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The Human Element with Joe Massey
The Human Element is an investigation into the patterns of our past and the potential of our future. We bridge the gap between the four fundamental pillars to understand the core of who we are:
• HISTORY: The context for understanding today.
• SCIENCE: The blueprint of our identity.
• EXPERIENCE: The frontier of human capability.
• PHILOSOPHY: The connective tissue between the other pillars and humanity.
From the ruins of Ancient Egypt to the cutting edge of CRISPR and the minds of elite performers—we interview world-class experts to uncover the "Golden Threads" that connect us all.
Episodes
14 episodes
#16 - Professor Ernst Wolvetang: The Age of the Bio Revolution
We are officially entering the Age of the Biological Revolution. In this episode, Ernst Wolvetang explains why the next century will be defined not by the machines we build, but by the biology we rewrite. As CRISPR technology and ...
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#15 - Dr Randall Flannery: How to Overcome Loneliness and Beat Addiction
Clinical psychologist Dr. Randall Flannery joins me to unpack the loneliness epidemic, the hidden costs of our always-on digital lives, and why constant connectivity is making us feel more isolated than ever.From doom-scrolling and shal...
#14 - Shane Fielding: Inside the Extreme Life of a Pro Swimmer
What’s it really like to beat Michael Phelps in a race… then spend 20 years processing the “what ifs”? In this raw episode of The Human Element, ex-Australian swimmer Shane opens up about racing in the golden era alongside Thorpey, Hackett, and...
#13 - Professor Ernst Wolvetang: Making Mammoth Meatballs & T Rex Leather
Join myself and Professor Ernst Wolvetang, a top bioengineer from the University of Queensland and Chief Scientific Officer of The Organoid Company, as he shares groundbreaking work in genome editing, mini-brains, and regenerative medicin...
#12 - Professor Paul Bailes - Limitations of Logic
Professor Paul Bailes, a professor of computer science, discusses how coding is deeply philosophical, like Aristotle framing reality. During our chat we explore logic’s limits through Gödel’s theorems and classic paradoxes, then turn to AI’s ri...
#11 - Keiren Limpus - Spearfishing and it's unparalleled life lessons
G'day guys, welcome back to another episode! Yes he is back. Join myself and my good mate Sean as we talk with Australia's very own Aqua-Man, Keiren Limpus complete with fresh stories and advice. In this chat we dive into the behind the scenes ...
#10 - Louis Baker - Hidden secrets of Japanese culture and history
Joining me on todays show is Louis Baker. Louis is of Japanese and Australian descent, being born in Japan and moving to Australia shortly after for his upbringing. Despite being raised so far away from Japan, Louis has taken a keen interest in...
#9 - Jordan Mcgregor - How to turn an idea into a successful business
Todays guest is Jordan Mcgregor, she is a wife, mother, entrepreneur business woman who took an idea and turned it into a multi million dollar empire. Expect to hear and learn her insight on:Her experience on the TV show shark tank in se...
#8 - Keiren Limpus - Australian Rep Spearfisherman on embracing the unknown
Joining Danny Young and Myself on today's show, is world class Australian representative spearfisherman Keiren Limpus. Despite the distractions of the modern-day life, we all have an itch to scratch that is finding out who we are and what we're...
#7 - Sean Yoshiura - Strength and Conditioning Coach
Joining us on today's show is strength and conditioning coach of Suntory Sungoliath Sean Yoshiura. Prior to his carrier as a strength and conditioning coach, Sean's early life proved to be just as successful, having competed at worlds for cross...
Pro Footballer, Coach and Business Owner Travis Cooper #4
Travis Cooper an ex professional footballer who represented Australia in both the U20 and U23's football side, went on to play for the likes of Newcastle Jets, Manly United, Southwest Queensland Thunder and many other professional football club...
First Grade Cricket and adventure ft. Adam Smith #3
Cricket as a sport is extremely demanding mentally and physically. Is it possible to compete in some of the highest levels and still work a blue collar 9-5 job? According to Adam Smith it's very possible. From first Grade cricket, bowling...
Spearfishing with 33 Fathoms #2
Have you ever ventured beyond land and into the deep blue? Have you ever been attacked by a shark? Have you ever pushed your self to the limit both mentally and physically, to discover where your boundaries lie? Join us as we interview expert s...
Pro Tennis Player Blake Ellis #1
Blake Ellis a professional tennis, has had great success in the sport, from winning the Australian Open Junior Doubles Championship alongside Alex de Minaur, to making it to the 4th round of the Australian Open Mens Doubles Championships alongs...