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AI/ML, the blockchain and many other nascent technologies are already affecting peoples’ lives across our planet, yet a discussion as to how these effects play out and whether they produce dystopian or utopian conditions is still largely missing. Where there are discussions about technology and ethics, they mostly come from decisively western ethical traditions and they are often concentrated not on what is good but merely the negative consequences that those technologies might bring and how ...
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Join us in this episode of "Utopias, Dystopias, and Today's Technology" as host Johannes sits down with Christian Lazopoulos, a seasoned expert in the FinTech and ESG sectors. We step into the world of AI, exploring its rise, potential, and the ethical implications that come with it. Is AI on the brink of self-awareness? What does this mean for the…
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In this episode of "Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology," host Johannes invites the multifaceted AI expert and celebrated pianist Gissel Velarde for an exploration of AI, music, and society. Starting off with Gissel's journey in the fields of AI and music, the conversation swiftly ventures into the interplay between data science, AI and the a…
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Venture with us into the unique conversation nexus of Utopias, Dystopias, and Today's Technology. This episode features the thought leader, Umesh Upadhyaya, Co-founder of HPCNepal, who, along with our host, Johannes Castner, navigates the intersections of high-performance computing (HPC) and the evolving landscape of Nepal. Unfurling Umesh's profes…
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Join our host Johannes and AI expert Neville Newey as they explore the intricate world of Artificial Intelligence (AI), quantum computing, and consciousness. This compelling discussion ventures into the origins of AI, its evolution from the AI Winter to the AI Spring, and the potential it holds for the future of technology and society. From early p…
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India's FinTech Revolution" is the topic of this week's installment of the 'Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology' podcast, facilitated by your host Johannes and featuring guest Varun Mehta. Mehta offers a unique perspective on India's rapidly evolving FinTech environment. The conversation places a sharp focus on India's potential to emerge as …
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Ben Legg, co-founder of the Portfolio Collective and host Johannes discuss the evolving job market and gig economy. They touch upon the role of emerging technologies, such as AI and Blockchain, that are contributing to the reshaping of our professional world. Through their exchange, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs) and the peer-to-peer…
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Join us in the latest episode of Utopias, Dystopias, and Today's Technology, where host Johannes engages in a stimulating discourse with the multifaceted Anatola Araba, a NYC-based futurist, visual artist, and journalist. Araba's work, known for its strong narrative voice, stands at the intersection of art, activism, and emerging technologies, advo…
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In this episode of Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology, host Johannes engages with Ananya Agrawal, an education technology (EdTech) expert who began her professional journey building an educational platform for remote Himalayan villages. As a computer science engineer and new media designer, Ananya founded Dreamverse Learning Lab, where she d…
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In this podcast, guest Srijit Panja and host Johannes discuss and debate the complex and fascinating relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness. They explore the differences between brain-like and brain-inspired AI systems, the unique capabilities and limitations of both human and AI learning, and the potential ethical impl…
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In this episode of "Utopias, Dystopias, and Today's Technology," host Johannes and digital health expert Claudia Pagliari dive into the critical interplay between healthcare, technology, and ethics. Discover Sir Berners Lee's Solid project, aiming to revolutionize user control over personal data, and the Internet of Bodies' effect on data privacy. …
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In this episode, host Johannes and Christian Wilk engage in a deep conversation about artificial intelligence (AI), human enhancement, and the future of society. They discuss human cloning and the potential utopian and dystopian outcomes, delving into the role of AI in art, creativity, and ethics of customizing AI clones. The dialogue explores the …
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Explore the future of AI and ethics with host Johannes and Enrico Panai in this riveting podcast episode. They dive deep into the entanglement of consciousness, empathy, and ethics, and discuss the role of the state in AI development. Discover the fascinating concepts of semantic capital, Anagnorisis, and the impact of AI on our perception and time…
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Dive into the world of quantum consciousness with host Johannes and Utpal Chakraborty as they explore the fascinating intersection of science, philosophy, and human experience. Utpal shares his groundbreaking ideas on how consciousness and aspects of the mind function at a quantum level, within a unique dimension of reality. Discover the potential …
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In this episode of Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology, host Johannes talks to data scientist Alan Tominey about ChatGPT, GPT-3, GPT-4, Meta's Galactica and other large language models. They discuss Noam Chomsky's critique of these models and their ability to generate content from lived experience, but also explore the potential business oppo…
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In a stimulating conversation about the intersection of democracy and AI, AI ethicist Dorothea Baur and host Johannes discuss the term "democratization of AI" and its disingenuous use by "technology evangelists." They explored the use of algorithms in democracy and government, with Dorothea expressing skepticism about César Hidalgo's "bold idea" of…
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In this episode of Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology, host Johannes talks with Richard Thickpenny about his groundbreaking work with digital twins for refugees. By enabling refugees to take control of their own data and monetize it through research institutions, this technology promises to provide valuable insights into career paths and to …
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At times chilling, at times inspiring, guest Rajendra Shroff leads host Johannes deep into the world of deepfakes and their potential for both political manipulation and artistic expression. They discuss the devastating case of journalist Rana Ayyub, who fell victim to a deepfake sex film that featured her face without her consent, as cited in Dani…
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Experience the conversation between host Johannes and Yasmin Al-Douri about the web3 movement and the challenges it faces. They discussed Tim Berners-Lee's critique of blockchain and the potential privacy concerns it poses and they speculated about Berners-Lee's ongoing project, Solid, which was envisioned to fix these concerns. They also explored …
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The rapid speed of technological innovation and the slow speed of ethical learning make it challenging to ensure that AI and other technologies align with sound moral values. Powerful tech leaders, who design these systems, may not fully understand how they will be used globally. Olivia Gambelin, a virtue ethicist, suggests taking a virtue ethics a…
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Join the discussion with Johannes Castner and Flávio Azevedo as they delve into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Flávio, a founder in the industry, shares his perspectives on the role of central banks and the current monetary system. He argues that central banks are not effective managers of the money supply and believes in the princip…
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In this conversation, Nigerian educator, Mr. Amara Sesay imparts his insight on the significance of cooperation within the tech community. He holds that the ultimate goal of creating a technology-based utopia can only be achieved through the cultivation of future leaders in technology; by educating our current children to become leaders of technolo…
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Greetings, fellow inquirers. Host Johannes and Ashish Kumar Singh invite you to embark upon an excursion into the digital realm of the Metaverse. With them, you shall explore its paradoxical aspects, both, in terms of skepticism and in terms of serious innovation. We shall engage in discussion, delving into the nature of this "digital dollhouse" an…
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This is a conversation between Shamika Klassen and host, Johannes Castner, about Shamika's original concept Techno Womanism, what influenced her to create the concept and many other related ideas, such as identity. Shamika's paper on Techno womanism can be downloaded here: https://academiccommons.columbia.edu/... Here is her paper, with Dr. Xeturah…
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This is the first full length episode of Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology. Our guest is Somil Gupta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somilguptaai/ The topic is, as the title suggests, about the terms "Sharing Economy", "Peer to Peer Economy" and "Collaborative Economy" what they mean and what this means for us all. This episode makes a few ref…
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This is a short, inaugural episode of my new show, Utopias, Dystopias and Today's Technology. There will be a new episode every week, starting on Wednesday, January 18th. The guests featured in this inaugural episode are: Somil Gupta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/somilguptaai (scheduled to appear on the show on Wednesday the 18th of January, 2023). …
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