On Being with Krista Tippett

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.

Matthew Sanford, a renowned yoga teacher who has been paralyzed from the chest down since a car accident in 1978, talks about the mind-body connection, healing through storytelling, the energetic presence within the body, pain and healing, strength and vulnerability, reconnecting with the body, and trauma, transcendence, and yoga teaching.

Comedian, writer, and media entrepreneur Baratunde Thurston discusses his lifelong joy in the natural world and the importance of learning amidst cultural tangles. Topics include the exploration of spirituality, challenging stereotypes in outdoor spaces, the significance of his book 'How to Be Black' in race discussions, and the transformative power of collective action in being a citizen.

Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and a venture capital partner, dives into the complexities of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He discusses the dual nature of AI, balancing hope with dystopia, and emphasizes the importance of designing benevolent AI that enhances human experience. Hoffman reflects on the interplay between friendship, creativity, and technology, exploring how AI can amplify our moral values. He shares insights on fostering meaningful interactions with AI, advocating for a future where technology and human connection thrive together.

Kerry Washington, a 'learning actor' known for her elegance and moral rigor in various roles, discusses acting as a devotional practice. Topics range from her experiences in bringing racially mixed audiences together to the impact of 'Scandal' on representation and diversity. She also delves into emotional reactions, the dehumanizing aspect of recognition, motherhood, and interracial relationships. A rich and insightful conversation on the evolution of the roles we play in our lives.

We love the theologian Kate Bowler's allergy to every platitude and her wisdom and wit about the strange and messy fullness of what it means to be in a human body. She's best known for her 2018 book Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved) — a poetic and powerful reflection on learning at age 35 that she had Stage IV colon cancer. From a reset on how to think about aging, to the new reality in our time of living with cancer as a chronic illness, to the telling of truths to our young, this beautiful conversation is full of the vividly whole humanity that Kate Bowler singularly embodies. (Also, as you'll hear, if she hadn't become a theologian, she might have been a stand-up comedian.)Krista and Kate spoke as part of the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival.Kate Bowler's beloved books include Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Loved) and most recently, The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days. She is an associate professor at Duke Divinity School and made an early name in her field of American religious history with her 2013 book Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel. She also hosts the podcast Everything Happens.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org._____Sign up for The Pause — a Saturday morning companion to the podcast season.

Beloved author and associate professor Kate Bowler talks about finding hope and assurance in the midst of uncertainty after experiencing a life-altering event.

Get ready for a new season of On Being with guests such as Kerry Washington, Kate Bowler, Reid Hoffman, Latanya Sweeney, Nick Cave, and Baratunde Thurston. They will explore topics like loss, love, AI, truth, and acting in this upcoming season starting on September 21st.