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Is Apple Really Behind in AI?
In TechnoSlipstream podcast episode 36 we discuss AI and whether or not Apple is really behind in the AI race.
AI and Consciousness
In TechnoSlipstream podcast episode 35 we consider whether advanced AI models like LLMs are conscious, what it takes for AI to be conscious, and what it would take for us to know whether or not an AI…
The Computer Creation Myth
In TechnoSlipstream Podcast episode 34 we examine the creation myth of the digital computer by doing a deep dive into the book Turing’s Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe by George…
History of Silicon Valley Part 2
How true are the myths and legends of Silicon Valley? To help us answer that question, starting with this episode, in a special two-part podcast series we'll work our way through the book The Code:…
History of Silicon Valley Part 1
How true are the myths and legends of Silicon Valley? To help us answer that question, starting with this episode, in a special two-part podcast series we'll work our way through the book The Code:…
Public Interest Technologies
"Public interest technology" is a growing field made up of those interested in developing technologies that serve the public good, such as those for the government and non-profits. So in Episode 31…
The Remarkable History of Risk
Given the temptations around each one of us in the world and the decisions we need to make in our lives about what paths to take regarding future events it might at least be worthwhile to try to get…
Responsible Machine Learning
In Episode 29 we focus on the issues with the software engineering people, practices, and technologies currently used to create flawed machine learning and artificial intelligence systems. We'll do…
Living in the Infosphere
In Episode 28 we'll be looking at what philosopher Luciano Floridi calls the "infosphere". You may have heard of the "biosphere"--all the ecosystems on earth that support biological life. The…
Towards a Revolutionary Mathematics
In Episode 27 we will try to better understand the importance of the metaphysics for the statistics we use to power our machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms by doing a deep dive on…
Why Virtues are Important in a Technological World
In Episode 26 we will do a deep dive into Technology and the Virtues: A Philosophical Guide to a Future Worth Wanting by Shannon Vallor. This book is an expansion on the ideas she developed in her…
The Nature of Technological Change
For our first deep dive in our spring series we'll tackle The Nature of Technological Knowledge. Are Models of Scientific Change Relevant?, edited by Rachel Laudan. Follow on Twitter:…
Living the Good Life
For our sixth and final Wintermas podcast episode, we end on an uplifting note by doing a deep dive into the book How to Live a Good Life: A Guide to Choosing Your Personal Philosophy. Follow on…
Our Unfortunate Internet Relationship
For our fifth Wintermas podcast episode, in Episode 23 we explore the origins and mentality we have with the Internet and associated technologies--we do this by diving into the book To Save…
Breadth vs Depth in a Techno-Postmodern Hyperspecialized World
For our fourth Wintermas podcast episode, in Episode 22 we critique the advice that we should specialize in one field or skill and dedicate as many hours as possible in training or work in order to…
AI Alignment
For our third Wintermas podcast episode, in Episode 21 we'll discuss examples of how we are building AI systems and what can and is going wrong with the AI systems being developed, sold, and used…
The Unintended Consequences of Email
For our second Wintermas podcast episode, in Episode 20 I explore the unintended consequences of a technology you and I use every day -- email. We'll ground our discussions with Cal Newport's new…
Interdisciplinarity
In Episode 19 we discuss interdisciplinarity--what it means, why it's so hard, and how to do it better.Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/kendallgilesJoin to support the show and for exclusive content,…
Vannevar Bush, Scientific Innovation, and A Retrospective Look at Stem Cell Research
In Episode 18 we take a retrospective look at stem cell research with an eye on scientific innovation, who benefits, who should, and how much is the science worth. For our grounding we dive into Ruha…
Mini-Episode: The Chris Voss Negotiation Masterclass
Chris Voss was the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator, and so in Episode 17 we have a mini-episode featuring a look at Chris Voss's "The Art of Negotiation" Masterclass.Follow on Twitter:…
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TechnoSlipstream has published 36 episodes since May 2021, covering topics in Technology.
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