Conspicuous Cognition Podcast
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 21
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Estimated listeners: < 100
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: United Kingdom
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
philosophydanwilliams@gmail.com
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Host
Dan Williams - Host covering philosophy, psychology, evolution, politics, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on large questions about society and humanity.
Henry Shevlin - Co-host contributing expertise and analysis on artificial intelligence, philosophy, cognition, research, and human futures.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Robert Wright - Artificial Intelligence As A Moral And Political Test, Superintelligence, AI Governance, Geopolitical Competition, Authoritarianism, Consciousness, Evolution, And Humanity’s Future.
Benjamin Todd - Artificial Intelligence Timelines, Explosive Progress, Research Feedback Loops, Employment, Concentration Of Power, Engineered Pandemics, Governance, And Career Decisions Under Uncertainty.
Alexander Kustov - Artificial Intelligence In Academic Research, Researcher Adoption, Research Quality, Replication, Academic Incentives, Ai-assisted Writing, Machine Creativity, And Institutional Responses To Ai.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Steven Pinker on AI Doom and Consciousness
October 07, 2026
Steven Pinker thinks the case for AI doom rests on confused assumptions about intelligence and motivation.In September, the rationalist and blogging legend Scott Alexander challenged him to a public debate on the topic. Pinker declined, setting out his objections in an open letter instead, and Alexander has since replied at length.In this episode, Henry Shevlin and I talk to Pinker about how his views on AI connect to his broader ideas about intelligence, motivation, evolution, and progress. ...
Navigating the Intelligence Explosion (with Fin Moorhouse)
August 19, 2026
Dan and Henry are joined by Fin Moorhouse to discuss what an AI-driven "intelligence explosion" might look like: rapidly accelerating science, factories building factories, radical abundance, space expansion, and the profound political, ethical, and social challenges that remain even if advanced AI is "aligned". They also debate AI consciousness, illusionism, digital minds, and whether consciousness is necessary for thinking about AI welfare and rights.Fin currently works at Google DeepMind a...
Who Will Control Europe’s AI Future? (with Judith Dada)
July 21, 2026
Europe risks entering the age of advanced AI without the infrastructure needed to control its own future.In this episode, Henry and I speak to Judith Dada, co-author of Europe 2031, about its warning that Europe could become dangerously dependent on American AI companies and infrastructure.We discuss:- Whether Europe is underestimating the speed and significance of AI progress- What a fictional scenario can tell us about the future- Why AI adoption may lag behind technical progress- Whether E...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Conspicuous Cognition Podcast?
Conspicuous Cognition Podcast is hosted by Dan Williams and Henry Shevlin. Its publicly listed email is philosophydanwilliams@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Conspicuous Cognition Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Conspicuous Cognition Podcast: philosophydanwilliams@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Conspicuous Cognition Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Conspicuous Cognition Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Conspicuous Cognition Podcast?
Conspicuous Cognition Podcast typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Authors, academics, researchers, public intellectuals, and senior practitioners with significant expertise in philosophy, psychology, politics, evolution, artificial intelligence, or related questions about society and humanity. Common among recent guests: Published books; Original research; Recognized intellectual or academic work. Recent guests include Robert Wright, Benjamin Todd, and Alexander Kustov.
How hard is it to get booked on Conspicuous Cognition Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Conspicuous Cognition Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Evolution, and Politics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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