Best Cornell Cooperative Extension Podcasts (2024)

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Existential Hope Worldbuilding: 1st place | Cities of Orare 54:29

5d ago54:29

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This episode features an interview with the 1st place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding? We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scen…

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Christian Schroeder de Witt | Secret Collusion Among Generative AI Agents: Toward Multi-Agent Security 49:22

5d ago49:22

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Christian is a researcher in foundational AI, information security, and AI safety, with a current focus on the limits of undetectability. He is a pioneer in the field of Multi-Agent Security (masec.ai), which aims to overcome the safety and security issues inherent in contemporary approaches to multi-agent AI. His recent works include a breakthroug…

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Cornell dairy specialist shares latest on avian influenza in cattle 8:23

12d ago8:23

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Though the H5N1 virus, often referred to as avian influenza, is most commonly associated with poultry, this spring farms in the Midwest reported cases in dairy cattle, presenting new risks for dairy herds, and farmers who work with them. While there are currently no known cases of H5N1 in New York dairy herds, Cornell and Cornell Cooperative Extens…

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Existential Hope Worldbuilding: 2nd Place | Rising Choir 51:36

12d ago51:36

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This episode features an interview with the 2nd place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding? We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scen…

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Evelyn Yehudit Bischof | Healthy Longevity Medicine in the Clinical Practice 53:13

12d ago53:13

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Evelyne Yehudit Bischof, MD, MPH, FEFIM, FMH is Associate Professor at the Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Chief Associate Physician of Internal Medicine and Oncology at the University Hospital Renji of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, and Emergency Medicine Physician at the Shanghai East International Medical Ce…

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Existential Hope Worldbuilding: 3rd Place | FloraTech 54:31

19d ago54:31

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This episode features an interview with the 3rd place winners of our 2045 Worldbuilding challenge! Why Worldbuilding? We consider worldbuilding an essential tool for creating inspiring visions of the future that can help drive real-world change. Worldbuilding helps us explore crucial 'what if' questions for the future, by constructing detailed scen…

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Cooperative Extension celebrates 55 Years of empowering communities through EFNEP 31:11

23d ago31:11

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A trip to the grocery store today is an exercise in balancing budget against nutritional need. For many community members, these calculations lead to decisions based on economy and convenience. For historically underserved populations, this process is complicated by issues of access and the expense of healthier choices. Addressing this challenge is…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Stuart Buck | What is Good and Bad Science 48:31

27d ago48:31

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Speaker Stuart Buck is the Executive Director of the Good Science Project, and a Senior Advisor at the Social Science Research Council. Formerly, he was the Vice President of Research at Arnold Ventures. His efforts to improve research transparency and reproducibility have been featured in Wired, New York Times, The Atlantic, Slate, The Economist, …

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Tom Burns, Cornell University | At the Interface of AI Safety and Neuroscience 51:33

1M ago51:33

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Speaker Tom Burns graduated with First Class Honours in his Bachelor of Science from Monash University in 2013, exploring the mathematical features of human perception of non-linguistic sounds. Shifting to philosophy, he completed a Master of Bioethics in 2014, analyzing the ethics of euthanasia legislation in Australia, followed by a World Health …

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Jason Crawford, Roots of Progress | Sustainable Technological Futures | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 19:58

1M ago19:58

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Jason Crawford is the founder of The Roots of Progress, where he writes and speaks about the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Previously, he spent 18 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and startup founder. Worldbuilding Course This session is a part of THE WORLDBUILDING CHALLENGE: CO-CREATING THE WORLD OF 2045. …

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Robert Lempert, RAND | On the How & Why of Worldbuilding | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 26:29

2M ago26:29

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Robert Lempert (Ph.D., Applied Physics, Harvard University) is a senior physical scientist at RAND. He is the director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition, a principal researcher at RAND, and a professor of policy analysis at the Pardee RAND Graduate School. His research focuses on risk ma…

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Anthony Aguirre, FLI | Why Worldbuilding? | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 10:49

2M ago10:49

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Speaker Anthony is the Executive Director & Secretary of the Board at the Future of Life Institute, and the Faggin Presidential Professor for the Physics of Information at UC Santa Cruz. He has done research in an array of topics in theoretical cosmology, gravitation, statistical mechanics, and other fields of physics. He also has strong interest i…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Hannu Rajaniemi | On Being a Sci-Fi Author and Biotech Entrepreneur 52:55

2M ago52:55

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Speaker Hannu Rajaniemi is a Finnish American author of science fiction and fantasy, who writes in both English and Finnish. He lives in Oakland, California, and was a founding director of a commercial research organisation ThinkTank Maths. Episode Perhaps most famously known for his 2010 release, The Quantum Thief, Rajaniemi is settled firmly in b…

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Reconnecting with Nature: Revisiting Liberty Hyde Bailey’s ‘The Nature Study Idea’ 36:19

2M ago36:19

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In a world increasingly dominated by technology, fostering a connection with the natural world carries more weight than ever. This episode of ‘Extension Out Loud’ is a conversation with John Linstrom, who recently edited a new version of Liberty Hyde Bailey’s book, “The Nature Study Idea.” Bailey, a horticulturist, and educator, helped found the Co…

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Allison Duettmann | On Existential Hope & Existential Risk | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 9:55

2M ago9:55

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Speaker Allison Duettmann is the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. She founded Existentialhope.com, co-edited Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy, co-authored Gaming the Future, and co-initiated The Longevity Prize. She advises companies and projects, such as Cosmica, and The Roots of Progress Fellowship, and is on the Executive Comm…

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Jeff Sebo | Investigating Digital Minds 55:34

2M ago55:34

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Jeff Sebo is an American philosopher. He is a clinical associate professor of environmental studies, director of the animal studies MA program, and affiliated professor of bioethics, medical ethics, and philosophy at New York University. Summary In this episode, Jeff discusses the consciousness, sentience, agency, and moral and legal status of non-…

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Jules Hedges | Compositional Game Theory – Towards Incentives Modelling at Scale 51:07

3M ago51:07

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Jules Hedges is a mathematician and computer scientist who was a pioneer of the recently developed field of applied category theory. He is a co-founder of the Institute for Categorical Cybernetics (https://cybercat.institute), a nonprofit organization for research and open-source software development, and 20squares (https://20squares.xyz/), a start…

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Existential Hope Podcast: David Pearce | A Future without Suffering 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

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This month, we talk to David Pearce, a thought leader who is always pushing the boundaries of human potential. Pearce, a philosopher and bioethicist, is best known for his advocacy of transhumanism – the movement that seeks to enhance human capabilities through technology. We'll explore his ideas on overcoming aging, achieving radical life extensio…

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Sumner Norman | Neurotech for Mental Health 52:14

3M ago52:14

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Sumner Norman is a pioneering figure at the nexus of neuroscience, engineering, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. His research in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is forging new paths in neurotechnology to transform the lives of those with neurological injuries or diseases. Sumner is the co-founder and CEO of Forest Neurotech, a non-profit “focus…

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Trent McConaghy | A Solarpunk Vision from AI, Web3 & BCI 28:25

3M ago28:25

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Trent McConaghy is the Founder and CTO of Ocean Protocol and BigchainDB, specializing in AI and blockchain technology to democratize data and AI. His work includes advancing decentralized data solutions and ensuring equitable access to AI technologies. McConaghy also contributes to the IPDB Foundation and advises the Estonian E-residency program Ke…

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Vision Weekend France: Biotech Panel 37:43

4M ago37:43

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t Panellists: Alex Fedintsev, Leon Peshkin, Yuri Deigin, and Aleksandra Singer. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights They discussed the field's growth in public acceptance and funding over the past five years – they noted that, whilst reprogramming and longevity research are advancing, overall outcomes in the field haven't been as…

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Vision Weekend France: Energy and Space Panel 39:23

4M ago39:23

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Panellists: Andre Losekrug, Michael Gibson, Anders Sandberg, and Robin Hanson. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Energy Key Highlights: Excitement about energy advancements, specifically in the field of fusion. This could lead to an increased focus on policy changes to address climate change and the building of reactors. The growing entrepren…

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Existential Hope: Danielle Strachman | Education, Agency, and the Ability to Experiment 49:55

4M ago49:55

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Danielle Strachman is a cofounder and general partner of 1517. She has worked with young entrepreneurs for about a decade. In 2010, during the founding of the Thiel Fellowship, Danielle joined to lead the design and operations. She's worked with some of the most prestigious founders, such as Vitalik Buterin and Ritesh Agarwal. Previous to her work …

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Vision Weekend France: Intelligent Cooperation Panel 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Panellists: Divya Siddarth, Jonathan Prasserat-Palmbach, Lewis Hammond, Primavera De Filippi, Stuart Armstrong, and Trent Mcconaghy. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights Panellists discussed the potential development of intelligent cooperation between humans and AI, focusing on secure collaboration and cryptography methods. Concer…

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Vision Weekend France: Neuotech Panel 40:55

5M ago40:55

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Panellists: Anders Sandberg, Bradley Love, Robin Hanson, Brett Kagan Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights The panel explored how brain emulation is increasingly becoming a viable possibility with technological advancements. They discussed the availability of tools that help understand the neurochemistry and biology of cells, which…

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Vision Weekend France: Molecular Machines Panel 35:29

5M ago35:29

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Panellists: Alexis Courbet, Erik Benson, Stephane Redon, Dean Thomas. Recorded at Vision Weekend France. Key Highlights The panel discusses molecular nanotechnology and the potential for compact machines to replace industrial facilities. They discuss advances in the field, which include protein design, protein folding, and dynamic structures that r…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Gus Docker | Beyond Survival 47:11

5M ago47:11

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Gus Docker hosts The Future of Life Institute podcast, which features conversations with prominent researchers, policy experts, philosophers, and influential thinkers of all kinds. Gus studied philosophy and computer science at the University of Copenhagen and is active in Effective Altruism Denmark. Despite the ongoing threat of existential risks …

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Dr. Scott Hubbard | Exploring Mars: Following the Water 1:00:18

6M ago1:00:18

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Dr. Scott Hubbard has been a leader in space exploration for almost 50 years. His career includes a National Lab, a start-up venture, NASA, and Stanford. At NASA, Dr. Hubbard is best known as Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center, the first Mars Program Director (aka the "Mars Czar"), and the founder of NASA's Astrobiology Institute. Key Highligh…

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Mark Hamalainen | A Coherent, Executable Plan to Achieve Unlimited Healthy Lifespan 51:02

6M ago51:02

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Mark Hamalainen is cofounder of the Longevity Biotech Fellowship. His career has progressed from manual bench work in academia, to lab automation at Synthego, to longevity movement building - always seeking better methods and higher leverage ways to accelerate progress. He shares an actionable roadmap for an unlimited healthy lifespan, divided into…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Jason Crawford | Progress: An Ever-Evolving Journey 49:51

6M ago49:51

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Jason Crawford is the founder of The Roots of Progress, where he writes and speaks about the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Previously, he spent 18 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and startup founder. Session Summary: Jason envisages a future marked by dynamic, continuous progress, encapsulated in the conce…

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Casey Handmer | Why Mars is Hard 49:18

6M ago49:18

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Casey Handmer is the founder of Terraform Industries, a company dedicated to gigascale atmospheric hydrocarbon synthesis. His method of creating hydrocarbons promises to be a cheaper and cleaner alternative to traditional oil wells. Known for his work as an astrophysicist, innovator, and Mars aficionado, Casey is eager to guide us through the intri…

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Matjaz Leonardis | Interpretability and Security of AI Models 9:28

6M ago9:28

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Matjaž Leonardis, in collaboration with David Deutsch at the University of Oxford, is advancing the understanding of a theorem by Popper and Miller from 1983, offering new insights into Bayesian updating and its standard interpretations. His research interests span learning and creativity in both humans and machines. Beyond his academic pursuits, M…

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Dr. Anders Sandberg | WBE History and Overview 25:52

7M ago25:52

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Dr. Anders Sandberg is a Senior Research Fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University, where he specializes in the management of low-probability, high-impact risks and future technology capabilities. With a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience from Stockholm University, his expertise spans computer science, neuroscience, and medic…

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Kipply Chen | Fireside Chat on AI Alignment 12:31

7M ago12:31

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Kipply Chen is part of the data team at Anthropic. Key Highlights The swift pace of alignment potentially outpacing AI advancements. Challenges of coordinating predictive and base model alignment across labs. Security and policy's critical role in AI safety. A likely surge in legal issues concerning training data misuse. The push for an open-source…

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New CCE director shares vision, appreciation, and hope 33:13

7M ago33:13

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After nearly 10 years as the New York State 4-H Director, Andrew Turner ’88, MPS ’98, is moving into a new role as Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) beginning Dec. 1. In this episode of ‘Extension Out Loud,’ Turner shares his vision for moving the organization forward and his deeply personal connection to and appreciation for the CCE…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Trent McConaghy | From Starships to Tokens: Pioneering Futures 51:30

7M ago51:30

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Trent McConaghy is the founder of Ocean Protocol, a decentralized platform aimed at democratizing AI data sharing while maintaining privacy. With a career starting in AI research for national defence, McConaghy transitioned to entrepreneurship, where his first startup, ADA, was acquired by Synopsys in 2004. His work continued with Solido, an AI ven…

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David Dalrymple | Rethinking Uploading Given 10-Year AI Timelines 8:24

7M ago8:24

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David Dalrymple, with a background from MIT and Harvard, is known for his study on Caenorhabditis elegans' nervous system, featured in Nature Methods. At Oxford University, his work spans neuroinformatics, machine learning, and software engineering. He is also a co-inventor of Filecoin. Key Highlights A 10-year plan for brain uploading, dismissing …

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Existential Hope Special: Six Hopeful Visions of the Future 10:18

8M ago10:18

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Speaker Beatrice Erkers reads six Existential Hope Scenarios. Beatrice is the program manager of the Existential Hope program, and Chief of Operations at Foresight Institute. The positive scenarios were a collaborative output from our 2023 Existential Hope Day attendees. Session Summary This podcast has been created from our 2023 Existential Hope D…

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Jan Leike | Superintelligent Alignment 9:57

8M ago9:57

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Jan Leike is a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind and a leading voice in AI Alignment, with affiliations at the Future of Humanity Institute and the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. At OpenAI, he co-leads the Superalignment Team, contributing to AI advancements such as InstructGPT and ChatGPT. Holding a PhD from the Australian National U…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Emilia Javorsky | The Future of AI, Bioengineering, and Human Empathy 55:12

8M ago55:12

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Emilia Javorsky, MD, MPH, is the Director of the Futures Program at the Future of Life Institute. A physician-scientist and entrepreneur, she specializes in the development of medical technologies and is a mentor at Harvard's Wyss Institute. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, Javorsky is committed to…

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Mark Miller | Paperclips and Pyramids: Misdiagnosing AI Risks 49:09

8M ago49:09

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Mark S. Miller is the Chief Scientist at Agoric. He is a pioneer of agoric (market-based secure distributed) computing and smart contracts, the main designer of the E and Dr. SES distributed persistent object-capability programming languages, inventor of Miller Columns, an architect of the Xanadu hypertext publishing system, a representative of the…

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Dr. Thomas Macrina | AI for Whole Brain Circuit Mapping 56:07

9M ago56:07

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Dr. Thomas Macrina, CEO of Zetta AI and possessing a rich background in deploying deep learning to map neural circuits via 3D electron microscopy datasets, explores the rapid advancements in AI-analyzed neuroimaging, offering insights into the accelerated recovery of synaptic-level neural circuits. Key Highlights Substantial progress has been reali…

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CCE shares strategies for building a resilient future in ag 19:57

9M ago19:57

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The agricultural sector dealing with unprecedented challenges in the face of climate change. To shed light on the efforts being made to address these issues, Jenna Walczak, Ag Climate Resiliency Specialist for CCE’s Harvest New York team joined Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) ‘Extension Out Loud’ podcast for a conversation about helping farme…

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Robert Zubrin | The Mars Society 1:01:15

9M ago1:01:15

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Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer, author, and advocate for human exploration of Mars. He and his colleague at Martin Marietta, David Baker, were the driving force behind Mars Direct, a proposal in a 1990 research paper intended to produce significant reductions in the cost and complexity of such a mission. Summary Zubrin recaps his e…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Joe Carlsmith | Infite Ethics and the Sublime Utopia 49:28

9M ago49:28

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Joe Carlsmith is a writer, researcher, and philosopher. He works as a senior research analyst at Open Philanthropy, focusing on existential risk from advanced artificial intelligence. He also writes independently about various topics in philosophy and futurism and has a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Oxford. Much of his work is abou…

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Sumner Norman | What To Expect From The Next Generation Of Brain-Computer Interfaces 54:23

9M ago54:23

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Sumner is a research scientist with a decade of experience designing brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and neuroprosthetics for people with neurological injury or disease. His research has leveraged existing BCI techniques to awaken new pathways in the brain, restoring movement to people with paralysis. Summary Brain computer interfaces have been get…

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Stuart Russel | Human Compatible AI 1:12:30

9M ago1:12:30

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Stuart Jonathan Russell is a British computer scientist known for his contributions to artificial intelligence. He is a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley and was from 2008 to 2011 an adjunct professor of neurological surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. He holds the Smith-Zadeh Chair in Engin…

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CCE Broome commercial kitchen helps local chefs share the sweetness 29:23

10M ago29:23

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Chef Chantay Skrine is dicing onions for her collard greens. Skrine, owner of Sweetay’s LLC in Binghamton, N.Y., is at work in a shared commercial kitchen on the campus of Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County. The past two years have been demanding, but her presence here signals a major step in the growth of her food-based business. “Being a…

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Nathan Johnson, Space Court Foundation | Space Court Foundation’s Research Into Foundations and Evolution of Space Law 55:00

10M ago55:00

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Nathan Johnson, a licensed attorney in Washington DC, is the author of the blog and podcast AstroEsq. With expertise in Space, Cyber, and Telecommunications Law, he has worked at the FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation and the US House of Representatives' Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Nathan has published articles on topics…

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