Machines & Meaning

Society & CultureTech
Angel Evan
machinesandmeaning.com
Monthly podcast. Next episode on Sunday.
Machines & Meaning examines artificial intelligence through the lens of different philosophers to understand how AI technology shapes human experience. Created for curious, thoughtful people who want to move beyond simplistic "AI is good" or "AI is bad" narratives, each episode takes a key concept from a philosopher and uses it to examine a specific aspect of AI technology and its impact on human life. While the show assumes listeners are familiar with current AI developments, it doesn't require technical knowledge. The series aims to help listeners develop a deeper understanding of how these technologies are changing how we think, behave, and relate to one another by bringing philosophical insights into conversation with modern AI developments.
13 episodes  •  0 archived  •  
S2 E1
Ayn Rand and the Dark Side of AI Efficiency
S2 E1·
March 16
March 16
16 mins
S1 E12
Ibn Khaldun’s Warning: When Tools Become Purposes
S1 E12·
Dec 22, 2025
Dec 22, 2025
12 mins
S1 E9
Hannah Arendt and AI’s Collective Thoughtlessness
S1 E9·
Sep 8, 2025
Sep 8, 2025
12 mins
S1 E8
Aristotle’s Phronesis and the Wisdom to Judge Ourselves
S1 E8·
Aug 4, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
14 mins