Experimental Humanities

About Experimental Humanities

How does technology mediate what it means to be human? The Experimental Humanities (EH) concentration is Bard’s liberal arts–driven answer to the Digital Humanities. Digital Humanities is an evolving field that typically employs digital tools and research methods to investigate humanities subjects. In addition, EH engages with media and technology forms from across historical periods, combining experimental research methods with critical thinking about how such forms function as a part of cultural, social, and political inquiry. We encourage the reconsideration of older media in light of today’s technologies and look ahead to the developments on the horizon.

Publisher

Experimental Humanities

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Dec 2019

Latest episode

20 May 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 May 2025

   EH trailer 2: Three Words

   This episode introduces the Experimental Humanities podcast with a brief trailer focusing on three key words.

2. 

   20 May 2025

   EH Trailer 1: Election Playlist

   This episode introduces the Experimental Humanities podcast with a playlist related to elections.

3. 

   9 Jun 2020

   Season 2, Episode 1, Part 2: Sound Cluster Symposium

   The Experimental Humanities Sound Cluster members Laura Kunreuther, Danielle Riou, Olga Touloumi, Alex Benson, Maria Sonevytsky, Matthew Deady, and Julianne Swartz discuss the planning and impact of their 2016 sound symposium in this episode.

4. 

   26 May 2020

   Season 2, Episode 1: Intro to Sound Cluster

   The Experimental Humanities Sound Cluster, including Laura Kunreuther, Danielle Riou, and others, discusses their origins, past projects, and future direction, offering insights into collaborative humanities research.

5. 

   26 May 2020

   Season 2, Episode 2: Ghost Tour

   Professor Laura Kunreuther presents student Vanessa Shapiro's project exploring the relationship between human voice and technology in this episode about voice and machines.

6. 

   26 May 2020

   Season 2, Episode 3: Interior Space

   Bard Studio Arts professor Julianne Swartz presents student sound sculptures exploring solitude within interior spaces, showcasing work by Josie Cotton, Maeve Schallert, Siena Sherer, Madeleine Buzbee, and Will Hunt.

7. 

   26 May 2020

   Season 2, Episode 4: Living with the Machine

   Bard Music professor Matt Sargent presents student sound sculptures exploring the hidden world within everyday technology like phones and laptops, revealing the intimate relationships we forge with our devices in this episode.

8. 

   26 May 2020

   Season 2, Episode 5: Landscapes

   Andrew Lee interviews Will Santora and Clay Hillenburg about their sound sculpture projects, which explore landscapes and cultivate curiosity about the outside world.

9. 

   26 May 2020

   Season 2, Episode 6: Ward Manor

   Bard alumna Anne Comer explores Ward Manor's history as a progressive retirement home and its adjacent cemetery, interviewing students Eli and Stella, archivist Helene Tieger, and Erik Kiviat about their connections to its past.

10. 

    9 Dec 2019

    Episode 0

    This episode introduces Experimental Humanities Out Loud, offering a brief overview of the podcast's purpose.

11. 

    9 Dec 2019

    Episode 1: Hudson Valley Vultures

    Bard College students, staff, and faculty discuss the vulture population on campus, offering insights into local wildlife in this interview episode.

12. 

    9 Dec 2019

    Episode 2: Vultures in the Americas

    Scientists and cultural anthropologists explore vulture research across the Americas, revealing interesting overlaps in their respective fields in this interview episode.

13. 

    9 Dec 2019

    Episode 3: Eyes in the Sky

    Ornithologist and drone researcher discuss how birds interact with aerial technologies in the digital age, focusing on their relationship with drones in this interview episode.

14. 

    9 Dec 2019

    Episode 4: Woman as Cyborg

    Maria Sachiko Cecire interviews students Ariel West and Bird Cohen about the concept of women as cyborgs, exploring the intersection of gender and technology.

Who has been a guest on Experimental Humanities

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• Laura Kunreuther
• Danielle Riou
• Olga Touloumi
• Alex Benson
• Maria Sonevytsky

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

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Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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