Sep 24, 2016
In this episode we discuss some of the fears and concerns over AI, such as those raised by Elon Musk and others. Also, issues AI might have with rewards systems, and the trolley problem.
Also, Zoltan Istvan, the Transhumanist party presidential candidate.
Sep 17, 2016
This week we explore some of the impact artificial intelligence is having on the arts, specifically in literature, visual art, and music.
Also, transparent aluminum for space station windows, and twitterbot generated D&D maps.
Sep 10, 2016
In this episode I do my first interview, this with author A.C. Hachem (achachem.com). His first book, Dawn of Legaia, a near future story set on Earth and in a station in near-earth orbit, will debut on November 11th 2016. We talked about the book, the creative process, realism in science fiction, The Matrix, and...
Sep 3, 2016
This week we get into some of the core concepts and terminology behind current AI research. AI can be a rabbit hole of words that will make your head spin, I'll cover a few broad areas you'll hear most when people talk about AI.
Also, what is happiness, and new battery tech and the EmDrive in the news.