Episodes

Jan. 17, 2024

The Cult of the Algorithm: Hilary Mason peers behind the hidden door …

EPISODE 1933: In this special KEEN ON show recorded at the DLD conference in Munich, Andrew talks to the Founder & CEO of Hidden Door, Hilary Mason, who peers behind the hidden door of AI, Gaming and Storytelling Hilary Mason...

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Jan. 17, 2024

What killed capitalism? Yanis Varoufakis' murder mystery about the de…

EPISODE 1932: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Yanis Varoufakis, author of TECHNO FEUDALISM, about the death of capitalism ad its replacement with a "cloudalist" totalitarianism Yanis Varoufakis is the former finance min...

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Jan. 16, 2024

Yes, there is an alternative to free market capitalism (and, no, it's…

EPISODE 1931: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Nick Romeo, author of THE ALTERNATIVE, about how to build a just economy Nick Romeo is a journalist, critic, and essayist. His new book, The Alternative: How to Build a Just...

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Jan. 16, 2024

Don't Trust Us: Frank Vogl exposes the marketing scammers behind the …

EPISODE 1930: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Frank Vogl, author of THE ENABLERS, about the marketing scammers behind the increasingly mainstream success of cryptocurrency Frank Vogel is the co-founder of two leading i...

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Jan. 16, 2024

Why there might be a ghost in all our smart machines: Kenneth Cukier …

EPISODE 1929: In this DLD special recorded in Munich, Andrew talks to Kenneth Cukier, co-author of BIG DATA, about AI, spirituality and the new humanism in our digital age Kenneth Cukier is the Deputy Executive Editor at The ...

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Jan. 16, 2024

Unlocking and decrypting 2024: Azeem Azhar on AI's impact on politics…

EPISODE 1928 : In this special DLD edition, Andrew talks to Azeem Azhar, author of the popular Substack newsletter EXPONENTIAL VIEW, about AI's impact on politics, economics and society in 2024 Azeem Azhar is the creator of E...

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Jan. 15, 2024

The Wicked Art of the Gothic Thriller: Abbott Kahler on writing unner…

EPISODE 1927: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Abbot Kahler, author of WHERE YOU END, about writing unnerving literature for unnerving times Abbott Kahler (formerly Karen Abbott) is the author of four New York Times best...

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Jan. 15, 2024

10 must read books for 2024: Bethanne Patrick on intriguing fiction a…

EPISODE 1926: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to the LA Times book critic, Bethanne Patrick, about her 10 must read books for 2024 Bethanne Patrick maintains a storied place in the publishing industry as a critic and as @...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Is the current AI boom just another Silicon Valley bubble? John Thorn…

Episode 1925: In this special DLD edition of KEEN ON, Andrew talks to John Thornhill, innovation editor at the Financial Times, who distinguishes the truth from the fiction of today's AI hysteria John Thornhill is the Innovat...

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Jan. 15, 2024

Confessions of a Disillusioned Social Scientist: Brian Klaas on why w…

EPISODE 1924: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Brian Klaas, author of FLUKE, about why we are all accidents of the most arbitrary chance and chaos Dr. Brian Klaas is an Associate Professor in Global Politics at Universit...

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Jan. 9, 2024

How foreign lobbyists in America threaten democracy around the world:…

EPISODE 1923: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Casey Michel, author of the upcoming FOREIGN AGENTS, about the dirty overseas money sloshing around both sides of American politics Casey Michel is an author, journalist, an...

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Jan. 9, 2024

Should you have sex with your robot?

This is a pretty funny interview. Especially at the end when, having asked Eve Herold whether or not we should have sex with our robots, there is a huge rumble of thunder in her home. Perhaps it was the Gods growling their di...

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Jan. 9, 2024

Should you have sex with your robot? Eve Herold on our narcissistic e…

EPISODE 1922: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Eve Herold, author of ROBOTS AND THE POEPLE WHO LOVE THEM, about our narcissistic echo-chamber culture in which we are falling in love with our robots (ie: ourselves) EVE HE...

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Jan. 8, 2024

How American healthcare is rigged against ethical doctors and poor pa…

EPISODE 1921: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Dr Robert Pearl, author of UNCARING, about how the American healthcare system is rigged against ethical doctors and poor patients and what needs to change in 2024 Dr. Rober...

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Jan. 8, 2024

Why a future of digitally connected brains is now on the horizon: PJ …

EPISODE 1920: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to PJ Caldas, author of THE GIRL FROM WUDANG, about why a future of digitally connected brains is about to transform all our realities. PJ CALDAS The author of multiple best-se...

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Jan. 7, 2024

What happens when AI "drifts"? Dominique Shelton Leipzig offers prote…

EPISODE 1919: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Dominique Shelton Leipzig, author of TRUST, who offers protection from the high risk dangers of AI malfunction Dominique Shelton Leipzig is a Privacy & Cybersecurity Partner...

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Jan. 7, 2024

Turning writing into a habit that lasts: Bec Evans on how to start an…

EPISODE 1918: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Bec Evans, co-author of WRITTEN, about how to turn writing into a habit that lasts Bec Evans is an award-winning writer, speaker and business founder. With a background in i...

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Jan. 7, 2024

Why all crises of capitalism are caused by moral failures: Colin Maye…

EPISODE 1917: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Colin Mayer, author of CAPITALISM AND CRISES, about the social responsibility of business in every industry, from oil to tobacco to AI Colin Mayer CBE FBA is Emeritus Profes...

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Jan. 6, 2024

That Will Be The Year: Keith Teare predicts the major political, econ…

EPISODE 1916: In our weekly KEEN ON wrap of tech news with Keith Teare, author of the THAT WAS THE WEEK newletter, Keith gets out his crystal ball to predict the major political, economic and technological developments for ...

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Jan. 6, 2024

How to learn to tell the truth about ourselves: Dr .Annie Zimmerman e…

EPISODE 1915: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Dr. Annie Zimmerman, author of YOUR POCKET THERAPIST, about how therapy can allow to break free from old patterns and transform our lives Annie Zimmerman is a psychotherapis...

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Jan. 5, 2024

The Illusion of More: David Newhoff explains why we don't need Genera…

EPISODE 1914: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to David Newhoff, the author of WHO INVENTED OSCAR WILDE? about why we don't need GenerativeAI to make good art David Newhoff is a writer, communications professional, rights a...

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Jan. 5, 2024

Eyeless in Digital Gaza: Eryk Salvaggio sifts through the debris of o…

EPISODE 1913: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to new media artist Eryk Salvaggio who sifts through the debris of an AI age in which we can no longer trust anything we see Eryk Salvaggio is an interdisciplinary design resea...

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Jan. 5, 2024

What it's like to be a Russian these days: Marzio G. Mian ventures be…

EPISODE 1912: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Marzio G. Mian, author of the Harper's piece "Behind the New Iron Curtain", about what it's like to be a Russian these days Marzio G. Mian is an award-winning correspondent ...

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Jan. 4, 2024

Why Impeachment remains an Indelible Stain on the Presidencies of Nix…

EPISODE 1912: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Michael J. Gerhardt, author of THE LAW OF PRESIDENTIAL IMPEACHMENT, about how the threat of impeachment remain indelible stains on the Presidencies of Nixon, Clinton and Tru...

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