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Why Humans?

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  • Why Human Breakups?

    October 23, 2026 · 47 min

    Breakups are painful, messy, and one of the biggest opportunities for growth in our lives. But almost no one is taught how to navigate them. Now AI is stepping in to fill that gap, always available, endlessly patient, and ready to tell you…

  • Why Human Creativity?

    October 5, 2026 · 35 min

    Young people say they feel chained to AI. They use it because everyone else does, but they're worried about what it's costing them. Their biggest fear? It's making them dumber. Can AI be creative? And what happens to ours when we hand it…

  • Why Human Intelligence?

    September 18, 2026 · 35 min

    Sam Altman once said, almost in passing, that your kid will never be smarter than AI. Adam Dodge and Sloan Thompson unpack what that comment reveals about how AI is built, what counts as "intelligence" in Silicon Valley, and why emotional…

  • Why Human Accountability?

    August 31, 2026 · 58 min

    AI is sycophantic by design, and that's a direct hit on one of the most human things we do: hold ourselves accountable. Adam Dodge and Dr. Saed D. Hill dig into what accountability actually means, why AI is quietly erasing it, and what…

  • Why Human Sex?

    August 10, 2026 · 54 min

    What does it mean to have a sexual relationship with something that can never say no? This week, Sloan and Dr. Saed D. Hill are joined by a very special guest — the first guest expert ever to appear on Why Humans? — Dr. Rosalyn Dischiavo…

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  • Why Human Masculinity?

    July 17, 2026 · 46 min

    Men are turning to AI in droves, from companion apps to coding communities to everyday chatbots. Adam Dodge, Sloan Thompson, and Dr. Saed D. Hill take an honest look at why, tracing the connection between restrictive masculinity and the…

  • Why Human Influencers?

    June 26, 2026 · 33 min

    What happens when the influencer you follow isn't human — and never was? This week, Adam and Sloan dive into one of the fastest growing and least talked about corners of the AI world — AI influencers. From the influencer who cloned herself…

  • Why Human Grief?

    June 3, 2026 · 45 min

    Grief tech is here, and the people building it call it a "$35 billion market." Adam, Sloan, and Dr. Saed Hill dig into "grief bots," AI clones of the dead, and the question at the center: do we want AI companies managing grief for a whole…

  • Why Human Rejection?

    May 20, 2026 · 33 min

    Rejection sucks. Everyone knows it. And now AI is building an entire industry around making sure you never have to feel it again. In Episode 7, Adam Dodge and Dr. Saed D. Hill unpack what happens when technology starts editing out one of…

  • Why Human Commitment?

    May 11, 2026 · 39 min

    What does it mean to commit to someone who can never say no?  Sloan and Dr. Hill start with the Reddit post that broke the internet — a woman's engagement to her AI boyfriend, Casper. The ring was real. The love? That's what this episode…

  • Why Human Flirting?

    April 23, 2026 · 42 min

    You screenshot the conversation. The app analyzes it, finds the perfect hook, and hands you a line you could never come with on your own.  It sounds amazing. You paste it. She replies. Is that authentic? Is that you? And if it leads…

  • Why Human New Relationship Energy (NRE)?

    April 2, 2026 · 40 min

    Yes, AI companionship has a honeymoon phase. What happens when your brain's most powerful bonding chemicals meet a technology specifically designed to trigger them? Hosts Adam Dodge, Sloan Thompson, and Dr. Saed D. Hill dig into New…

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About the show

Why Humans? explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping experiences we once thought were uniquely human—from romantic relationships and therapy to grief and intimacy. Hosts Adam, Sloan, and Saed dive into the world of AI and the human experience, asking the essential question: as AI takes on traditionally human roles, what does it mean to be human?