// a documentary series by james miller
Ancient wisdom, modern machines.
Myths, stones, and street voices from Athens to Mexico City — asking what stays human in the age of AI.
Philosophers, archaeologists, and strangers on the street — on minds, machines, and what refuses to be automated.
16 episodes · Athens — Mexico City
What actually makes someone a good person? We took to the vibrant streets of Monastiraki in Athens, Greece, to ask locals and travelers this exact question. Standing in the shadow of the Acropolis, we heard answers that ranged from simple everyday acts of kindness to deep moral philosophies.
A year ago, I sat down with Greek philosopher Dr. Theofanis Tasis, PhD, for a conversation that quietly rearranged the way I see the world. He described a modern version of Plato's cave — a digital cave — where we live among curated shadows of ourselves and others.
As I travel the world, I share behind-the-scenes moments from my interviews and adventures. From exploring hidden gems to connecting with fascinating people, every video is a piece of the journey.
At the Temple of Apollo Epicurius in Bassae, deep in the mountains of the Peloponnese, I sat down with Evangalismos Bexis — one of the most compelling voices on ancient Greek sacred architecture and landscape.
In this powerful clip, Charles Mattocks reflects on the profound impact of meeting his legendary uncle before his passing. Mattocks shares the lessons of humility and purpose he inherited — and how the belief that 'if this life is just for me, I don't want it' shaped his mission.
In this powerful conversation, James sits down with Janis — a researcher and self-described UAP experiencer — to explore the converging crises affecting young people today. From the rise of social media and AI to unexplained phenomena.
Developmental psychologist Dr. Janis Whitlock explains the pivotal moment when Jon Kabat-Zinn introduced Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through a medical school — and why that changed everything for evidence-based mental health treatment.
Can bionics help paralyzed people walk again? In this conversation, a medical robotics researcher shares his passionate vision for human augmentation — why he believes bionics will transform lives, why brain chips aren't the answer.
Biochemist, neuroscientist, physician, and veteran Dr. Andrew Michael Zizewitz (Dr. Z) pulls no punches in this eye-opening conversation about the state of modern medicine. From the over-reliance on pharmaceuticals to the systemic failures revealed by the pandemic.
I flew to Mexico to ask an archaeologist a question I couldn't answer from a desk: why would people build monuments they knew would outlast them — knowing their world had an expiration date? Dr. Marx Navarro-Castillo is an archaeologist specializing in Maya civilization.
I met an Archeologist and he told me about the cyclical nature of our existence and what the Mayans had to say about the underworld.
What did the ancient Greeks know about artificial intelligence? Dr. Georgios Steiris explores the warnings philosophers left us 2,500 years ago.
We took to the streets of Athens and asked strangers three simple questions: What makes someone unforgettable? What make
We took to the streets of Athens and asked strangers three simple questions: What do you consider beautiful? What's som
As I travel the world, I share behind-the-scenes moments from my interviews and adventures.
00:00 Context for conversation 00:24 The Concept of Singularity 00:56 Ray Kurzweil's Predictions 01:34 The Evolution of
Under the Acropolis with philosophers, founders, and street artists — asking the oldest questions in the newest era.
13 episodes · Athens · Crete · Delphi
Do you use ChatGPT? 2,400 years ago Plato mapped a prison of shadows. Today the torch is a touchscreen and the chains a
A philosopher, a technologist, and an ancient warning: In Athens, we asked what 'enough' really means in the age of AI.
In Athens, I took a walk with Dr. Giannis Stamatellos to explore what ancient virtue ethics can teach us about the age o
I hit the streets of Athens, Greece, to ask strangers one simple question: What makes us human in the age of AI? From P
I went to Athens looking for something real. What I found was a startup scene building thinkers and shipping features.
I hit the streets of Athens, Greece, to ask strangers one simple question: What makes us human in the age of AI? explo
In this episode, I sit down with Nikhil Arora, CEO of Epignosis, to talk about AI, the future of learning, and a forgott
Athens writes on its walls. Today, one of the hardest working street artists in the city walks us through his process.
Join us for an intimate conversation with Spike, one of Athens' most passionate graffiti artists.
Full interview with Dr. Minas Liarokapis, Co-Founder / CTO of Acumino. We got into the messy stuff: why AI still can't
I took a break from prepping interviews for a side project and ended up at Lake Vouliagmeni.
As I travel the world, I share behind-the-scenes moments from my interviews and adventures.
Bumped into an American singer on the streets of Athens Greece, just below the Acropolis.
Everything made before 2025 — raw interviews, early experiments, and conversations that didn't fit anywhere else. Unpolished by design.
In this powerful clip, Charles Mattocks reflects on the profound impact of meeting his legendary uncle before his passing. Mattocks shares the lessons of humility and purpose he inherited — a lasting legacy of giving.
Biochemist, neuroscientist, physician, and veteran Dr. Andrew Michael Zizewitz pulls no punches on the state of modern medicine — pharmaceuticals, systemic failures, and what bold physicians are doing to fix it.
Greek philosopher Theofanis Tasis on transhumanism, AI, and why human fragility is a feature — not a flaw. Why art and philosophy matter more than ever, and what questions we need to answer before it's too late.
Dave weighed over 400 pounds when his scale gave him an error message. A raw interview on mindset, lifestyle overhaul, and the walk into a gym alone that started it all.
Is processed food truly addictive — like cocaine or nicotine? Dr. Joan Ifland breaks down how ultra-processed foods hijack your brain's reward system and train your craving cells.
Australian longevity medicine physician Dr. Peter Kayla shares his top 5 evidence-based strategies for extending healthspan and lifespan — from epigenetic testing to activating longevity genes.
Calley Means, co-founder of TrueMed and co-author of Good Energy, breaks down the unifying causes of chronic disease and why the traditional medical system treats symptoms instead of root causes.
Former NCAA basketball player, SWAT hostage negotiator, and author Terry Tucker shares his 10+ year battle with a rare form of acral melanoma — and why purpose is the most important tool in overcoming adversity.
Dr. Shawn Baker, founder of the Revero health app and a leading voice in the carnivore diet movement, on why so many feel betrayed by decades of mainstream dietary advice and stories of transformation.
Heart disease has been the #1 killer in the US for over 50 years — but it was rare in 1900. Heart surgeon Dr. Phillip Ovadia's personal journey from morbidly obese surgeon to metabolic health advocate.
Dr. Marion Mass breaks down how American healthcare is failing patients — from hidden pricing and insulin rationing to PBM kickbacks and corporate consolidation of physicians.
Calley Means, senior advisor to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on the intersection of Big Food lobbying, food stamp policy, and America's chronic disease crisis.
A classic 2003 interview: renowned nutrition researcher Dr. Zoe Harcombe delivers an evidence-based critique of the widely cited study claiming red meat consumption causes diabetes.
// why this series exists
“The ancients asked what makes a life worth living. We're asking the same question — of the machines, and of ourselves.”
— James Miller · creator & host
Have a lived moment worth filming? It could become an episode.