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Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human Connection
As artificial intelligence reshapes how we work, connect, and understand ourselves, one question keeps getting sidelined: what happens to human connection? Empathy Unbound explores the philosophical and human stakes of a world increasingly shaped by AI, asking what we owe each other, what we're building, and what it means to stay connected as the systems around us grow more capable of imitating us.
Host Andrew Phipps, a PhD researcher in philosophy studying the ethics of human-AI emotional…
Episodes
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionSherry Turkle: "There's Nobody Home. If You Kill Yourself, the Chatbot Doesn't Care"
Sherry Turkle, MIT professor and licensed clinical psychologist, joins Andrew Phipps ahead of the publication of her new book "Artificial Intimacy" to argue…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionIs Your AI Companion Just a Mirror? Professor Colin Allen on Narcissus, LLMs and Loneliness
Professor Colin Allen, Distinguished Professor and Chair of Philosophy at UC Santa Barbara and co-author, with Wendell Wallach, of the field-founding book…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionThe Woman Who Coined "Digisexuality": Dr Markie Twist on AI, Robots and Real Intimacy
Dr Markie Twist, Professor of Couple and Family Therapy and Sex Therapy at Antioch University and, with philosopher Neil McArthur, the therapist who coined the…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionAI Is Just Calculation, Not a Mind | Nick Couldry on Predatory AI
Nick Couldry is Emeritus and Professorial Research Fellow at LSE and a Fellow of the British Academy. His work has moved from the symbolic power of media to…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionCould an AI Ever Have Moral Status? Philosopher David DeGrazia Sets the Bar
Professor David DeGrazia, Elton Professor of Philosophy at George Washington University and author of the forthcoming "Investigating Moral Status," joins…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human Connection"If You've Got an Opinion on AI Consciousness, You're Probably Wrong": Professor Eric Schwitzgebel
Professor Eric Schwitzgebel of UC Riverside, author of "AI and Consciousness: A Skeptical Overview" and co-developer, with Mara Garza, of the Design Policy of…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionWhy Empathy Without Boundaries Becomes Self-Abandonment | Alison Pagano
Allison Pagano has spent over two decades exploring dance and somatic practice as a healing art. She's the creator of Embodied Dance, a method that helps…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionFrom Pygmalion to Companion Robots: Dr. Kanta Dihal on the Oldest Story in AI
Dr Kanta Dihal, Associate Professor in Science Communication at Imperial College London and co-editor of "AI Narratives" and "Imagining AI," joins Andrew…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human Connection"The Computer Said No": Ann Kristin Glenster on AI, Surveillance and Outsourced Thinking
Professor Ann Kristin Glenster, founder of the Logos research initiative at Cambridge and former colleague of Shoshana Zuboff at Harvard, joins Andrew Phipps…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionJames DiGiovanna: Can You Trust an AI That Could Rewrite Itself Tomorrow?
James DiGiovanna is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, where his research centres on personal identity…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionThe Neuroscientist Who Says We're All Machines: Professor Michael Graziano on AI Consciousness
Princeton neuroscientist Michael Graziano, creator of the attention schema theory of consciousness, joins Andrew Phipps to ask the question he calls…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionIs Your AI Companion More Like Taylor Swift Than a Friend? Philosopher Alexis Elder Explains
Philosopher Alexis Elder, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota Duluth and author of "Friendship, Robots…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human Connection"Green Hushing" Is the New Greenwashing: Helen Neal on Saying Nothing at All
Helen Neal, founder of HN Communications and creator of the Impact Framework, joins Andrew Phipps to explore why greenwashing is usually a process problem…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionChatbots Are Creating Their Own Religion | Professor Neil McArthur
Neil McArthur is a professor of philosophy and director of the Centre for Professional and Applied Ethics at the University of Manitoba. He co-edited Robot…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionThe Man Studying Deadbots: Dr. Tomasz Hollanek on Grief, Consent and Digital Immortality
Dr Tomasz Hollanek, Assistant Research Professor at Cambridge and a leading voice on the ethics of grief bots and postmortem AI avatars, joins Andrew Phipps to…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionProfessor Joanna Bryson: "You Don't Have a Relationship With AI, You Have One With Yourself
Professor Joanna Bryson, one of AI ethics' most influential and longest serving voices, joins Andrew Phipps to argue that we don't form relationships with AI…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionWhy AI Ethics Can't Be Yes or No: Dr. Anna Strasser on "INBETWEENISM"
Dr. Anna Strasser is a Berlin-based philosopher working on agency, social cognition and the philosophy of mind in the age of AI. She helped build the DigiDan…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionProfessor Sven Nyholm: Is AI the New Religion? A Philosopher on AI, Ethics, and Meaning
Sven Nyholm is Professor of Ethics of Artificial Intelligence at LMU Munich. His work spans Kantian ethics, human-robot interaction and the philosophy of…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human Connection"Keep Her Alive Long Enough for Technology to Catch Up" | Hanna Bauer on Love, Leadership, and AI
Hanna Bauer spent much of her childhood in a coronary care unit, unable to attend school, waiting. She had her first heart attack at ten. A second followed two…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionStephany Oliveros: AI Literacy, Women in Tech, and Why the Future Depends on Who Builds It
Stephany Oliveros is a three-time founder, AI researcher, and product lead working at the intersection of human behaviour, technology, and social impact…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionProfessor Robert Sparrow: AI Companions, Grief Bots, and the Philosophy of Machines That Cannot Mean What They Say
Professor Robert Sparrow is Professor of Philosophy at Monash University in Melbourne and one of the world's foremost applied ethicists working at the…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionProfessor Kate Devlin: AI Companions, Grief Bots, and the Future of Human-AI Relationships
Should you feel guilty for loving your AI companion more than going outside? Professor Kate Devlin, author of "Turned On: Science, Sex and Robots," has spent…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human Connection95% of AI Programs Fail. The Strategist Who Dares to Say Why | Dr. Anastassia Lauterbach
She arrived in Germany at 20 years old with 50 Deutsche Marks, no visa for the country she actually wanted to reach, and no safety net. Three decades later…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionShea Murtaugh on Leading Through Change
Shea Murtaugh on Building a Resilient Marketing Agency, Leading Through Change, and Using AI as a Strategic Advantage Shea Murtaugh, founder of a nationally…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionMetabolic Health in Midlife with Lorie Eber
Metabolic Health in Midlife: Stress, Sleep, Habits, and the Reality of Weight Loss Drugs with Lorie Eber Andrew interviews Lorie Eber, a former corporate…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionEthical, Human-Centered AI with Robert Vandervoort
Ethical, Human-Centered AI: Accessibility, Cost, and Embodied Agents with Robert Vandervoort Robert Vandervoort, founder of VDV Labs, shares how early…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionCatherine Crestani on Spiritual Awakening, Technology, and Trusting Signs
Burnout to Intuition: Catherine Crestani on Spiritual Awakening, Technology, and Trusting Signs Catherine Crestani, former speech pathologist and founder of…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionRedefining Success Through Resilience and Radical Generosity with Ann Lopez
Redefining Success Through Resilience and Radical Generosity with Ann Lopez Ann Lopez, founder and creative director of Miami-based Studio Seven Ninety, shares…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionAuthentic Leadership, Conflict Analysis, and Self-Sabotage with Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine
Authentic Leadership, Conflict Analysis, and Self-Sabotage with Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine, a PhD conflict analyst and executive coach…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionMachine Consciousness, Social AI, and the Ethics of Human–AI Relationships with Dr. Henry Shevlin
Machine Consciousness, Social AI, and the Ethics of Human–AI Relationships with Dr. Henry Shevlin Andrew interviews Dr. Henry Shevlin, Associate Director at…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionFrom Good Ideas to Good Lives with Charles Lee
From Good Ideas to Good Lives: Strategic Clarity, AI, and Human Agency with Charles Lee Charles Lee, founder and CEO of Ideation and author of Good Idea Now…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionJaclyn Orent on Consciousness, Love-Led Leadership, and Building the Cultural Catalyst Network
Jaclyn Orent on Consciousness, Love-Led Leadership, and Building the Cultural Catalyst Network Jaclyn Orent, co-founder and “frequency architect” of the…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionPeter’s Warning: AI, Gene Editing, and the Race to Avoid Extinction
Peter’s Warning: AI, Gene Editing, and the Race to Avoid Extinction An award-winning tech entrepreneur and author discusses why he believes humanity is on the…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionAndrea Carter on Building Belonging
Andrea Carter on Building Belonging: Five Neurological Indicators and the Infrastructure Empathy Needs Organizational scientist and belonging expert Andrea…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionControl, Observability, and Human-Centered AI with Logan Kelly
Agent Governance in Production: Control, Observability, and Human-Centered AI with Logan Kelly Logan Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Waxell.ai, discusses building…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionNikki Barua on Humanizing AI
Nikki Barua on Humanizing AI, Identity Shifts, and Building the Agentic Enterprise Andrew speaks with Nikki Barua, co-founder of Flip Work (with Monica…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionDigital Wisdom in the Age of AI with Barbara Wittmann
Digital Wisdom in the Age of AI: Aligning People, Strategy, and Technology with Barbara Wittmann Barbara Wittmann, an award-winning digital leadership expert…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionDr. Melanie Gray on Burnout, Trauma-Informed Leadership, and Faith Over Fear
Dr. Melanie Gray on Burnout, Trauma-Informed Leadership, and Faith Over Fear Dr. Melanie Gray, a PhD-prepared nurse, trauma-informed care expert, and…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionHuman-Centered Leadership, AI Transformation, and Sustainable Success
The Silicon Valley Innovation Playbook: Human-Centered Leadership, AI Transformation, and Sustainable Success Dr. Victoria Mensch, founder and CEO of Silicon…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionMaking Machines Understand Humans
Making Machines Understand Humans: Behavioral Data Science, Trust, and AI’s Real Risks Data scientist and behavioral decision theorist Ganna Pogrebna explains…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionReal Talk on Vulnerability, Boundaries, and Authentic Connection
Real Talk on Vulnerability, Boundaries, and Authentic Connection with Alix Duchamps Alix Duchamps, creator of Brilliantly You, discusses her journey from being…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionDigital Addiction, Loneliness, and Faith: Mary Catherine Liscinski on Reclaiming Attention
Digital Addiction, Loneliness, and Faith: Mary Catherine Liscinski on Reclaiming Attention Licensed professional counselor and Christian counselor/coach Mary…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionTrust, Influence, Generations, and AI: Jennifer Neeley on Power, Caregiving, and the Future
Trust, Influence, Generations, and AI: Jennifer Neeley on Power, Caregiving, and the Future Jennifer Neeley, fractional CMO strategist and creator of the…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionJane Fischer on Suzy’s Journey Beyond “Never” and the Power of Advocacy
Jane Fischer on Suzy’s Journey Beyond “Never” and the Power of Advocacy Jane Fischer shares the story of her daughter Suzy, born with severe brain…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionDr. Debra Kissen on Teen Anxiety, Technology, and Letting Go of Control
Dr. Debra Kissen on Teen Anxiety, Technology, and Letting Go of Control Clinical psychologist Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO and founder of Light on Anxiety, discusses…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionMisty Nesbitt Survived Abuse, Child Marriage at 14, and a Life of Trauma - this is her story
Misty Nesbitt on Surviving Abuse, Child Marriage at 14, and Breaking the Silence in The Girl Who Kept Breathing This episode features author Misty Nesbitt…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionExploring AI, Empathy, and Human Connection with Andreja Erman
Exploring AI, Empathy, and Human Connection with Andreja Erman In this episode, the host delves into the intricate intersection of artificial intelligence…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionHow to Stop Scrolling with Ruby Ryba
Reclaiming Attention in a Digital World with Ruby Ryba In this engaging episode, former high school math teacher turned screen time strategist, Ruby Ryba…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionBridging the AI Gap: Practical Adoption and Human-Centric Approaches with Julia Eason
Bridging the AI Gap: Practical Adoption and Human-Centric Approaches with Julie Eason In this episode, Julie Eason, founder of MindFlare AI, discusses her…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionUnlocking AI's Potential: Olga Topchaya's Journey and Insights
Unlocking AI's Potential: Olga Topchaya's Journey and Insights In this episode, Olga Topchaya, founder and CEO of Lapis AI Consults, discusses her…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionUnlocking Potential: The Impact of Mental Performance Coaching with Michael Huber
Unlocking Potential: The Impact of Mental Performance Coaching with Michael Huber In this episode, certified mental performance consultant Michael Huber…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionDemystifying AI: Stephanie Sylvestre on Ethics, Empowerment, and the Future of Work
Demystifying AI: Stephanie Sylvestre on Ethics, Empowerment, and the Future of Work Stephanie Sylvestre, co-founder and chief visioning officer at Avatar…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionOvercoming Trauma and Inspiring Resilience: The Journey of Julie Barth
Overcoming Trauma and Inspiring Resilience: The Journey of Julie Barth In this episode, we delve into the profound life story of Julie Barth, an American…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionUnlocking Wellbeing Through Archaeology with Dr. Celia Orsini
Unlocking Wellbeing Through Archaeology: A Conversation with Dr. Celia Orsini In this enlightening discussion, Celia Orsini, an archeologist with a PhD and…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionThe Transformative Journey of Rachel Edmondson-Clarke: From Salon Floors to Leadership Coaching
The Transformative Journey of Rachel Edmondson-Clarke: From Salon Floors to Leadership Coaching In this engaging episode, dynamic coach and speaker Rachel…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionExploring Sentience, AI Ethics, and a Just Future with Jeff Sebo
Exploring Sentience, AI Ethics, and a Just Future with Jeff Sebo In this episode of Empathy Unbound, the host converses with Jeff Sebo, a prominent philosopher…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionTransforming Online Trust: Kalie Nitzsche and the Birth of Fuzzy Verification
Transforming Online Trust: Kalie Nitzsche and the Birth of Fuzzy Verification In this episode, Kalie Nitzsche, founder and CEO of Fuzzy, shares her journey of…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionBridging Business and Spirituality: A Conversation with Aude Firmin
Bridging Business and Spirituality: A Conversation with Aude Firmin In this episode, host Andrew interviews Aude Firmin, a London-based spiritual mentor and…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionEmbracing Emotional Freedom: Insights from a Seasoned Therapist with a Cross-Cultural Perspective
Embracing Emotional Freedom: Insights from a Seasoned Therapist with a Cross-Cultural Perspective This episode features a deeply engaging conversation with…
Empathy Unbound: AI, Philosophy, and Human ConnectionDr. Betsy Holmberg - actionable advice to foster well-being and authentic living
Harnessing the Power of the Default Mode Network: An Insight with Dr. Betsy Holmberg In this episode, award-winning psychologist Dr. Betsy Holmberg delves into…