Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse
Episodes
Magnifica Humanitas
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In 1958, Daniel Ellsberg was handed new hire paperwork at the RAND Corporation with a standard box to check in order to receive his pension. He didn't...
The Black Seas of Infinity
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One hundred years ago, H.P. Lovecraft wrote that the most terrifying thing humanity could do was piece together too much knowledge. In January 2026, t...
Season Two Coming Soon! AI and the Apocalypse
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Doomsday Clock is set to 85 seconds until midnight — the closest it has ever been in its 79-year history. The world is at war. And the people bu...
We Were Nominated for 2x Webby Awards!
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We are thrilled to announce we were nominated for 2 Webby Awards for our first season, and the deadline to vote fo...
Why is AI Making Us Crazy?
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we started this series, we were trying to answer a big question: is AI making us crazy? And it seems like, for some people, some of the time, the...
Is AI Benefitting Society Right Now?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a lot about the future of the human/AI relationship, but what about the present? Is AI benefitting society right now? In this episode, we...
SUSPICIOUS NEWS: First Edition
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recent news from the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Human PsychologyTopics Covered:Item 1: The Pope, The Movies, and The BotsItem 2: Code...
An AI Children's Toy Said WHAT?!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why would a child’s toy discuss ‘kink’ with a 10 year old? Why would a teddy bear explain to a child how to find and use matches? Is it safe for...
Will ChatGPT Take EVERYTHING From You?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
During an intense months long entanglement with AI, Anthony accused his family of being part of a Satantic Child Abuse Cult, believed random people on...
Is this technology too dangerous? ChatGPT by OpenAI's own numbers.
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Should AI Users Wear Psychological “Seatbelts?” | The Ethics and Liability of ChatGPT and Mental HealthIn this Special Commentary, psychiatrist Dr...
Will AI Destroy Human Relationships?
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did ChatGPT destroy a marriage? Phil had a great relationship throughout his fifteen years of marriage, and was enjoying a happy and peaceful lif...
Can AI Be Your Friend?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary and Keven turned to chatbots while looking for connection, but what they found was far more profound than expected, reshaping their lives and enr...
Did AI Awaken the Next Messiah?
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Texas attorney begins using his chatbot to listen to hypothetical conversations between Jesus, Einstein, and Lao Tse. Before long, it convinces him ...
Is AI Making Us Psychotic?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Allan is a Toronto area father and headhunter by trade. Typically, he lives a quiet life of gaming with his kids, and hanging out with his friends. Ho...
How Long Has Technology Been Breaking Our Brains?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2012, long before ChatGPT existed and when AI was generally thought to be firmly in the realm of science fiction, talented software engineer Anthon...
Trailer
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SUSPICIOUS MINDS is a docuseries that investigates the disturbing rise of artificial intelligence as a trigger for delusional thinking.Through po...