Techumanity - podcast cover

Techumanity

Podcast about Technology, Culture & philosophy
Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

Techumanity No. 12 AI & Consciousness

In this episode, Dr. Kashani delves into one of the most profound and unsettling questions of our age: What is consciousness, and could a machine ever truly have it?

Jul 26, 20250

Techumanity No. 11 A New Perspective on Time

In this episode, Dr. Kashani offers a fresh perspective on time as a human-made concept. Drawing from the haunting poetry of Edgar Allan Poe and the groundbreaking insights of Italian quantum physicist Carlo Rovelli, he invites listeners to rethink their understanding of time itself.

Jun 27, 20250

Techumanity: No. 9 Tech Revolution

In this episode Dr. Tony Kashani discusses the so-called Tech Revolution and where humanity may be headed with all the advancements in technology. He talks about shared economy and how democratic values can change the dynamics of our economic system along with many other facets of our society.

Jul 29, 201920 min

Techumnaity: No. 8 Metrics

In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses Metrics and how this technology is transforming societies. He tells the myth of Pandora’s Box and metaphorically injects it into the discussion.

Jul 18, 201920 min

Techumanity: No. 7 Ethics in Digital Age

In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses one’s character in the digital age. He examines the Ethics of Virtue in a world where our lives are driven by technology.

Mar 23, 201919 min

Techumanity: No. 6 Identity

In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses the notions of identity, modes of being, and phenomenology of existence. He tells the story of Prometheus and makes references to Erich Fromm’s work.

Mar 05, 201920 sec

Techumanity: No. 5 Reality in the Digital Age

In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses the nature of reality. And, through an allegory, further elaborates on how reality is mediated for us vis-à-vis the media.

Feb 19, 201920 sec

Techumanity: No. 3 Concentration

Dr. Tony Kashani uses two compelling stories, "The Black Dot" and "The Secret of Happiness," to illustrate how we often focus on narrow details while overlooking life's broader beauty. He then connects these parables to the digital age, discussing how technology and pervasive algorithms can reduce our lives to specific, often profit-driven, points of focus, urging listeners to reclaim a holistic perspective.

Dec 15, 201821 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android