In Conversation with Nathalie Nahai
by Nathalie Nahai
Welcome to In Conversation with Nathalie Nahai (formerly known as The Hive Podcast), the series that enquires into our relationship with one another, technology and the natural world.Join me as we dive into the complex and challenging questions of our time, and explore how some of the greatest minds are forging new and exciting paths forward.For more resources and information about the show, please visit nathalienahai.com/in-conversation/
Episodes
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168. Facing Darkness: The Mythic Power of Chaos & Creation / Michael Meade
In this final episode of the season, I speak with Michael Meade - a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic storytelling, street-savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of...
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167. World Glimpsing: On Death, Creativity, Ritual & Resistance To Categorisation / James Taylor-Foster
Today, I’m speaking with James Taylor-Foster - a curator, writer, and cultural leader investigating how the creativity of artists, designers, and thinkers reimagines our world – shaping popular culture and public life. Recently appointed Executive Director of Para Site, Hong Kong’s leading...
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166. I Save People & I Know Better Than You: How Not To Save The World / Anthea Lawson
In today’s conversation, I have the please of welcoming Anthea Lawson back onto the show. Having trained and worked as a reporter at The Times, and studied history at Cambridge, her work as an activist has seen Anthea campaign to shut down tax havens, control the arms trade and prevent banks from...
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165. Playing For The Future: Freedom, Agency & Technological Determinism / Dr Elaine Kasket
In this conversation, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr Elaine Kasket - a UK-based Cyberpsychologist and Chartered Counselling Psychologist whose work explores how technology reshapes our wellbeing, relationships, work and identity. Bringing a rich and deeply humanistic lens to the...
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164. Art, Perversity & Co-Creating Possible Futures / Low Kee Hong
In today’s conversation, I speak with Low Kee Hong – Creative Director at Factory International, a pioneering Creative Company and Charity that commissions, produces, and presents a year-round programme of cultural opportunities and extraordinary artistic experiences, driven by innovation and a...
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163. Intuition, Heuristics & Prediction: The Limits of LLMs in an Unstable World / Professor Gerd Gigerenzer
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Professor Gerd Gigerenzer – a world-leading psychologist, author and internationally acclaimed expert in decision-making, risk literacy, and bounded rationality. Formerly a Professor of Psychology at the University of Chicago and John M. Olin…
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162. The Future of AI is Responsible & Inclusive / Professor Sue Black OBE
Today I have the distinct pleasure of speaking with Professor Sue Black, OBE - a multi-award-winning computer scientist, social entrepreneur, and technology evangelist with over 25 years of experience driving change at the intersection of technology, equity, and public policy. Recognised as one…
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161. LLMs: The Next Frontier of Information Warfare / Carl Miller
In this episode, I speak with Carl Miller: an author, journalist and researcher at Demos, a London think tank where he co-founded the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media in 2012. A renowned speaker, Carl has given address in Parliament, to NATO, at TED, the Web Summit, the Hay Literary...
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160. The Power of Curiosity: How To Cope With Uncertainty / Richard Gerver
Today I’m speaking with Richard Gerver - one of the foremost experts on change and human leadership, described by the late Sir Ken Robinson as, “One of the clearest and most passionate voices for radical change both in education and in business.” A best-selling author, educator and keynote…
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159. The Evolved Brain: How To Thrive In A Complex World / Dr Paul Goldsmith
To kick off this new season, I’m speaking with Dr Paul Goldsmith, a neuroscientist and practising neurologist with a background in founding and building life sciences companies across both the drug and digital therapeutics space, in addition to NHS systems and strategic experience, clinical...
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158. Solstice Special / Manda scott and Della Duncan
Hello, and welcome to this special Solstice episode of the podcast. It’s been a while since the last show, and that’s because this year has been a bit of a whirlwind for me. I was hosting over the summer, the nascent season of a new show called “I am not creative” for Do Radio, and I’ve since…
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157. BONUS EPISODE: Towards Transformative Adaptation / Manda Scott and Rupert Read
Hello and welcome to a special episode of In Conversation with Nathalie Nahai – the podcast that explores our relationship with one another, with technology and with the animate world. On this rare occasion, I have the pleasure of interviewing two friends of the podcast – Manda Scott and Rupert...
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156. How to fall in love with the future… Where does AI fit? / Rob Hopkins
For the final episode of the season, I have the distinct pleasure of being in conversation with the renowned author, activist and friend of the podcast, Rob Hopkins. Having interviewed him about his powerful book, From What Is to What If: Unleashing The Power Of Imagination To Create The Future…
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155. Art, Beauty & Imagination: Is It In The AI Of The Beholder? / Carl De Jager
Today I have the pleasure of speaking with a dear friend and one of the most extraordinary Realist Painters of our generation, Carl de Jager. Born and raised in South Africa, Carl is a fine artist and co-founder of The Realist Painter, a project that delivers painting and drawing workshops across...
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154. The Search For Meaning, Creativity & Distinctiveness In An Age Of AI / Dr Tomas Chamorro Premuzic
In today’s episode, I speak with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic - Chief Innovation Officer at ManpowerGroup, Professor of Business Psychology at University College London and Columbia University, co-founder of deepersignals.com, and an associate at Harvard’s Entrepreneurial Finance Lab. Tomas is the...
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153. On Interbeing: AI, Synthetic Relationships & The Cosmic Unconscious / Dr Aaron Balick
Today I have the absolute pleasure of being in conversation with a very dear friend, Dr Aaron Balick. A long-time companion of the podcast, Aaron is an internationally recognised psychotherapist, keynote speaker, author, and business and media consultant who applies depth-psychology to help…
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152. Is AI Coming For Your Job? Human Agency & The Future Of Work / Adam Hawkins
In this episode, I speak with Adam Hawkins – a Recruitment Industry Advisor, Strategic International Sales Leader and Non-Executive Director at LinkedIn. A strategic thought leader and keynote speaker, Adam partners with the recruitment industry to shape talent solutions that augment…
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151. Shifting Consciousness: Introspection, Collective Action & Recognising Our Inherent Interdependence / Caroline Chubb Calderon
Today, I’m delighted to speak with a truly exceptional guest - Caroline Chubb Calderon. A strategic advisor, futurist, humanist and executive “future coach”, Caroline is one of these remarkable leaders whose expertise and skill are deeply rooted in the ground of compassion, care and love for the...
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150. On AI & Society: Does More Data Mean Better Decisions? / Caroline Carruthers
In this episode, I speak with Caroline Carruthers, an award-winning data expert and co-founder of global data consultancy Carruthers and Jackson. She was one of the first women to take on the role of Chief Data Officer in the UK public sector for Network Rail and has worked across multiple...
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149. Navigating The Complexities of AI: Ethics, Data Quality & Critical Thinking / Ismael Kherroubi Garcia
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Ismael Kherroubi Garcia, the Founder & CEO of Kairoi, the AI Ethics & Research Governance Consultancy; the Founder of the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (RAIN) organised by Fellows of the RSA; and Associate Director of We and AI, promoting AI...
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148. The Atomic Human: Democracy, Decision-making & Digital Tyranny / Dr Neil Lawrence
Today I speak with Neil Lawrence, the inaugural DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Cambridge, a senior AI Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute, and visiting Professor of Machine Learning at the University of Sheffield. Co-host of Talking Machines, Neil has over 20 years’...
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147. Creativity, Uncertainty & How To Thrive In Volatile Times / Dr Margaret Heffernan
In this conversation, I speak with Dr. Margaret Heffernan – a renowned entrepreneur, CEO, keynote speaker and author, and professor of Practice at the University of Bath’s School of Management. Having produced programmes for the BBC in the UK for 13 years, Margaret moved to the US where she...
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146. Solstice Special / Manda Scott & Della Duncan
As we approach the longest night in the North, I’m delighted to share with you what has become a cherished tradition of reflection, contemplation, and looking ahead to the year to come. In this conversation, I rejoin Manda Scott and Della Duncan for a collaborative midwinter offering from myself,...
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145. Is AI Stripping Our Rights To Liberty, Privacy & Self-determination? / Joanna Kavenna
In this final episode of the season, I speak with Joanna Kavenna - an English novelist, essayist and travel writer of Welsh extraction, who has written six books which explore themes of history, travel, reality and society. Having grown up in Britain, and lived in the US, France, Germany, China,...
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144. How To Harness AI In Business: On Risk, Responsibility & Resilience / Elliott Young
This week, I’m speaking with Elliott Young, the Chief Technology Officer at Dell Technologies for EMEA, whose role focuses on supporting chief experience officers in leveraging Generative AI for business results. Having been a pilot, a solutions architect, and a consultant, he now leads the...
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143. Organisational Resilience: Embracing Change, Learning & Transformation / Tami Rosen
Today I’m in conversation with Tami Rosen - a recognised thought leader, influencer and senior executive in HR, who has spent her career transforming the impact of Human Resources as a senior executive for some of the world’s most recognized companies, including Goldman Sachs, Apple, Luminar...
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142. Transforming Our Future: Asabiya, Biophilia & Radical Revolt / Roman Krznaric
This week, I have the pleasure of interviewing Roman Krznaric, a social philosopher, writer, and public intellectual who writes about the power of ideas to create change. A former political scientist, Roman has become a leading voice in the realm of practical philosophy, urging individuals and...
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141. The Deluge: On Literature, Science & The Art of Hope / Stephen Markley
On this episode of In Conversation, I speak with Stephen Markley – an American journalist, screenwriter and author whose gripping novels explore the tangled political, economic and environmental issues we face across the world today. Born and raised in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Stephen’s Midwestern…
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140. Flourishing: Embracing Decay, Accepting Otherness & Loving Under Patriarchy / Rachel Donald
Today I’m in conversation with Rachel Donald, an investigative journalist and activist dedicated to uncovering the root causes of global crises and advocating for change. With a background in managing international teams and teaching media and journalism at French universities, Rachel’s work...
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139. Call Of The Wild: Nature Connection, Mystery & Post-Economic Paradigms / Dr Matthew Zylstra
Today I speak with Dr Matthew Zylstra, a systems ecologist passionate about deepening the human-nature relationship for the flourishing of people and planet. With an MSc in Environmental Science (2005) and PhD in Conservation Ecology & Sustainability Education (2014), his doctorate research...
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138. Dispelling Wetiko: On Initiation, Interbecoming & Collective Transformation / Manda Scott
Today I have the real pleasure of speaking with a cherished friend and inspiration, Manda Scott. She’s a best-selling author, teacher and host of the fantastic podcast, Accidental Gods, and has written about historical fiction, shamanic practice and emerging, thrutopian futures. A beloved author,...
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137. Regenerative Cultures: Birthright & Antidote To The Growth Imperative / Daniel Christian Wahl
In today’s conversation, I have the privilege of interviewing Daniel Christian Wahl - a distinguished biologist, holistic scientist, and expert in regenerative design. Daniel consults, educates, and advocates globally, working with prominent organisations like Ecover, Lush, and the UK Foresight....
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136. Shedding Our Technological Delusions: On Compassion, Agency & Co-Evolution / Dr Tom Chatfield
For the first episode in Season 13, I’m interviewing Dr Tom Chatfield on his latest book “Wise Animals: How technology has made us what we are" - a poignant, thought-provoking book that explores our shared evolution with the tools and technologies that have come to shape both us, and the world in...
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135. Reckoning: On Solidarity, Transformation & Awakening To Our Deepest Selves / V (formerly Eve Ensler)
For the last episode of the series, I speak with V (formerly known as Eve Ensler) - distinguished American playwright, performer and feminist, whose work and activism has positively impacted the lives of millions of women and people around the world. Renowned for her infamous play, The Vagina...
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134. The Evolved Nest: How We Raise Healthy, Wellness-Informed Communities / Darcia Narvaez
Today, I speak with Darcia Narváez, award-winning author and Professor of Psychology Emerita at the University of Notre Dame. Darcia is the founder of the public and professional educational outreach project The Evolved Nest Initiative, whose nonprofit mission is to share her science research…
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133. Put Your Money Where Your Life Is: The Power Of Local Economies / Michael Shuman
Today I’m in conversation with Michael Shuman - an economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and a leading visionary on community economics. The Director of Local Economy Programs for Neighborhood Associates Corporation, and an Adjunct Professor at Bard Business School in New York City,...
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132. Practices For Healing: Indigenous Agroforestry, Creativity & Eco-Arts / Patricia Moguel Viveros
Today, I speak with Patricia Moguel Viveros - an ecologist and environmental educator, and the co-founder of the NGO Etnoecologia A.C. An expert on issues of sustainable community development, agroecology, resilience and environmental education, Patricia received her Master of Science in...
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131. How To Thrive In Challenging Times: On Beauty, Purpose & Longing / Bill Liao
Today I speak with Bill Liao, Chinese-Australian-Irish entrepreneur, author, investor and philanthropist who has left an indelible mark on the business, social and sustainability sectors. With a diverse career spanning decades, Bill is not only the co-founder of the popular CoderDojo movement (a...
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130. On Flourishing, Fugitivity & The Power Of The Monster’s Story / Dr Bayo Akomolafe
In today’s conversation, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Bayo Akomolafe - a widely celebrated international speaker, teacher, public intellectual and essayist, whose convening of the concepts of ‘postactivism’, ‘transraciality’ and ‘ontofugitivity’ have ignited richer, more vibrant...
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129. Navigating Overshoot & The Polycrisis Through Transformative Adaptation / Rupert Read
Today, I speak with Professor Rupert Read – eco-philosopher, academic, author, campaigner, UK Green politician, and environmental activist. An incisive and respected thought-leader, Rupert has influenced public and academic opinion on issues including climate, genetic engineering, technological...
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128. Solstice Special / Manda Scott & Della Duncan
As we approach the Winter Solstice and the longest night of the year, I’m delighted to share with you what has become a cherished tradition of reflection, contemplation, and looking ahead to the year to come. In this conversation, I rejoin Manda Scott and Della Duncan for a collaborative…
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127. Agency, Ads & The Open Internet / Suzanne Pellican
Today I speak with Suzanne Pellican, Vice President of Ads User Experience at Google. In this role, she oversees a multidisciplinary team working to define and design user-centric, industry-leading experiences across Google Ads products, while keeping trust, usefulness, and relevance at the…
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126. Orienting Towards Wisdom, Beauty & Compassion In Turbulent Times / Jo Confino
Today, I have the joy and privilege of being in conversation with Jo Confino, an executive coach, facilitator, journalist, sustainability expert and Zen mindfulness practitioner, whose work at the intersection of personal transformation and systems change has been an inspiration to me and to…
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125. Viticulture: Cultivating Connection, Ecosystem Health & Belonging / Antonio Graca
In today’s conversation, I speak with Antonio Graça - Head of Research and Development at Sogrape Vinhos SA, a family run vineyard and business founded on the principles of circularity, renovation and transformation. Secretary for the Sustainable Development and Climate Change expert group of the...
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124. Big Tech, Personal Sovereignty & Resisting A Cashless Society / Brett Scott
In this conversation, I speak with Brett Scott - an author, journalist, economic anthropologist and former financial broker. Writing on everything from the cashless society, fintech and cryptocurrency, to monetary reform, economic activism, and the politics of tech, Brett’s work has been…
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123. Algorithmic Discrimination, AI Courts & The Digitisation Of Justice/ Giulia Gentile
In today’s conversation, I speak with Giulia Gentile, Lecturer in Law at Essex Law School, previously Fellow in Law at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Specialising in research on EU constitutional law, AI regulation and the use of AI in justice systems, Giulia holds a...
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122. Abundance, Diversity & Regeneration, In Agriculture & Beyond / Andrea Abad
Today on the podcast, I speak with Andrea Abad, founder of Terra Viva Ibiza - a project that seeks to create a sustainable and healthy agricultural production system, based on the principles of agroecology, syntropy and regenerative agriculture. Having started her career in marketing for large...
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121. On Leading With Presence, Compassion & Kindness / Thane Lawrie
Today I speak with Thane Lawrie, an award-winning Chief Executive Officer, author and Buddhist practitioner. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen and University of Glasgow, Thane has had a diverse career which culminated in his leading and transforming a once struggling social enterprise…
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120. Love, Intellect & The Power To Invoke AI Experiences In Real Time / Jared Ficklin
Today, I’m in conversation with Jared Ficklin - a designer and technologist with two decades of experience creating products and visions for major companies. An innovator by nature, he is always exploring new means for technological interaction and has a passion for unique interaction models -...
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119. Purpose: Our Renewable, Adaptive Capacity In Challenging Times / Paul Skinner
In today’s conversation, I speak with Paul Skinner, author and founder of the Agency of the Future, an organisation that helps clients to drive purpose-led change and better mobilise stakeholders for lasting success. His first book, Collaborative Advantage: How collaboration beats competition as…
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About this show
Welcome to In Conversation with Nathalie Nahai (formerly known as The Hive Podcast), the series that enquires into our relationship with one another, technology and the natural world.Join me as we dive into the complex and challenging questions of our time, and explore how some of the greatest minds are forging new and exciting paths forward.For more resources and information about the show, please visit nathalienahai.com/in-conversation/
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