The Armen Show

Armen Shirvanian
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Social Sciences
  • Updated Weekly

Long-form conversations on human behavior, science, technology, culture & ideas

  1. Sep 11

    469: AI, Journals, Research, and Better Systems

    In episode 469, Armen Shirvanian explores using AI to analyze years of journals, organize research, improve personal systems, and understand patterns in how we remember the past.

  2. Jun 17

    468: Sukun Chopra | Finding Your Way Again: Purpose, Connection, and Life After Momentum

    Sukun Chopra returns to The Armen Show for a conversation about identity, purpose, connection, and rebuilding momentum after major life transitions. Since her first appearance on the show, Sukun has gotten married, moved from Delhi to London, stepped away from her podcast Epic Beings, and experienced the loss of her grandmother shortly before her wedding. […]

  3. Jun 10

    467: Danny Bate | Why the Alphabet Endures: A Deep Dive into Language and Culture

    Why did the alphabet become one of humanity’s most successful technologies? In this episode, Armen speaks with linguist and author Danny Bate about the hidden history of letters, writing systems, speech, and the strange relationship between language and civilization itself. The conversation begins with a deceptively simple question: why devote years of study to the […]

  4. Apr 23

    466: Jacob Mchangama | The Free Speech Recession: A Global Decline in Expression

    In this episode, Armen speaks with legal scholar and free speech advocate Jacob Mchangama about the shifting global landscape of expression. Drawing on his new book The Future of Free Speech, Mchangama outlines a central claim: we are in the middle of a “free speech recession,” where both democratic and authoritarian systems are increasingly restricting […]

  5. Apr 3

    465: Michael Gurven | The Seven-Decade Human Lifespan

    A conversation with Professor Michael Gurven of UC Santa Barbara on the evolutionary structure of human lifespan and the misconceptions surrounding aging. The central claim of Gurven’s work is that humans were not “designed” for short lives that modern medicine has recently extended. Rather, the capacity to live roughly seven decades has long been part […]

  6. Mar 21

    464: Carey Gillam | How Industry Manipulates Science and Regulation

    In this returning conversation, investigative journalist Carey Gillam examines how scientific evidence, corporate incentives, and regulatory systems interact in the modern agrochemical landscape. Drawing on more than three decades of reporting, she traces the evolution of glyphosate from a widely adopted agricultural tool to a focal point of global health debate. The discussion centers on […]

  7. Mar 11

    463: Bronwyn Williams | Surviving the AI Apocalypse: A Solutionist’s Guide

    Bronwyn Williams discusses the concept of the ‘AI apocalypse’ and the broader technological and geopolitical shifts impacting society. The conversation explores how globalization, automation, and the concentration of wealth influence individual value, job security, and societal structures, offering practical insights for survival and adaptation.

  8. Feb 23

    462: Caleb Scharf | The Biological Imperative of Space Exploration In “The Giant Leap”

    In this episode, Dr. Caleb Scharf returns to the show, where we discuss his book The Giant Leap: Why Space Is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life, exploring the intersection of biology, technology, and space exploration. He argues that space travel is not merely a technological endeavor but a biological phenomenon that reflects […]

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  • Creator
    Armen Shirvanian
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    467
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Armen Show