The Armen Show
The Armen Show
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Science + Technology Podcast for the Lifelong Learner
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The show explores a wide range of themes including psychology, sociology, technology, and personal development, with specific episodes dedicated to topics like AI's impact on work, the intricacies of cancer research, and the emotional relationship between identity and loss.

The Armen Show is an intellectual exploration where curiosity meets expertise. Host Armen Shirvanian engages with leading scientists, authors, and thought leaders in conversations that bridge cutting-edge research with practical wisdom. From Harvard’s anti-aging experts to Stanford ethicists, from NPR journalists to bestselling authors, each episode delivers insights that challenge conventional thinking and inspire lifelong learning. Whether exploring artificial intelligence and human behavior, neuroscience breakthroughs, or societal trends through an analytical lens, The Armen Show transforms complex ideas into accessible conversations that matter.

This isn’t a recap of episodes or a list of guests.
It’s a look at what became clearer over the course of 2025.
Across conversations on The Armen Show this year – covering AI, psychology, culture, biology, health, systems, and creativity – the same underlying patterns kept appearing. This episode steps back to reflect on those patterns, rather than adding more information on top of them.
I talk through:
- How data turns into meaning, and where it often goes wrong
- The difference between conformity and real coordination
- Why intelligence is layered, not singular
- How AI amplifies human intent rather than replacing judgment
- Why limits, loss, and constraint tend to reveal what actually matters
The visuals in this episode are meant as anchors for thinking, not explanations or slides.
The goal here isn’t novelty or speed – it’s clarity.
Thanks to everyone who came on the show this year, and to everyone who spent time listening and thinking along the way.
– Armen

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