Tag: Science

Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & Longevity : Dr. David Sinclair | Longevity & Increasing Our Pets’ Lifespans

ABOUT THIS EPISODEDavid A. Sinclair, Ph.D., co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging at Harvard Medical School, has been listed in TIME magazine’s “100 most influential people in the world” (2014), and appeared on their list of the “Top 50 in Healthcare” (2018). Dr. Sinclair is best known for his… Continue reading Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & Longevity : Dr. David Sinclair | Longevity & Increasing Our Pets’ Lifespans

16 Minutes News by a16z : Fortnite, Esports, Gaming, and Entertainment (#3)

ABOUT THIS EPISODEThis is episode #3 of our new show, 16 Minutes, where we quickly cover recent headlines of the week, the a16z way — why they’re in the news; why they matter from our vantage point in tech — and share our experts’ views on these trends as well. This week we do a… Continue reading 16 Minutes News by a16z : Fortnite, Esports, Gaming, and Entertainment (#3)

The Ars Technicast : Ars Technicast Experimental #13.4: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 4 of 4

ABOUT THIS EPISODEArs Technicast Experimental #13.4: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 4 of 4Today we’re presenting the fourth and final installment of my conversation with Naval Ravikant about existential risks. The theme of today’s installment: there’s hope. Yes, really! If there’s one thing that any religious, national or political mindset should agree on, it’s that… Continue reading The Ars Technicast : Ars Technicast Experimental #13.4: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 4 of 4

The Ars Technicast : Ars Technicast Experimental #13.3: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 3 of 4

ABOUT THIS EPISODEArs Technicast Experimental #13.3: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 3 of 4Today we’re presenting the third installment of my conversation with Naval Ravikant about existential risks. In this segment, Naval and I move on from yesterday’s topic of AI risk to the dangers inherent in the rise of synthetic biology, or synbio.Learn more… Continue reading The Ars Technicast : Ars Technicast Experimental #13.3: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 3 of 4

The Ars Technicast : Ars Technicast Experimental #13.2: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 2 of 4

ABOUT THIS EPISODEArs Technicast Experimental #13.2: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 2 of 4Today we’re presenting the second installment of my conversation with Naval Ravikant about existential risks. Today, we focus on that time-honored Hollywood staple—super AI risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CNE8846939674.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The Ars Technicast : Ars Technicast Experimental #13.1: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 1 of 4

ABOUT THIS EPISODEArs Technicast Experimental #13.1: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 1 of 4This week’s guest is Naval Ravikant. Naval is a renowned angel investor and entrepreneur. But our topic this week is something quite a bit darker than entrepreneurial finance. Specifically, it’s existential risk. This refers to a set of dangers which might, in… Continue reading The Ars Technicast : Ars Technicast Experimental #13.1: Rob Reid and Naval Ravikant, 1 of 4

Azeem Azhar’s Exponential View : Investing in Disruptive Innovation

ABOUT THIS EPISODEIn the late 1800’s, three innovation platforms shaped the world as we know it today: the telephone, electricity, and the internal combustion engine. Today, five powerful innovation platforms are accelerating at the same time: DNA sequencing, robotics, energy storage, deep learning, and blockchain technology. Cathie Wood, CEO and CIO of ArkInvest, is leading… Continue reading Azeem Azhar’s Exponential View : Investing in Disruptive Innovation

The After On Podcast : 45: End Games (part 2) | Naval Ravikant

ABOUT THIS EPISODEA rampage killer with a knife can kill a few. With a gun, dozens. With a jetliner, way more. What might future tech enable? In Part Two of our conversation, Naval and I discuss “The Ender.”And how to preclude this monstrosity. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/afteron/45_-_Naval_Ravikant_part_2_End_Games.mp3?dest-id=547951Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The After On Podcast : 44: End Games (part 1) | Naval Ravikant

ABOUT THIS EPISODENaval & I discuss a horrifying risk. We questioned whether to post this. Might it give someone ideas? Well, the bad guys already HAVE ideas. And cataclysms are only averted if we face them. There’s still time. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/afteron/44_-_Naval_Ravikant_part_1__End_Games.mp3?dest-id=547951Podcast: Play in new window | Download