Best Digital Synthesis Podcasts (2024)

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E105| Praxis, Ecology, Authority & Ultimacy w/ John Vervaeke & Tim Adalin 1:38:32

3h ago1:38:32

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A critical inquiry into the relation between praxis, ecology, authority and ultimacy, with award-winning professor and globally renowned thinker John Vervaeke. The dialogue begins with reflection on the evolution and self-correction of John’s work over recent years. ---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and…

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Own Your Clone, with Sam Radclyffe 56:16

1d ago56:16

56:16

What does it look like to do business with clones in a way which puts the artist at the centre of the deal? That's not just our question, but the question posed by Sam Radclyffe. Sam is an experienced entertainment and media rights executive, film producer, and entrepreneur. His answer is Galatea Holdings. Galatea is a Digital Twin Library and Mana…

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Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design 36:27

3d ago36:27

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In an impromptu chat, Tom Oberheim tells Sam Inglis about his early years as an engineer and his accidental route into creating electronic musical instruments. As he celebrates his 50th year since the launch of the SEM, Tom talks about the rise of digital, the resurgence of analogue and the launch of the new TEO-5. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:…

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E104| Phenomenology of the Tortured Prophet w/ Simon van der Els & Tim Adalin 55:44

10d ago55:44

55:44

A dialogue integrating themes of ecology, shamanism, prophecy, artistry, and underground philosophy, welcoming Transition Guide and Voicecraft Network member Dr Simon van der Els & Tim Adalin. Learn more about how to apply to the Voicecraft Network @ https://www.voicecraft.network ---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, even…

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Big Tech, Big Deals, Small Change 55:34

16d ago55:34

55:34

In this episode we take a look at very recent deals that tech giants have made with media and content platforms to train their AI models, with consent. We are asking: is the tide turning for training AI towards a licensing model, and away from crawling the web in the wild? In recent months Open AI has made deals with at least 11 companies, to acces…

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Sysex Dumpster 1:37:24

17d ago1:37:24

1:37:24

Episode 50 - In this episode we discuss Superbooth 2024 and measure gear announcements using the newly devised GROB metric.

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31 - Nick Simmons: Octu Ventures + Urbit, Building the Pillars of a Digital Civilization 1:02:18

17d ago1:02:18

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Nick Simmons is Cofounder and member of Octu Ventures, a member-driven venture DAO investing in teams building on Urbit. Urbit comprises a decentralized network of personal servers, a unique digital ID system, and a decentralized peer-to-peer networking protocol. Altogether, these constitute load-bearing pillars of a truly digital civilization. We …

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E103| Real Violence: Israel, Palestine, Justice & Justification | Culture Lab 1:45:53

20d ago1:45:53

1:45:53

Welcoming members of the Voicecraft Network Jacob Kishere, Aspasia Karageorge, Tyler Hollett, Kyle Lawrence, Tom Lyons, Cam Duffy & Tim Adalin for a Culture Lab session on the topic of Real Violence: Israel, Palestine, Justice & Justification.---Access show notes and learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ htt…

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E102| Evolving Perennialism & True Authority w/ Zak Stein (PART ONE) 55:24

28d ago55:24

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Relating to the tensions and paradoxes associated with change (evolution) and the eternal (perennial) in the context of lineage traditions, value, membranes, and the future of spirituality and religion. Welcoming educator, futurist and philosopher Zak Stein, one part to the pseudonymous author David J. Temple, who has recently published the work Fi…

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Getting Organised: The UVA Story, with Patrick Messe 53:37

30d ago53:37

53:37

The story of UVA (United Voice Artists) is a lesson in organising, not just for Creative Workers, but for everyone affected by AI - which is to say, Everyone. Co-President, Patrick Messe, explains the urgent need for representation that brought together unions, guilds and other professional bodies, ahead of the EU AI Act. Their cross border collabo…

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Harnessing Empathy in Voice Interfaces for Creatives 21:33

29d ago21:33

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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of empathic technology and elevate your creative storytelling! Imagine a voice interface that not only hears you but truly understands your emotions. Our latest episode explores Hume's revolutionary Empathic Voice Interface (EVI). We'll explore how EVI is set to transform the workflows of photographers, fi…

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E101| Artificial Intelligence, Existential Risk & Meaningful Response w/ Forrest Landry & the Voicecraft Network 1:56:04

1M ago1:56:04

1:56:04

An effort toward critical and generative relation with Forrest Landry’s thinking on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, existential risk, and the possibilities for meaningful response. This was recorded for the Voicecraft Network's Humanity, Technology & Nature expedition, following a previous session engaging with Forrest’s Substrate Needs Conve…

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30 - Alexander Pacheco: Building a Network of 150 56:36

1M ago56:36

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Alexander Pacheco is the founder of social media platform, 150. Based on Dunbar’s Limit, 150’s innovative social network leverages insights from network science to create a small-town feel that elides many of the downsides that come with incumbent social media giants. Alexander walks us through using anthropology and human nature to shape the netwo…

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Jlin - Electronic Musician 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Electronic Music artist Jlin talks about her processes for creating a new work, being ready to tour straight from the studio and staying grounded and focused when your work starts to gain recognition. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - The Journey So Far 03:09 - Using FL Studio 03:50 - Live Performance With Ableton 09:23 - Developing A Sound Wor…

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E100| Processing Relational Philosophy | Voicecraft Synthesis Session w/ Tom Lyons, Aspasia Karageorge, Kyle Lawrence, Jurnee Manu and Tyler Hollett 1:30:52

1M ago1:30:52

1:30:52

This very special 100th Voicecraft episode welcomes members of the Voicecraft Network for a session to synthesise recent themes and questions explored at Voicecraft. Core to the dialogue are questions relating to the meaning of humanity, technology, cultural transformation, intimacy, and the future. Hosted by Tom Lyons, featuring Dr Aspasia Karageo…

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The Right to Deepfake, with Dr Dimitrios Kagiaros 58:37

1M ago58:37

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Should the creation of Deepfakes be a protected right under the banner of Free Speech? How do existing laws balance our right to Free Speech with our Right to Privacy? Dr Dimitri Kagiaros is Assistant Professor in Law at the University of Durham and an expert on the regulation of Freedom of Expression. He has written extensively on the topic and hi…

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E99| Civilisation, Science & Spirituality | Dave Snowden in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:40:26

2M ago1:40:26

1:40:26

An exploration of human decision making and transformative social process in the context of evolution, emergence, complexity, religion, telos, the mystical, and more. Welcoming the creator of the Cynefin Framework and iconoclastic generalist thinker Dave Snowden in dialogue with Tim Adalin. ---Access the show notes for this podcast at @ https://www…

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29 - Kevin Dolan (Bennett's Phylactery): Rebooting Natalism for the 21st Century 1:16:59

2M ago1:16:59

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I’m joined by cofounder and organizer of the 2023 Natal Conference in Austin, TX, Kevin Dolan. We talk about the conception of a conference to promote having more babies, the various religious and techno-optimist factions of the Natalist Movement, environmental detriments to fertility, how we’re radically undervaluing motherhood, thought-terminatin…

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E98| Core Philosophy For The Digital Age | Alexander Bard in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:54:43

2M ago1:54:43

1:54:43

An exploration of what it means practically and metaphysically to participate in our evolving digital age, defined by the Swedish philosopher Alexander Bard as the paradigm of attentionalism. What does it mean to participate in transformation? How can we respond in the context of emerging technological power? ---Learn more about Voicecraft podcasts…

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Does AI Mean What It Says? With Dr Jumbly Grindrod 55:54

2M ago55:54

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This time, we get a philosopher's take on AI. Jumbly Grindrod is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Reading. He specializes in the philosophy of language and epistemology, which refers to the theory of knowledge itself. Does it - or should it - matter to us whether AI or a human being is talking, writing or engaging with us? What happens…

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E97| Why Things Fall Apart: Intentional Disruption, w/ Elder Les Spencer & Tyler Hollett 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

1:08:55

Welcoming Dr Les Spencer in dialogue with generalist thinker Tyler Hollett in response to the theme of “Intentional Disruption”, part of the Cultural Shamanism expedition inside the Voicecraft Network which begins with a multi-part exploration of the question: “Why do things fall apart?” This is the first hour of a multi hour conversation, with man…

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28 - Charles Rosenbauer and Olli Payne: Finding the Keys to Our Possible Futures 1:26:41

2M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

I am joined by Charles Rosenbauer and Olli Payne of Possibilia Magazine. Possibilia is an ambitious literary magazine showcasing realistic, optimistic science fiction. They’re bringing positive visions of the future in digital and in print—replete with short stories, nonfiction companion pieces, and illustration. We talk about the constraints of ke…

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Drum Machine History 56:23

2M ago56:23

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The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history with lots of audio examples, highlighting the most iconic models to have been released during the last 40 years and the part that they have played in shaping musical trends. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Early R…

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Sysex Dumpster 1:24:03

2M ago1:24:03

1:24:03

Episode 49 - In this episode we discuss the new Makenoise Corner (Morphagene love), Bubblesound SeM20st, Winterbloom Neptune, ALM Cizzle, Xaoc Zagrzeb, Torso Bootleg Cuckoo review, AI Stereo Matrix mixer, and Stylophone CPM DS-2 synth.

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E96| Transhumanism & Hyperhumanism w/ Cadell Last, Carl Hayden Smith, & Tim Adalin 1:34:50

2M ago1:34:50

1:34:50

An exploration of humanity's relation to technology, evolution, and perennialism, through the lens of transhumanism and hyperhumanism. Welcoming philosopher Cadell Last and hyperhuman theorist Carl Hayden Smith in dialogue with Tim Adalin. This was a live podcast recording for the Voicecraft Network expedition into the relationship between humanity…

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The Sara Poyzer Twitter Storm, Marvin Gaye's Missing Music and Your Digital Afterlife 59:55

2M ago59:55

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In this episode, we select from the latest AI stories that have grabbed the headlines or slipped by stealth into our feeds. From the miscommunication that made Mamma Mia actor, Sara Poyzer, trend on Twitter, to the discovery of Marvin Gaye's long lost demos, we look at legislation, regulation and how artists and creative performers are responding t…

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E95| Sam Harris, The Man & The Meme | Culture Lab w/ the Voicecraft Network 2:03:47

3M ago2:03:47

2:03:47

Culture lab invites a context for deepening understanding of critical, higher attention events, people, and dynamics in culture space and the world stage. This Voicecraft.Network invites relating with the cultural, philosophical, and attentional significance of Sam Harris, one of the most well known public intellectuals of at least the last 15 year…

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Is Ethical AI Good for Business? With Jamie Anderson & Ben Field 50:07

3M ago50:07

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Much of the fear generated by AI is about theft; the companies that own the technology will steal your image, replicate your voice and replace you with an AI version of you that takes your job. But perhaps it doesn't have to be that way. Since their collaboration on the documentary "Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted", Ben Field and Jamie Anderson ha…

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Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Tribute 42:05

3M ago42:05

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As a tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto on the first anniversary of his passing, Caro C talks to Richard Barbieri, Natalie Beridze and Carsten Nicolai, aka Alva Noto, three musicians who were fortunate enough to collaborate with him. Here, they share some insights into his mindset and methodologies. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Richard Barbieri 0…

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27 - Lomez: Keeper of the Press 1:03:27

3M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

I speak with father of the Passage Prize and Keeper of the Passage Press, Lomez. Passage Prize started as an open call for literary and artistic submissions to find untapped talent from the Twitter anon sphere. It quickly exceeded its initial ambitions, drawing artists both obscure and famous to claim their spot in the coveted limited run print edi…

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E94| Crypto & The Commons w/ Michel Bauwens, O.G. Rose, Tim Adalin & the Voicecraft Network (The Commons Series) 1:59:06

3M ago1:59:06

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Is there legitimacy to the promise of crypto in the context of socio-economic exchange? Where are we in political economic history? How do psychology, narrative and metaphysics influence the integrity of communications technology and its mediation of exchange? Welcoming civilisational and commons theorist Michel Bauwens and philosopher O.G. Rose, i…

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Gerry Anderson: A Life Resurrected, with Jamie Anderson & Ben Field 55:20

3M ago55:20

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How would it feel to see a digital deepfake of someone you love who has died? What would you need to consider before agreeing to create it? Jamie Anderson and Ben Field can answer both of these questions and more. "Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted" is their 2022 documentary about the life and work of Gerry Anderson, TV and film producer, director, …

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E93| Beyond DMTx, Conscience & Hyperhumanism | Carl Hayden Smith in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:17:41

4M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

Exploring the frontiers of consciousness research and the human experience of meaning, truth and technology. Welcoming Carl Hayden Smith, Associate Professor of Media at the University of East London, DMTx participant at Imperial College London and prime theorist of Hyperhumanism. --- 0:56 - What is DMTx (Extended State DMT as Transhumanist Technol…

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Dr Dominic Lees: Deepfaking Margaret Thatcher 56:03

4M ago56:03

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Dr Dominic Lees is an award-winning filmmaker and director. He is also Associate Professor of Filmmaking at the University of Reading, with a research specialism in deepfakes. In 2019, "Virtual Maggie" was among his projects, exploring how AI technology could be used to resurrect Margaret Thatcher for a contemporary drama called "Rebel Bus". Dr Lee…

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26 - Stephen R. C. Hicks: Ayn Rand and High Romanticism 59:04

4M ago59:04

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On Ayn Rand, Objectivism, the resonance of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, the development and spread of Individualism, high Romanticism, Rand's polarizing characters, the relationship between altruism and selfishness in her works and philosophy, Ayn Rand's large influence on entrepreneurs, and the intellectual subculture of Randian academics.…

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E92| The Dark Matter of Hope, Technology & Institutional Design | Indy Johar in dialogue with Tim Adalin 54:06

4M ago54:06

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Indy Johar is an architect, maker and Mission Steward of Dark Matter Labs, focused on building the institutional infrastructures for radicle civic societies, cities, regions and towns. We explore themes of care and control in the context of technology, hope, and institutional design in relation to the psychology of transformation.---Learn more abou…

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Afrodeutsche 36:41

4M ago36:41

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Henrietta Smith-Rolla, known professionally as Afrodeutsche, gives Caro C insights into her musical journey, from her introduction to the music industry in Manchester, finding her sound, getting signed to Skam Records and becoming a BBC 6 Music DJ with a prime-time Friday evening slot. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - BBC 6 Music 04:05 - Becom…

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Sysex Dumpster 1:47:57

4M ago1:47:57

1:47:57

Episode 48 - Dave escapes the spectre of death and survives covid just to discuss the best and worst trash of 2023.

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The SAG-AFTRA Deal, Part 2 48:15

4M ago48:15

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Who is going to own your clone? Who gets to control your digital double after you're dead? And what kind of deal can unions do for the departed? In the second of two episodes dedicated to unpicking the SAG-AFTRA Deal, we move on from the rules and requirements for the creation and use of "employment-based replicas". These are replicas tied to speci…

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E91| Voicecraft Network Reflects w/ Elder Les Spencer, O.G. Rose, High Root, Aspasia KG & Tom Lyons 1:47:21

4M ago1:47:21

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This dialogue features members of the Voicecraft Network for a session to reflect and build on recent themes and threads explored at Voicecraft. Why do people experience blocks in the process of connecting to themselves and others? How do we cultivate contexts and skills that support healthier modes of relating to difference? What does it mean to r…

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The SAG-AFTRA Deal, Part I 38:41

5M ago38:41

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On the 14th of July 2023, the American actors’ union ‘SAG-AFTRA’ joined the strike already begun by the WGA (Writers' Guild of America.) The dispute with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) was about pay, working conditions and AI. An interim deal was struck in November and approved by SAG-AFTRA members on the 5th of Dec…

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E90| A New Era Of Philosophy | Matthew Segall in dialogue with Tim Adalin 2:01:17

5M ago2:01:17

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Matthew Segall is a transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences, as well as to the study of consciousness. He joins Tim Adalin for a dialogue that explores the meaning and becoming of philosophy in our world, informed by the thought of Alfred North Whitehe…

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E89| Mud After Rapture, Jamie Wheal in dialogue with Tim Adalin 1:34:06

5M ago1:34:06

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Jamie Wheal is a writer and cofounder of the Flow Genome Project. He’s the author of 'Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind', and a guide to leaders across many domains of high service and performance. This dialogue sought in part to relate with the questions and tensions at the forefront of Jamie’s t…

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Yvonne Muinde: Painting with AI 53:46

5M ago53:46

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Our guest in this episode is Yvonne Muinde, an award-winning visual effects artist whose credit list takes in a range of iconic films, including the Planet of the Apes, The Hobbit, and Avatar. An established fine artist, Yvonne's work has featured in several collections, including the The Chemistry of Color Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of …

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E88| Aubrey Marcus & Matias De Stefano (Mythos, Influence, and Responsibility) 1:33:45

5M ago1:33:45

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An exploration of high influence mythos in the emerging media landscape with specific reference to dialogues between Aubrey Marcus and Matias De Stefano. Voicecraft Network members O.G. Rose, Tim Adalin, Aspasia KG, Kyle Lawrence, Tom Lyons, High Root and Cam Duffy engage questions of epistemic rigour, experiential knowing, and responsibility in th…

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Landscape A Go-Go 59:25

5M ago59:25

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Richard James Burgess is a man who wears many hats. In a career that spans over five decades, Richard was first and foremost a drummer. In the 1970s, he became a part of the London music scene as a session drummer, as well as with the ground- breaking band Landscape. Richard combined his passion for music, drumming and electronics when he worked cl…

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25 - Kevin MacDonald: Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy | Cofnas-MacDonald Debate, pt. 2 1:15:06

5M ago1:15:06

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For part 2 of the Cofnas-Macdonald debate I interview evolutionary psychologist Kevin Macdonald. We go over his response to Nathan Cofnas' objections to the Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy laid out in "The Culture of Critique" series, his explanations for outstanding Jewish influence, conscientiousness, emotional intensity, and affect intensity …

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Humanizing Technology: The Intersection of AI and Creativity 39:28

5M ago39:28

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Send us a Text Message. Episode Overview On this episode of Making Sense Of Technology in Multimedia, my guest, Nejc Sušec, is experienced in various creative roles and advocates for fusing artificial intelligence (AI) with creativity. We discuss the impacts of AI on creativity, addressing fears about AI replacing jobs and the importance of strikin…

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E87| Integral Theory & Metamodernism w/ Brendan Graham Dempsey & Bruce Alderman 2:07:20

5M ago2:07:20

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Metamodernist author Brendan Graham Dempsey joins Elder and teacher in the Integral community Bruce Alderman for a dialogue with Tim Adalin and the Voicecraft network to explore the commonalities and differences between Metamodernism & Integral Theory. 3:07 - What is metamodernism and how is it helpful? 10:38 - What is integral theory? 23:00 - Dire…

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The SAG-AFTRA Digital Voice Replica Agreement 39:03

5M ago39:03

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“A ground-breaking, innovative new contract”; that’s the headline for the deal negotiated between SAG-AFTRA, the US Actors’ union and Replica, the company using AI to create digital voice replicas. What does the deal cover? What does it omit? As the first agreement of its kind, what could it mean for actors and performers both in and outside the US…

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