Cast Recap

Called the “closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” by The Atlantic magazine, Tristan Harris spent three years as a Google Design Ethicist developing a framework for how technology should “ethically” steer the thoughts and actions of billions of people from screens. He is now co-founder & president of the Center for Humane Technology, whose mission is to reverse ‘human downgrading’ and re-align technology with humanity. Additionally, he is co-host of the Center for Humane Technology’s Your Undivided Attention podcast with co-founder Aza Raskin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe sits down with combat sports journalist Luke Thomas, who reports on the latest in boxing and mixed martial arts on the CBS Sports programs Morning Kombat, and Morning Kombat: Dissected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Dillon is a standup comedian, actor, and host of The Tim Dillon Show. Kyle Kulinski is a political activist, news commentator, and host of The Kyle Kulinski Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, author, and television personality. He currently hosts MeatEater, available on the Sportsman Channel and Netflix, as well as the MeatEater podcast. His new book The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is available on December 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer, host of the Science Channel series Black Files Declassified, and current president and cofounder of Diligence LLC, a global intelligence and security firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kermit Pattison is a journalist whose work has appeared in the New York Times, GQ, Fast Company, Runners World, and many other publications. His new book, Fossil Men: The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind, is available now. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/fossil-men-kermit-pattison?variant=32117911748642 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand-up comedian, radio personality, and political commentator Dave Smith is the host of the Part of the Problem podcast and a co-host of The Legion of Skanks podcast, both part of the GaS Digital Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tony Hinchcliffe is a stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He’s also the co-host, along with Brian Redban, of the podcast and live-streaming YouTube show Kill Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adam Alter is a Professor of Marketing at New York University’s Stern School of Business and the author of two books, Drunk Tank Pink, and Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Laderman is a professor of American religious history and cultures At Emory University. He teaches and writes about death and dying, religion and sexuality, and sacred drugs. His most recent book is Don’t Think About Death: A Memoir on Mortality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices