In this episode of "Technically Human," I talk to Dr. Morgan Ames about the concept of utopia and Silicon Valley's moral vision. We discuss the ideas and frictions at the heart of Silicon Valley's growth, we talk about the inequalities at the heart of technological culture, and Morgan describes how Silicon Valley became THE Valley.

In this episode, I speak with three Cal Poly undergraduates from my class on ethical tech. We discuss their vision for ethical technology, we talk about their concerns about the present and future of human values and tech, and they tell me about their quarter of distant learning, and what it has meant for them to live in the time of COVID.

In this episode of "Technically Human," I speak with Carl Zimmer, who reports from the frontiers of biology, where scientists are expanding our understanding of life.

Drawing from his experience hosting the popular podcast "What is Life?" Carl explains the meaning of life to me, and he talks about what it means to write about it. We talk about the challenges of writing and reading about science, and how we should read articles about the most urgent scientific concern of our moment: Coronavirus.

In this episode of "Technically Human," I speak to Professor De Kai at Hong Kong University. De Kai is one of eight members of Google's AI Ethics Council and is listed as one of Hong Kong's 100 most influential figures

In this episode, I speak with bioethicist NYU School of Medicine Professor Arthur L. Caplan, the founding head of NYU’s Division of Medical Ethics.

We talk about brain death, moral worth, the ethics of the non-human, the concept of the "self" in the age of tech, and what is keeping him up at night.

In this episode of "Technically Human," I speak with Chris Ategeka, the CEO of UCOT, the Center for the Unintended Consequences of Technology

In this episode of "Technically Human," I talk to author Dave Eggers about his novel The Circle. We discuss the growth of digital tracking, the evolution of Silicon Valley culture, and the idea that people under surveillance are not free. Dave discusses the role and of and possibilities for art, literature, and satire in creating change, and he tells me why he is optimistic about the next generation of students creating powerful, lasting change.

In this episode, I speak to Aaron Samuels, the COO of Blavity, one of the largest digital communities for Black Millenials. We talk about the importance of diversifying perspectives in and outside of the tech sphere, the importance of narrative in establishing identity, and how Aaron negotiates the boundaries between multiple identities--Black/Jewish, Humanist/Technologist, and Digital/Embodied existence. 

In this episode of Technically Human, I speak with Dr. Matthew Harsh, an associate professor of science, technology, and society studies at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. We talk about Matt's vision for creating a new curriculum for ethical technology on college campuses, the importance of addressing deep issues of social equity in tech, and Matt tells me why he's optimistic about the next generation of technologists.

In this episode of Technically Human, I speak with philosopher Ryan Jenkins about the value of philosophy in tech. We debate deontological vs consequentialist ethics, and Ryan answers the age-old question of whether Google is making us stupid.

In this episode, I speak with Kevin Adler and Jessica Donig from Miracle Messages, an SF based organization that uses online social media platforms to help people experiencing homelessness connect with their loved ones.

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