We Are Still Talking

I celebrated 30th birthday with my ex-girlfriend | We Are Still Talking #7

In this episode I celebrate my 30th birthday with my ex-girlfriend — which honestly feels like the most accurate metaphor for adulthood.We talk about:• why turning 30 feels strange instead of “grown up”• still not having a clear life plan• success vs stability• relationships, loneliness and changing friendships• immigration and searching for a place that feels like home• expectations we had in our 20s vs reality nowA very personal conversation about getting older, feeling lost, and trying to understand what actually matters in life. 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube - https://li.sten.to/wast00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q] - Intro00:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=45s] - We triggered trans haters07:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=430s] - We are wrong and old11:09 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=669s] - Living between the jobs and home-locked14:08 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=848s] - Anna's academia journey22:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=1375s] - Sasha's journey to unknown28:29 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=1709s] - Your childhood dreams are not dumb37:37 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=2257s] - Creative people need adventures42:47 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=2567s] - Sasha is going to live in South America?45:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=2745s] - Do we have a "perfect place" in this world?58:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=3528s] - Living unironically in Eastern Europe1:05:23 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=3923s] - "I envy people who has plans and goals in life"1:13:26 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqQNlatVk-Q&t=4406s] - Fully prepared recommendations

Harry Potter and the Fight Against the Right Wing | We Are Still Talking #6

Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, Viktor Orbán, Serbia protests, China in Eastern Europe and the politics of modern identity. In this episode we talk about the new Harry Potter TV series, the debate around J.K. Rowling and whether consuming art means supporting the creator’s politics. We also discuss: • Viktor Orbán and the future of Hungary • why some protest movements are impossible to politically label • upcoming elections in Serbia • frustration with political apathy 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube - https://li.sten.to/wast00:00 - Intro 00:52 - "Lately I was in a conference in Oxford." 06:37 - I've finally read Harry Potter in English 13:29 - New HBO's Harry Potter Series 23:59 - JK Rowling is a nazi 43:45 - Bulgaria's new friend of Putin 48:29 - Hungary's old friend of Putin 1:01:13 - Serbia's HOPEFULLY OLD friend of Putin 1:20:46 - Most Russians try not to get involved 1:26:42 - Unprepared recommendations

Open AI losing users and we are LOSING OUR MINDS | We Are Still Talking #5

In this podcast we explore the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence and ethics in ai. The conversation navigates through ai ethical issues, touching upon the critical aspects of ai compliance and ai governance. Join us as we consider the broader implications from a digital philosophy perspective. From OpenAI losing users and the rise of Claude, to new Artificial Intelligence and the explosion of hundreds of new models. Is AI moving too fast? Who actually controls it now? And are we already giving up privacy without realizing it? 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube - https://li.sten.to/wast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Switching languages and learning Serbian 08:39 - We are still talking about AI 11:57 - Consumers don't need AI 16:34 - You can't reach a certain level without being unethical 17:53 - It's hard to boycott every unethical company 22:34 - Why people don't care about the AI bubble 28:47 - It's very draining to double-check everything 32:19 - We don't have reliable verification tools 39:05 - "Decentralization" of AI and new models 45:13 - 267 new models just in the first quarter of 2026 51:39 - People are ok with trading privacy for comfort 01:00:33 - The biggest data leaks of my life were made by the government 01:07:43 - Recommendations

We are so tired of having to pick the side while USA is invading Iran | We Are Still Talking #4

US, Iran, Israel, war, geopolitics and double standards. In this episode we talk about the growing global conflict between the United States, Iran and Israel, the narratives around war, and why people increasingly justify violence depending on which side they support. Why are people cheering for retaliation online?Why does every conflict suddenly have a “good war”? And is it still possible to talk about geopolitics while putting human life above ideology? 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms and YouTube - https://li.sten.to/wast Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - How's life? 04:28 - We are the US podcast now 07:13 - Special Military Operation. Again. 12:50 - Why do we have to pick sides about everything? 19:06 - You leave people no choice 22:01 - Ukrainians defending Israel blows my mind 26:13 - "The only democracy in the Middle East" 30:31 - Is there any difference between Russia and US? 35:52 - Every world leader is a crazy old man no 39:15 - "I feel very safe in Dubai" 42:39 - Regime in Iran looks stable 44:25 - Why am I watching US political commentators? 52:04 - What's the solution to not lose yourself? 59:20 - Recommendations 01:06:40 - Trying to summarize the feeling

Four Years of Full-Scale War in Ukraine | We Are Still Talking #3

February 24 marks four years since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine. In this episode, we reflect on how these four years changed us — personally, professionally, and internally. We talk about leaving Russia, rebuilding life in new countries, memory, guilt, identity, and what “moving on” really means. A conversation about war — but also about time, growth, and loss. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Anna has never used dating apps 04:07 - Life Updates 08:31 - It's February 24th, where were we 4 years ago? 19:37 - Having friends and family in Ukraine 24:38 - Going back to Russia is safe? 30:07 - Sasha surely can't go back 40:19 - Dark thoughts and some beautiful things 47:02 - Those who stayed 53:13 - Immigration is very difficult 56:26 - Sasha feels like it's okay to feel like a victim if you are Russian 1:00:50 - Our friends and relatives in Ukraine 1:03:07 - Do we see any positive future? 1:06:34 - Any peace is better than the war? 1:16:16 - Sasha has a positive thought 1:19:54 - Recommendations segment