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Back to SearchZoltan Istvan on AI, Transhumanism, Politics and Ethics
Zoltan Istvan is a former journalist, political candidate, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of the US Transhumanist Party. He has been on this podcast twice before when we discussed Istv…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
David Wood on the Singularity Principles
The Singularity Principles is a unique, comprehensive, and principled framework for riding the tsunami of change coming our way, instead of drowning in it. It is a one-of-a-kind work written by a per…
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
Danko Nikolic and John Smart on AI, Practopoiesis, and Autopoiesis
This is an interview with Danko Nikolic and John Smart on the future of AI and their respective theories of Practopoiesis – Neuromimicry, and Autopoiesis – Biomimicry. During our 2-hour conversation …
Published on 3 years ago
Astrobiologist Lewis Dartnell on Origins: How the Earth Shaped Human History
Prof. Lewis Dartnell is an astrobiologist who looks for life on distant planets. In his most recent book, however, Dartnell turns his gaze inward and backward to the human story – who we are, how we …
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
David Loy on Zen, EcoDharma, AI and Story
Without a doubt, the social revolution in the West and individual insight/enlightenment in the East are among humanity’s greatest accomplishments. But we can have them separate no longer for we despe…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Byron Reese on Stories, Dice and Rocks That Think
Byron Reese is a serial entrepreneur, technologist, and futurist. He has enjoyed a wide range of success over 30 years, including two NASDAQ IPOs as well as the sale of three companies he founded. To…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Cadell Last on Nietzsche, Transhumanism and Story
I have always wanted to discuss Friedrich Nietzsche’s philosophy and how it relates to technology and transhumanism. The problem is that a very short list of people will make me enjoy such a challeng…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Joscha Bach on AI, Cosmology, Existence and the Bible
Joscha Bach is a beautiful mind and a very rewarding interlocutor. No surprise I had many requests to have him back on my podcast. I apologize that it took 4 years but the good news is we are going t…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
The Cassandra of Futurism Faith Popcorn: Futurism Doesn’t Come from the Past
Faith Popcorn founded her futurist marketing consultancy in 1974. She’s been called “The Trend Oracle” by the NY Times and “The Nostradamus of Marketing” by Fortune. Faith is a trusted advisor to the…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Kendall Haven on Story Proof: The Science Behind the Startling Power of Story
Dr. Kendall Haven is the only West Point graduate to ever become a professional storyteller. Haven holds a Doctorate in Oceanography and spent eight years as a Senior Research Scientist for the Depar…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago