On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Philosopher and AI Researcher Aleksandra Przegalińska to explore what happens when humans and AI collaborate. Drawing on her research on human-AI interaction, Przegalińska examines how AI can reshape productivity, creativity, education, and the future of work. This episode addresses real concerns over AI establishing diminished creative ownership, growing sameness of content, and skill atrophy in the way we work and communicate. Przegalińska illustrates the human-AI connection as something that has the potential to grow everyday capabilities, but warns that it doesn't necessarily mean less work or stress. The conversation makes a case for the use of AI by keeping humans at the center through thoughtful delegation of tasks, allowing organizations to embrace AI while keeping that important human touch.

(00:39) Aleksandra Przegalińska and the Philosophy of AI

(01:54) Defining the Human AI Interaction

(05:42) Research on The Human Experience of AI

(07:37) Trust, Rebellion, and Adopting AI

(12:11) The Productivity Paradox of AI

(16:08) How To Keep Human Joy In Your Workflows

(17:16) The Founder Study: Ideation vs Execution with AI

(19:39) Researching AI Development and Pace of Adoption

(22:44) The Skills That Need To Stay Human

(25:23) AI Rebellion: Why Teens Are Pushing Back Against AI

(30:03) Writing with AI: Concerns About Authenticity

(32:41) AI Use Case for Non-Native English Speakers

(38:52) Importance of Human Judgement and Review of AI

(41:05) Advice For Leaders: Is AI Beneficial For Growth?

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In this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Boston Red Sox stars Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu to talk about October Baseball. Contreras and Abreu fill our audience in on the trust, resilience, and team-first mentality behind the Red Sox’s remarkable season. Contreras reflects on the leadership lessons he’s carried from winning a championship in 2016 and the importance of creating a clubhouse where every player feels valued. Abreu shares how the team stayed connected through an early-season struggle, ultimately finding its rhythm into a historical 15 game win streak. This episode gives an exclusive look at the intensity of playing in Boston, the mindset required to perform in October, and why preparation, sleep, recovery, and consistency are critical to sustaining success across a long season. From navigating pressure and adversity to building a winning culture, Contreras and Abreu offer their expertise on what it takes to perform and recover at the highest level.

(00:46) Meet The Red Sox: Willson Contreras & Wilyer Abreu
(02:05) A Winning Culture Starts With Teamwork
(04:20) A Slow Start To The Red Sox Season
(09:26) The Pressure of Playing in Boston
(10:54) The Sweep: Season Turnaround in June
(14:19) Winning Starts In The Clubhouse
(17:16) Longevity Throughout The Season
(20:23) Abreu on His Trade and Red Sox Debut
(24:41) Contreras on Leadership and Work Ethic
(25:50) What To Look Forward To In October
(31:22) Sleep and Recovery’s Impact on Team Culture

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On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed welcomes Investor, Entrepreneur, Wealth Expert and NY Times Best Selling Author Sahil Bloom. Sahil explores the skills it takes to build a truly wealthy life, not just financially, but in relationships, health, purpose, and the freedom to enjoy it. Sahil shares what lessons from his own life taught him about the importance of doing hard things sooner and choosing paths where you’re willing to endure the “losing version” long enough to earn the winning one. Together, Will and Sahil discuss how physical health is the foundation that enables each remaining pillar of wealth, highlighting movement, whole foods, and sleep habits that outweigh extreme optimization. This conversation serves as a reminder to take agency over the five pillars of wealth – health, relationships, purpose, time, and money – by embodying the values you want to pass on to others to make steady progress toward a meaningful life.

(00:49) Where Does Self-Improvement Get It Wrong?
(02:52) Sahil's Journey From Athlete, to Private Equity, to Self Improvement Expert
(04:59) Doing Hard Things Sooner
(05:53) Sahil's Career Reality Check
(09:18) Knowing When To Pivot
(12:09) The 5 Types of Wealth
(13:39) Importance of Relationships
(20:46) Health As A Foundation
(24:52) Why You Need A Physical Side Quest
(31:39) Balancing Social Wealth with Health Optimization
(34:57) Lessons From Fatherhood
(39:12) How To Live With Less Regret
(41:43) 90/10 Rule
(43:18) Finding True Happiness and Fulfillment

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