Have you ever locked eyes with a stranger and wondered, "What’s their story?" Step into someone else’s life and expect the unexpected. Extraordinary stories from around the world.
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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.
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We tell our children unsettling fairy tales to teach them valuable lessons, but these Cautionary Tales are for the education of the grown ups – and they are all true. Tim Harford (Financial Times, BBC, author of “The Data Detective”) brings you stories of awful human error, tragic catastrophes, and hilarious fiascos. They'll delight you, scare you, but also make you wiser. New episodes every other Friday.
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Research psychologist Angela Duckworth (author of "Grit") and tech and sports executive Mike Maughan really like to ask people questions, and they believe there’s no such thing as a stupid one. So they have a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want. New episodes each week. "No Stupid Questions" is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network. To get every show in our network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, sign up for Sir ...
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Conversations about science, technology, history, philosophy and the nature of intelligence, consciousness, love, and power. Lex is an AI researcher at MIT and beyond.
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Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam’s decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophica ...
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This Day in AI Podcast is a podcast all about AI. It's an hour-long conversation on the influence and rise of AI in technology and society. Hosted by Michael and Chris Sharkey.
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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
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Get the edge with Hidden Forces where media entrepreneur and financial analyst Demetri Kofinas gives you access to the people and ideas that matter, so you can build financial security and always stay ahead of the curve.
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Journalists Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal scour the internet for its craziest, silliest, most sociopathic content, part of an obsessive and ill-conceived attempt to extract kernels of meaning and humanity from a landscape of endless raging dumpster fires. www.blockedandreported.org
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The Gray Area with Sean Illing takes a philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Each week, we invite a guest to explore a question or topic that matters. From the the state of democracy, to the struggle with depression and anxiety, to the nature of identity in the digital age, each episode looks for nuance and honesty in the most important conversations of our time. New episodes drop every Monday.
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Glenn Beck sits down with notable guests to discuss big ideas, inspiring stories, and the origins of the extraordinary people behind them.
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Better Offline is a weekly show exploring the tech industry’s influence and manipulation of society - and interrogating the growth-at-all-costs future that tech’s elite wants to build. Combining narrative-form storytelling, one-on-one interviews and panel-based discussions, Better Offline cuts through the buzzwords and obfuscation of the tech industry, investigating and evaluating the schemes and scams of everyone from cryptocurrency scumbags to the greediest of the venture capital elite. Te ...
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Discover a whole new take on Artificial Intelligence with Squirro's educational podcast! Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer, a top voice in Artificial Intelligence on LinkedIn, for insightful chats that unravel the fascinating world of tech innovation, use case exploration and AI knowledge. Dive into candid discussions with accomplished industry experts and established academics. With each episode, you'll expand your grasp of cutting-edge technologies and their incredible impact on society, and y ...
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Steve Hsu is Professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Join him for wide-ranging conversations with leading writers, scientists, technologists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and more.
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If/Then: Research findings to help us navigate complex issues in business, leadership, and society
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How do we get people back to the office? How and when can AI be a powerful decision-making tool? How will digital currencies transform payment systems? On If/Then experts from Stanford Graduate School of Business share their research findings on a range of topics that intersect with business, leadership, and society. We’ll tackle practical, cutting-edge insights that will help you manage better, lead more confidently, and understand pressing issues affecting our lives. Join GSB senior editor ...
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Unbelievable? offers a weekly podcast, blog, and video series hosted by Ruth Jackson and a team of thinkers and Christian apologists.
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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis
Erik Torenberg, Nathan Labenz
A biweekly podcast where hosts Nathan Labenz and Erik Torenberg interview the builders on the edge of AI and explore the dramatic shift it will unlock in the coming years. The Cognitive Revolution is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co
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Eye on A.I. is a biweekly podcast, hosted by longtime New York Times correspondent Craig S. Smith. In each episode, Craig will talk to people making a difference in artificial intelligence. The podcast aims to put incremental advances into a broader context and consider the global implications of the developing technology. AI is about to change your world, so pay attention.
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A pop culture comedy podcast hosted by Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi who cover LGBTQ+ and gender issues of the moment with both hilarity and healthy doses of absurdity. Sales and Distribution by Lemonada Media https://lemonadamedia.com/
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Jeff Cannata and Anthony Carboni talk about the personal philosophical concerns they find lurking inside everyday things. It's fun?
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The Social-Engineer Podcast is about humans. Understanding how we interact, communicate and relay information can help us protect, mitigate and understand social engineering attacks
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Uncover the truth behind the headlines and memes in an unbiased pursuit of what’s real. From interviews and reactions to debates on the most important topics of the day, this podcast will challenge everything you know about current events, the economy, culture, and more. Tom Bilyeu’s Impact Theory helps you thrive in our complex world. Hosted by Tom Bilyeu, a prominent entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Impact Theory covers what matters today. From geo ...
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Life and Art from FT Weekend is the twice-weekly culture podcast of the Financial Times. On Monday, we talk about life, and how to live a good one in one-on-one conversations. On Friday, we talk about ‘art’ – in a chat show. Three FT journalists come together to discuss a new cultural release across film, TV, music and books. Hosted by Lilah Raptopoulos, together with the FT’s award-winning writers and editors, and special guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Meditative Story is an original series produced by WaitWhat and supported by our members. Our community tells us that they listen to the same episodes over and over again, and according to data provided by Apple Podcasts, ...
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It's on. Twice a week, award-winning journalist Kara Swisher gets to the heart of the story through no-holds-barred interviews with power players across business, tech, media, politics and beyond. So why do her guests show up? “Smart people,” says Kara, “like difficult questions.” Mondays and Thursdays from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Exploring theoretical physics, consciousness, Ai, and God in a technically rigorous manner. If you'd like to support this endeavor, then please visit the Patreon ( https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal ). Thank you for your charitable and kindhearted support. My name's Curt Jaimungal, a Torontonian with a degree in mathematical physics from the University of Toronto and I analyze various Theories of Everything from this analytic perspective, though more and more opening up to alternative approac ...
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We broadcast paranormal news and share our strange experiences from our underground bunker in the mountains of Western North Carolina.
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Tony & Chelsea Northrup's photography podcast - dig deep into the history, science, and personalities of photography.
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The state of the art in AI development, fresh every weekday
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I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s this: we are hardwired for connection, and connecting requires courage, vulnerability, and conversation. I want this to be a podcast that’s real, unpolished, honest, and reflects both the magic and the messiness of what it means to be human. Episodes will include conversations with the people who are teaching me, challenging me, confusing me, ...
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At this moment of inflection in technology, co-hosts Elad Gil and Sarah Guo talk to the world's leading AI engineers, researchers and founders about the biggest questions: How far away is AGI? What markets are at risk for disruption? How will commerce, culture, and society change? What’s happening in state-of-the-art in research? “No Priors” is your guide to the AI revolution. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com. Sarah Guo is a startup investor and the founder of Conviction, an investment f ...
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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
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Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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Design Better co-hosts Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter explore the intersection of design, technology, and the creative process through conversations with inspiring guests across many creative fields, to help you hone your craft, unlock your creativity, and learn the art of collaboration. Whether you’re design curious or a design pro, Design Better is guaranteed to inspire and inform. Vanity Fair calls Design Better, “sharp, to the point, and full of incredibly valuable information for anyone ...
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Bear Net AI: Your go-to podcast for simplifying AI's impact on the lives of everyday people.
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In our podcast, Your Undivided Attention, co-hosts Tristan Harris, Aza Raskin and Daniel Barcay explore the unprecedented power of emerging technologies: how they fit into our lives, and how they fit into a humane future. Join us every other Thursday as we confront challenges and explore solutions with a wide range of thought leaders and change-makers — like Audrey Tang on digital democracy, neurotechnology with Nita Farahany, getting beyond dystopia with Yuval Noah Harari, and Esther Perel ...
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Join us each week for a conversation with insightful and entertaining guests. From gear and technique to history, science and art, we discuss the topics most important to the contemporary photographer.
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Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture
Talbot School of Theology at Biola University / Sean McDowell & Scott Rae
A weekly podcast that offers Christian perspectives on some of the most significant issues facing today's church and culture. In each episode, hosts Scott Rae and Sean McDowell — professors at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology — draw upon biblical wisdom and insights from guest experts as they explore how Christians can thoughtfully and faithfully engage with cultural trends and current events.
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For the curious. A philosophy podcast that sometimes flirts with other disciplines, Within Reason has featured guests including Richard Dawkins, Douglas Murray, William Lane Craig, Peter Singer, Konstantin Kisin, and Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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AI: Savior or Destroyer? What the AI Revolution Means for Business, Healthcare, and Society | Emad Mostaque - PT 2
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Today, we delve into the transformative power of artificial intelligence with our distinguished guest, Emad Mostaque. In this episode, we explore the multifaceted role of AI in addressing critical global challenges like population decline, mental health, and elderly care. We also discuss how AI's inductive reasoning and mathematical capabilities ar…
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How AI-Driven Misinformation Could Undermine Democracy
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Artificial intelligence could fundamentally transform democracy for better or worse. In this bonus episode of If/Then: Business, Leadership, Society, Professor Andrew B. Hall of Stanford Graduate School of Business explores AI's potential to disrupt our electoral system. With the 2024 presidential election approaching, Hall warns that AI-generated …
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#210 Pedro Domingos: Exploring AI’s Impact on Politics and Society
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This episode is sponsored by Bloomreach. Bloomreach is a cloud-based e-commerce experience platform and B2B service specializing in marketing automation, product discovery, and content management systems. Check out Bloomreach: https://www.bloomreach.com Explore Loomi AI: https://www.bloomreach.com/en/products/loomi Other Bloomreach products: https:…
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Tom Bilyeu Q&A: Superhero Skills: Retirement Hacks & Mindset Tricks (Replay)
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Tom Bilyeu and Cindy field questions from the Impact Theory Community including: Tom, who is your favorite Superhero, and what was the most IMPACTful moment in comic book history for you personally? And how do comic books fit into modern day mythology? Have you considered having a guest perform one of their key skills with you and then deconstruct …
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Ep 232 | Israel-Hamas War Proves 'the Prophecies of Revelation' Are NOW | Rep. Cory Mills | The Glenn Beck Podcast
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American citizens have been caught in the cross fire in the Middle East after the Biden administration's botched Afghanistan withdrawal and the Hamas attack on Israel. But it's not the White House that has been rescuing them. It's brave American citizens ... along with a very unique member of Congress. While his colleagues sit in Washington, D.C., …
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GELU, MMLU, & X-Risk Defense in Depth, with the Great Dan Hendrycks
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Join Nathan for an expansive conversation with Dan Hendrycks, Executive Director of the Center for AI Safety and Advisor to Elon Musk's XAI. In this episode of The Cognitive Revolution, we explore Dan's groundbreaking work in AI safety and alignment, from his early contributions to activation functions to his recent projects on AI robustness and go…
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Candice Lim is joined by Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe to play a game of High Speed Downloads, where they get 60 seconds to break down an internet story they’re obsessed with. On today’s episode, they’re breaking down the massive drama surrounding former RIIZE member Seunghan, the most famous missing cake in New York City, and why “in the clerb…
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Can Tarot & Astrology Open you to EVIL Forces? 🔮👻 Ex-Psychic Jenn Nizza and Horror Filmmaker Toby Watts debate Halloween, demons and horror
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In this Halloween special, we examine the intersection of the occult, Halloween, and Christian perspectives on spiritual matters. Is Halloween merely harmless fun, or does it carry deeper, more sinister implications? Can activities like tarot readings and astrology open the door to evil forces? What does Christianity teach about demons—and is it po…
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Bytes to Insights Weekly News Digest for the Week of October 13th 2024
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Welcome to this week's episode of the Bytes to Insights podcast, where we discuss the latest breakthroughs and trends in artificial intelligence. Join us as we explore how AI is reshaping industries, governance, and innovation across the globe. Let’s dive in! Send us a textBy BearNetAI
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Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements
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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical surrogacy practices. The University of Michigan invests $250 million in DEI initiatives, but faces increased discord and skepticism over their effectiveness. A new prenuptial agreement feature introduces embryo cla…
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What We Must Do Now to Stop the Destruction of Civilization | Daniel Schmachtenberger (Archived Episode)
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On this episode of Conversations with Tom, host Tom Bilyeu and guest Daniel Schmachtenberger engage in a fascinating discussion about social media, neural warfare, game theory, power itself, and the ways that our society has over-optimized. In particular, they talk about why it’s so important to stop trying to be right, why we need to start thinkin…
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Elon Musk went from voting for Hillary to supporting Trump so hard that he may have broken election laws. And with Musk influencing both on X and in campaign finance, Democrats are kicking themselves for letting him go. What will his political and financial support actually amount to this election season? Guest: Teddy Schleifer, New York Times repo…
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Culture Chat: The FT takes on ‘Industry’ season 3
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This week, we’re talking about the HBO finance drama Industry, which follows the lives of London bankers as they navigate frantic careers and make chaotic life choices. The third season is out, and snidely pokes at greenwashing and how the corporate world pretends to do good. What is this show reflecting about how we feel about money? Does it take …
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The 2024 Alan Saunders Lecture: Krushil Watene
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Maori philosopher Krushil Watene is an outstanding scholar and part of a global leadership network working toward a sustainable future and a healthier planet. This week, delivering the 2024 Alan Saunders Lecture, she presents "Indigenous Philosophy and Intergenerational Justice".By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Fact Bytes – AI Disinformation Exposed for the Week of October 13th, 2024
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Welcome to BearNetAI Fact Bytes: AI Disinformation Exposed for the Week of October 13th, 2024. In a world where artificial intelligence is advancing at lightning speed, misinformation about AI is keeping pace—and nowhere is this more apparent than on social media. This series will tackle AI-related disinformation head-on, exposing the most common m…
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#214 Ece Kamar: Why AI Agents Are the Next Big Thing in Tech (Microsoft Research)
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This episode is sponsored by RapidSOS. Close the safety gap and transform your emergency response with RapidSOS. Visit https://rapidsos.com/eyeonai/ today to learn how AI-powered safety can protect your people and boost your bottom line. In this episode of the Eye on AI podcast, we dive deep into the world of AI agents with Ece Kamar, VP of Researc…
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Gaming, Nobel Prizes and At-Risk Businesses in the AI Era
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In this episode of No Priors, Sarah and Elad explore how AI is transforming consumer apps and entertainment, with a focus on potential integrations in gaming and dating that could shift traditional societal incentives. They reflect on AI researchers winning Nobel Prizes in Science and Chemistry for the first time, discussing what this trend means f…
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Signal’s Meredith Whittaker on Surveillance Capitalism, Text Privacy and AI
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What do cybersecurity experts, journalists in foreign conflicts, indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Drake have in common? They all use the Signal messaging app. Signal’s protocol has been the gold standard in end-to-end encryption, used by Whatsapp, Google and more, for more than a decade. But it’s been under fire from both authoritarian g…
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Tom Bilyeu Breaks Down Trump's Tariffs, Kamala Harris on Fox , Elon Musk Saves the World, and Asmongold's Boot From Twitch
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Welcome to a special episode of Impact Theory, where we turn the spotlight on our remarkable host, Tom Bilyeu. Known for his insightful interviews and thought-provoking commentary, Tom has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible. In this episode, we delve into Tom’s unique perspectives on the evolving public perceptions of prominent f…
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Grindr AI, Texas Supreme Court, It's Just Lunch, and C3P0
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We open this week with a discussion about the matchmaking service It's Just Lunch and, following the news of Elon's upcoming Optimus humanoid army, why we'd rather have a twinkish C3PO-style robot. Bryan tells us about Grindr's newest AI "wingman" development to help users improve interactions on the app, suggest conversation starters, and even mak…
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Trailer: World of Secrets: Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods
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Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed – former owner of one of the most famous shops in the world – is accused of rape and attempted rape by women who worked for him. For the full investigation, search for World of Secrets wherever you get your BBC podcasts. This is a story of power and control at the very top of British society. At the time of man…
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#449 – Graham Hancock: Lost Civilization of the Ice Age & Ancient Human History
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Graham Hancock a journalist and author who for over 30 years has explored the controversial possibility that there existed a lost civilization during the last Ice Age, and that it was destroyed in a global cataclysm some 12,000 years ago. He is the presenter of the Netflix documentary series “Ancient Apocalypse”, the 2nd season of which has just be…
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491 – Penguin and Agatha, Election Time In America Again, Piece By Piece
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This week, David is still absent, so Katey, Patches, and Da7e talk about superhero TV with Penguin on Max and Agatha All Along on Disney Plus, then Patches wonders if we have to endorse an American political candidate before Katey and Da7e break down the surprising and kind of beautiful(?) Pharrell documentary in Lego: Piece by Piece. Take a listen…
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Leading Indicators of AI Danger: Owain Evans on Situational Awareness & Out-of-Context Reasoning, from The Inside View
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In this special crossover episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan introduces a conversation from The Inside View featuring Owain Evans, AI alignment researcher at UC Berkeley's Center for Human Compatible AI. Evans and host Michael Trazzi delve into critical AI safety topics, including situational awareness and out-of-context reasoning. Discove…
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Dr. Heather Cox Richardson on Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, Part 2 of 2
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In Part 2 of my conversation with historian Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, we unpack the history and mythology that's driving some of the biggest issues in our country. Leaning into the power of narrative and story, she explains how democracies die more often through the ballot box than with guns and tanks. It’s a hard and hopeful conversation and abs…
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ICYMI: 24 Hours of the Strangest Online Fad Diet
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Guest host Daisy Rosario is joined by Slate’s own Luke Winkie. They talk about Luke’s brief experimentation with the Sardine Fast, a fad diet made popular by a YouTuber. Plus, a chat about Brat Autumn in NY’s place for making relationships “IG official.” This podcast is produced by Se’era Spragley Ricks, Daisy Rosario and Candice Lim. Alexandra Bot…
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In this episode, Ed is joined in the iHeartRadio studios in New York City by Zephyr Teachout, Fordham Law Professor and Author of "Break 'Em Up: Recovering Our Freedom from Big Ag, Big Tech, and Big Money" to talk about corruption, the ways in which we can curb the power of corporations - and why there's renewed hope for a better world. Zephyr on X…
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Unbelievable Classic: Tom Holland: Christianity, persecution and the meaning of the cross
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Historian Tom Holland tells how his experiences among persecuted Christians and Yazidis in Iraq impacted his own intellectual and personal journey with Christianity. Titled 'Invisible Fire: Christianity in a post-western world', this 'Perspectives' lecture was recorded in Nov 2021 at the British Library for Christian persecution charity Open Doors …
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The Genius Exposing Quantum Gravity | Carlo Rovelli
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Carlo Rovelli is a renowned theoretical physicist and author, best known for his work on loop quantum gravity, a leading candidate for a theory of quantum gravity. Carlo explores the intersection of physics and philosophy, delving into the nature of time, reality, and the fundamental structure of the universe. SPONSOR (THE ECONOMIST): As a listener…
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Sam Harris speaks with Ambassador Rahm Emanuel about the state of world order and American politics. They discuss the mystery of Japan’s economic health, U.S. competition with China, possible conflict over Taiwan and the Philippines, the significance of the South China Sea, the history of the Japan-U.S. friendship, how the Democratic Party lost its…
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Jason Chatfield: New Yorker cartoonist on his creative process
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The New Yorker has great writing, but Aarron and I are pretty sure we’re not the only ones who flip through the magazine before reading any articles to find all the great cartoons from legends like Roz Chast or Saul Steinberg. So you can imagine how thrilled we were to get a chance to speak with Jason Chatfield, a New Yorker cartoonist who also hap…
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The Evolution of Societies and the Integral Role of Artificial Intelligence
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In this episode, we explore the evolution of human societies, from the simplicity of hunter-gatherer communities to the complexity of a super-smart, AI-driven future. We'll journey through the five stages of society, delving into how our relationships with each other, our surroundings, and technology have transformed over time. As we transition int…
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Taking Persons Seriously (with Mihretu Guta)
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The most fundamental question that our polarized culture faces is this — Who should be included in the human community? And on what basis? Should embryos, fetuses, the severely demented or the persons in a vegetative state? What does our view of a person suggest about how we care for people at the end of life? Taking Persons Seriously connects phil…
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Adapting to life's unexpected nature, by Forrest Galante
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Jackals and leopards in the fields. The sound of a lion’s roar. Majestic African bush elephants outside the front door. This is childhood for Forrest Galante as a kid growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe. He’s adventurous and instinctive and connected to the living earth. But a sudden move to the U.S. puts him in a completely new territory. In discover…
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AI: Savior or Destroyer? What the AI Revolution Means for Business, Healthcare, and Society | Emad Mostaque - PT 1
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Today, we're joined by Emad Mostaque, an innovative leader in the AI field and founder of Shelling AiH. In this episode, we delve deep into the intricacies of artificial intelligence, exploring its immense potential as well as the challenges and ethical dilemmas it poses. Tom and Emad discuss the critical aspects of AI control, the risk of subtle m…
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What Next: Gambling on Elections, What Could Go Wrong?
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Forget polls—are gambling websites the real way to predict politics? Guest: Nitish Pahwa, business and tech writer at Slate Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our sho…
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Lafcadio Hearn's Haunting Story, Botan Dōrō: The Peony Lantern (Ep. 158)
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Follow the tragic tale of Hagiwara, a young samurai from Edo in this retelling of Lafcadio Hearn's "The Peony Lantern". [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura. Check out her books including The Bo…
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The Impact of AI on the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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In this episode of the BearNetAI podcast, we examine the impact of artificial intelligence on the fourth industrial revolution. Send us a textBy BearNetAI
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Dr. Mitesh Rao - Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change
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In this episode Redefining Healthcare - Harnessing Data to Drive AI-Powered Change, Lauren Hawker Zafer engages with Dr. Mitesh Rao. This unique conversation dives into the advancement of healthcare and the immense possibilities that lie ahead when we harness the power of AI and data to shape a common language of data across the US healthcare lands…
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Yuval Noah Harari on AI & the Future of Information
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Why, despite being the most advanced species on the planet, does it feel like humanity is teetering on the brink of self-destruction? Is it just our human nature? Israeli philosopher and historian Yuval Noah Harari doesn’t think so — he says the problem is our information trade. This is the focus of his latest book, Nexus: A Brief History of Inform…
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This week on Blocked and Reported, Jesse and Katie discuss the new film from the Daily Wire, Am I Racist? Plus, a very sexy coffee shop outside Seattle gets shut down. Shoreline Area News: City of Shoreline closes Café Aroma over unlicensed adult cabaret events Shoreline coffee shop to reopen following shutdown after bondage event | king5.com Ameri…
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Yuval Noah Harari’s best-selling Sapiens explored human’s extraordinary progress alongside the capacity to spin stories. In Nexus he focuses on how those stories have been shared and manipulated, and how the flow of information has made, and unmade, our world. With examples from the ancient world, to contemporary democracies and authoritarian regim…
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Financial Markets and the AI Revolution | Adam Butler
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In Episode 385 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Adam Butler, the CIO of Resolve Asset Management, an alternative asset management firm that focuses on providing cutting-edge, globally diversified, and systematic investment strategies that are non-correlated to traditional portfolios. In the first hour, we explore the structural changes…
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Ta-Nehisi Coates on complexity, clarity, and truth.
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How important is complexity? At The Gray Area, we value understanding the details. We revel in complexity. But does our desire to understand that complexity sometimes over-complicate an issue? Journalist and bestselling author Ta-Nehisi Coates thinks so. This week on The Gray Area, Sean talks to Coates about his new book The Message, a collection o…
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Ramit Sethi Will Teach You To Be Rich (Replay)
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Are you tired of personal finance advice that makes you feel terrible for buying lattes? Well, the “no-BS money man for the new generation”, Ramit Sethi, is tired of bad personal finance advice too. Instead of giving you guilt trips about life’s daily pleasures, he tells you how to negotiate a 25k raise. On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bi…
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Among rural communities in the 18th and 19th centuries, it was taken as fact that a thunderstorm would turn milk sour. Jeff and Anthony look at the journey of scientific discovery around such a strange myth, and what it tell us about how long it takes to dispel misinformation, even in the modern age. For bonus content, check out our Patreon! patreo…
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What Next: An Extremely Online Hurricane Season
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Misinformation in the wake of disasters isn’t new, but the media environment today—rife with A.I. images, light on moderation, and eager to point fingers—seems more vulnerable to it than ever. Guest: Will Oremus, technology writer for the Washington Post. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Nex…
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Cautionary Tales Presents: Death Fraud and Other Risky Business
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Tim Harford joined Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova on their podcast Risky Business to discuss two of history’s most compelling swindlers: Sam Israel III and John Law. We hope you enjoy this episode of Risky Business. It's available wherever you listen to podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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