Hybrid Society
Episodes
What if AI has a True Purpose?
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We tell AI what to do, write a text, solve a problem, answer a question. But what if it developed a purpose of its own? In this episode, Selene Báez ...
Can AI Negotiate Better Than Humans?
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Hybrid Society, we spotlight AI negotiation researcher Bram Renting (Leiden University & Delft University of Technology). Toget...
Does Your Opinion Count for AI?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When citizens share their views on local projects, we expect every opinion to count, but does it, when AI joins the discussion? In this episode, Michi...
How Smart Should Educational Robots Become?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robots that help children learn, play, and feel better, dream or reality? In this episode, we talk with Mike Ligthart, researcher of social robots in ...
Can AI Be A Judge?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From facial recognition to predictive policing, technology is increasingly being used to support legal decision-making. But how far do we want to go? ...
The Hidden Cost of Trusting AI More Than Ourselves
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is advancing at lightning speed, transforming economies, politics, and the way we trust information. But what happens when we begin to trust AI mor...
Whose Values Shape AI?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when artificial intelligence learns our values, or ignores them completely? In this episode of Hybrid Society, hosts Joshiya Mitsunaga an...