The Human Podcast

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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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST LINKS:

Elena's Website - http://elenasimperl.eu

Elena's KCL Profile - https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/elena-simperl

Elena's Twitter - https://twitter.com/esimperl?ref_sr

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:31 - First experience programming

2:20 - Sci-fi & computer science

11:22 - Beauty of programming

17:43 - PhD research

22:15 - AI & social/crowd computing

31:14 - Diversity & representation

40:23 - AI myths

44:02 - DALL·E 2

47:27 - Advice for making a positive impact

GUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK: Know anyone who may like to speak about their life? Or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]

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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST LINKS:

Christiane's Website - https://www.christianekerr.com

Calm for Kids - https://calmforkids.com

Christiane's Books - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christiane-Kerr/e/B0036EKS2W/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:24 - What are mindfulness & yoga?

02:34 - Journey to becoming a mindfulness & yoga teacher

12:36 - Mindfulness & spirituality

17:41 - Mindfulness & yoga

19:29 - Incorporating practice into daily routine

20:34 - Setting goals in mindfulness

23:48 - Why'd you enjoy your job?

27:45 - Calm for Kids

30:34 - Children's books

32:49 - MBSR & MBCT courses

35:37 - What is difficult about your work?

36:56 - Being a teacher

39:08 - What have you learnt about others & yourself?

40:58 - Mindfulness & mental health

44:44 - Future plans

GUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:

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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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST LINKS:

Mini-Documentary on Mattie: https://vimeo.com/450456985

‘Clown’ Movie Trailer: https://vimeo.com/576779706

Clowns’ Gallery Museum: http://www.clownsgallery.co.uk

Article: https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/ive-47-clown-costumes-basement-20685429

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:42 - Clowns' Gallery Museum

3:00 - Early life

12:57 - Great Oldman Street Hospital

20:13 - People's reaction to clowns

24:33 - Being the class clown

29:53 - Difficulties of being a clown

31:50 - Training to be a clown

33:59 - Purpose of a clown

38:28 - Effect on personal life

42:44 - Personalities of clowns

45:05 - Negative portrayal of clowns

52:27 - Joker Film

56:56 - Best part of being a clown

57:46 - Future plans

GUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:

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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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST LINKS:

David’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidpapineau

David’s Website: https://www.davidpapineau.co.uk

David’s Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Papineau

David’s Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/David-Papineau/e/B001IZRGAI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1647521892&sr=8-1

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Early life & education

4:32 - Discovering philosophy

10:52 - Cambridge & PhD

13:42 - Post PhD

17:13 - Career focuses

21:56 - Philosophy of mind

26:58 - Philosophy and sport

32:58 - What distinguishes philosophy from other disciplines?

39:48 - What's kept you working in philosophy?

43:19 - Life outside academia

44:44 - Teaching at City University of New York

48:10 - Future plans

GUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:

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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 Academy

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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST & CHARITY LINKS:

M.M's Twitter - https://twitter.com/mmmccabe1

M.M's Website - http://www.marymargaretmccabe.com

M.M's Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._M._McCabe

Philosophy in Prison - https://www.philosophyinprison.com

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:48 - Early interest in philosophy

4:16 - Studying classics at Cambridge

8:37 - Switching to Philosophy

12:39 - Interest in ancient philosophy

24:20 - Philosophising in normal life

30:37 - Philosophy in Prison charity

43:29 - Lessons from charity work

52:03 - Philosophy of punishment

55:16 - Future plans

58:09 - Getting involved in Philosophy in Prison

59:32 - Wrap up

GUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:

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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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST LINKS:

Ben’s World Record: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzcBhIp0cp4

Ben in DJ Shadow Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL9ypNz9-mM

Ben in ‘The Mentalists’ Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNSMSVy6iiw

Ben’s Incredible Records: http://www.world-memory-statistics.com/competitor.php?id=29

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:41 - World Memory Champion / World Records

01:24 - Memory as a child

02:23 - Early interests in memorisation

05:46 - Why are you interested in memorisation?

06:34 - Training to be World Champion

07:57 - Different memorisation feats

09:21 - Memorisation method: 'Ben System'

14:08 - World Record for deck of cards

16:16 - Terrible memory in normal life

18:44 - Blackjack & Card Counting

19:46 - Hobbies & friends/family

21:01 - Experience competing

30:56 - DJ Shadow music video

33:53 - Why are you so talented? / High IQ (159) / Mensa

36:40 - Accountancy / Outlook on life

39:54 - Making fun of memorisation

41:10 - Why should people learn memorisation?

41:40 - Advice for beginners

45:05 - Las Vegas: favourite holiday

47:25 - Wrap up

GUEST SUGGESTIONS / FEEDBACK:

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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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST LINKS:

David's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dw2

David's Newest Book: https://shorturl.at/wRUZ2

London Futurists: https://londonfuturists.com

Delta Wisdom: https://deltawisdom.com

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:23 - Current work: London Futurists, Delta Wisdom...

3:04 - Early interests in technology & sci-fi

12:46 - Studying philosophy & mathematics

17:58 - Transhumanism

29:13 - Work as a futurist

38:56 - Influence of work on personal life

43:09 - Developing a broad perspective

45:08 - Key Figures: Demis Hassabis, Nick Bostrom, Max Tegmark

54:08 - Schedule

56:18 - Travelling

57:41 - Working on world's #1 smartphone OS

1:09:44 - Writing numerous technology books

1:17:57 - Changing your mind on future predictions

1:19:50 - Favourite books

1:24:29 - Upcoming projects

1:26:11 - London Futurists

1:27:18 - Thanks

GUEST/FEEDBACK REQUEST:

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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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

GUEST LINKS:

George's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/george.scholey/?hl=en

George's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/georgescholey

George's Records: https://www.worldcubeassociation.org/persons/2015SCHO05

ORDER OF CONVERSATION / DEMOS:

0:00 - Intro

0:19 - DEMO 3x3 - 5 Seconds!

1:16 - Personal best & ranking

5:50 - DEMO Skewb - 2 Seconds!

6:55 - Training for top 10 worldwide

11:56 - Method

23:35 - DEMO One-handed - 14 Seconds!

25:01 - Different cube difficulties

28:30 - Rubik's Ambassador, G-Shock Collab, Hannah Fry

41:01 - Algorithms

44:00 - Muscle Memory

46:08 - Why are you so talented?

53:30 - Cubing community

55:59 - Why do you love the Rubik's Cube?

57:27 - Why should someone learn?

59:56 - Competing

1:07:45 - Psychology

1:11:52 - Future plans

1:14:20 - Working for Rubik's Cube

1:16:10 - Studying English Degree

1:17:51 - DEMO 2x2 - 1 Second!

1:18:53 - DEMO / EXPLANATION 5x5

1:21:12 - Beginners Advice

1:23:43 - Where can people follow you?

1:24:35 - Thanks

GUEST/FEEDBACK REQUEST:

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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/UC29JGmLUfv5eUeKzv3cRXGw

New episodes are released every week - subscribe to stay notified.

GUEST LINKS:

Kavi's Filmmaker Profile - https://filmfreeway.com/Kavi-KarnapuraBuckley

Kavi's Temple - https://www.iskcon-london.org

Kavi's Popular Debate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLXVIGCmh4Q&

ORDER OF CONVERSATION:

0:00 - Intro

0:11 - How are you?

7:28 - What is a Hare Krishna?

14:04 - Key ideas behind the Hare Krishna movement

20:02 - Experiencing God

23:09 - Why did you become a monk?

34:19 - Was it inevitable you'd lead this kind of life?

43:37 - Public reaction to Hare Krishnas

45:38 - Resistance to unfamiliar ideas

49:41 - Who becomes a Hare Krishna?

53:18 - What attracts people to the movement?

54:21 - Typical daily schedule as a monk

1:03:48 - How's being a monk changed your personal relationships?

1:15:43 - Doubting your involvemen

1:17:29 - What do you miss about life before monkhood?

1:24:23 - Being both a monk and digital producer

1:28:51 - ISKCON-London Radha-Krishna Temple

GUEST/FEEDBACK REQUEST:

Know anyone who may like to speak about their life, or have any feedback? Just message [email protected]