Best Spurn Podcasts (2024)

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100 Epilogue - Those Unjustly Spurned 23:13

6d ago23:13

23:13

Don't let the end of Part 10 fool you. There's still a lot more going on! The longer title for this Epilogue is as follows: The Good Sparrow, the Bad Psychic & the Ugly Truth. 1. Part 10 Recap 2. Intro to Epilogue 3. Scene 1 - The Dull Sound of Chaos 4. Scene 2 - Those Unjustly Spurned 5. Scene 3 - By the Old Pear Tree 6. Scene 4 - Bloodless on the…

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101 Thousand Yard Stare 1:21:36

3h ago1:21:36

1:21:36

Our triumphant yet hazy return! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorthNetwork: https://www.unchartednorth.ca/ Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials______________________________________Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartednoTwitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno/Facebook: https:/…

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Official Folk Albums Chart Show—7th May 2024 1:02:34

1h ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Matthew Bannister’s guest on this month’s Official Folk Albums Chart Show from Folk on Foot is the great Martin Simpson. He’ll be telling the fascinating stores behind some of the songs on his acclaimed album “Skydancers”. There’s a live performance from This Is The Kit filmed at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall, plus music from Daisy Rickman, India …

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100 Part 10 - Time to be Hittin' the Ol' Dusty Trail 2:04:38

1d ago2:04:38

2:04:38

And the ol’ dusty trail wasindeed...hit.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorthNetwork: https://www.unchartednorth.caMerch: https://unchartednorth.com/shopSocials______________________________________Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discordYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartednoTwitter: https://twitter.com/unchartednoFacebook: http…

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100 Part 9 - Legs in the Air 1:29:37

7d ago1:29:37

1:29:37

The vaguest of hints at the ancient past. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno Face…

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100 Part 8 - Universal Greeting 1:14:58

14d ago1:14:58

1:14:58

A tower of challenges and its mysterious rewards. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncharte…

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Limits To Experimental Induction 11:35

15d ago11:35

11:35

Progress requires experimentation. Suggested ways AI could speed progress by automating experiments appear mistaken. https://betterwithout.ai/limits-to-induction You can support the podcast and get episodes a week early, by supporting the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/fluidityaudiobooks If you like the show, consider buying me a coffee: https:…

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Jackie Oates with John Spiers on the Thames Path at Wallingford 59:01

17d ago59:01

59:01

The singer and fiddle player Jackie Oates is joined by the squeezebox maestro John Spiers for a walk along the mighty River Thames in Oxfordshire. Between a song or two from the lace making industry, and a gorgeous “Lament To The Moon” Jackie talks about her passion for folk song and her recent training as a music therapist which took her into a ho…

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Bonus Episode 8: Going Down On The Phenomenon 8:56

19d ago8:56

8:56

Forgive the sound quality on this episode; I recorded it live in front of an audience on a platform floating in a lake during the 2024 solar eclipse. This is a standalone essay by David Chapman on metarationaity.com. How scientific research is like cunnilingus: a phenomenology of epistemology. https://metarationality.com/going-down-on-the-phenomeno…

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100 Part 7 - Use What You Got 1:21:15

21d ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Twisting tales and twisting knives. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno Facebook: …

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100 Part 6 - You Have Been 1:29:10

28d ago1:29:10

1:29:10

Time is entropy…and confusing to navigate… Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno Fac…

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The Role Of Intelligence In Science 15:11

1M ago15:11

15:11

What Is The Role Of Intelligence In Science? Actually, what are “science” and “intelligence”? Precise, explicit definitions aren’t necessary, but discussions of Transformative AI seem to depend implicitly on particular models of both. It matters if those models are wrong. https://betterwithout.ai/intelligence-in-science Katja Grace, “Counterargumen…

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100 Part 5 - Off-Kilter 1:25:23

1M ago1:25:23

1:25:23

Out of time and sync. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno Facebook: https://www.fa…

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Minute 76: And So By Some Extraordinary Coincidence 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

We're back from our post-Awesome Con break! Kelly and Leandra tackle a very *minute* minute and discuss shoes (which ones suck, which ones rule), fart noises, and a very special shadowcast performance of a totally different film! Follow us on instagram and facebook @rockyhorrorminute Email us at rockyhorrorminute@gmail.com just to feel something, a…

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100 Part 4 - Just Like My Son 1:24:45

1M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Loose connections that are close to home. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno Face…

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Bonus Episode: The Outdoors Fix with Matthew Bannister 37:36

1M ago37:36

37:36

A chance to hear one of our favourite podcasts: The Outdoors Fix, presented by hiker and journalist Liv Bolton and featuring an interview with Matthew Bannister. Liv’s aim is to inspire you to get outside and make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. An idea which – as you know – we’re very much in favour of. Normally the Outdoors Fix is record…

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100 Part 3 - Cherries & Oysters 1:27:03

2M ago1:27:03

1:27:03

Tales by the campfire, caravan, and bazaar. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno Fa…

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Malin Lewis on Eilean Shona 1:05:37

2M ago1:05:37

1:05:37

The trans pipe and fiddle player Malin Lewis grew up on a magical island off the West coast of Scotland. There were no roads or cars and their family were the only permanent residents. Home schooled till the age of seven, Malin had an idyllic childhood roaming the forests, building dens and splashing in the shallows on the white sand beaches. In th…

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100 Part 2 - Sounds Like A Ball 1:27:07

2M ago1:27:07

1:27:07

In the face of tragedy the Crew is confronted with multiple mysteries. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca/ Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https:…

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Radical Progress Without Scary AI 14:51

2M ago14:51

14:51

Radical Progress Without Scary AI: Technological progress, in medicine for example, provides an altruistic motivation for developing more powerful AIs. I suggest that AI may be unnecessary, or even irrelevant, for that. We may be able to get the benefits without the risks. https://betterwithout.ai/radical-progress-without-AI What kind of AI might a…

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100 Part 1 - Roll Title 1:27:50

2M ago1:27:50

1:27:50

For the first time ever we bring old characters to new airwaves. And their quiet life is in for a rude awakening. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorthNetwork: https://www.unchartednorth.ca/ Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials______________________________________Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.…

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Minute 75: Rocky's Behaving 22:33

2M ago22:33

22:33

Where's Kelly's hand and why is Leandra frowning? Where's Leandra's hand and why is Kelly disappointed? Where's your hand and why are you doing that while listening to this podcast?! Kelly and Leandra have a very silly time with Luke Allen of Ask Seek Knock discussing sibling dynamics, gassy faces, and comedic rhyming. Follow us on instagram and fa…

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Talford's Vignettes 20:50

2M ago20:50

20:50

This time have a major collaboration between Freeman, Cam, and friends of the pod Cynthia, and Cobra Ramone (and little Scoot mixed in too)! Hopefully these vignettes will prepare you for the frustrating apathy monster that is Talford Rawline, brutal brainchild of Cam. Patrons remember to hit up the Private RSS Feed for the exclusive character inte…

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Bonus Episode: Joe Boyd and John Wood in conversation at Cecil Sharp House 53:16

2M ago53:16

53:16

Joe Boyd and John Wood were the producer and sound engineer behind some of the greatest folk rock albums of the 1960s and 70s. They worked with Pink Floyd on their first single Arnold Layne, with Fairport Convention on Unhalfbricking and Liege and Lief and with Nick Drake on Five Leaves Left, Bryter Later and Pink Moon. John produced John Martyn’s …

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99 Until Our Last Breath 1:55:23

2M ago1:55:23

1:55:23

Sharing stories and learning lessons. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth Network: https://www.unchartednorth.ca Merch: https://unchartednorth.com/shop Socials ______________________________________ Discord: https://unchartednorth.com/discord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchartedno Facebook…

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Minute 74: First You Spurn Me 30:15

2M ago30:15

30:15

Everybody must get stoned! But first, Kelly and Leandra are joined by Luke Allen of Ask Seek Knock to discuss overacting (not Leandra's) and exhibitionism (not Kelly's)! We want to hear from you and here's how: Email us at rockyhorrorminute@gmail.com with your shadowcasting and cosplay pics, leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us…

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Minute 73: You Better Wise Up 39:55

3M ago39:55

39:55

Kelly and Leandra are joined again by the affable, hilarious, and extremely not-dead-at-the-time-of-our-writing-this Sean from Next Scene Pod! Tune in for our rating of a song with extremely mixed reviews, but stay for Kelly's favorite Doctor Who character (spoiler: spoilers), a robust discussion of stunt-genitals, and maybe even a plinth or two! F…

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Ailyn's Vignettes 8:29

3M ago8:29

8:29

Scoot loves a good scene. And we all know he loves a good roleplay as well! You'll find we joke a lot going forward about something rather obvious in these vignettes...Ailyn's voice is awfully similar to Tulak's :P But keep your tin foil hats on. It's not some conspiracy...it's just Scoot's style. Patrons remember to hit up the Private RSS Feed for…

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98 All it Takes is One 1:20:51

3M ago1:20:51

1:20:51

Insights into Housekeeping. Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth⁠ Network: ⁠https://www.unchartednorth.ca⁠ Merch: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/shop⁠ Socials ______________________________________ Discord: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/discord⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/unchartedno⁠ Facebo…

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AI Is Net Harmful, and, A Negative Public Image For AI 22:06

3M ago22:06

22:06

Recognize that AI is probably net harmful: Actually-existing and near-future AIs are net harmful—never mind their longer-term risks. We should shut them down, not pussyfoot around hoping they can somehow be made safe. https://betterwithout.ai/AI-is-harmful Create a negative public image for AI: Most funding for AI research comes from the advertisin…

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TRÚ on the Mountains of Mourne 50:28

3M ago50:28

50:28

Come with us to the glorious Mountains of Mourne in Northern Ireland to meet the band TRÚ. Taking their name from a mythological trio of poet-musicians from ancient Ulster, Zach Trouton, Dónal Kearney and Michael Mormecha combine Irish nationalist, Ulster-Scots and British-Ukrainian heritages, crossing boundaries which have often divided Northern I…

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Arffur's Vignettes 10:46

3M ago10:46

10:46

James sets a slightly different tone and pacing with his Vignettes. And they are glorious to be behold. Brief and exacting, to the point and poignant. That's James' style! Arffur is so very dear to all of our hearts. And if any of your recall...has been mentioned on Stemming the Tide a number of times! Patrons be sure to check out the Private RSS F…

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97 I'll Never Tell 1:26:47

3M ago1:26:47

1:26:47

Near death experiences, debating the laws of physics & reintegrating into society…for better or for worse… Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth⁠ Network: ⁠https://www.unchartednorth.ca⁠ Merch: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/shop⁠ Socials ______________________________________ Discord: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/discord⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://…

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Minute 72: I Can't Move My Feet! 49:54

3M ago49:54

49:54

Kelly and Leandra turn Brad the Webmaster into Brad the Deadmaster and are already eying their next tribute; one of the cool(whip)est people ever to guest on this podcast: Sean from Next Scene Pod! Join Kelly, Leandra, and Sean as they discuss if this movie really deserves its R-rating, oral fixations, and the possible existence of another potentia…

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Krugga's Vignettes 7:14

3M ago7:14

7:14

Introducing Krugga! We don't get many peeks into Duncan's creative writing brain, but it's always a delight when we do!If you've been paying close attention...maybe you'll notice a hint drop or two...;)*Patrons head over to the Private RSS Feed for an exclusive character interview with Duncan! 0:00 Intro 00:59 Scene 1 - Leaving the Party 03:52 Scen…

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96 It Can Be Both 1:15:35

3M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Multiphase combat AGAIN?! You bet! Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth⁠ Network: ⁠https://www.unchartednorth.ca⁠ Merch: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/shop⁠ Socials ______________________________________ Discord: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/discord⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/unchartedno⁠…

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Spurn Artificial Ideology 16:29

3M ago16:29

16:29

“Apocalypse now” identified the corrosive influence of new viral ideologies, created unintentionally by recommender systems, as a major AI risk. These may cause social collapse if not tackled head-on. You can resist. https://betterwithout.ai/spurn-artificial-ideology Announcement tweet for the Opening Awareness, Opening Rationality discussion group…

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Minute 71: Shut Up! 26:52

3M ago26:52

26:52

We hope you stretched because now we're going for a fun run through the castle! Kelly and Leandra are joined once more by Brad The Webmaster to discuss the amazing lyrical genius present in this minute's song. It's not like Chat GPT could do better... right?Rockyhorrorminute@gmail.com is the easiest and sleaziest way to ask your questions and send …

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Minute 70: He Didn't Like His Teddy 55:26

3M ago55:26

55:26

Bodies and incest and bears, oh my! Brad The Webmaster joins Kelly and Leandra to finish up a very delicious meal and a not so delicious song. Is Patricia Quinn an unreliable narrator? Does Kelly love mashed potatoes with a special secret ingredient? Can Leandra convince anyone that TMNT 1990 is an amazing film? Tune in to find out! Send us an emai…

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Troubles in Otari Recap - Part 3: Day in the Sun 16:12

3M ago16:12

16:12

After a long time away, we stepped back in with our newest best buddy! But lucky you don't have to wait as long to find out what came next!Revisiting this adventure was so much fun, and we hope you enjoyed story! We'll have more for you very soon as we get closer to our Episode 100 series!Reminder Patrons: hit up the Private RSS Feed for an exclusi…

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95 Having Fun Isn't Hard 1:29:40

4M ago1:29:40

1:29:40

There’s no shame in retreat…no matter how manytimes. Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth⁠ Network: ⁠https://www.unchartednorth.ca⁠ Merch: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/shop⁠ Socials ______________________________________ Discord: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/discord⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitte…

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Minute 69: Ride! 23:32

3M ago23:32

23:32

Niiiiiice. Join Kelly and Leandra with special hetero guest Brad The Webmaster as they discuss little beds, drag icons of the early 1900s, and questionable midnight castle postal service.We'd love to hear from you! Email us at rockyhorrorminute@gmail.com and if you leave us a 5-star review, all your wildest fantasies will come true, if those fantas…

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Minute 68: He Was Born 31:49

3M ago31:49

31:49

Kelly and Leandra are joined again by Brad The Webmaster of the Sonic Transducers (and Kelly's bed), and this time, they're talking about punchable men, a hill Kelly is ready to die on, and an often overlooked bonus rack! If you're reading this, hi :) Please leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and/or email us at rockyhorrorminute@gmail.com w…

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Troubles in Otari Recap - Part 2: ...in the Making 42:59

4M ago42:59

42:59

This one friends...is a bit longer than the last :'). Featuring some original content from the test recording days, you'll get a small taste of Frank and Marshall's voices and roleplay as we navigate the much lengthier Chapter 2! This is done in two parts, so Patrons head over to the Private RSS Feed for double the cast interview action! Patreon: ⁠…

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94 Ducks in a Barrel 1:30:24

4M ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Take a moment to feel powerful, then get a slap Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth⁠ Network: ⁠https://www.unchartednorth.ca⁠ Merch: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/shop⁠ Socials ______________________________________ Discord: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/discord⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com…

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Minute 67: We Came Here To Discuss Eddie 58:19

4M ago58:19

58:19

Kelly and Leandra are joined by famed (?) shadowcaster and beloved (!) webmaster for this very podcast(?), Brad The Webmaster! If you enjoy intense discussion of cake pop culture, occultism in the Third Reich, and allusions to hidden camera commercials, then this is the episode for you!Love it? Leave us a 5-star review! Hate it? Leave us a 5-star r…

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Sandra Kerr (and Nancy Kerr) in Warkworth 59:36

4M ago59:36

59:36

The beloved baggy cloth cat Bagpuss is fifty years old in 2024. We celebrate his birthday by visiting Sandra Kerr at her home in the Northumberland village of Warkworth. Sandra co-wrote and arranged the music for the series and provided some of the voices. In her cosy music room she shows us her Bagpuss souvenirs, reflects on the show’s enduring ap…

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Troubles in Otari Recap - Part 1: Local Legends 7:52

4M ago7:52

7:52

Welcome friends to the start of our Episode 100 leadup! Each week until we reach 100 we will be dropping an extra piece of bonus content to give you a sneak peak behind the scenes! And you are one of our wonderful Patrons head on over to the Private RSS feed and you will get a little bit extra with exclusive interviews with the cast about our past …

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93 The Affirmation of Strangers 1:17:05

4M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Of Devils and their Ruminations. Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/unchartednorth⁠ Network: ⁠https://www.unchartednorth.ca⁠ Merch: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/shop⁠ Socials ______________________________________ Discord: ⁠https://unchartednorth.com/discord⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@unchartedno⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/unchartedno⁠ F…

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Fight DOOM AI with SCIENCE! and ENGINEERING!! 12:26

4M ago12:26

12:26

Current AI practices produce technologies that are expensive, difficult to apply in real-world situations, and inherently unsafe. Neglected scientific and engineering investigations can bring better understanding of specific risks of current AI technology, and can lead to safer technologies. https://betterwithout.ai/fight-unsafe-AI You can support …

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