The French Philosopher
Join The French Philosopher and consider me your philosophy BFF! đ€ If youâre wondering about the meaning of life, your impact on the world, or who you truly are, youâre in the right place. Picture us chatting over a latte, exploring lifeâs big questions with wisdom from ancient and modern philosophers. Iâm a Brooklyn-based French philosopher, speaker, and author, and as an expert in AI ethics for the European Commission, I also dive into ethics and critical thinking around AI and tech.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 17 minutes
- Episodes
- 59
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
59. Finding Meaning in Work
Are you part of the 45% of high-skilled professionals that would trade some salary for more meaning at work? Weâre all searching for that âwhyâ behind what we do. Is it impact, growth, or just not drâŠ
00:37:57 |
Thu 01 May 2025
58. Does AI make better decisions than humans?
Imagine a machine deciding who gets life-saving surgery in a split-second, armed with endless data and razor-sharp logic. No hesitation, no bias, no emotional baggage. Sounds like a dream... or does âŠ
00:03:44 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
57. What Are Animals Saying About Us? Ask AI
Using AI to translate animal communication isnât just a tech challenge. Itâs a philosophical one. AI is making serious moves in decoding animal sounds (listen to this podcast episode from The EconomiâŠ
00:01:41 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
56. Schrödingerâs Cat Just Got An Upgrade!
Word on the street is Microsoftâs latest quantum breakthrough (see Natureâs article link below) might finally let us crack open the box and see whatâs really going on. But hereâs the kicker: quantum âŠ
00:02:12 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
55. Where Does My Freedom End and Yours Begin?
Freedom sounds simpleâdo what you want, right?
But John Stuart Mill had a different take (heâs a 19th-century philosopher who spent a lot of time thinking about this, so pretty legit). He believed tâŠ
00:03:48 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
54. Ethical AIâs Dirty Secret
Every âtrustworthyâ AI system quietly betrays at least one sacred principle. Ethical AI forces brutal trade-offs: Prioritizing any one aspect among fairness, accuracy, and transparency compromises thâŠ
00:03:34 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
53. How Far Will You Speak Up?
How Far Will You Speak Up? Integrity is more than a virtue; it is the foundation of our identity. It represents the alignment of our actions, values, and commitments into a coherent whole, forming thâŠ
00:04:48 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
52. Why Wait for Two Marshmallows If Trump Eats Both?
The Marshmallow Test: Trust Issues Start Young
What if I told you some kids fail the Marshmallow Test not because they lack self-control, but because theyâve already figured out adults are about asâŠ
00:04:21 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
51. DeepSeek: The AI Revolution That Challenges Your Ethics
Yesterday, DeepSeek just wiped $1tn off the US stock marketââshould we embrace its groundbreaking AI despite concerns over censorship, data security, and ethical implications?
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00:04:17 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
50. Blue Mondayâthe so-called âmost depressing day of the yearâ
Itâs Blue Mondayâthe so-called âmost depressing day of the year.â So I want to share a philosopherâs perspective on despair. Nietzsche knew a thing or two about enduring hardship. Nietzsche reminds uâŠ
00:02:08 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
49. Is it possible to be a genius and a villain at the same time? Ask Machiavelli-or maybe Elon Musk.
Elon Musk is channeling serious Machiavelli vibesâwarning us about AI doom one minute, backing deregulation the next (as part of Trump's first day moves). Is he a bold visionary rewriting the rules tâŠ
00:03:12 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
48. How Can Philosophy Fix Momsâ Mental Load?
Picture this: Dad drops the kids off at school in the morning. Mom picks them up in the evening. On paper, it looks balanced. But is it really fair?
To answer this, letâs borrow a thought experimenâŠ
00:04:50 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
47. Why New Yearâs Resolutions Fail (and What to Do About It)
Did you that, by the second Friday of January, 80% of people have already thrown in the towel on their New Yearâs resolutions. Yep, thatâs Quitterâs Day. Sounds familiar? Donât worryâyouâre not aloneâŠ
00:08:38 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
46. My Mind-blowing AI-Hosted Podcast đ€Ż
đ€Ż You wonât believe how I pulled this podcast episode off. I fed this new AI tool a simple text document of my last conference, and boomâit turned into a chill, mind-blowing convo between two advanceâŠ
00:12:16 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
45. How tech reshapes our connection to the world
In this episode, we take a closer look at how tech impacts the way we see and relate to the world around us. Drawing on the unique insights of VĂĄclav Havelâphilosopher, playwright, and former presideâŠ
00:11:25 |
Sat 07 Sep 2024
44. Become What You Are đ§Ź
𧏠Are You More Than DNAâs Puppet? Unravel the mystery of what truly shapes usâour DNA, destiny, or something more profound? This week, I challenge the idea of âbecoming the best version of ourselvesââŠ
00:22:03 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
43. Can ChatGPT think? đ€ What Philosophy Says about AI đ€
Can a machine really understand what it means to existâor are we just falling for smart code? Imagine an AI writing a breakup song that tugs at your heartstringsânow, does that AI feel the heartbreakâŠ
00:14:12 |
Fri 23 Aug 2024
42. "Dare to know!" says Kant đ
Hey there, your philosophy BFF here! đ
00:07:58 |
Mon 12 Aug 2024
41. Olympic Gold, Know thyself & Plato đ
Have you been following the Olympics? đ
The U.S. is leading the medal count, with France close behind. The opening ceremony was epic, especially when French President Macron declared the start of theâŠ
00:09:16 |
Sat 03 Aug 2024
40. Trump, Schrödingerâs Cat and Hegel đž
Someone attempted to kill Donald Trump. What if they had succeeded? Can you imagine this alternate reality and all its consequences? We experience these kinds of thoughts sometimes in our lives. LikeâŠ
00:10:20 |
Sat 03 Aug 2024
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