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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
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Philosophy in the Age of Algorithms – Justin Smith Ruiu on Truth, Tech & the Self | 77
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The Grateful Podcast with Jack Wagoner
Episode 77
Guesting Professor Justin Smith Ruiu
In this mind-expanding episode of The Grateful Podcast, Jack Wagoner sits down with philosopher and historian of ideas Justin E.H. Smith—author of The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is and creator of The Hinternet Substack.
Together, they dive into:
• Why philosophy has been exiled from everyday life
• How the internet distorts identity and consciousness
• Whether AI can replicate human thought
• What we lose when we let machines think for us
• How to stay human in an increasingly algorithmic world
If you’re interested in technology, truth, or what it means to be human, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
🔗 Justin’s Substack – The Hinternet: https://www.the-hinternet.com/
📕 Justin’s Book – The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59173002-the-internet-is-not-what-you-think-it-is
#JustinEHSmith #Philosophy #InternetCulture #DigitalIdentity #AI #Consciousness #TheGratefulPodcast #Hinternet
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Grateful Podcast
01:17 The Role of Philosophy in Contemporary Society
10:06 Philosophy's Place in Education and Society
16:21 The Economic Viability of Philosophy
24:16 Technology's Impact on Philosophy and Society
35:09 Optimism Amidst Chaos: The Future of Philosophy
35:20 The Importance of Reflection and Individual Philosophy
38:19 Technological Advances and Inequality
41:32 The Role of Humanistic Inquiry in a Tech-Driven World
44:19 Conformity vs. Individualism in Social Media
48:18 The Future of Identity and Technology
55:29 Gratitude and the Gift of Life
01:07:48 Introduction to Philosophy and the Guest
01:08:19 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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🎙️ About Jack:
I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking. My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.
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