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Why Humans?
Why Humans? explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping experiences we once thought were uniquely human—from romantic relationships and therapy to grief and intimacy. Hosts Adam, Sloan, and Saed dive into the world of AI and the human experience, asking the essential question: as AI takes on traditionally human roles, what does it mean to be human?
Episodes
12 episodes
Why Human Accountability?
AI is sycophantic by design, and that's a direct hit on one of the most human things we do: hold ourselves accountable. Adam Dodge and Dr. Saed D. Hill dig into what accountability actually means, why AI is quietly erasing it, and what that loo...
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Why Human Sex?
What does it mean to have a sexual relationship with something that can never say no?This week, Sloan and Dr. Saed D. Hill are joined by a very special guest — the first guest expert ever to appear on Why Humans? — Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo,...
Why Human Masculinity?
Men are turning to AI in droves, from companion apps to coding communities to everyday chatbots. Adam Dodge, Sloan Thompson, and Dr. Saed D. Hill take an honest look at why, tracing the connection between restrictive masculinity and the appeal ...
Why Human Influencers?
What happens when the influencer you follow isn't human — and never was?This week, Adam and Sloan dive into one of the fastest growing and least talked about corners of the AI world — AI influencers. From the influencer who cloned hersel...
Why Human Grief?
Grief tech is here, and the people building it call it a "$35 billion market." Adam, Sloan, and Dr. Saed Hill dig into "grief bots," AI clones of the dead, and the question at the center: do we want AI companies managing grief for a whole gener...
Why Human Rejection?
Rejection sucks. Everyone knows it.And now AI is building an entire industry around making sure you never have to feel it again. In Episode 7, Adam Dodge and Dr. Saed D. Hill unpack what happens when technology starts editing out ...
Why Human Commitment?
What does it mean to commit to someone who can never say no? Sloan and Dr. Hill start with the Reddit post that broke the internet — a woman's engagement to her AI boyfriend, Casper. The ring was real. The love? That's what t...
Why Human Flirting?
You screenshot the conversation. The app analyzes it, finds the perfect hook, and hands you a line you could never come with on your own. It sounds amazing. You paste it. She replies. Is that authentic? Is that you? And if it...
Why Human New Relationship Energy (NRE)?
Yes, AI companionship has a honeymoon phase.What happens when your brain's most powerful bonding chemicals meet a technology specifically designed to trigger them?Hosts Adam Dodge, Sloan Thompson, and Dr. Saed ...
Why Human Therapy?
Millions of people are already using AI for mental health support, whether they'd call it "therapy" or not. Adam Dodge and Dr. Saed D. Hill take an honest, non-judgmental look at how AI is showing up in mental health care, wh...