Philosophy in the Age of Algorithms – Justin Smith Ruiu on Truth, Tech & the Self | 77

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 77Guesting Professor Justin Smith RuiuIn 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 worldIf 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 #HinternetTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to the Grateful Podcast01:17 The Role of Philosophy in Contemporary Society10:06 Philosophy's Place in Education and Society16:21 The Economic Viability of Philosophy24:16 Technology's Impact on Philosophy and Society35:09 Optimism Amidst Chaos: The Future of Philosophy35:20 The Importance of Reflection and Individual Philosophy38:19 Technological Advances and Inequality41:32 The Role of Humanistic Inquiry in a Tech-Driven World44:19 Conformity vs. Individualism in Social Media48:18 The Future of Identity and Technology55:29 Gratitude and the Gift of Life01:07:48 Introduction to Philosophy and the Guest01:08:19 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude📺 Watch the full episode or listen on your favorite platform:Spotify/Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Subscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ 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.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.