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The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
Vox

The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a... more

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Episodes

Politics after Covid

There are lots of stories to tell about the Covid pandemic. Most of them, on some level, are about politics,... more

28 Apr 2025 · 51 minutes
Halfway there: a philosopher’s guide to midlife crises

Philosophy often feels like a disconnected discipline, obsessed with tedious and abstract problems. But MIT professor Kieran Setiya believes philosophical... more

21 Apr 2025 · 54 minutes
Whatever this is, it isn’t liberalism

What exactly is the basis for democracy? Arguably Iiberalism, the belief that the government serves the people, is the stone on... more

14 Apr 2025 · 57 minutes
A new way to listen

We have an exciting announcement! Vox Members now get access to ad-free podcasts. If you sign up, you’ll get unlimited... more

11 Apr 2025 · 1 minute
The beliefs AI is built on

There’s a lot of uncertainty when it comes to artificial intelligence. Technologists love to talk about all the good these... more

07 Apr 2025 · 50 minutes
Stop comparing yourself to AI

Why do we keep comparing AI to humans? Jaron Lanier — virtual reality pioneer, digital philosopher, and the author of several... more

31 Mar 2025 · 55 minutes
Democrats need to do something

American government has a speed issue. Both parties are slow to solve problems. Slow to build new things. Slow to... more

24 Mar 2025 · 54 minutes
How to live in uncertain times

Humans hate uncertainty. It makes us feel unsafe and uneasy. We often organize our lives to avoid it. When it's... more

17 Mar 2025 · 52 minutes
How to sink into silence

How often do you find silence? And do you know what to do with it when you do? Today’s guest is... more

10 Mar 2025 · 50 minutes
How to change your personality

If you could change anything about your personality, anything at all, what would it be? And why would you want to... more

03 Mar 2025 · 43 minutes