by The Conversation
A show for curious minds. Join us each week as academic experts tell us about the fascinating discoveries they're making to understand the world, and the big questions they’re still trying to answer. A podcast fromhttps://theconversation.com/ ( The Conversation), hosted by Gemma Ware.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
1/25/2021
Email Addresses
0 available
Phone Numbers
0 available
April 17, 2025
Katie Flood interviews Parul Bhandari and Aarushi Bhandari on the Birkin bag's role as a status symbol and the societal implications of luxury goods
April 9, 2025
<p>Some of the leading brains behind generative AI have warned about the risk of artificial superintelligence wiping out humanity, if left unchecked. But what if the influence of AI on humans is much more mundane, influencing our evolution over thousands of years through natural selection? </p><p>In this episode we talk to evolutionary biologist Rob Brooks about what AI could do to the evolution of humanity, from smaller brains to fewer friends. </p><p>This episode was written and produced by Gemma Ware. Sound design was by Eloise Stevens and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Read the <a href="https://theconversation.com/a-glimpse-into-a-surreal-abyss-how-covid-ravaged-a-remote-city-in-the-amazonian-jungle-podcast-251941" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">f</a><a href="https://theconversation.com/covid-modelling-reveals-new-insights-into-ancient-social-distancing-podcast-253649" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ull credits for this episode a</a>nd s<a href="https://theconversation.com/uk/newsletters/the-daily-2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ign up here for a free daily newsletter</a> from The Conversation.</p><p>If you like the show, please consider <a href="https://donate.theconversation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=donations25mini" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">donating to The Conversation</a>, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.</p>
April 3, 2025
Host Gemma Ware interviews archaeologist Alex Bentley about how ancient cities designed layouts to protect against disease
The Conversation
The Guardian
ABC listen
ABC listen
The Guardian
ABC listen
The Australian National University
ABC listen
Grattan Institute
Schwartz Media
ABC listen
ABC listen
ABC listen
The Australia Institute
ABC listen
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at [email protected] for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.