What does it mean to be human? This is arguably the most important question we can ask. Our happiness and ability to improve society depend on it. But almost no one answers it. At least, not particularly well. My name is Stefani Ruper, and I have advanced degrees in the sciences, in philosophy, and am a PhD candidate studying the human condition at the University of Oxford. Hold my beer. NOTICE: We also just fixed major audio issues, finally! Big thanks to everyone who stuck with us through the echoes in early episodes. Clear and easy listening now coming your way from the 50s on.