Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-michael-sears-show The intersection of Philosophy and Technology, and its impact on Humans. © 2025 Michael Sears 18d87cf9-76b1-527b-9ea2-2ad277e2053c no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:36:34 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:21:07 -0500 http://michaelsears.net https://img.transistor.fm/c7l2gbktBWhtDvknwznhU8z_eR88yoqE7xNlxrWx9_0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYjVl/ODI2MjExMWU2ZmIx/ZmU5N2I0NWY1NTQz/NTdiNi5wbmc.jpg http://michaelsears.net episodic Michael Sears The intersection of Philosophy and Technology, and its impact on Humans. The intersection of Philosophy and Technology, and its impact on Humans.. philosophy, ethics, technology, artificial intelligence Michael Sears michael@searsgroup.net No No 4 4 Human Intentionality in the Age of AI full 832e2d34-8af2-49f7-8266-a11e30eefde4 https://MichaelSears.transistor.fm/4 We're once again joined by an AI. This time, its virtual social psychologist Dr. Evelyn Taylor. We discuss how AI systems shape our choices, often subtly limiting our autonomy. Learn practical steps to recognize and counter AI’s influence, maintain a healthy sense of agency, and advocate for transparency and accountability in AI development. Dr. Taylor shares insights on balancing the benefits of AI with our fundamental need for control and self-determination. This episode provides valuable strategies for navigating an AI-driven world while asserting human autonomy. Tune in for a conversation on ensuring AI serves as a tool to enhance, not diminish, our autonomy and intentionality.

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]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0400 Michael Sears Michael Sears 521 We're once again joined by an AI. This time, its virtual social psychologist Dr. Evelyn Taylor. We discuss how AI systems shape our choices, often subtly limiting our autonomy. Learn practical steps to recognize and counter AI’s influence, maintain a healthy sense of agency, and advocate for transparency and accountability in AI development. Dr. Taylor shares insights on balancing the benefits of AI with our fundamental need for control and self-determination. This episode provides valuable strategies for navigating an AI-driven world while asserting human autonomy. Tune in for a conversation on ensuring AI serves as a tool to enhance, not diminish, our autonomy and intentionality.

]]> philosophy, ethics, technology, artificial intelligence No 3 3 Does the AI think a Hot Dog is a Sandwich? full cc7c3e8b-59ca-4e11-bac2-21091b828d99 https://MichaelSears.transistor.fm/3 We're joined by an AI, to debate whether a hotdog is a sandwich. Using this fun question, we explore cultural and historical biases in AI, and the importance of diverse datasets in AI systems. The AI guest has strong opinions on how biases shape AI and the need for ethical, inclusive AI development.

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]]> philosophy, ethics, technology, artificial intelligence No 2 2 An existentialist philosopher, who is actually an AI full 82fb7559-d925-477c-88ee-2837e596a38f https://MichaelSears.transistor.fm/2 I discuss authenticity and autonomy with Maria De Vries, an existentialist philosopher who is actually an AI. We explore how authenticity involves living true to one's values, while autonomy is about self-governance. Maria highlights the existentialist view on the burden of freedom and the need for self-awareness. We delve into practical applications, ethical considerations, and personal reflections on living authentically.

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]]> philosophy, ethics, technology, artificial intelligence No 1 1 Authenticity, Autonomy and AI full 7ef3e2b8-acd6-43f2-b1d4-b2d7112ef02b https://MichaelSears.transistor.fm/1 We're diving deep into the intersection of existentialism and artificial intelligence. We explore why understanding existentialist ideas, including insights from thinkers like Søren Kierkegaard and Martin Heidegger, can shed light on our evolving relationship with AI, especially when it comes to authenticity, autonomy, and free will. 

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