A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.

The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is a nonprofit working to reduce global catastrophic and existential risk from powerful technologies. In particular, FLI focuses on risks from artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, nuclear weapons and climate change. The Institute's work is made up of three main strands: grantmaking for risk reduction, educational outreach, and advocacy within the United Nations, US government and European Union institutions. FLI has become one of the world's leading ...

Welcome to the World Philosophy and Religion Podcast. Sensemaking in a time between worlds. Responding to existential risk with a new story of CosmoErotic Humanism, with Dr. Marc Gafni. To join this podcast live every Sunday at 10 am Pacific Time go to https://who-we-must-become-3166d4.circle.so/join?invitation_token=05836b3e4b75428e61119022414f6b7cd69ef82d-83437f89-29a4-48d3-be3e-bf206571d39e !

The goal of this podcast is to create a place where people discuss their inside views about existential risk from AI.

AXRP (pronounced axe-urp) is the AI X-risk Research Podcast where I, Daniel Filan, have conversations with researchers about their papers. We discuss the paper, and hopefully get a sense of why it's been written and how it might reduce the risk of AI causing an existential catastrophe: that is, permanently and drastically curtailing humanity's future potential. You can visit the website and read transcripts at axrp.net.

Thinking Machines: Digital Neurons and the Future of Humanity In Thinking Machines, we explore the meeting point between biology and technology where human neurons meet digital ones. Hosted by Tamim Asey, the podcast dives deep into how artificial intelligence, neuroscience and machine learning are reshaping the future of thought, emotion and evolution itself. From the rise of synthetic minds to the ethics of digital consciousness each episode unpacks how the next frontier of intelligence wi ...

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Life offers us many opportunities but some seem too risky to accept. How do we choose what is worth the risk? The Art of Risk is a podcast exploring gutsy choices made by colorful characters. The show defines risk as an active decision that has potential to result in a negative outcome. Our emphasis is not on talking with athletic daredevils, but people who have taken cultural, social, financial, emotional, and even existential risks. Our long-form interview show focuses on ordinary people w ...

A compilation of ten key episodes on artificial intelligence and related topics from 80,000 Hours. Together they'll help you learn about how AI looks from a broadly longtermist, existential risk, or effective altruism flavoured point of view.

A deep dive into Nick Bostrom's ideas, including: existential risk, wise philanthropy, the ethics of AI, transhumanism, and the case for speeding up some investments in technology while slowing down others.

A podcast about the bigger picture. Host Spencer Bailey calls on leading minds, from scientists and technologists to artists and climate activists, to zoom out and look at some of the planet’s most pressing issues from a whole-earth, long-view perspective.

"Frame of Reference - Profiles in Leadership" and "Frame of Reference - Coming together" are conversational style shows with local, national, and global experts about issues that affect all of us in some way. I’m, at heart, a “theatre person”. I was drawn to theatre in Junior High School and studied it long enough to get a Master of Fine Arts in Stage Direction. It’s the one thing that I’m REALLY passionate about it because as Shakespeare noted, “all the world’s a stage and all the men and w ...

A scientist and a comedian discuss scientifically plausible end-of-the-world scenarios. Join neuroscientist Dr James Cooke (PhD, MSc, BA Oxon) and comedian Rory O'Keeffe ("may not be up to the task of real life" Fest ★★★★) as they embark on an informative journey through what James calls "Human Existential Risk" or what Rory calls “it all going to shit in a big way”.

Artificial Intelligence is hurtling us into an unknown future. Will it pollute our infosphere, reinforce biases, or even be an existential risk? Or will AI help us solve the energy crisis, revolutionise healthcare and even eliminate the need for work? Perhaps all of these? On Steering AI, we talk to leading academic experts at the cutting-edge of this increasingly powerful and pervasive technology, hearing their views on the benefits and how to steer around the risks. The first step to mitig ...

Official Wealthion Podcast Feed. Learn about money and the markets from leading investors from around the world, and discover how to build a more resilient, long-term plan for your investment portfolio. Look for new episodes each week.

December 2021 Update: The Risktory Podcast is on indefinite hiatus. Thank you for all the support! Risktory is a first of its kind podcast, dedicated to exploring the risk universe through the lens of history. From Napoleon in his first Italian campaign, to the ancient city of Pompeii, to Jack the Ripper, risk has always had a place in helping humans to both guard against existential threat, but to also grasp and exploit exquisite opportunity. Think risk is boring? Let Risktory blow your min ...

Future Matters is a newsletter about longtermism and existential risk by Matthew van der Merwe & Pablo Stafforini.

Foresight Institute Radio features the most cutting-edge talks and seminars from our workshops—fresh insights on advanced AI, nanotech, longevity biotech, and beyond. See the slides and demos on YouTube, and follow @ForesightInst on X for real-time updates. For polished, in-studio interviews, check out our sister feed: The Existential Hope Podcast Foresight Institute is an independent nonprofit devoted to steering emerging technologies toward beneficial futures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co ...

From technology to workplace culture, from geopolitical trends to economics, Heavy Strategy debates pivotal questions in enterprise IT. Hosts Johna Till Johnson & John Burke bring their technical expertise, analytical acumen, and contrasting viewpoints to discuss complex topics of interest to IT leaders. Frequently irreverent and always thought-provoking, these are the conversations you wish you could have at the leadership table. Tune in and join the think tank, where unanswered questions a ...

Conversations on the deeper lessons we learn from the outdoors. Tim Stewart speaks to athletes, authors, philosophers, and leaders about their adventures outdoors and the lessons they have brought back with them. We explore topics such as flow states, consciousness, fear, risk, and death, and how all of these come together to provide us with meaning and wisdom.

“Ok, Doomer!” the podcast by NEVER, is a 6-part series by the European Leadership Network and their New European Voices on Existential Risk, aka NEVER network, embarking on an exploration into the heart of the manmade existential risks threatening humanity, our planet, and life as we know it. Each episode delves into a different existential crisis, from the looming shadows of nuclear war and the escalating perils of climate change to the uncharted territories of disruptive AI technologies an ...

From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...

Bite-sized clips with TED level top thinkers, founders and scientists on how advances in biotech & genomics, space travel, IoT, AI and other exponential tech converge to create our collective future and what we can do, from a research and policy perspective to shape the trends, technologies and societal norms for a better world. Main Podcast: https://disruptors.fm/itunes If in-depth, unscripted conversations with the researchers, startups and future thinkers transforming the future of all of ...

What are the greatest forces, risks, and ideas that define the 21st Century? Each week existential risk researcher Coleman Snell speaks with academics, thinkers, and artists whose work speaks to life in the 21st Century for the modern individual. We talk about the biggest risks/challenges facing our species, solutions, unique aspects of 21st Century Life, and how we can find meaning in this strange century. Learn more about the field of global catastrophic & existential risk and about the po ...

“I have been classified as part of Generation Z. There are no letters after Z. Meaning we have a choice: to be an ending, or the people who do things differently.” It’s 2019. Examination is at an all-time high. Mental health problems are an epidemic. Students everywhere are striking school for the climate. Matt is a normal teenager. He likes writing poetry. He likes his friend Aidan. He likes this girl called Amy but is too afraid to ask her out. But sometimes being afraid isn’t an option. S ...

This podcast brings together industry experts and banking professionals to discuss the latest trends, technology and strategies relevant to the banking sector. Tune in to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry Discover other PCBB insights: Industry Insights: https://www.pcbb.com/industry-insights Daily Newsletter: https://www.pcbb.com/bid

AI safety, philosophy and other things.

The podcast where we question existing norms in medicine, science, and public health.

The Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Audio Course) provides a comprehensive, audio-first journey through the foundations, applications, and future directions of AI. Listeners will explore how machines learn, reason, and act, with episodes covering technical concepts, industry use cases, ethical issues, and global impacts. Designed for students, professionals, and career changers alike, this course delivers clear, structured insights that make AI accessible and relevant across domains ...

Join renowned visionary Thomas Frey and Trent Fowler as they explore artificial intelligence, cryptocurrencies, space exploration, quantum computing, biotechnology, and a variety of other topics of interest to futurists.

Patrick Blumenthal (@PatrickJBlum) interviews some of the world's leading economists, political scientists, and philosophers to discuss their ideas and what they mean for society, technology, and the economy.

Future Matters Reader releases audio versions of most of the writings summarized in the Future Matters newsletter

For-fun podcast based out of Calgary, Canada discussing issues surrounding Tech, Culture, Science, & Society. Hosted by Cal Leung & Simon Loewen. Currently on hiatus to work sister podcast 'We Believe in Calgary'! To resume ~November 2021.

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A weekly podcast where James Riley and Antony Poveda from Rising Ape Collective debate the advancement of civilisation and the demise of their own humanity... In a fun way!

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The Wow!Signal Podcast examines a wide range of issues from a scientific perspective through the lens of the search for intelligent life from other worlds.

The Cyberlaw Podcast is a weekly interview series and discussion offering an opinionated roundup of the latest events in technology, security, privacy, and government. It features in-depth interviews of a wide variety of guests, including academics, politicians, authors, reporters, and other technology and policy newsmakers. Hosted by cybersecurity attorney Stewart Baker, whose views expressed are his own.

A collection of ten top episodes of the 80,000 Hours Podcast, designed to bring you up to speed on ten pressing issues the effective altruism community is working to solve.

On November 16th, 2023, organisations from all over the world are proclaiming a worldwide day for action. Join host Lena Winzer as she introduces the concept of ‘intergenerational fairness’ and the organisations championing the Intergenerational Fairness Day! Every three months an episode will be released, in which challenges to an intergenerationally fair world are introduced and discussed. The first episode releases on 16/11/2023 and is produced by Lena Winzer and Svenja Klöckner.

The universe is an extraordinary place, full of beauty and mystery. And yet, for all of the amazing things that science has discovered, the most surprising and mysterious aspect of reality is… us. Through the development of life and mind, the universe glimpses the potential of a subjective dimension, -of value, meaning, and significance. Today growing numbers of scientists and philosophers argue that proper recognition of the existence of consciousness reframes our entire cosmological pictur ...

Are you ready to burst your filter bubble? To hit pause on righteous anger? Principle of Charity injects curiosity and generosity back into difficult conversations, bringing together two expert guests with opposing views on big social issues. But here’s the twist: as well as passionately advocating their own views, each guest is challenged to present the best, most generous version of the other’s argument. This unique format comes from an ancient idea - the principle of charity - which tells ...