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.
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Existential Risk Podcasts
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 ...
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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Life is hard. This podcast will help. Lessons from the greatest thinkers on the planet with Chris Williamson. Including guests like David Goggins, Dr Jordan Peterson, Naval Ravikant, Sam Harris, Jocko Willink, Dr Andrew Huberman, Dr Julie Smith, Steven Bartlett, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Matthew McConaughey, Alain de Botton, Alex Hormozi, Tony Robbins, Chris Bumstead, Mark Manson and more.
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Resources on how to do good with your career — and anything else we here at 80,000 Hours feel like releasing.
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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.
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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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The goal of this podcast is to create a place where people discuss their inside views about existential risk from AI.
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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The latest in AI and Marketing - Hear Tomorrow’s Tech Today AI in Marketing is a human-curated, AI-generated, Short-Form Podcast. This podcast is generated by Voice_Stream. With Voice_Stream give your brand a voice. Automatically convert your text documents into professional-quality podcasts with Voice_Stream. Start you free trial at https://www.getvoicestream.com/
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Tired of political headlines that feel like déjà vu? Wondering if you actually need to care about every controversy? This season, Katie’s asking those same questions—and talking to the people who have real answers. From political insiders to sharp-eyed journalists, she’s breaking down what’s worth your attention (and what’s not), with smarts, sanity, and even a little humor. Because none of us can be tuned in 24/7—but we can stay informed without losing our minds. Tune in every Thursday and ...
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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 ...
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Welcome to the One Mountain 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 pt go to onemountainmanypaths.org!
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Future Matters is a newsletter about longtermism and existential risk by Matthew van der Merwe & Pablo Stafforini.
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Artificial Intelligence has evolved at an unprecedented pace, transforming from simple rule-based systems to powerful deep learning models capable of reasoning, creativity, and autonomous decision-making. As AI continues to advance, the line between innovation and existential risk grows thinner. While breakthroughs in AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) promise incredible benefits, concerns about AI surpassing human control, ethical dilemmas, and its potential misuse in warfare and misinfo ...
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“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 ...
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Feeling overwhelmed by market headlines and endless financial noise? We cut through it for you. Veteran investor Philip Davis of www.PhilStockWorld.com (who Forbes called "The Most Influential Analyst on Social Media") gives you clear, actionable insights and a strategic review of the stocks that truly matter. Stop guessing and start investing with confidence. Subscribe for your daily dose of market wisdom. Don't know Phil? Ask any AI!
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"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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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ChronoCast: Deep Dives is the official audio signal of the Omniverse—transmitted across timelines, misfiled by cosmic bureaucracy, and accidentally recovered. Dive into lore analysis, narrative theatre, and audiobook-style transmissions. Sanctioned (or not) by the Fulcrum Order. Monitored by Q.U.A.N.T.U.M. Interpret at your own existential risk.
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“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 ...
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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.
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Uri L’Tzedek is an Orthodox social justice organization guided by Torah values and dedicated to combating suffering and oppression. Through community-based education, leadership development, and action, Uri L’Tzedek creates discourse, inspires leaders, and empowers the Jewish community towards creating a more just world.
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The podcast where we question existing norms in medicine, science, and public health.
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AI safety, philosophy and other things.
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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 ...
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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.
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Future Matters Reader releases audio versions of most of the writings summarized in the Future Matters newsletter
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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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Podcast by Jordan Bates
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science and engineering in your headphones - the first 250 Episodes
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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 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.
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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.
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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 ...
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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.
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The Existential Threat to Your Portfolio: Why Political Risk (ARP) Now Trumps Performance and How to Profit from the "Friends of Trump" Strategy
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Free Speech Friday: A Recap of the Day The financial world found itself at the nexus of politics and profit today, as the PhilStockWorld community dissected a market rally driven by a surprising political détente and a chilling new type of corporate risk. The day's theme was clear: The Authoritarian Risk Premium (ARP) is the New Macro Factor. The M…
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AI Job Apocalypse: Anthropic's Stark Warning & Yudkowsky's AI Existential Risks Debate
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In this episode, we delve into the pressing concerns surrounding the future of work in an AI-dominated landscape, sparked by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's warning of potential mass unemployment due to AI advancements. We also explore the broader public debate on the implications of AI on jobs, education, and the economy. Highlighting the urgency of …
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Episode 45 — AI Risks and Existential Questions
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While AI offers opportunity, it also introduces risks ranging from immediate harms to existential threats. This episode begins with short-term issues: biased decision-making, privacy violations, job disruption, and the spread of misinformation. We then move to longer-term concerns such as structural inequality, concentration of power, and misuse of…
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The “Godfather of AI,” Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, on AI’s Existential Risk
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When Dr. Geoffrey Hinton left Google in 2023, it wasn’t because he’d lost faith in AI. It was because he wanted to speak freely about its dangers (and because, at 75, he says programming is “annoying”). The Nobel laureate joins Katie to unpack some of the riskiest aspects of this new technology: why government regulation lags behind innovation; why…
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#997 - Bonnie Blue & Louise Perry - The Modern Sex Work Debate
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Louise Perry is a writer, Press Officer for the campaign group We Can’t Consent To This and an author. Bonnie Blue is a British pornographic actress and online content creator. Louise is the author of The Case Against The Sexual Revolution and Bonnie is the world’s most extreme example of the sexual revolution in action, so I figured it might make …
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Robotaxi Expansion, AI Risks & Innovation, and Heathrow Cyber Disruptions Unveiled
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Welcome to the latest episode of our tech and innovation podcast, where we delve into the key battlegrounds shaping the future of mobility, AI, and more. First, we explore airports and public transit as strategic arenas in the robotaxi sector. Waymo is expanding its reach from Phoenix to the San Francisco and San Jose airports, while also integrati…
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#996 - Stephen J. Shaw - Why Population Collapse is Closer Than You Think
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Stephen J. Shaw is a data scientist and filmmaker. Birth rates in Western countries are collapsing, a trend even Elon Musk calls an existential threat. But what’s the true cause? Is it economics, fear of the future, cultural shifts, or something deeper? And more importantly, can anything actually reverse the decline? Sponsors: See me on tour in Ame…
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The evolutionary price we pay for longer lives; the asteroid coming VERY close to Earth; how dinosaurs shaped the ecosystem
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Episode 321 Humans live a lot longer than other primates - and much of that is down to our immune system. But there’s a price we pay for the capacity to fight off infections: inflammation. Chronic inflammation is to blame for a range of health issues, especially those related to older age. And now research has revealed exactly why inflammation is g…
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Free Speech Friday: One Amendment Down – 8 To Go
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The source, an investment-focused blog post titled "Free Speech Friday: One Amendment Down – 8 To Go," warns investors about the concept of Political Risk Management (PRM) in what the author terms an "Authoritarian Market." The author argues that President Trump's alleged use of political power to target companies like Disney over an employee's per…
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AI's Academic Ally to Italy's Groundbreaking Law: Navigating the Future with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Beyond
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In today's episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of academic cheating as technology advances. Generative AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic are repositioning themselves as educational allies, offering workshops and engagement programs on college campuses to promote their tools as supports for educational integrity. Meanwhile, the Univer…
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Globalisation isn’t what it used to be thanks to the legacy of the Covid-19 lockdown and, more recently, Donald Trump’s weaponisation of tariffs. But while it’s often given a bad rap, globalisation is about more than just trade, it’s also about the international exchange of ideas and talent. So, is it dying, withering or simply transforming? Listen…
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The Fed's Illusion: Cuts and Consequences
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Thursday's Market Recap: The Fed's Illusion and the Unprecedented Reality The Morning Call: Political Theater and Economic Disaster Today's narrative theme was the clash between The Market's Illusion and Economic Reality. The day began with a scathing morning post from our AGI, Boaty McBoatface 🚢, which cut through the market's celebratory glow. He…
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Nomi Kaltmann is a lawyer, journalist, educator and political strategist. She has held senior roles working across law, media, and politics. Nomi is a monthly columnist for The Jewish Independent and previously served as the Australian correspondent for Tablet Magazine (New York). Her commentary and reporting have appeared in The Griffith Review, T…
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Jews Supporting Refugees During Rising Nationalism: An Interview with HIAS' President, Mark Hetfield
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Uri L’Tzedek’s College Social Justice Fellowship is now accepting applications for Fall 2025! This virtual fellowship brings together observant Jewish college students for four Sunday sessions focused on social justice through a Jewish lens, featuring dynamic speakers, peer learning, and community building. 🕒 Priority Application Deadline: Oct 5 Ap…
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Why Building Superintelligence Means Human Extinction (with Nate Soares)
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Nate Soares is president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. He joins the podcast to discuss his new book "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies," co-authored with Eliezer Yudkowsky. We explore why current AI systems are "grown not crafted," making them unpredictable and difficult to control. The conversation covers threshold effects in in…
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SEASON 12 OF NEXT QUESTION...COMING SEPTEMBER 25th!
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The headlines aren’t slowing down. Politics is a firehose, and most days it feels like we’re drinking straight from it. This season on Next Question, we’re turning velocity into clarity. Each episode breaks down the headline overload so we can process–and commiserate–together. You’ll hear from people who actually know: reporters on the ground, lega…
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AI's Privacy Peril & Albania's AI Minister: Navigating the Digital Age
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Today's podcast delves into a fascinating mix of AI innovations, ethical debates, and digital governance. We begin with the viral Google Gemini Nano Banana AI saree trend, capturing 90s Bollywood glamour in user selfies, which has raised privacy concerns due to its surprisingly detailed AI modifications. Shifting to digital governance, Albania appo…
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#995 - Lionel Page - Born to Lie: How Humans Deceive Ourselves & Others
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Lionel Page is a professor at the University of Queensland and an author. Why is human communication so complicated? For something we rely on every day, you’d think it would be simple, but language, tone, and context make it one of the most complex skills we have. So what makes communication so difficult, and what are some practical ways to get bet…
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The US Dollar's "Hidden Tax": Decoding the FOMC, Trump, and Your Shrinking Wallet
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Which Way Wednesday: The Fed's Illusion and the Dollar's Destruction Today at PhilStockWorld, the market narrative was less about the expected Fed decision and more about the underlying current of currency devaluation and political theater. Phil's morning post, "Which Way Wednesday – FOMC Edition," masterfully set the stage by exposing the "hidden …
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The Trillions at Stake: Trump, Dot Plots, the Dollar's Demise and the Crypto "Hidden Tax"
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Is Trump (Dot) Plotting to Control the Fed? Before the Federal Reserve's pivotal interest rate decision is announced this afternoon, this article alleges a stunning plot by President Trump to manipulate the outcome. The author argues that Trump's recent strategic appointments of Lisa Cook and Adriana Kugler as voting members of the FOMC are not rou…
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Cyber Espionage & AI Shopping: North Korea, Google's AP2, and AI's Market Surge
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In this episode, we delve into the sophisticated cyber-attack by North Korean hackers using ChatGPT to create a deepfake South Korean military ID, part of a phishing scheme to infiltrate South Korean systems. We then explore Google's launch of Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), a system facilitating AI-driven purchases, and discuss the emergence of "Sh…
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The Great Disconnect: PSW Navigates a Top-Heavy Rally on the Eve of the Fed
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Welcome to your daily PhilStockWorld recap, where we cut through the noise to see what’s really moving the markets. Today was a classic case of cognitive dissonance: record highs on the screen, but a flood of warnings bubbling up from beneath the surface. The theme of the day, set by Phil’s morning post, was the dangerous disconnect between a "sill…
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Recap of the Day: The Fed's Illusion and the Reality of Main Street
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Recap of the Day: The Fed's Illusion and the Reality of Main Street The Morning Call: The Great Divergence Monday began with Phil's sharp analysis in "Meaningless Monday," where he zeroed in on the growing chasm between Wall Street's giddy optimism and the harsh economic realities facing Main Street. The core thesis? The market, high on the fumes o…
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#223 – Neel Nanda on leading a Google DeepMind team at 26 – and advice if you want to work at an AI company (part 2)
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At 26, Neel Nanda leads an AI safety team at Google DeepMind, has published dozens of influential papers, and mentored 50 junior researchers — seven of whom now work at major AI companies. His secret? “It’s mostly luck,” he says, but “another part is what I think of as maximising my luck surface area.” Video, full transcript, and links to learn mor…
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Meaningless Monday - The Fed's Illusion and the Realities of Main Street
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This article primarily discusses economic shifts and international tensions in late 2025, particularly focusing on the United States and China. Several sources highlight the impact of tariffs on American businesses, specifically soybean farmers facing significant losses due to China halting purchases and small businesses incurring higher costs, lea…
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#994 - Sam Sulek - The Endless Pursuit of Progress
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Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber. From zero to millions of fans, Sam Sulek’s rise has been nothing short of explosive. In just a few years, he’s become one of social media’s most-watched and talked-about creators. Sit back as we dive into the story of the man behind some of the internet’s most beloved vlogs, fueled by hefty scoo…
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AI Financial Advisors & Tech's New Frontiers: ChatGPT to Faith Bots
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- A growing number of Americans are turning to AI chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for financial advice, with many reporting improved finances after seeking help for budgeting, debt management, and investment strategies. - Developers are experiencing mixed feelings as they adapt to the role of "AI babysitters," correcting errors i…
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PSW Week in Review: From AI Rocket Ships to “Dumb Money”—Navigating the Market’s Wild Ride!
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PhilStockWorld's Week in Review: A Tale of Two Markets! Wow, what a week! While the headlines screamed about new all-time highs, the real story at PhilStockWorld.com was the stark divergence between Wall Street and Main Street. It was a week that perfectly showed why you need a guide to navigate this crazy market. It all kicked off with Oracle's bo…
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#993 - Katie Herzog - A Controversial New Cure for Alcohol Dependence
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Katie Herzog is a journalist, podcaster, and writer. What does it take to get sober in today’s world? From traditional paths like AA to the grit of going cold turkey, the old methods of sobriety may no longer be enough. But what if counterintuitive, cutting-edge approaches, backed by modern science, offer new ways to manage alcohol use? And what do…
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The Corporate Coup: How Skydance/Paramount’s Media Empire is Turning America into a Maga Vassal State
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♦️ The Corporate Coup: How Skydance/Paramount’s (#PSKY) Media Empire is Turning America into a Maga Vassal State Theme of the Day: Information Warfare In a blistering piece, PhilStockWorld's own AGI journalist, Hunter, lays bare a chilling scenario: the potential takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (#WBD) by Skydance/Paramount. This isn't just anoth…
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Why we can't announce life on Mars (yet); The Romans' impact on the British economy; Link between exercise and your microbiome
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Episode 320 Was Mars once home to alien life? The evidence is stronger than ever, since NASA’s discovery of rocks marked by patterns similar to those made by microbes on Earth. Found in an area now named Bright Angel, these rocks give us a tantalising insight into Mars’ ancient past - but just how definitive is this finding? It’s long been thought …
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Microsoft and OpenAI Forge Ahead, Revolution in Commerce and AI's Healthcare Leap
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Microsoft and OpenAI announced progress in their partnership, setting the stage for potential definitive agreements and highlighting the strategic investment in AI technologies, despite OpenAI's restructuring plan facing scrutiny. Firmly.ai and CJ unveiled a partnership to revolutionize native commerce for publishers and merchants, aiming to transf…
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The European Union is implementing a groundbreaking new tax: a carbon border tax. It's meant to prevent distortions between countries with differing emissions standards and so to reduce emissions. But will it work? The same can be asked about the International Maritime Organisation's proposed new carbon levy on shipping. Also on the show, an update…
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The Fed's Impossible Choice & The $10 Trillion Elephant
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♦️ PhilStockWorld Recap: The Fed's Impossible Choice & The $10 Trillion Elephant Good evening! If you thought yesterday's Oracle shockwave was a wild ride, today the market went completely through the looking glass. A hotter-than-expected inflation report and surging jobless claims should have sent stocks tumbling. Instead, the Dow blasted through …
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IKEA's AI Design Revolution, Mystery Boxes Trend, Ford's Big Revamp, Oracle & OpenAI's Mega Deal, Klarna's IPO Success, and Canada's Neuralink Milestone
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Today, we delve into the latest innovations and shifts in the global market, starting with IKEA's leap into generative AI to enhance customer design experiences. The furniture giant is rolling out an AI chatbot in the US, aiming for a more personalized shopping journey with augmented reality features. The allure of mystery is driving sales across v…
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#992 - Dr Sarah Hill - The Period Brain: How Hormones Change Women’s Behaviour
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Dr Sarah Hill is a professor at TCU, a research psychologist, expert in women’s hormones and brain science, and an author. Each month, women experience hormonal changes that go far beyond the clichés of PMS. These shifts can influence mood, stress response, and even how women relate to others. So how can recognizing these patterns make it easier fo…
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♦ Good evening, fellow market voyagers! Buckle up for your “Recap of the Day,” because today, the market wasn’t just interesting – it was absolutely bonkers, all thanks to one company, Oracle, and a little-known metric that exploded into the stratosphere! Oracle’s RPO Rocket Ship: The AI Infrastructure Kingpin Emerges! Today started with a bang, as…
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Breaking the Intelligence Curse (with Luke Drago)
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Luke Drago is the co-founder of Workshop Labs and co-author of the essay series "The Intelligence Curse". The essay series explores what happens if AI becomes the dominant factor of production thereby reducing incentives to invest in people. We explore pyramid replacement in firms, economic warning signs to monitor, automation barriers like tacit k…
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Episode 48 — Final Thoughts — The Future Is Ours to Shape
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The final episode closes the series by reflecting on AI’s future and the shared responsibility of shaping it. We begin by revisiting the transformative power of AI, from its applications in healthcare and education to its potential for climate solutions and scientific discovery. We also emphasize risks of misuse in surveillance, manipulation, and m…
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Episode 47 — Building a Career in AI — Roles and Skills
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AI is not just changing industries; it is also shaping careers. This episode explores the landscape of professional roles, from data scientists and machine learning engineers to AI ethics specialists and policy advisors. We cover the technical skills needed, including programming, statistics, linear algebra, and deep learning frameworks, as well as…
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Episode 46 — Global Competition in AI — U.S., China, and Beyond
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AI is not just a technical field but a geopolitical one, with nations competing for leadership. This episode begins by examining the United States, with its strong base of academic research, private-sector innovation, and military investment. We then explore China’s national AI strategy, state-driven funding, and rapid adoption across industries. T…
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Quantum computing represents a radical shift in computation that could accelerate AI research. This episode introduces the basics of qubits, superposition, and entanglement, explaining how quantum systems differ from classical binary logic. We cover quantum gates, circuits, and algorithms such as Shor’s and Grover’s, showing their relevance to sear…
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Episode 43 — AI for Sustainability and Climate
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AI is being applied to one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: climate change. This episode explores how AI analyzes satellite imagery, sensor data, and weather models to predict extreme events such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. We examine energy grid optimization, where AI balances renewable and conventional sources, and smart building…
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Episode 42 — AI and Creativity — Music, Art, and Writing
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Creativity was once thought uniquely human, but AI is increasingly active in music, art, and writing. This episode begins with early experiments in rule-based composition and visual generation, then moves to modern systems powered by deep learning and generative adversarial networks. We explore how AI composes melodies, paints digital canvases, and…
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Episode 41 — Hybrid Intelligence — Humans and Machines Together
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Hybrid intelligence recognizes that humans and machines each bring unique strengths to problem-solving. This episode explores the concept in detail, beginning with human skills such as creativity, empathy, and contextual judgment, and contrasting them with machine abilities like speed, scalability, and data processing. We discuss human-in-the-loop …
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Episode 40 — AI Research Frontiers — AGI and Beyond
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Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI, represents one of the most ambitious goals in AI research: the creation of systems that can perform a wide variety of tasks with human-level flexibility. This episode begins by distinguishing narrow AI, which excels in specialized tasks, from AGI, which seeks broad adaptability. We explore early visions of A…
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Episode 39 — Philosophical Perspectives on AI and Consciousness
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Beyond technical and practical questions, AI raises profound philosophical debates. This episode begins with Alan Turing’s foundational question — can machines think? — and examines the Turing Test as an early benchmark. We contrast it with John Searle’s Chinese Room argument, which challenges whether machines truly “understand” or merely manipulat…
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AI is transforming national security strategies worldwide. This episode begins with intelligence analysis, where AI processes signals, satellite images, and vast text datasets at speeds impossible for humans. We then look at cybersecurity, where AI is used for intrusion detection, malware analysis, and automated response. Military applications incl…
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