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Startup Founder & YouTuber, Jamie Pine | The Human Podcast #19

Jamie Pine is the founder and CEO of Spacedrive, an awesome new file explorer. He’s also had a successful career as a YouTuber and was the founder of another tech company, Notify. He is a regular and popular streamer on Twitch too.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified. WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Space Drive - https://www.spacedrive.comJamie’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSa0hnM2n_yvOnecoQ2fgxAJamie’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamiepineJamie's Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/jamiepineliveORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:40 - Selling Home Movies2:14 - Beginning Filmmaking5:34 - Journey After School9:10 - Jamie's YouTube Channel17:19 - Life As A YouTuber21:57 - First Tech Startup: Notify39:40 - Spacedrive48:32 - Naval Ravikant Investing52:02 - Future Plans54:27 - Media Company55:40 - Advice For Tech Founders & YouTubers?MUSIC: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Sep 23, 20222h 15m

Neuropsychologist, Chris Frith | The Human Podcast #18

Chris Frith is a neuropsychologist and professor emeritus at University College London (UCL). Chris is considered one of the most influential neuroscientists of the modern era, and a pioneer in applied brain imaging. He lives in North London with his wife Uta Frith, another highly influential academic.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified. WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Chris’s Website - https://sites.google.com/site/chrisdfrith/HomeChris’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/cdfrithChris’s Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_FrithChris’s Research - https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=0YEXoMMAAAAJ&hl=enChris & Uta Frith's Book, 'Two Heads: Where Two Neuroscientists Explore How Our Brains Work with Other Brains' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Two-Heads-Story-Brains-Together/dp/1526601559ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:38 - Profession1:43 - Early Life & University7:45 - PhD & Early Career20:40 - Career Highlights30:03 - Marriage to Uta Frith32:40 - Chris & Uta’s Book: ‘Two Heads: Where Two Neuroscientists Explore How Our Brains Work with Other Brains’39:31 - Unanswered Questions44:03 - Consciousness50:19 - Retirement51:24 - Living in London52:20 - Favourite Books54:44 - Being A Pioneer & Role ModelMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Sep 4, 202256 min

Philosopher & Co-Host Of Mind Chat Podcast, Keith Frankish | The Human Podcast #17

Keith Frankish is a philosopher and co-host of the Mind Chat Podcast alongside philosopher Philip Goff. Keith is an Honorary Professor at the University of Sheffield and now teaches at the University of Crete. He’s well known for his work on ‘Illusionism’, a theory of consciousness.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Keith’s Website - https://www.keithfrankish.comKeith’s Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_FrankishKeith’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/keithfrankishMind Chat Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/c/mindchatORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:42 - Early Life2:46 - Studying Arts (Open University)7:14 - Switching To Philosophy11:25 - Daniel Dennett15:00 - PhD20:58 - Marrying Another Philosopher23:27 - Path After PhD27:34 - Moving To Crete32:20 - Public Philosophy / Nigel Warburton35:18 - Mind Chat Podcast with Philip Goff42:42 - Illusionism1:05:58 - Free Will1:09:06 - Website Creative Content (Poetry, Lyrics, Limericks...)1:13:39 - Future PlansMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Aug 21, 20221h 15m

Science Writer & Broadcaster, Philip Ball | The Human Podcast #16

Philip Ball is a popular freelance science writer, broadcaster and author. He’s written for Nature for over 20 years, broadcast BBC podcasts, lectured for the Royal Institution, and authored 27 books.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Philip’s Website: https://philipball.co.ukPhilip’s Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_BallPhilip’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/philipcballPhilip’s Guardian Page: https://www.theguardian.com/profile/philip-ballPhilip’s Aeon Page: https://aeon.co/users/philip-ballORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:50 - Early Life11:06 - Degree & PhD15:39 - Being In A Band18:08 - Book: ‘The Music Instinct’20:14 - How Music Effects Us24:07 - Becoming A Journalist/Broadcaster28:37 - Career Path32:50 - Time Management35:45 - What's Most Enjoyable About Work?37:45 - What's Most Challenging About Work?39:50 - What Award Has Meant The Most To You?42:08 - Advice For Prospective Science Communicators43:13 - Future PlansMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Aug 6, 202246 min

History Of Philosophy Podcast Host, Peter Adamson | The Human Podcast #15

Peter Adamson is a philosopher at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and King’s College London. He has hosted the brilliant and popular podcast, ‘History of Philosophy without any gaps’, for over 10 years.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified. WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Peter’s LMU Munich Page: https://www.philosophie.uni-muenchen.de/lehreinheiten/philosophie_6/personen/adamson/index.htmlPeter’s KCL Page: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/peter-adamsonPeter’s Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Adamson_(philosopher) Peter’s/Podcast’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistPhilosophyPodcast (History of Philosophy without any Gaps): https://historyofphilosophy.net ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Early Life2:35 - Undergraduate4:34 - PhD6:50 - Early Research At King's College London9:17 - Plotinus & Neoplatonism18:08 - Moving to Munich / Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich21:22 - Reaching 400 Podcast Episodes24:04 - Why Did You Start The Podcast?28:57 - Process Behind The Podcast?34:56 - Why Do You Enjoy The Podcast?38:24 - Being A Public Philosopher41:11 - Giving A Talk At Google42:00 - Future PlansMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Jul 22, 202245 min

New York Times Tech Reporter, Cade Metz | The Human Podcast #14

Cade Metz is a New York Times Technology Reporter, and the author of ‘Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World’. Cade previously wrote for WIRED magazine.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Cade’s NYT Page: https://www.nytimes.com/by/cade-metzCade’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/cademetzCade’s Book ‘Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genius-Makers-Facebook-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/184794213XCade's WIRED Page: https://www.wired.com/author/cade-metz/ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:28 - Interest In Technology/Engineers4:19 - IBM's Deep Blue v Gary Kasparov7:08 - Early Career Highlights8:44 - iPhone Launch11:17 - DeepMind's AlphaGo v Lee Sedol24:12 - AI Progress Since AlphaGo28:16 - Cade's Book, 'Genius Makers: The Mavericks Who Brought A.I. to Google, Facebook, and the World'34:30 - Interest In AI35:28 - AI Visionaries37:03 - Why Do You Enjoy Journalism?38:37 - Difficulties Of Journalism?40:50 - How Do You Feel About The Future?41:55 - Future Plans / Second BookMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK: Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Jul 12, 202243 min

Magician & World’s Smallest Magic Shop Owner, Mal Norton | The Human Podcast #13

Mal Norton is a magician and the owner of the world’s smallest magic shop, ‘Top Secret Magic’. He’s performed for over 30 years and is a member of The Magic Circle.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcastGUEST:Mal’s Website - https://malnortonmagician.co.ukMal’s Magic Shop (World's Smallest), ‘Top Secret Magic’ - http://www.topsecretmagic.co.ukORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:34 - *Magic Trick*2:36 - Discovering Magic7:43 - Heroes9:21 - Becoming A Magician13:38 - Style Of Magic16:45 - Career Highlights20:42 - ‘Magic The Way It Should Be’23:27 - Why’d You Love Magic?27:01 - Resistance To Magic28:45 - Difficulties Of Being A Magician31:22 - Owning The World’s Smallest Magic Shop32:49 - Meeting Derren Brown37:37 - Why’d You Own A Store?38:31 - Who Learns Magic?41:13 - Lessons Learnt About People43:23 - Life Outside Magic44:36 - Advice For Learning Magic45:35 - Future PlansMUSIC:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/space-journeyLicense code: 4Y9SSRT4HAKSYWPFGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Jun 28, 202248 min

AI Safety Researcher, Roman Yampolskiy | The Human Podcast #12

Roman Yampolskiy is an AI safety & security researcher. He’s a tenured associate professor at the University of Louisville and the director of the Cyber Security Laboratory.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals.New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcast/GUEST:Roman’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/romanyamRoman’s Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_YampolskiyRoman’s Webpage - http://cecs.louisville.edu/ry/Roman’s Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roman-V-Yampolskiy/e/B00DBE57XM Roman’s Papers - https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0_Rq68cAAAAJ&hl=en ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:36 - Early Life2:08 - PhD / AI7:13 - AI Safety Research14:54 - Reading / Teaching19:23 - Asilomar AI Conference21:33 - Philosophical AI Research30:18 - DALL·E 2 & AI Progress 4:48 - Robotics38:36 - Advice For AI Safety Work39:18 - Roman's BooksGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK: Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Jun 19, 202241 min

Applied Mathematician, Helen Wilson | The Human Podcast #11

Helen Wilson is a professor of applied mathematics and the head of department at UCL. Helen’s research focuses on complex fluids.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH - FILMED IN PERSON:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcast/GUEST:Helen’s Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HelenWilsonMathematicianHelen’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/profhelenwilsonHelen’s Academic Page - https://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucahhwi/ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:25 - Early life4:35 - Undergraduate at Cambridge6:37 - PhD at Cambridge10:29 - Applied & Pure Mathematics17:35 - Moving to America18:57 - Return to England19:30 - Research Into Complex Fluids25:14 - Becoming Head of Department30:37 - Teaching32:40 - Chocolate Fountain Research35:53 - Life Outside Mathematics38:32 - Influence of Susan Brown39:42 - What’s Exciting About Mathematics43:15 - Future PlansGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Jun 5, 202245 min

Philosopher (Animal Sentience/Welfare) & Former Zookeeper, Heather Browning | The Human Podcast #10

Heather Browning is a philosopher at the London School of Economics & Political Science, where she researches animal sentience and welfare. Heather also spent many years as a zookeeper and animal welfare officer in Australia.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwSOCIAL:Twitter - https://twitter.com/heyhumanpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/heythehumanpodcast/GUEST:Heather's Website: https://www.heatherbrowning.netHeather's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zoophilosophyHeather's LSE Research which contributed to a UK bill change: https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/octopus-crab-sentient-emotions-law-b2043357.htmlORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:33 - Early love of animals02:48 - Zookeeper11:25 - Animals passing away13:17 - Animal welfare officer19:16 - Lessons learnt about animal lives23:50 - Favourite animals26:17 - Switching to philosophy: undergraduate degree31:12 - Philosophy PhD in animal welfare35:23 - LSE Research contributing to a UK bill change41:38 - Comparing effects of animal & human relationships43:15 - Effect of thinking about animal mindsGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

May 18, 202247 min

Computer Scientist, Elena Simperl | The Human Podcast #9

Apologies about the background noise, unfortunately, I couldn't remove it.Elena Simperl is a professor of computer science at King's College London and a fellow of the British Computer Society. Her research interests focus on the intersection between AI and social computing.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST LINKS:Elena's Website - http://elenasimperl.euElena's KCL Profile - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/elena-simperlElena's Twitter - https://twitter.com/esimperl?ref_srORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:31 - First experience programming2:20 - Sci-fi & computer science11:22 - Beauty of programming17:43 - PhD research22:15 - AI & social/crowd computing31:14 - Diversity & representation40:23 - AI myths44:02 - DALL·E 247:27 - Advice for making a positive impactGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK: Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

May 12, 202250 min

Mindfulness & Yoga Teacher, Christiane Kerr | The Human Podcast #8

Christiane Kerr is a mindfulness & yoga teacher. She's the director of Calm for Kids, which specialises in children’s yoga and mindfulness teacher training, and she's also written a number of popular children's books.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST LINKS:Christiane's Website - https://www.christianekerr.comCalm for Kids - https://calmforkids.comChristiane's Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christiane-Kerr/e/B0036EKS2W/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:24 - What are mindfulness & yoga?02:34 - Journey to becoming a mindfulness & yoga teacher12:36 - Mindfulness & spirituality17:41 - Mindfulness & yoga19:29 - Incorporating practice into daily routine20:34 - Setting goals in mindfulness23:48 - Why'd you enjoy your job?27:45 - Calm for Kids30:34 - Children's books32:49 - MBSR & MBCT courses35:37 - What is difficult about your work?36:56 - Being a teacher39:08 - What have you learnt about others & yourself?40:58 - Mindfulness & mental health44:44 - Future plansGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Apr 22, 202246 min

Professional Clown, Mattie Faint | The Human Podcast #7

Mattie Faint has been a professional clown for over 50 years. He’s performed around the world and has spent many years entertaining children at Great Oldman Street Hospital.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST LINKS:Mini-Documentary on Mattie: https://vimeo.com/450456985‘Clown’ Movie Trailer: https://vimeo.com/576779706Clowns’ Gallery Museum: http://www.clownsgallery.co.ukArticle: https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/ive-47-clown-costumes-basement-20685429ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:42 - Clowns' Gallery Museum3:00 - Early life12:57 - Great Oldman Street Hospital20:13 - People's reaction to clowns24:33 - Being the class clown29:53 - Difficulties of being a clown31:50 - Training to be a clown33:59 - Purpose of a clown38:28 - Effect on personal life42:44 - Personalities of clowns45:05 - Negative portrayal of clowns52:27 - Joker Film56:56 - Best part of being a clown57:46 - Future plansGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Apr 9, 20221h 3m

Philosopher of Mind, David Papineau | The Human Podcast #6

David Papineau is one of the world’s leading philosophers. He's a professor at King’s College London, and previously worked at Cambridge and City University of New York. His research focuses on the philosophy of mind, science, metaphysics and sport.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST LINKS:David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidpapineauDavid’s Website: https://www.davidpapineau.co.ukDavid’s Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_PapineauDavid’s Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/David-Papineau/e/B001IZRGAI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1647521892&sr=8-1ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:38 - Early life & education4:32 - Discovering philosophy10:52 - Cambridge & PhD13:42 - Post PhD17:13 - Career focuses21:56 - Philosophy of mind26:58 - Philosophy and sport32:58 - What distinguishes philosophy from other disciplines?39:48 - What's kept you working in philosophy?43:19 - Life outside academia44:44 - Teaching at City University of New York48:10 - Future plansGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Apr 1, 202252 min

Philosophy in Prison Charity Founder, MM McCabe | The Human Podcast #5

M.M. McCabe is emeritus professor of ancient philosophy at King's College London, co-founder of the charity 'Philosophy in Prison', and a fellow of the British AcademyThe Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST & CHARITY LINKS:M.M's Twitter - https://twitter.com/mmmccabe1M.M's Website - http://www.marymargaretmccabe.comM.M's Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._M._McCabePhilosophy in Prison - https://www.philosophyinprison.comORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Early interest in philosophy4:16 - Studying classics at Cambridge8:37 - Switching to Philosophy12:39 - Interest in ancient philosophy24:20 - Philosophising in normal life30:37 - Philosophy in Prison charity43:29 - Lessons from charity work52:03 - Philosophy of punishment55:16 - Future plans58:09 - Getting involved in Philosophy in Prison59:32 - Wrap upGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Mar 23, 20221h 0m

World Memory Champion, Ben Pridmore | The Human Podcast #4

Ben Pridmore is a 3x World Memory Champion, and was the first person to ever memorise a deck of cards in under 30 seconds. He's also an accountant who loves to holiday in Las Vegas.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST LINKS:Ben’s World Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzcBhIp0cp4Ben in DJ Shadow Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL9ypNz9-mMBen in ‘The Mentalists’ Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNSMSVy6iiwBen’s Incredible Records: http://www.world-memory-statistics.com/competitor.php?id=29ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:41 - World Memory Champion / World Records01:24 - Memory as a child02:23 - Early interests in memorisation05:46 - Why are you interested in memorisation?06:34 - Training to be World Champion07:57 - Different memorisation feats09:21 - Memorisation method: 'Ben System'14:08 - World Record for deck of cards16:16 - Terrible memory in normal life18:44 - Blackjack & Card Counting19:46 - Hobbies & friends/family21:01 - Experience competing30:56 - DJ Shadow music video33:53 - Why are you so talented? / High IQ (159) / Mensa36:40 - Accountancy / Outlook on life39:54 - Making fun of memorisation41:10 - Why should people learn memorisation?41:40 - Advice for beginners45:05 - Las Vegas: favourite holiday47:25 - Wrap upGUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Mar 21, 202248 min

Futurist & Smartphone Pioneer, David Wood | The Human Podcast #3

David Wood is a futurist & smartphone Pioneer. He is also the chair of London Futurists, author of numerous technology books, and a transhumanist.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST LINKS:David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dw2David's Newest Book: https://shorturl.at/wRUZ2London Futurists: https://londonfuturists.comDelta Wisdom: https://deltawisdom.comORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:23 - Current work: London Futurists, Delta Wisdom...3:04 - Early interests in technology & sci-fi12:46 - Studying philosophy & mathematics17:58 - Transhumanism29:13 - Work as a futurist38:56 - Influence of work on personal life43:09 - Developing a broad perspective45:08 - Key Figures: Demis Hassabis, Nick Bostrom, Max Tegmark54:08 - Schedule56:18 - Travelling57:41 - Working on world's #1 smartphone OS1:09:44 - Writing numerous technology books1:17:57 - Changing your mind on future predictions1:19:50 - Favourite books1:24:29 - Upcoming projects1:26:11 - London Futurists1:27:18 - ThanksGUEST/FEEDBACK REQUEST:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life, or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Mar 21, 20221h 27m

Rubik's Cube UK Champion, George Scholey | The Human Podcast #2

George Scholey is the Reigning UK Rubik’s Cube Champion and Record Holder. He has a competitive PB of 5.7 seconds.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals. New episodes released every week - subscribe to stay notified.WATCH all episodes (especially this one), filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwGUEST LINKS:George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george.scholey/?hl=enGeorge's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/georgescholeyGeorge's Records: https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/persons/2015SCHO05ORDER OF CONVERSATION / DEMOS:0:00 - Intro0:19 - DEMO 3x3 - 5 Seconds!1:16 - Personal best & ranking5:50 - DEMO Skewb - 2 Seconds!6:55 - Training for top 10 worldwide11:56 - Method23:35 - DEMO One-handed - 14 Seconds!25:01 - Different cube difficulties28:30 - Rubik's Ambassador, G-Shock Collab, Hannah Fry41:01 - Algorithms44:00 - Muscle Memory46:08 - Why are you so talented?53:30 - Cubing community55:59 - Why do you love the Rubik's Cube?57:27 - Why should someone learn?59:56 - Competing1:07:45 - Psychology1:11:52 - Future plans1:14:20 - Working for Rubik's Cube1:16:10 - Studying English Degree1:17:51 - DEMO 2x2 - 1 Second!1:18:53 - DEMO / EXPLANATION 5x51:21:12 - Beginners Advice1:23:43 - Where can people follow you?1:24:35 - ThanksGUEST/FEEDBACK REQUEST:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life, or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Mar 19, 20221h 25m

Hare Krishna Monk, Kavi Buckley | The Human Podcast #1

Kavi Buckley is a Hare Krishna Monk at the ISKCON-London Radha-Krishna Temple.The Human Podcast is a new show that explores the lives and stories of a wide range of individuals.WATCH all episodes, filmed in person: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGwNew episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.GUEST LINKS:Kavi's Filmmaker Profile - https://filmfreeway.com/Kavi-KarnapuraBuckleyKavi's Temple - https://www.iskcon-london.orgKavi's Popular Debate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLXVIGCmh4Q&ORDER OF CONVERSATION:0:00 - Intro0:11 - How are you?7:28 - What is a Hare Krishna?14:04 - Key ideas behind the Hare Krishna movement20:02 - Experiencing God23:09 - Why did you become a monk?34:19 - Was it inevitable you'd lead this kind of life?43:37 - Public reaction to Hare Krishnas45:38 - Resistance to unfamiliar ideas49:41 - Who becomes a Hare Krishna?53:18 - What attracts people to the movement?54:21 - Typical daily schedule as a monk1:03:48 - How's being a monk changed your personal relationships?1:15:43 - Doubting your involvemen1:17:29 - What do you miss about life before monkhood?1:24:23 - Being both a monk and digital producer1:28:51 - ISKCON-London Radha-Krishna TempleGUEST/FEEDBACK REQUEST:Know anyone who may like to speak about their life, or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

Mar 17, 20221h 30m