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Human Meme

The Human Meme podcast examines what separates human consciousness from mere biological existence. Each episode investigates the inherited behaviors, cultural transmissions, and cognitive patterns that replicate across generations, shaping how we think, grieve, speak, and remember. David Boles, a New York City writer, publisher, and teacher, hosts these conversations as mindfulness with teeth: no production music, no easy comfort, only the direct inquiry into what makes us recognizably human. Since

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07:42

Erasing Shadows of the Past: The Ethical Dilemma of...

Human Meme ·

2023/11/09

Today we plan to grapple with an issue of memory, perception, and the integrity of history: the modern colorization of old movies and images. Is it a harmless refresh of the classics -- or is it an evil act that erases the essence of what was and what is?

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12:25

Friends with Helen Keller

Human Meme ·

2023/11/08

In this Human Meme AI podcast episode, starring the wrongful AI Atomic Dave voice of the real David Boles, along with exclusive contextual help from out tippy top AI research friends, this show investigates the odd, and curious, friendships between Helen Keller, Alexander Graham Bell and Mark Twain.

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05:33

From Ember Whiskers to Dragon Wings: The Tale of...

Human Meme ·

2023/11/02

We become our myths. To survive forward, we need new myths of inspiration and warning to help us navigate our moral way. In this Human Meme podcast episode, AI David Boles shares a new Fairytale about kittens, dragons, and becoming who you were always intended become: "From Ember Whiskers to Dragon Wings: The Tale of Crispin and the Fire Kittens!"

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13:07

Rise of Fascism Over the Last 50 Years

Human Meme ·

2023/11/01

In this AI inspired, InHuman Meme podcast episode, Atomic Dave -- the AI Voice doppelganger of the real deal David Boles -- and his AI research friends, visit the idea of a rising Fascism in the United States over the last half-century; and how, and where, that misguided ideal will take us over the next 50 years.

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05:52

Cats of Halloween

Human Meme ·

2023/10/31

It was a dark and stormy night in the small town of Elmwood. The wind howled like a banshee, and the rain beat against the windows like a thousand tiny fists. The townspeople were all huddled in their homes, safe and sound from the elements. But little did they know, a terror was brewing in the shadows. Deep within the dark woods outside of town, a coven of evil cats was gathered. They were led by a sinister black cat named Mittens, who had a thirst for power and a hatred of humanity.

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05:18

Midnight Purrade: Feline Revolution Under a Full Moon

Human Meme ·

2023/10/31

In the quaint little town of Furrington, an unsettling transformation was taking place. Nestled amidst fog-shrouded hills and cobblestone streets, Furrington was once known for its picturesque charm and prolific feline population. But now, the once-benign Mayor Whiskerstein had suddenly become a tyrant. Over the course of a few months, he had enacted draconian laws, imposed curfews, and recruited a cadre of brutish henchmen—all inexplicably, actual alley cats armed with razor-sharp claws and

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10:47

King Lear: Flipped!

Human Meme ·

2023/10/30

Through the magic of AI voice actors, along with outstanding crack Bot AI dramaturgy, we once again present the Human Meme AI Playhouse! Today, we take apart the tragic ending of Shakespeare's classic "King Lear" and we flip it -- we rewrite it! -- meaning that all those who die, now live, and those who live, are now expired -- oh, sure! Tragedy can be fun! Come and join us for a whole new FLIPPED Shakespeare tragedy performance!

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08:19

Cat Heads In Space: Nine Lives, One Destiny

Human Meme ·

2023/10/27

Welcome, again friend, to the Human Meme AI Playhouse. I'm AI David Boles, and along with the grand AI Marshall Jamison as our narrator... the great AI Howard Stein as Zogblatt the alien, and the ever-loving mystery AI voice of J-M Sweetheart as Lieutenant Mittens... we will now act out an original play written by ChatGPT-4 -- based upon, and inspired by the "Cat Heads In Space" comedy show originally conceived and anticipated, by the real, and actual, David Boles. The AI David Boles plays the

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12:37

Conquering a Narcissist

Human Meme ·

2023/10/26

Welcome back to the Human Meme podcast, I'm your host, AI David Boles, and along with our crack Bot AI research team, we will investigate the idea of -- beating a Narcissist at their own game. Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is like putting together a complex jigsaw puzzle where the pieces are drawn from genetics, upbringing, and mental landscapes.

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03:53

Human Meme AI Playhouse: Lincoln's Murder: A...

Human Meme ·

2023/10/25

Welcome to the Human Meme AI Playhouse, starring the AI voices of Marshall Jamison, Howard Stein, along with the delightful JM Sweetheart -- and your friend, and mine: David Boles. This radio drama script was written by Google Bard and the title of our presentation tonight, is: "Lincoln's Murder: A Conspiracy of Madmen" and we thank you for joining us in this dramatic "proof of concept" that AI presentations can be just as effective -- and just as horrible as -- the real thing.

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14:06

AI Oresteia

Human Meme ·

2023/10/25

In this Human Meme AI podcast episode, Atomic Dave, along with his AI team of crackpot researchers -- analyze "The Oresteia" -- as a common touchstone of human equity, and a method of the commerce of thought throughout the Ages. Plus, a whole new version of The Oresteia, a modern retelling, is created during the show! The real David Boles thanks you for listening!

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13:01

AI Voice Version of the ASL Opera Interview with...

Human Meme ·

2023/10/23

Here is the AI-voiced version of the fantastic interview David Boles of ASL-Opera.com did with David Salazar of Opera Wire! The Deaf belong in every Opera House, and here's why.

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06:10

The Conflict Between Morality and Self-Interest

Human Meme ·

2023/10/22

The history of the self in conflict with societal morality has been at the center of human consternation and community degradation for centuries. In this episode, we dig into the history of this conflict and the dramatic imaging of a futile future where we are not only set against each other, but ourselves.

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11:27

Foucault's Crime and Punishment

Human Meme ·

2023/10/21

Today, we investigate the great mind of Michel Foucault and his take on crime and punishment. How can a society survive against the genius, unreformed, criminal mind? We live in a perpetual carceral culture.

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04:37

AI Howard Stein: On 9/11

Human Meme ·

2023/10/20

In this Human Meme podcast episode, AI Howard Stein, yes -- the AI voice clone version of our beloved friend and mentor -- looks back in time through the future to share with you his take on, "Thinking About September 11, 2001 and 2002."

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11:38

What We Lost Today, Was Taken From Us Yesterday

Human Meme ·

2023/10/19

We tend to live in a world where we only live in the now -- but some of us realize the quality of our now is influenced by what was previously lost. In this Human Meme podcast episode, we endeavor to discover the cause and effect of happiness and satisfaction in living.

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05:57

AI Howard Stein: The Heart of This Nation

Human Meme ·

2023/10/19

In this Human Meme podcast episode, Howard Stein -- appearing using an AI Voice Bot -- presents this plea to the remainder of the living who may just hear: "The Heart of This Nation."

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11:16

The Hidden Life of Willa Cather

Human Meme ·

2023/10/18

Willa Cather was a good daughter of Red Cloud, Nebraska -- and she also happened to be one of the best writers of any generation -- and yet, she hid many truths of her personal life from public consumption. Why did Cather hide? What did she lose in her secrecy? What did her strict privacy win her?

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11:00

Son of the Morning Star

Human Meme ·

2023/10/18

In this AI research presentation of the life of George Armstrong Custer, Atomic Dave, (aka David Boles), takes you on an adventurous history of the life of the boy general who found his end in the Battle of Little Bighorn.

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09:22

Trump and Twosideism

Human Meme ·

2023/10/17

The idea of "Twosideism" gained ground in public awareness with the rise of Donald Trump and his MAGA movement. In this episode, AI David Boles digs into the history -- and the unfortunate future of "Twosideism" -- in America.

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