asleep.' The poem celebrates the relaxation, late-night cereal indulgence, and tranquility of the house that comes after putting the kids to bed.

Clint Smith, author of How the Word Is Passed, discusses the entanglement between language, history, and place. He explores the physicality of memory, emphasizes the importance of reckoning with American history, and reflects on the power of education and literature in shaping identity. Smith also embarks on a personal journey to historical sites, discusses Germany's reckoning with its history, and reflects on the struggle for freedom.

Krista Tippett shares insights from 20 years of interviews, including the importance of living with open questions, counterprogramming negativity bias, and navigating differences in relationships. She discusses the concept of a wise life and the importance of knowing what you love. The podcast also explores the power of embracing uncertainty, letting questions teach us, and avoiding rushed answers. Lastly, it touches on changes and future plans for 'On Being with Krista Tippett'.

Latanya Sweeney, a leading expert in data privacy and algorithms, explores the harms and benefits of technology. She emphasizes the need for shaping technology to serve human purpose and minimizing potential harms. The discussion covers the challenges of trustworthiness on the internet, the evolution of artificial intelligence, and the importance of asking questions and finding solutions in technology design.

Latanya Sweeney, pioneer in online privacy and algorithms, explores the impact of technology on society, unforeseen consequences of generative AI, the role of public interest technologists, and the evolution of artificial intelligence.