Aleks Hammo is a Philosopher, Podcaster/Interviewer, Public Speaker, and Mental Health Advocate.
Aleks' videos have reached over 20 million users across Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. He also regularly hosts interview-based public events and podcast episodes with prominent public figures, academics, artists, and musicians.
Aleks has interviewed:
One of the history's most influential Philosophers: Peter Singer
Two of Australia's foremost Public Figures: Abbie Chatfield & Flex Mami
One Former Australian High Court Judge: Michael Kirby
More about Aleks:
EDUCATION
BA Honours in Philosophy (AI Ethics)
The Australian National University
2022 - 2023
BA in Philosophy (First Class Honours)
2018 - 2020
Philosophy (First Class Honours)
2020
Law and Philosophy (First Class Honours)
2019
Law (Honours) and Biomedical Science
2015 - 2017
BRIEF LIFE SUMMARY
Video Content Creation
October 2021 — Present
Since late 2021, Aleks has created videos on topics in Philosophy, Culture, and Mental Health. Aleks' content has received over 1 million likes, and has reached over 20 million users across TikTok, Instragram, and YouTube.
Beginners Philosophy with Aleks
March 2021 — Present
I teach my own pay-what-you-can-afford Beginners Philosophy Course. As of February 2023, over 500 students have taken the course.
Lost in Thought Podcast
March 2018 - Present
Lost in Thought is a podcast about philosophy, politics, and mental health. Aleks has interviewed over 100 eminent public figures, artists, politicians, academics, comedians, friends, and parents.
What I Do When I'm Not Depressed:
- 🏃♂️ Run with fellow members of the Sad Run Club
- 🎶 Listen to TOOL
- ♟️ Play Chess on Chess.com