Ranked #1
073: Can Capitalism Survive an “Economic Singularity?”
073: Can Capitalism Survive an “Economic Singularity?”
Author Calum Chace returns to discuss his new book, “The Economic Singularity: Artificial Intelligence and the Death of ... Read more
10 Aug 2016
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1hr 23mins
Ranked #2
057: Nikola Danaylov on “What Do Experts Think About the Singularity?”
057: Nikola Danaylov on “What Do Experts Think About the Singularity?”
In today’s podcast we are joined by Nikola Danaylov, host of the popular Singularity 1 on 1 podcast, and a man who has i... Read more
15 Jun 2015
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1hr 3mins
Ranked #3
072: Kevin Kelly on “The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future”
072: Kevin Kelly on “The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future”
In our first “regular” episode in a while, we are joined by Wired cofounder Kevin Kelly to discuss his new book “The Ine... Read more
12 Jul 2016
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44mins
Ranked #4
074: Are We Living in a Simulation?
074: Are We Living in a Simulation?
Thanks in part to Elon Musk and other popularizers, many people have encountered the notion that we might be living in a... Read more
25 Jul 2017
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59mins
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017: What New Job Opportunities Will Exist in an Automated Future?
017: What New Job Opportunities Will Exist in an Automated Future?
Today’s episode focuses on a thought experiment — assuming technological unemployment happens and capitalism continues i... Read more
31 Mar 2014
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29mins
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087: What is the Future of Sex Robots?
087: What is the Future of Sex Robots?
In today’s episode, we discuss the future of sex robots. Inspired by the book Robot Sex: Social and Ethical Implications... Read more
21 Aug 2018
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1hr 23mins
Ranked #7
018: What is the Future of Money?
018: What is the Future of Money?
In this week’s podcast we discuss money as a technology that has progressed through several versions. What’s wrong with ... Read more
7 Apr 2014
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37mins
Ranked #8
069: What are the Possibilities of Augmented Reality?
069: What are the Possibilities of Augmented Reality?
In today’s podcast we offer a broad survey of augmented reality. How will the social and economic aspects of our lives b... Read more
13 Jan 2016
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1hr 13mins
Ranked #9
068: Does Life Have Meaning in a World Without Work?
068: Does Life Have Meaning in a World Without Work?
In today’s podcast we get philosophical about work and the meaning of life. Repeat guest John Danaher steers us away fro... Read more
15 Dec 2015
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1hr 13mins
Ranked #10
066: George Dvorsky on “What is the Future of Human Advancement?”
066: George Dvorsky on “What is the Future of Human Advancement?”
In today’s podcast, Jon talks with futurist and bioethicist George Dvorsky about the future of human enhancement. Topics... Read more
7 Oct 2015
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1hr 3mins
Ranked #11
060: Scott Santens on “Is Basic Income Part of Our Future and Should It Be?”
060: Scott Santens on “Is Basic Income Part of Our Future and Should It Be?”
In today’s episode we are joined by basic income advocate Scott Santens. Scott explains his version of a basic income an... Read more
30 Jul 2015
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56mins
Ranked #12
019: Who Controls a Future of Decentralized Technologies?
019: Who Controls a Future of Decentralized Technologies?
There is no doubt decentralized powerful technologies are coming, and the conventional wisdom is that you cannot contro... Read more
15 Apr 2014
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41mins
Ranked #13
070: Review of BLACK MIRROR: WHITE CHRISTMAS
070: Review of BLACK MIRROR: WHITE CHRISTMAS
In today’s podcast, we review an episode of the British television series Black Mirror. Black Mirror is an anthology sho... Read more
3 Feb 2016
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1hr 14mins
Ranked #14
064: Calum Chace on “Is it Time to Start Worrying About AI?”
064: Calum Chace on “Is it Time to Start Worrying About AI?”
In today’s episode, Jon speaks with Calum Chace, author of the new nonfiction book Surviving AI. The potential risk pose... Read more
9 Sep 2015
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1hr 4mins
Ranked #15
X008: Future Express | How to Train Your Personal AI and Mailbag
X008: Future Express | How to Train Your Personal AI and Mailbag
In this episode, we talk about how to train your AI recommendation engine to give you better results, and discuss the gr... Read more
13 Oct 2016
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1hr 2mins
Ranked #16
071: Robin Hanson on “What Does a Future of Emulated Minds Look Like?”
071: Robin Hanson on “What Does a Future of Emulated Minds Look Like?”
We’re back! After a prolonged hiatus, Ted and Jon return joined by guest Robin Hanson, the economics professor and blogg... Read more
3 Jun 2016
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1hr 14mins
Ranked #17
086: Discussion of Malicious Uses of AI
086: Discussion of Malicious Uses of AI
A team of 26 authors just published a fascinating new report on the malicious uses of AI. Inspired by the structure and ... Read more
28 Jun 2018
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1hr 26mins
Ranked #18
062: What is the Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces?
062: What is the Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces?
In today’s episode we talk about brain-computer interfaces. We discuss the range of available invasive and non-invasive ... Read more
26 Aug 2015
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47mins
Ranked #19
061: What is the Future of Movies?
061: What is the Future of Movies?
In today’s podcast, we discuss the future of movies. We begin by addressing virtual reality and asking what impacts it w... Read more
10 Aug 2015
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1hr
Ranked #20
X010: Future Express | Attention Economics and Loyalty of Digital Assistants
X010: Future Express | Attention Economics and Loyalty of Digital Assistants
In this episode, we discuss the modern Darwinian battle for attention currently playing out on the global internet. We c... Read more
7 Mar 2017
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1hr 3mins
