Keen On
2,157 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★ - 72 ratingsNobody asks sharper or more impertinent questions than Andrew Keen. In KEEN ON, Andrew cross-examines the world’s smartest people on politics, economics, history, the environment, and tech. If you want to make sense of our complex world, check out the daily questions and the answers on KEEN ON.
Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best-known technology and politics broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running show How To Fix Democracy and the author of four critically acclaimed books about the future, including the international bestselling CULT OF THE AMATEUR.
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Kirk Wallace Johnson: How Vietnamese Immigrants on the Gulf Coast in the Seventies Successfully Fought Back Against the KKK
August 11, 2022 19:00 - 37 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Kirk Wallace Johnson, author of The Fishermen and the Dragon: Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast. Kirk Wallace Johnson is the author of The Feather Thief and To Be a Friend Is Fatal, and the founder of the List Project to Resettle Iraqi...
Major Tom Schueman and Zainullah Zaki: Remembering the US War in Afghanistan and the Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Major Tom Schueman and Zainullah Zaki, author of Always Faithful: A Story of the War in Afghanistan, the Fall of Kabul, and the Unshakable Bond Between a Marine and an Interpreter. Major Tom Schueman served in Afghanistan for sixteen months, including the ...
Wendy Smith on Profit AND Social Responsibility? How Today’s Leaders Should Confront Our Toughest Problems
August 10, 2022 16:00 - 39 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Wendy Smith, author of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. Wendy K. Smith is the Emma Smith Morris Professor of Management and academic director of the Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Delaware’...
Nick Kostov on the Carlos Ghosn Story: A Modern-Day Greek Tragedy or the Parable of a Shameless Criminal Mastermind?
August 10, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Nick Kostov, author of Boundless: The Rise, Fall, and Escape of Carlos Ghosn. Nick Kostov has worked for the Wall Street Journal since 2015, covering business and finance from Paris. During that time, he has broken news on some of the biggest corporate sto...
Kate Finn: Today Is International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. But What Should We Be Celebrating?
August 09, 2022 22:21 - 29 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Kate Finn, Executive Director of First Peoples Worldwide. Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right...
Elliot Ackerman: Why the American “Retreat” From Afghanistan Was a Giant Fuck-Up And How It Represents the Final Act of a Classic Five-Part Tragedy
August 09, 2022 18:44 - 38 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Elliot Ackerman, author of The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan. Elliot Ackerman is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels 2034, Red Dress In Black and White, Waiting for Eden, Dark at the Crossing, and Green on Blue, as well as the mem...
Sabine Hossenfelder: An Existential Physicist Answers Life’s Biggest Questions: Does God Exist? Is There Life in the Universe? Are We Living In a Simulated Reality?
August 09, 2022 16:54 - 37 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Sabine Hossenfelder, author of Existential Physics: A Scientist’s Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions. Sabine Hossenfelder is presently a research fellow at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies, Germany, and has published more than eighty research ar...
Alan Murray: Tomorrow’s Capitalism: Searching For that Elusive “Soul” of American Business
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Alan Murray, author of Tomorrow’s Capitalist: My Search for the Soul of Business. Alan Murray is CEO of Fortune Media. He oversees the business and editorial operations of the independent media company and is known for expanding its digital and conference ...
Anthony Marra: The Tools Which Allow Novelists to Create More “Realistic” Characters Than Those You See on the Screen
August 09, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Anthony Marra, author of Mercury Pictures Presents. Anthony Marra is the New York Times bestselling author of The Tsar of Love and Techno and A Constellation of Vital Phenomena, winner of the National Book Critics Circle’s John Leonard Prize and the Anisfi...
David Chalmers: If the World Itself Is a Giant Simulation, Then What's the Difference Between the Virtual Reality of Cyberspace and "Real Life"?
August 09, 2022 02:37 - 37 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by David Chalmers, author of Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy. David Chalmers is a professor of philosophy and neural science and co-director of the Center for Mind, Brain and Consciousness at New York University. He wrote The Conscious...
Liska Jacobs on The Pink Hotel: A California Novel Where You Can Check In But You Can’t Check Out
August 09, 2022 01:20 - 28 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Liska Jacobs, author of The Pink Hotel. Liska Jacobs is the author of the novels Catalina and The Worst Kind of Want. She holds an MFA from the University of California, Riverside, and lives in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Steven Thrasher: In the Age of Covid and Monkeypox, Should We Be Prioritizing the Health of the “Viral Underclass”?
August 08, 2022 23:18 - 41 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Steven Thrasher, author of The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide. Steven W. Thrasher, PHD holds the inaugural Daniel H. Renberg chair at Northwestern University’s Medill School, the first journalism professorship in the w...
Dwyer Murphy: How to Write About the City? Go Out Without an iPhone
August 08, 2022 14:46 - 34 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Dwyer Murphy, author of An Honest Living. Dwyer Murphy is a New Yorklorida-based writer and editor. He is the editor-in-chief of CrimeReads, Literary Hub’s crime fiction vertical and the world’s most popular destination for thriller readers. He practiced l...
Isaac Saul: Yes, “Truth” Still Exists in the Misinformation Age, But It’s Unlikely to Make Many of Us Happy
August 06, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Isaac Saul, founder of Tangle. Isaac Saul is the founder of Tangle, a politics newsletter that summarizes the best arguments from the right and left on the news of the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nancy Jacobson and Ryan Clancy: How a 2024 Trump-Biden Rematch Would Be a “Black Swan” Moment For a Third Party Candidate
August 05, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Nancy Jacobson, CEO of No Labels, and Ryan Clancy, Chief Strategist at No Labels. Nancy Jacobson has dedicated her career to influencing change in the American political arena through her support of bipartisan politics. Looking to close the gap between Dem...
Kevin Boyle: Why America Remains Haunted by Richard Nixon and His Paranoia About the Sixties
August 04, 2022 21:00 - 37 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Kevin Boyle, author of The Shattering: America in the 1960s. Kevin Boyle is the author of Arc of Justice, winner of the National Book Award and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. He is William Smith Mason Professor of American History at Northwestern Unive...
Dan Fesperman: On the Merging of Fact and Fiction in a Berlin Haunted By Its Grey History of Secrecy and Lies
August 04, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Dan Fesperman, author of Winter Work. Dan Fesperman served as a foreign correspondent for the Baltimore Sun, based in Berlin. His coverage of the siege of Sarajevo led to his debut novel, Lie in the Dark, which won Britain’s John Creasey Memorial Dagger Aw...
Camper English: On the Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails
August 04, 2022 15:00 - 33 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Camper English, author of Doctors and Distillers: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits, and Cocktails. Camper English is a cocktails and spirits writer and speaker who has covered the craft cocktail renaissance for over 15 years, contrib...
Howard Wolk: Why America’s Greatest Strength Is Its Entrepreneurial Edge and How This Might Even Fix the Crisis of the Environment, Inequality, and Healthcare
August 04, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Howard Wolk, co-author of Launchpad Republic: America’s Entrepreneurial Edge and Why It Matters. Howard Wolk is an experienced entrepreneur, company builder and investor. He is co-president of the Cross Country Group, a privately-held firm consisting of st...
Christie Hunter Arscott: On Begin Boldly and How Courage Will Enable a Woman to Launch a Brilliant Career
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Christie Hunter Arscott, author of Begin Boldly: How Women Can Reimagine Risk, Embrace Uncertainty & Launch a Brilliant Career. Christie Hunter Arscott is an internationally recognized advisor, author, and speaker dedicated to creating more vibrant, dynami...
Jeff Lerner: Should We Celebrate Or Be Suspicious of Self-Help Books Promise to Unlock Our “Dream Life”?
August 04, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jeff Lerner, author of Unlock Your Potential: The Ultimate Guide for Creating Your Dream Life in the Modern World. From broke jazz musician to $50 million in online sales, Jeff Lerner‘s story and message are now inspiring millions. After a decade of buildi...
Gerd Gigerenzer: What Machines Can’t Learn and Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms
August 04, 2022 01:17 - 36 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Gerd Gigerenzer, author of How to Stay Smart in a Smart World: Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms. Gerd Gigerenzer is Director Emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the author of Calculated Risks, Gut Feelings, and Risk ...
David Victor Has Good News on the Climate Front: Why Things Aren’t Quite as Apocalyptic as Some Believe
August 02, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by David Victor, author of Fixing the Climate: Strategies for an Uncertain World. David G. Victor is professor of international relations and industrial policy at the University of California, San Diego. His books include Global Warming Gridlock. He lives in ...
Stefan Dercon on Africa As Las Vegas: Why Some Countries Win and Others Lose in Gambling on Development
August 02, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Stefan Dercon, author of Gambling on Development: Why Some Countries Win and Others Lose. Stefan Dercon is Professor of Economic Policy and Director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies at the University of Oxford. Combining an academic career ...
Touraj Parang: Can Tech Entrepreneurs Win the Start-Up Game Without Selling Out Morally?
August 02, 2022 17:24 - 35 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Touraj Parang, author of Exit Path: How to Win the Startup End Game. Touraj Parang is the Chief Operating Officer at Serve Robotics, an innovative robotic delivery startup in Silicon Valley, and an Operating Partner at Pear VC, a top-tier early-stage ventu...
Aggie Blum Thompson: Why It's So Much Easier to Write Good Fiction About Violence Than About Sex
August 01, 2022 11:38 - 31 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Aggie Blum Thompson, author of All the Dirty Secrets. Before turning to fiction, Aggie Blum Thompson covered real-life crime as a newspaper reporter for a number of papers, including The Boston Globe and The Washington Post. She lives with her husband and ...
Pablos Holman, A Message From a Deep Futurist: We Need Humans to Fix Things
July 30, 2022 12:25 - 39 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Pablos Holman, founder of Intellectual Ventures Lab. Pablos Holman is a notorious hacker, inventor, entrepreneur, and technology futurist who looks at the world differently than most, and is on a quest to solve the world's problems through the innovation o...
Darrell M. West; How Seriously Should We Take the Paranoia Amongst Our Educated Elite About the Crisis of America?
July 29, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Darrell M. West, author of Power Politics: Trump and the Assault on American Democracy. Darrell M. West is vice president of the Governance Studies program at the Brookings Institution. He is the author of Divided Politics, Divided Nation: Hyperconflict in...
Simran Jeet Singh: What the Sikh Religion Can Teach Us About Disrupting Bias, Building Empathy, and Seeking Wisdom
July 29, 2022 00:24 - 31 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Simran Jeet Singh, author of The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life. Simran Jeet Singh is executive director for the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program and a visiting professor of history and religion at Union Theological Semi...
Erika L. Sánchez: Why Risk-Taking, Rebellious Immigrants Capture the Spirit of What It Should Mean To Be a 21st Century "American"
July 28, 2022 16:30 - 36 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Erika L. Sánchez, author of Crying in the Bathroom. Erika L. Sánchez is a Mexican-American poet, novelist, and essayist. Her debut poetry collection, Lessons on Expulsion, was published by Graywolf in July 2017, and was a finalist for the PEN America Open ...
Matthew Ball: How the Metaverse Will Revolutionize Everything and Why That Might Not Be Such a Bad Thing
July 28, 2022 14:30 - 35 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Matthew Ball, author of The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything. Matthew Ball is the CEO of Epyllion and the former global head of strategy for Amazon Studios. He has written for the New York Times, the Economist, and Bloomberg. His self-pu...
Orna Ophir: How a Pathology of “Schizophrenia” Might Reflect a Broken Society As Much as a Broken Mind
July 27, 2022 15:00 - 37 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Orna Ophir, author of Schizophrenia: An Unfinished History. Orna Ophir is an Associate Director of the DeWitt Wallace Institute of Psychiatry: History, Policy & the Arts, Weill Cornell Medical College, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at New York Univers...
Leah McLaren: A Daughter’s Memoir of a Mom Who Passed Down Her Trauma and Made Their Lives Impossible to Disentangle
July 27, 2022 12:08 - 34 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Leah McLaren, author of Where You End and I Begin. Leah McLaren is an award-winning journalist, screenwriter, and novelist. Her two novels, The Continuity Girl and A Better Man, have been published in half a dozen countries and translated into several lang...
Alice Mah on Plastics, the One Word That Best Describes Our Global Environmental Crisis
July 27, 2022 00:08 - 34 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Alice Mah, author of of Plastic Unlimited: How Corporations Are Fuelling the Ecological Crisis and What We Can Do About It. Alice Mah is Professor of Sociology at the University of Warwick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Harald H.H.W. Schmidt: Why “The End of Medicine As We Know It” Will Make All of Us Healthier and Happier
July 26, 2022 12:10 - 44 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Harald H.H.W. Schmidt, author of of The End of Medicine as We Know It— And Why Your Health Has a Future. Professor Harald H.H.W. Schmidt is a German physician and pharmacist, chairing the Department of Pharmacology and Personalized Medicine, Faculty of Hea...
Ariel Ezrachi: How Cities, Rather Than Big Tech, Should Be the Engine for a More Equitable Digital Future
July 25, 2022 22:56 - 47 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Ariel Ezrachi, co-author of of How Big-Tech Barons Smash Innovation—And How to Strike Back. Ariel Ezrachi is the Slaughter and May Professor of Competition Law and a Fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford. He serves as the Director of the University of Oxford ...
Monique Roffey: The Common Sense of Magic Realism and Why The Mermaid of Black Conch is a “Caribbean Novel”
July 18, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Monique Roffey, author of of The Mermaid of Black Conch. Monique Roffey is a senior lecturer in creative writing at the Manchester Writing School at Manchester Metropolitan University. She is the author of seven books, four of which are set in Trinidad and...
Maureen Perry-Jenkins on Work Matters: How Parents’ Jobs Shape Children’s Well-Being
July 18, 2022 11:51 - 36 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Maureen Perry-Jenkins, author of of Work Matters: How Parents’ Jobs Shape Children’s Well-Being. Maureen Perry-Jenkins is professor of psychology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saleem H. Ali: Do We Need a Science Party to Confront Existential Problems Like Global Warming?
July 17, 2022 19:13 - 28 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Saleem H. Ali, author of Earthly Order: How Natural Laws Define Human Life. Saleem H. Ali was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts but grew up in Lahore, Pakistan until his college years, receiving his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Tufts University, an...
Ari Mittleman: Does Criticism of Israel Inevitably Make One Guilty of Antisemitism?
July 16, 2022 09:30 - 28 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Ari Mittleman, author of of Paths of the Righteous: Stories of Heroism, Humanity and Hope. Ari Mittleman works at the nexus of politics, policymaking and the press in Washington, DC. Proficient in both modern and biblical Hebrew, he has formally studied th...
Albert Fox Cahn: How Digital Surveillance In a Post-Roe America Isn’t Substantively Different From Xi’s China or Putin’s Russia
July 15, 2022 19:49 - 35 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Albert Fox Cahn, founder and director of the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project. Albert Fox Cahn is the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project’s ( S.T.O.P.’s) founder and executive director. He is also a Practitioner-in-Residence at N.Y.U Law Sch...
Donald Robertson: Why the Graphic Novel Is an Ideal Form to Capture the Timeless Philosophy of Stoicism
July 14, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Donald Robertson, author of of Verissimus: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius. Donald Robertson is a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapist, trainer, and writer. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, and after living in England and working in London for ma...
Jacob M. Grumbach: Why the Crisis of American Democracy Is As Much a State and Local As a National Problem
July 13, 2022 19:00 - 31 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jacob M. Grumbach, author of of Laboratories Against Democracy: How National Parties Transformed State Politics. Jacob M. Grumbach is assistant professor of political science at the University of Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Karen Cerulo and Janet Ruane: How We Can’t Escape Social Class, Gender, or Culture in How We Dream
July 13, 2022 15:30 - 28 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Karen Cerulo and Janet Ruane, authors of of Dreams of a Lifetime: How Who We Are Shapes How We Imagine Our Future. Karen A. Cerulo is professor of sociology at Rutgers University and editor of Sociological Forum. Her books include Never Saw It Coming: Cult...
Jared Del Rosso: Why All We Need to Become Whistleblowers in Exposing Both Political and Personal Injustice
July 13, 2022 12:35 - 27 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jared Del Rosso, author of of Denial: How We Hide, Ignore, and Explain Away Problems. Jared Del Rosso is Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Denver. He is the author of Talking About Torture: How Politica...
Deborah Cadbury: The Remarkable Story of the Quaker Teacher Who Defied Hitler and Smuggled Her Entire School From Germany to England
July 13, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Deborah Cadbury, author of of The School That Escaped the Nazis: The True Story of the Schoolteacher Who Defied Hitler. Deborah Cadbury is the author of eight acclaimed books, including Chocolate Wars; The Dinosaur Hunters; The Lost King of France and Seve...
Toby Walsh: If Our Superpower Is Human Empathy, Then Why the Hell Are We Trying to Teach Computers To Be Empathetic?
July 12, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Toby Walsh, author of Machines Behaving Badly: The Morality of AI. Toby Walsh is one of the world’s leading experts in artificial intelligence (AI). Professor Walsh’s research focuses on how computers can interact with humans to optimize decision-making fo...
Richard Hasen: Can American Democracy Be Fixed By Making Political Speech More Expensive?
July 12, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Richard Hasen, author of Cheap Speech: How Disinformation Poisons Our Politics—And How to Cure It. Richard L. Hasen is Chancellor’s Professor of Law and Political Science at the University of California, Irvine. His previous books include The Voting Wars, ...
Ken Auletta: What Does the Harvey Weinstein Story Tell Us About the Culture of Silence in Hollywood and America?
July 12, 2022 14:00 - 38 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Ken Auletta, author of Hollywood Ending: Harvey Weinstein and the Culture of Silence. Ken Auletta inaugurated the Annals of Communications column and profiles for The New Yorker in 1992. This is his thirteenth book. Five of his previous books were national...
Charles Sabel: To Fix the Climate We Need to Rewire the Economy, Our Democracy, and Our Brains
July 12, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutesHosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Charles Sabel, co-author of Fixing the Climate: Strategies for an Uncertain World. Charles F. Sabel is the Maurice T. Moore Professor of Law at Columbia Law School. His books include Experimentalist Governance in the European Union. He lives in New York Ci...