Podcast appearances and mentions of benjamin riley

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:14:00 +0000 https://feed.neuezwanziger.de/link/21941/17249510/da94c66e-9b4c-419b-8a64-4a5c4af2ec5a b9a554de333a9c3ffbb6ee6605b70a9e Stefan und Wolfgang treffen sich vorm Salon Alles hören Komm' in den Salon. Es gibt ihn via Webplayer & RSS-Feed (zum Hören im Podcatcher deiner Wahl, auch bei Apple Podcasts und Spotify). Wenn du Salon-Stürmer bist, lade weitere Hörer von der [Gästeliste] Diskutiert mit uns hier 00:00:00 – Vor dem Salon Der Salon beginnt mit einem Blick auf die aktuelle Nachrichtenlage, angefangen bei den Haftungsfragen des Gelsenkirchener Tresorraum-Einbruchs bis hin zur politischen Aufarbeitung des Berliner Stromausfalls und der Kritik an Kai Wegners Freizeitgestaltung während der Krise. Die Gastgeber analysieren zudem die neue geopolitische Ehrlichkeit der USA unter Trump, die unverhohlen ökonomische Interessen in Venezuela artikuliert, und demaskieren den Schaukampf zwischen Jake Paul und Mike Tyson als Symptom einer durchinszenierten Leistungsgesellschaft. Schließlich wird der Bogen zu den transhumanistischen Fantasien der Tech-Elite gespannt, exemplifiziert an Alexander Wangs Wunsch nach Hirn-Computer-Schnittstellen zur Sicherung kognitiver Dominanz. 00:52:39 – Salon für Dezember 2025 Wolfgang und Stefan leiten zum Hauptteil des Salons über und geben einen kurzen Ausblick auf die Themenvielfalt der Episode. Zudem stellen sie die neue Diskurs-Plattform des Podcasts vor, die eine unabhängigere Hörerkommunikation ermöglichen soll. 00:54:57 – Salon-Hinweis für März Wolfgang kündigt einen gemeinsamen Konzertbesuch mit der Community für März 2026 in der Alten Oper Frankfurt an. Geplant ist der Besuch eines Auftritts des Isidore String Quartets, das Werke von Haydn und Dvořák spielen wird. 00:55:56 – Daniel Markovits, The Meritocracy Trap, 2019 Im Zentrum der Diskussion steht Daniel Markovits' These, dass die Meritokratie zu einem Mechanismus mutiert ist, der Reichtum und Chancen innerhalb einer neuen, super-ordinären Arbeiterklasse konzentriert und eine Kastenbildung durch exzessive Bildungsinvestitionen vorantreibt. Die Gastgeber analysieren, wie diese neue Elite, anders als frühere Aristokratien, ihre Privilegien durch extreme Selbstausbeutung legitimiert, was zu einer toxischen Dynamik aus Burnout bei den Gewinnern und systematischem Ausschluss der Mittelschicht führt. Dieser strukturelle Verschluss wird als wesentlicher Treiber für den modernen Populismus identifiziert, da die Aufstiegsversprechen der Leistungsgesellschaft für die breite Masse zur Illusion verkommen sind. Erwähnungen: Branko Milanović, Michael Sandel, Francis Fukuyama, Alexander Wang, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Thorstein Veblen, Pierre Bourdieu, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Julia Friedrichs, Christoph Butterwegge, Oliver Stone, Michael Douglas, Gordon Gekko. 02:57:21 – Die meritokratische Falle in 1 Minute Wolfgang fasst die Kernbotschaft des Buches prägnant zusammen: Die Meritokratie ist eine Falle, die echte Gleichheit durch einen gnadenlosen Wettbewerb ersetzt, der letztlich sowohl die erschöpften Gewinner als auch die abgehängten Verlierer beschädigt. 02:59:24 – Ben Shattuck, Die Geschichte des Klangs, 2024 Wolfgang rezensiert Ben Shattucks Erzählung, die zwei Liebesgeschichten über Jahrzehnte hinweg verwebt, verbunden durch das Motiv des Sammelns von Volksliedern und die Frage, ob Liebe besser als flüchtige, intensive Erinnerung oder als gelebte Realität bewahrt wird. Die Novelle kontrastiert die melancholische Schönheit festgehaltener Momente auf Wachswalzen mit der Tristesse eines angepassten Lebens und wirft die Frage auf, was von einem Leben bleibt, wenn man sich gegen die Leidenschaft entscheidet. Erwähnungen: Paul Mescal, Josh O'Connor, Thomas Edison, Jane Austen, Édouard Manet. 03:10:49 – C.J. Chivers, In Ukraine, a New Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born, 2025 Stefan stellt eine investigative Reportage über die rasante Evolution der semi-autonomen Drohnenkriegsführung in der Ukraine vor, in der westliche Tech-Größen wie Eric Schmidt das Konfliktgebiet als Labor für KI-gesteuerte Waffensysteme nutzen. Diskutiert wird der technologische Sprung zu visuellen Positionierungssystemen, die herkömmliche Störsender nutzlos machen und konventionelle Militärinfrastruktur obsolet werden lassen könnten. Die Gastgeber debattieren das "Gatling-Paradoxon" – die trügerische Hoffnung, dass tödlichere Technologie zu mehr Abschreckung führt – und die Verwischung der Grenzen zwischen Silicon Valley, Hollywood-Ästhetik und automatisiertem Töten. Erwähnungen: Eric Schmidt, Nazar Bigun, Brian Streem, Daniel Suarez, Paul Virilio, Steven Spielberg, Richard Gatling. 03:24:36 – Uwe Volkmann, Die unpolitische Gewalt, 2025 Wolfgang diskutiert Uwe Volkmanns Kritik am Bundesverfassungsgericht, dem vorgeworfen wird, sich durch juristischen Formalismus – etwa bei der Triage-Gesetzgebung oder der Schuldenbremse – der politischen Verantwortung zu entziehen. Es wird debattiert, ob der strikte Rechtspositivismus eine notwendige Demokratiesicherung darstellt oder ob er zu einer Dysfunktionalität führt, bei der existenzielle Fragen in Zuständigkeitsdebatten zerrieben werden, anstatt materielle Gerechtigkeit zu schaffen. Erwähnungen: Paul Laband, Gustav Radbruch, Christian Lindner. 03:50:45 – ungleichheit.info Stefan empfiehlt eine Webseite zur Datenvisualisierung, die die extreme Diskrepanz der Vermögensverteilung eindrücklich darstellt und aufzeigt, wie systematisch Großparteien das Thema Ungleichheit in ihren Wahlprogrammen ignorieren. Dies dient als Aufhänger für ein Plädoyer zur Renaissance der unabhängigen Blogosphäre und persönlicher Webseiten, um der Dominanz zentralisierter Plattformen etwas entgegenzusetzen. Erwähnungen: Martina Liel, Reese Witherspoon, Dua Lipa. 03:57:20 – Hito Steyerl, Medium Hot. Bilder in Zeiten der Hitze, 2024 Wolfgang bespricht Hito Steyerls Essaysammlung zur Ästhetik und Politik von KI-Bildern, insbesondere das Phänomen des "Haxenpornos" – verzerrte, nicht-explizite Nacktheit als Resultat prüder Content-Filter. Die Diskussion beleuchtet, wie KI-Modelle "gemeine Bilder" (mean images) erzeugen, die einen statistischen Durchschnitt abbilden und dabei gesellschaftliche Normen und koloniale Strukturen reproduzieren. Erwähnungen: James Bridle, Édouard Manet, Yann LeCun. 04:05:47 – Benjamin Riley, Large Language Mistake, 2024 Stefan führt eine Kritik an Large Language Models ein, die die Gleichsetzung von sprachlicher Kompetenz mit echter Intelligenz infrage stellt und argumentiert, dass Sprache primär ein Kommunikationswerkzeug und nicht der Gedanke selbst ist. Der Text postuliert, dass LLMs als "Maschinen toter Metaphern" lediglich vorhandene kulturelle Skripte recyceln, ohne die für echte Innovation notwendige kognitive Tiefe zu besitzen. Erwähnungen: Dario Amodei, Mark Zuckerberg. 04:11:21 – Vauhini Vara, What If Readers Like A.I.-Generated Fiction?, 2024 Das Segment beleuchtet ein Experiment, bei dem eine KI beauftragt wurde, einen Text von Han Kang stilistisch zu imitieren, wobei Testleser die geglättete KI-Version oft dem emotional roheren Original vorzogen. Die Gastgeber diskutieren die Implikationen für die Literatur und hinterfragen, ob die "Authentizität" eines Autors für den Lesegenuss notwendig ist oder ob KI-Assistenz die literarische Varianz legitim erweitern könnte. Erwähnungen: Han Kang, Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Ernest Hemingway, Gwyneth Paltrow. 04:26:58 – Nils Schniederjann, Nicht besser als die EKD: Die Kriegsrhetorik der deutschen Katholiken, 2024 Wolfgang analysiert einen Artikel, der die Deutsche Bischofskonferenz für ihre kriegsbefürwortende Haltung kritisiert, die eher Regierungslinien folgt als der diplomatischen Friedanstradition des Vatikans. Diskutiert wird der Riss zwischen den deutschen Bischöfen und dem universalistischen, pazifistischeren Ansatz von Papst Franziskus sowie die Frage nach der Relevanz der Kirche, wenn sie lediglich säkulare Sicherheitsstrategien theologisch verbrämt. Erwähnungen: Papst Leo XIII., Papst Johannes XXIII., Papst Franziskus, Wladimir Putin. 04:34:22 – Musik: Quatuor Arod spielt Haydn Wolfgang empfiehlt die Einspielung von Joseph Haydns Streichquartetten Op. 76 durch das Quatuor Arod und lobt deren dynamischen, transparenten Klang, der durch die Verwendung historischer Bögen erzielt wird. Die Rezension hebt hervor, wie das Ensemble den Gesprächscharakter der Gattung und die Balance zwischen kontemplativer Tiefe und tänzerischer Derbheit meistert. Erwähnungen: Joseph Haydn, André Rieu. 04:38:09 – Ankündigung: Patrick Kaczmarczyk Stefan und Wolfgang kündigen die Lektüre für den nächsten Salon an: Patrick Kaczmarczyks Analyse zum Zerfall der westlichen Weltordnung und dem Aufstieg des globalen Südens. Literaturliste Daniel Markovits: The Meritocracy Trap penguin.co.uk Ben Shattuck: Die Geschichte des Klangs hanser-literaturverlage.de C.J. Chivers: In Ukraine, a New Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born nytimes.com Uwe Volkmann: Die unpolitische Gewalt faz.net Ungleichheit.info ungleichheit.info Hito Steyerl: Medium Hot. Bilder in Zeiten der Hitze diaphanes.net Benjamin Riley: Large Language Mistake theverge.com Vauhini Vara: What If Readers Like A.I.-Generated Fiction? newyorker.com Nils Schniederjann: Nicht besser als die EKD: Die Kriegsrhetorik der deutschen Katholiken freitag.de Musik: Quatuor Arod spielt Haydn warnerclassics.com Ankündigung: Patrick Kaczmarczyk – Zerfall der Weltordnung: Die Ignoranz des Westens und der Aufstand des globalen Südens westendverlag.de full Stefan und Wolfgang treffen sich vorm Salon no Stefan Schulz und Wolfgang M. Schmitt 3298

This episode we're speaking with Benjamin Riley. Ben is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a think-and-do tank devoted to helping people to understand human cognition and generative AI. Previously, Ben founded and led Deans for Impact, a US-based nonprofit organization that works to improve initial teacher education using cognitive science. As Ben says, he likes to get people thinking, about thinking!This ep goes much wider in scope than usual. But I feel that's fitting given the unique point we're currently at in global politics. Hope you find it interesting at the very least!Full Show notes at https://www.ollielovell.com/benriley/

This episode was recorded live on stage at EDTECH WEEK in New York City. Like most edtech conferences, there were many conversations about the potential power that AI could play in student learning. Ours was a different kind of conversation. We brought together two experts who both expressed skepticism about the role AI should be playing in education today. While they agreed on many things, there is a highly productive disagreement around whether or not we should be actively teaching AI literacy (or “readiness”) to students in grades K-12.Alex Kotran is the CEO of The AI Education Project (AI Edu), a non-profit devoted to making sure that all students are ready to live, work, and thrive in a world where AI is everywhere. Previously, he was the Director of AI Ethics at H5, a pioneering AI company in the legal services sector.Benjamin Riley is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a new venture dedicated to improving understanding of human cognition and generative AI. Previously, he founded and served as CEO of Deans for Impact, a nonprofit education organization working to improve teacher training through the use of cognitive science.This episode is moderated by The Disagreement's cohost and cofounder Catherine Cushenberry.Questions or comments about this episode? Email us at podcast@thedisagreement.com or find us on X and Instagram @thedisagreementhq. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://thedisagreement.substack.com/

Send us a textEpisode 300: Navigating AI and Human CognitionIn this special 300th episode of My EdTech Life, I sit down with Benjamin Riley, founder of Cognitive Resonance, to explore the intersection of AI and human cognition in education. We discuss everything from the hype surrounding AI, the challenges of automation in learning, and why understanding human cognition is crucial to navigating new educational technologies. Join us as we question the assumptions about AI's role in schools, dig into the biases of large language models, and look at the responsibilities educators face in this tech-driven world.Timestamps00:25 - Introduction to the 300th Episode and Guest Introduction01:33 - Benjamin's Background and the Founding of Cognitive Resonance06:01 - Initial Thoughts on ChatGPT in November 202211:45 - Comparing AI Hype to Past Tech Predictions in Education16:15 - Why Effortful Thinking is Essential for Learning20:03 - Limitations of AI as a Tutor and Khanmigo25:06 - The Risks of Taking AI-Generated Content at Face Value29:35 - Influence of Tech Companies and Education Influencers34:05 - Real AI Literacy vs. Learning Prompt Engineering39:02 - Addressing the Pressure to “Keep Up” with AI in Education44:59 - Practical Frameworks for Cautious AI Adoption in Schools47:47 - Closing Questions: Benjamin's Edu Kryptonite, Role Models, and Billboard MessageThank you for joining us for this milestone episode! Don't forget to check out the Cognitive Resonance website and Benjamin's must-read paper, “Education Hazards of Generative AI.” And remember, stay techie!Interactive Learning with GoosechaseSave 10% with code MYEDTECH10 on all license types!Support the show

Cal and Joel chat to Benjamin Riley from ASHM about his Master's thesis: 'PrEP as a Memory Pill, Gay Men and Generational Imaginaries.' Ben's research focused on how PrEP created sexual freedom for a generation of men who had been living under the threat of HIV. Ben explores the unique perspectives of this group and discusses the differences between gay men who lived pre and post HIV. Check out our other JOY Podcasts for more on LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing at joy.org.au/wellwellwell. If there's something you'd like us to explore on the show, send through ideas or questions at wellwellwell@joy.org.au Find out more about LGBTIQ+ services and events in Victoria at thorneharbour.org and in South Australia at samesh.org.au.

Today's disagreement is on AI tutoring and K-12 Education. How will AI tutoring benefit struggling and high achieving students? Will it enable personalized learning pathways for students?Two education experts come together for a longform, productive disagreement about whether AI is going to usher in a new era of personalized learning – and whether that is a good thing.Niels Hoven is the Founder and CEO of Mentava, a software company committed to accelerating learning for top-performing students. Mentava's first product is a software-based tutor, designed to teach preschool students how to read.Benjamin Riley is the founder of Cognitive Resonance, a new venture dedicated to improving understanding of human cognition and generative AI. Previously, he founded and served as CEO of Deans for Impact, a nonprofit education organization working to improve teacher training through the use of cognitive science.Show NotesReflections on personalized learning 15 years in [03:00]AI and the new path to personalized learning [05:02]The risk of moving away from collective learning [06:47]Theory of mind considerations [10:10]Bill gates and the dream of AI in Ed [15:17]The future of ungated learning [17:15]The danger of magnifying differences [20:12]The 5% problem [22:15]Engagement and learning [23:40]Balancing AI risks and benefits [30:09]Is our current system working or failing [33:05]What should we be improving [36:32]The joy of effortful thinking [38:01]Steelmanning [40:20]What did you think about this episode? Email us at podcast@thedisagreement.com. You can also DM us on Instagram @thedisagreementhq.

Benjamin Riley and James Panero discuss the Hilton Kramer Fellowship, the bridges of Robert Adam, and what it takes to write for The New Criterion. This is the first podcast in a series celebrating the tenth anniversary of the magazine's Hilton Kramer Fellowship.

This week is a special episode of the Liberty + Leadership podcast with highlights from TFAS' 29th annual Journalism Awards Dinner in New York City. At the dinner, TFAS introduced a new class of Novak and Rago Fellows, and honored two courageous journalists at the Metropolitan Club in Midtown Manhattan. Honorees and guests included Novak Fellows Jack Butler of the National Review, Billy Binion of Reason Magazine, and Joseph Simonson of The Washington Free Beacon; Joseph Rago Memorial Fellow for Excellence in Journalism Carine Hajjar of The Wall Street Journal; and special guests Paul Gigot of The Wall Street Journal, Paul Rago, Benjamin Riley of The New Criterion, American political commentator and author Dana Perino, and William “Bill” McGurn of The Wall Street Journal. This year's dinner was especially impactful given that one of our honorees, entrepreneur and activist Jimmy Lai, is currently detained in China for exercising freedom of speech and for criticizing the Chinese government.The Liberty and Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS President Roger Ream and produced by kglobal. If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org.Support the showSupport the show

Too often our notions of life outside Australia's capital cities are that it is monochrome and homogenous. The Growing Up In Country Australia anthology offers a fresh, modern, and at times surprising look at country life today, bringing together the perspectives of established and emerging writers. Join the collection's editor, prize-winning One Hundred Years of Dirt author Rick Morton, as he speaks with contributors Farz Edraki, Bridie Jabour and Benjamin Riley. Together, they discuss challenges such as drought, fire and isolation, as well as the joy, adventure and beauty of growing up outside our capital cities. Sydney Writers' Festival podcasts are available on all major podcast platforms. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow our channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Panero, Benjamin Riley & Andrew L. Shea discuss the 2020 art issue and look ahead to 2021. Read “Albert Pinkham Ryder: isolato of the brush,” by Andrew L. Shea: https://newcriterion.com/issues/2020/12/albert-pinkham-ryder-isolato-of-the-brush Read Benjamin Riley's interview with Clive Aslet & Dylan Thomas: https://newcriterion.com/issues/2020/12/an-interview-with-clive-aslet-dylan-thomas Read “Unmaking the met,” by James Panero: https://newcriterion.com/issues/2020/12/unmaking-the-met

Simon Copland is a PhD candidate in Sociology at the Australian National University (ANU) who is currently studying the online "manosphere" on Reddit. He's written for the BBC, The Guardian, Fairfax and News Corp. and he co-hosted the Queers podcast with Benjamin Riley. Here Simon lays out what the "manosphere" is and why it exists. We discuss incel violence, male alienation, Jordan Peterson, the material conditions that leads to this stuff and the challenges of trying to understand it. Scrubbing the internet clean of these ideas clearly isn't working and neither is joking about killing all men; so what's the alternative?  If you’ve got the means please support this show by becoming a Patron Join the LIASYO Facebook group here please and thank you I was on the "What's Left?" podcast with Aimee Terese & Oliver Bateman I’m coming to Brunswick Heads for a bunch of shows with Sam Taunton & Nikki Britton in January @SimonCopland simoncopland.com queerspodcast.com ARTICLE: What are we talking about when we talk about a crisis in masculinity? by Simon Copland Simon's review of the politics of Joker Cause of the Week: MensLine Australia (mensline.org.au)

The science of reading is a surprisingly controversial subject. There are camps of advocates for different strategies and they are as polarized as American politics. Our guest offers practical insights on how we can avoid the traditional pitfalls and find a common bridge to improve reading for all students. #classroomstrategies Follow on Twitter: @ASCD @a_rebora @bamradionetwork @benjaminjriley Benjamin Riley is the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every child is taught by a well-prepared teacher. As part of that mission, Deans for Impact believes that every teacher should understand and know how to apply the science of learning in their practice. Prior to founding Deans for Impact, Ben conducted research on the New Zealand education system, worked as the policy director for NewSchools Venture Fund, and served as deputy attorney general for the State of California. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and J.D. from Yale Law School.

What the hell is queer theory? Who gets to identify as queer? Does it mean anything to call yourself a “queer ally”? These are the kinds of questions writers Benjamin Riley and Simon Copland ask on Queers, a discussion and interview podcast about critical queer politics and culture.Simon Copland is a PhD Student in Sociology at the ANU. He is a freelance writer with a focus on gender, sexuality and politics. In his spare time he does powerlifting, loves rugby union and is a David Bowie fanatic. Benjamin Riley is a freelance writer and journalist, writing about queer politics and culture, sex and gender, and mental health. Listen to Queers on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or below.Queers is a Lipp Media podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dominic talks to the team of crack art critics from The New Criterion: James Panero, Benjamin Riley and Andrew Shea in this review of the best art exhibitions of the year. In between high brow chats on Michelangelo and Sir Alfred Munnings, the panel brings the energy of the New Criterion Christmas party, raging next door, with them. Is Panero coughing because he has TB, or was it induced by the prospect of the Boston MFA's Toulouse-Lautrec show? Who was in and who was out in the major museums this year? And is Andy Shea really caught using his cellphone in the middle of a podcast?

Dominic talks to the team of crack art critics from The New Criterion: James Panero, Benjamin Riley and Andrew Shea in this review of the best art exhibitions of the year. In between high brow chats on Michelangelo and Sir Alfred Munnings, the panel brings the energy of the New Criterion Christmas party, raging next door, with them. Is Panero coughing because he has TB, or was it induced by the prospect of the Boston MFA's Toulouse-Lautrec show? Who was in and who was out in the major museums this year? And is Andy Shea really caught using his cellphone in the middle of a podcast?

James speaks with writer, journalist, and co-creator of Queers Podcast(link is external) Benjamin Riley, about queerphobia(link is external), hook up apps(link is external) like Grindr and Scruff, intimacy, U=U/ HIV transmission, and about the creation of Queers Podcast, a fortnightly podcast tackling questions in queer politics and culture.More at queerspodcast.com(link is external). James speaks with VAC(link is external) CEO Simon Ruth, about VAC's annual If Report, global LGBTIQ discrimination, the effects of colonisation, support for queer asylum seekers, and VAC's ongoing support for LGBTIQ rights. Read the full report here.The gallery of portraits of 16 individuals from Victoria’s LGBTI and PLHIV communities can be viewed here. 

A mystery villain threatens Gotham this week, but joining us to shed some light on 'Batman' is Benjamin Riley who explors Batman from a queer perspective.

The current and past Hilton Kramer fellows discuss The New Criterion's Hilton Kramer Fellowship with Executive Editor James Panero.

Executive editor James Panero and outgoing Hilton Kramer Fellow Benjamin Riley discuss the new “newcriterion.com”

In this episode, we explore how colleges of education can help support the ongoing professional development of active k-12 teachers. @larryferlazzo @benjaminjriley @Bamradionetwork Pia Wong is a teacher education with over 20 years of experience in this field. She focuses on urban teacher preparation. Benjamin Riley is the founder and executive director of Deans for Impact. Previously Ben conducted research on the New Zealand education system, worked as the policy director for a national education nonprofit, and served as deputy attorney general for the State of California. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and J.D. from the Yale Law School.

This week on the program Tex, Jack and Jessie welcome Dean Beck to look at what the Positive Leadership Development Institute (PLDI) is all about, the potential it has in changing lives and making a difference in the community. We also chat to Benjamin Riley, exploring the New York Rainbow Center (aka The New York LGBT Center). Is this a model what we can emulate locally?