# charles discuss (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover charles discuss. Page: Feed: --- ## [67: The Wisdom Turing Test - Part Two (with Steve Rathje)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/67) _2025-11-16 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ What can insights from the psychology of technology teach us about wisdom in the age of AI? In this special follow-up episode, Igor and Charles are joined by Steve Rathje to explore how classic ideas like the Turing Test hold up now that AI can talk compellingly about human wisdom. Steve unpacks what today’s generative models are actually capable of, Igor is intrigued by how quickly the line… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/f4899082-8f1e-4252-805b-4fc889eb1313.mp3) ## [66: The Wisdom Turing Test - Part One](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/66) _2025-10-26 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ What happens when we ask our own fantastic listeners — and AI — what it means to live wisely? In this episode, Igor and Charles hand the mic to members of the On Wisdom audience to hear their answers to the big questions usually reserved for scientists and philosophers. But there’s a twist: one set of responses was provided by AI. We invite you to vote on who gave the wisest answers — and to guess… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/e078de22-6319-496f-b95f-a62835e28e7f.mp3) ## [65: Religion as Make-Believe (with Neil Van Leeuwen)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/65) _2025-05-08 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ Is religious belief a form of make-believe — and if so, what deeper truths might we be acting out? Neil Van Leeuwen joins Igor and Charles to explore the psychological roots of religion, the nature of belief, and how sacred values shape group identity. Igor reflects on the blurring line between religious and political convictions, Neil argues that religious credence operates more like imaginative… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/d437b96b-9e0b-4058-91b4-c4e533f161af.mp3) ## [64: The Potency and Potential of Social Networks (with Nicholas Christakis)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/64) _2025-03-12 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ Are your choices really your own — or are they quietly shaped by the people around you? Nicholas Christakis joins Igor and Charles to reveal the hidden power of social networks, from the surprising spread of kindness and cooperation to the ripple effects that shape our health, decisions, and even our wisdom. Igor uncovers the invisible social forces influencing our daily lives, Nicholas shares how… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/4859c91c-08af-410d-9b8f-95e89dbf5bad.mp3) ## [63: The AI Mirror: Why Machines Reflect Us More Than They Think (with Shannon Vallor)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/63) _2025-02-23 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ Can AI ever be truly wise, or are we just seeing reflections of ourselves? Philosophy Professor Shannon Vallor joins Igor and Charles to explore how technology shapes human wisdom, why we’ve been thinking about AI all wrong, and what it really means to align machines with our values. Shannon unpacks the AI Mirror metaphor, suggesting that today’s AI isn’t a thinking mind but a reflection of human… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/640978be-f5ac-46b0-aa66-28b102f0904d.mp3) ## [62: Experimental Philosophy: Testing the Limits of Wisdom and Knowledge (with Edouard Machery)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/62) _2024-12-09 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ What happens when philosophers start running experiments? Edouard Machery joins Igor and Charles to explain the principles of experimental philosophy, the surprising geography of wisdom, and why we should be skeptical about trusting science too much. Igor digs into what's universal vs what's local about how we think, Edouard explains why bad habits keep creeping into research, and Charles wonders… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/67319d5f-0152-464a-9ec4-f3950a91ebdd.mp3) ## [61: Beyond Bias: Group Identity, Wisdom, and the Climate Crisis (with Leaf Van Boven and David Sherman)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/61) _2024-11-10 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ Can our political identities get in the way of wise action, even on existential issues like climate change? Leaf Van Boven and David Sherman join Igor and Charles to unpack how we perceive environmental policy through the lenses of group identity and social norms, revealing how misperceptions fuel inaction. Igor considers how group beliefs can override personal values, Leaf explores the power of… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/792a7299-354d-45df-99c5-8c3fece569f8.mp3) ## [60: Wisdom, Love, and the Lexical Fallacy (with Alan Fiske)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/60) _2024-10-20 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ Why do we have such a hard time figuring out what we’re feeling? Alan Fiske joins Igor and Charles to unravel the mystery of emotions, revealing why your gut feeling might not be as clear-cut as you think. Drawing from his research into Kama Muta—a heartwarming rush of connection—and his critiques of how we label emotions, Alan sheds light on why most of us are pretty terrible at naming what we… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/c3eceb37-52f3-45ee-9c0f-b006323d1352.mp3) ## [59: Shaping Reality and Relationships: The Science of Connection and Expectation (with David Robson)](https://onwisdompodcast.fireside.fm/59) _2024-09-23 · charlesdavidcassidy@gmail.com (Charles Cassidy and Igor Grossmann) · On Wisdom_ Can our expectations about ourselves and others reshape our lives? Science writer David Robson returns to explore how our expectations don’t just change personal outcomes—they influence how we connect with others. Drawing from his books The Laws of Connection and The Expectation Effect, David reveals the hidden psychology behind social interactions and how our misconceptions about what others… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/6e7bd116-2782-4422-a140-42f329164842/ff6b53f5-a772-4d8a-ae03-65f7d8ccd0fe.mp3)