The Tech Humanist Show

How do our everyday digital traces—social posts, check-ins, photos—shape our identities, relationships, and the very nature of privacy in a hyper-connected world? Kate O’Neill sits down with Lee Humphreys, professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Cornell University and author of The Qualified Self: Social Media and the Accounting of Everyday Life. The […]

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the nation faces unprecedented challenges: political polarization, economic insecurity, climate change, and the complex influence of technology and AI. How can America rethink its long-term strategy—and rebuild trust—at this historic crossroads? Host Kate O’Neill is joined by strategist and author Patrick Doherty, co-author of “The New Grand […]

Are our emotions shaped—and even expanded—by technology, or are we just becoming more disconnected and manipulated online? Dive into this episode as Kate O’Neill and Pamela Pavliscak explore the complicated emotional landscape of the digital world and what it truly means to “stay human.” Topics Covered Connect with: Pamela PavliscakPamela Pavliscak on LinkedInAll the Feels: […]

How can deeper, more intentional listening help us stay human in an age of algorithm-driven music and AI-generated sound? Topics Covered: Connect with Craig HavighurstWebsiteSubstack – StringTheories Episode Chapters:00:04 – Welcome and introduction to Craig Havighurst01:22 – The relationship between music and being human 04:15 – Craig’s first memorable music experience 07:28 – What is […]

Are leaders thinking big enough—and human enough—in the AI era? Explore how AI and technology shape the human experience with Kate O’Neill and guest Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow. Discover the concept of cognitive Darwinism, AI transformation stories, leadership in the AI era, and how to drive growth while staying human-centric. Topics […]

Are you overwhelmed by nonstop change and wondering how to truly thrive in a world shaped by AI and information overload? Tune into the latest Tech Humanist Show episode, where Kate sits down with Frederick Marshall—gardener, CEO, and author of Thrive: The Antidote to Future Shock—to unearth how we can cultivate clarity, resilience, and actual […]

How can leaders harness AI in their communication without losing their authentic human touch? Topics covered: Connect with: Allison ShapiraWebsiteLinkedInInstagram Episode Chapters: 00:04 Introduction and overview of the Tech Humanist Show00:32 Allison Shapira’s background: Opera to executive communication03:39 Why AI for the Authentic Leader—leadership problems and urgency of the moment06:09 Defining authenticity in a leadership […]

How can organizations confront their histories of harm before being forced to reckon with them? In this episode, Kate O’Neill is joined by Sarah Federman as they explore the crucial difference between deferred and acknowledged harm, and what real accountability can look like—especially amid today’s AI boom. Topics covered: Connect with Sarah FedermanWebsiteLinkedInInstagramSarah’s new book: […]

Are you overwhelmed at work but can’t pinpoint why? Discover how “thought load”—not just workload—may be sabotaging productivity, innovation, and well-being in the tech-driven workplace. Kate O’Neill sits down with Liane Davey—the brilliant mind behind the new book Thought Load—to unpack why work isn’t working for so many of us. Topics covered: Connect with Liane […]

Are we truly understanding global trade, or just reacting to headlines? Step into a timely, eye-opening conversation on trade, geopolitics, and the systems shaping our global economy with Dmitry Grozoubinski, hosted by Kate O’Neill. Topics Covered: Connect with Dmitry GrozoubinskiWebsiteLinkedInDmitry’s Book: Why Politicians Lie About Trade Episode Chapters: [00:00:04] Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show […]