Best Josh Drew Amp Palmer Podcasts (2025)

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RNZ Nine to Noon: ADDICTION IS THE BUSINESS MODEL 14:28

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Mark joins RNZ Nine to Noon host Kathryn Ryan to delve into the sudden phenomenon of 'viral' AI videos - getting better at capturing your eyeballs. Did you see those cute bunnies bouncing on a trampoline? Never happened - but made you look. The fusion of TikTok and AI video looks to be potent - and addictive. Next up, shocking and sad story of Adam…

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The Next Billion Cars - Experiences in 'Range Anxiety' 9:22

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On a recent trip to the San Francisco Bay Area, Mark rented an EV, drove to a rural town on the Mendocino coast, then drove back again. That trip taught Mark a lot about what it means to drive an EV - and how it changes both thinking and behaviour behind the wheel. Unless we fundamentally revise how we power personal transportation in the US (and A…

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RNZ Nine to Noon: DOES CHATGPT MAKE YOU STUPID? 17:33

2M ago17:33

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A recent study from MIT shows students tasked with writing essays showed significantly lower levels of brain activity when allowed to use ChatGPT. Mark Pesce reviews the implications of this finding with RNZ NineToNoon host Kathryn Ryan, going on to reveal how an internet filled with AI-generated content becomes increasingly 'toxic' for those same …

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RNZ NINE TO NOON: CAN CHATGPT MAKE YOU CRAZY? 20:05

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RNZ NINE TO NOON: CAN CHATGPT MAKE YOU CRAZY? In conversation with host Kathryn Ryan, Mark highlights a number of reports indicating potentially very serious mental health issues associated with the use of chatbots like ChatGPT. These chatbots tend to be very agreeable - a quality known as 'sycophancy'. But being agreeable with someone's delusions …

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Mo Meta, Mo Problems: Could Facebook be broken up? 15:01

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From Radio New Zealand's Nine To Noon: Meta - the parent of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and much more besides - finds itself fighting for its life against a suit from the US Federal Trade Commission, charging abuse of monopoly power - because they acquired Instagram and WhatsApp in order to neutralise up-and-coming competitors. Even in Trump's A…

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RNZ Nine To Noon - Should we give up copyright to beat China in the race for AI? 12:54

6M ago12:54

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Originally broadcast on 20th March, 2025 on Radio New Zealand's Nine To Noon with host Kathryn Ryan. Christie's held its first auction of AI-generated art, earning a million dollars. Those AI artworks had been 'trained' from countless images, owned by other people. Is that legal? OpenAI and Google claim that unless they have free right to use - wel…

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AI WARTECH - Has technology turned to the dark side? 18:54

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Originally broadcast on Radio New Zealand's Nine to Noon on 13 February 2025 Last week Google amended its ethical AI policies to allow their AI tools to be used in weapons - to preserve 'national security'. They're among the last to embrace a new market for their products - defense and weapons. Is this a new thing? Or is tech simply returning to it…

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Gradually. Then Suddenly 35:12

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"How did you go bankrupt?" begins the oft-quoted line from Hemingway. "Two ways. Gradually - then suddenly." That's how the automotive sector feels at the end of 2024, with Nissan maybe preparing for bankruptcy and Stellantis firing its CEO and VW struggling with strikes and low sales and GM shuttering Cruise and on and on and on. Sally Dominguez a…

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The War over Plant-Based foods with Nick Hazell 16:13

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In 2018, Nick Hazell founded v2food - an amazing startup making plant-based substitutes for meat that got extensive coverage on THE NEXT BILLION SECONDS. Six years later, it's getting difficult to find their product on supermarket shelves - and there's been a broader roll-back from plant-based alternatives. What's happened? Nick Hazel doesn't have …

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The New Alchemy 37:20

9M ago37:20

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The impacts of global heating have become persistent and profound, so we need to do as much as we can to lesson those impacts, as quickly as we can. The best paths forward lean into existing, natural processes - and this is exactly where Nick Hazell has arrived with Algenie. Can algae restore balance to our ecosystem? Is it the moonshot we need to …

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The Next Billion Cars - 2024 in Review (part 2) 18:21

9M ago18:21

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In this final year in review episode, Sally Dominguez, Drew Smith and Mark Pesce address the big, smelly elephant in the room: The change of government - and direction - over in the United States of America. Could massive tariffs plus 'drill, baby, drill' together land a knockout punch on the US EV industry? Plus - predictions for 2025. We're bring…

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The Next Billion Cars - 2024 in review (part 1) 22:11

10M ago22:11

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Whenever Mark, Sal and Drew get together, sparks will fly. So much has happened since our visit to CES 2024, we reckoned it time to draw all the year's threads together: Are we pulling back from EVs? Will China dominate manufacturing? And what about all that data vehicles are collecting? It's been full on - enough to require a bit of a 'group hug'.…

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The $100,000,000,000 Lie 8:15

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The $100,000,000,000 Lie — “In 2016, Tesla CEO Elon Musk instructed his team of engineers to 'hard code' the first demo of what would become 'Full Self Driving'. A faked video drove panic across the entire automotive sector, leading to massive (and mostly failed) investments in technologies for autonomy.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…

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Neo Malaise with Drew Smith 11:33

10M ago11:33

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The Next Billion Cars co-host Drew Smith... has something to say. Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here Hosted by Drew Smith, Sally Dominguez and futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Cars is everything you need to know about the future of Cars. For more information about this podcast and The Next Billion Seconds, please visit https:…

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Your Data, My Privacy - with Sally Dominguez 8:15

10M ago8:15

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The Next Billion Cars co-host Sally Dominguez examines at the data hungry nature of modern vehicles. What does privacy look like in the age of 'artificial intimacy'? You have nothing to hide, right? Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here Hosted by Drew Smith, Sally Dominguez and futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Cars is everything…

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The Next Billion Cars - with Drew Smith at SXSW Sydney 22:06

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Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here Hosted by award-winning podcast creator, journalist & futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Seconds is everything you need to know about the future — so you can make the best decisions today. The rate of change we are experiencing is the fastest humanity has ever seen. Stay informed as Mark simpl…

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SXSW 2024 ZEEKR: HOW DOES A NEW BRAND SURVIVE? With Gustaf Gunér 29:25

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A special episode of The Next Billion Cars with Drew Smith and Mark Pesce - car brand ZEEKR: HOW DOES A NEW BRAND SURVIVE? With Gustaf Gunér - head of brand, Zeekr Design. Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here. In this series of THE NEXT BILLION SECONDS we'll explore the enormous changes that are taking place right now - almost every…

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Ghosts in the Machine 11:04

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Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here. In this series of THE NEXT BILLION SECONDS we'll explore the enormous changes that are taking place right now - almost everywhere we look. Because things are moving fast.The future has suddenly become the present. Hosted by award-winning podcast creator, journalist & futurist Mark Pesce, The Nex…

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Live at SXSW: A Fine Line between technology and anthropology with Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, CEO and Publisher of MIT Technology Review 52:50

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Live at SXSW: A Fine Line between technology and anthropology with Elizabeth Bramson-Boudreau, CEO and Publisher of MIT Technology Review Ever since the release of ChatGPT it's changed how we think about what we can do.That revelation continues unrolling across a vast front...Students getting ChatGPT to write their essays... Teachers writing prompt…

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AI UNEMPLOYED 12:22

11M ago12:22

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On this episode, we stare into the abyss of one of our deepest fears - that AI has suddenly made us all obsolete. Or has it? Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here. In this series of THE NEXT BILLION SECONDS we'll explore the enormous changes that are taking place right now - almost everywhere we look. Because things are moving fast.T…

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CHIPS AND CHAINS 12:03

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On this episode, we look at what's happened to one of the most important areas of the economy - the semiconductor industry. The very few firms who make the chips that power our civilisation - TSMC, Apple, AMD and Nvidia... There's been a massive shift. And now, sadly, a massive natural disaster. They're related. We'll explore why, on episode of THE…

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THE FOUR-DAY WEEK IS ALREADY HERE 12:48

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Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here. We've tacitly adopted the four-day week from two directions... The Future has arrived... The last two years have seen more change and the previous 20. Are we ready for that? In this series of THE NEXT BILLION SECONDS we'll explore the enormous changes that are taking place right now - almost eve…

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EP 069 | Serenity to Accept 35:52

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Has anything ever taken your serenity away? Work? Kids? Financial Stress?Your favorite sport team looses? Addiction? More than likely some thing at some time has taken your peace. Some things happen that are outside our control. On this episode Josh, Drew, & Palmer talk on how we in recovery can live in a way where we can keep our serenity even in …

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The Future Has Arrived 7:37

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Sign up for 'The Practical Futurist' newsletter here The Future has arrived... The last two years have seen more change and the previous 20. Are we ready for that? In this series of THE NEXT BILLION SECONDS we'll explore the enormous changes that are taking place right now - almost everywhere we look. Because things are moving fast.The future has s…

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EP 068 | Examine & Confess 33:41

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It's been awhile Recovery Fam! After a 5 month break, the guys are back in the studio talking all things Faith Recovery. Josh, Drew & Palmer sit down and talk about Principle 4, Openly Examine and Confess my hurts, hang-ups and habits to myself, to God, and to someone I trust. For a successful recovery, we must come to a place where we can honestly…

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EP 067 | Flesh vs Spirit 1:00:35

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The wages of sin is death. Sin is derived in the flesh and God is delivered to us, delivering us in, and with the Spirit. What are you choosing to live in? Can you not hear God's voice? You might be living in the flesh. Come check out this conversation with Drew and Palmer about the personal, yet inevitable battles of Spirit vs Flesh. Todays episod…

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Ep 066 | Answered Prayers 58:47

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Recovery Fam have you ever had an Answered Prayer? Join Palmer as he sits down with our guest Grady who shares his 'Jesus Story'. Grady walks us through his story that starts off with a childhood living the 'American Dream' that came to a screeching halt at 10 years old when his father commited suicide. From there, Grady went down a downward spiral…

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Ep 065 | Lost & Now Found 1:02:14

1+ y ago1:02:14

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On this episode, Josh & Drew sit down with guest Amy Frank to hear another powerful story of redemption. Amy takes us back to her childhood where her story starts in "complete blindness". Amy grew up in an abusive home in Texas and came to Mississippi with her mother and siblings to get away. Because of the abuse, Amy lived a isolated childhood. Ev…

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Ep 064 | I Am Powerless 21:46

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Is there something in your life that you are truly powerless against? It can be anything really. Fresh and hot donuts for example. Even something like shopping. When something has such a hold over us that it becomes unmanageable, that is when we can see "serenity robbers" in our life. Join Josh on this solo episode as he talks about what it means t…

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Ep 063 | Choices = Consequences 56:25

1+ y ago56:25

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Has the consequences of a choice you made in the past finally caught up with you? There is a old saying in the rooms of recovery, "You are free to make your own choice, but you are not free of the consequences of that choice." On this episode of Unashamed Recovery, Josh, Drew, & Palmer talk about a common topic that involves us all....CONSEQUENCES.…

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Ep 062 | Matti the Madhatter 1:56:28

1+ y ago1:56:28

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Buckle up Recovery Fam! Because on this episode of Unashamed Recovery, Josh, Drew, & Palmer are joined by Matti Aughenbaugh from Pensacola, Fl & what a story our guest has. Matti literally takes the guys down the rabbit hole! Just when you think you have heard it all & that it can't get any more crazier, Matti's story pushes the boundaries. From a …

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VALE: Vernor Vinge - creator of a "Technological Singularity" 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

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Science fiction legend Vernor Vinge inspired the title of this podcast - and his influence extends far beyond fiction. His novella "True Names" gave readers a first taste of the metaverse, and in a 1993 talk for NASA, Vinge described a 'technological singularity' - a time when computers get so good so fast that they 'run away' from human control. I…

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Ep 061 | For Real 1:14:37

1+ y ago1:14:37

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Have you ever mishandled what God has given you? For Real is about being for real about the blessings that God has given us. In this episode we find out how to keep the blessings that God has bestowed upon us. Josh , Drew, & Palmer take a deep dive into how God's word & promises that give us simple instructions on how to relieve & honor various ble…

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Ep 060 | Chaos to Kindness 1:32:23

1+ y ago1:32:23

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Josh, Drew & John Gallagher of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Recovery Podcast sit down with the Ministry Leader of Foundry Celebrate Recovery in Vicksburg, MS, Danny Ivey. It's not often that Kindness follows the word Chaos Danny's life starts off born in the pit, with the world immediately stacked against him, born into an environment of chaos and …

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Ep 059 | Rebuilding Ruins 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

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What would your life look like, if you knew without a doubt that God would rebuild the ruins of your life? Would your life be any different? Josh, and Drew are joined by John Gallagher of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast to talk about just that on this episode of Unashamed Recovery. This episode topic is centered from ACTS 15:16. In the con…

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Ep 058 | Rock Bottom 1:00:30

1+ y ago1:00:30

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Buckle up Recovery Fam, this episode of Unashamed Recovery is one you don't want to miss a single second. Josh, Drew, & Palmer are joined by self proclaimed sharp dressed author, poet, tattooligan, 80's metal fan & Mississippi's own Steve Robertson. With a brand new book out, When the Bottom Falls, Steve stops by to share his story, talk recovery, …

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Cryptonomics - So long and thanks for all the grift! 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

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Mark started working with cryptocurrencies back in 2014. Ten years at the coalface has convinced him that - despite incredible promise - cryptocurrencies are pwned by gamblers and grifters. After a decade advising financial institutions, regulators and cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, Mark explains why he's chosen to leave it all behind - and might ne…

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Ep 057 | Think About That For A Minute 1:15:59

1+ y ago1:15:59

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On this special episode of Unashamed Recovery, we are joined by Pastor Kelly Kopp of Limitless 405 Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This is a special episode that was jointly recorded with Unashamed Recovery, Black Sheep Recovery Warfare and Audio Alchemy Productions. Before coming to Jesus, Kelly K was a musician and tour manager for some of the biggest…

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The Next Billion Cars - What Happens in Vegas, Part DEUX! 22:03

1+ y ago22:03

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Despite some new car announcements from Honda, this year's Consumer Electronics Show reveals a stagnant automotive sector that seems to have lost its way in the transition to EVs. Co-host Sally Dominguez, Special Correspondent Drew Smith and Mark Pesce find a few bones to pick with the future on offer in Las Vegas - but a surprise from Sharp left t…

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CES 2024 - What Happens in Vegas, part one! 17:44

1+ y ago17:44

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The Consumer Electronics Show is one of the biggest conventions in the world, featuring gadgets of every size and description. It’s also the most important car show in the world. Cohost Sally Dominguez, special correspondent Drew Smith and host Mark Pesce share some of their highs and lows of this year’s show. For more information about this podcas…

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Ep 056 | Renewal : Breaking Generational Curses 1:35:43

1+ y ago1:35:43

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It's a new year, so let's talk about Renewal. Renewal can't happen in 2024 if you are bringing the baggage of the past decade with you. Sometimes that baggage can be our own, or handed down to us like generational curses. Maybe you've inherited a family curse, or maybe the curse has begun with you. Either way, God has a plan for your freedom that w…

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The Next Billion Cars - Year in Review (2023) 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

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The year of 'brolectrification', artificial intelligence working its way into car dashboards, a Chinese EV invasion - and Cybertruck's domination. At the end of 2023, what have we learned? Co-host Sally Dominguez and Special Correspondent Drew Smith sit down with Mark Pesce to augur the entrails of a very weird year, then look forward to the 2024 C…

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Ep 055 | Holiday Special : Blue Christmas 1:00:08

1+ y ago1:00:08

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2023 has come to an end as quick as it began and we have found ourselves in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. The holidays are notorious among the recovery community for being a rough time of the year to stay sober and maintain success in recovery. Josh, Drew, & Palmer sit down with Shandra Wilson of the Recovery Room in Phi…

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BONUS EP: Tip for Superpowers School Podcast - featuring Mark Pesce 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

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RESHARE! Thanks to Paddy Dhanda for having Mark Pesce on his Podcast Superpowers school - we're happy to be sharing here! 🎧 Follow Superpowers School Podcast on: 👉 Apple 👉 Spotify 👉 YouTube 👉 Newsletter In this exclusive interview, Mark Pesce shares his journey of writing his new book published by the BCS, "Getting Started with ChatGPT and AI Chatb…

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Chasing the Technology - 'Autonomous Agents' reach critical mass 24:15

1+ y ago24:15

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Autonomous agents - computer programs that can think and act for themselves - have been an impossible dream for almost forty years. Suddenly, they're easy to create - and being weaponised as agents of mass disinformation. In this final of our three-part miniseries on AI, we look at the power - and peril - of autonomous agents, a technology that wil…

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Ep 054 | Voice of Hope 1:23:22

1+ y ago1:23:22

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It's that dreaded time of year again, it's another Season Finale of Unashamed Recovery. As we say goodbye to Season 4, we are going out with a bang! The guys sit down with the director of Voice of Hope Men's Recovery Program, Jon Layton. Jon's story starts off like a lot of our stories, with a lack of accountability. From a lie from the enemy plant…

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The Gunpowder Plot - How Meta put an AI chatbot on your smartphone and changed the game 17:38

2y ago17:38

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While everyone was going gaga over ChatGPT, Meta - the former Facebook - rewrote the AI playbook with LLaMA. Small enough to run on a smartphone, LLaMA gives us a glimpse of what the world will look like at the end of next year - with AI chatbots everywhere, inside almost everything. LLaMA and its tiny kin are amazing - but are they safe? On this s…

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When It Changed -- How ChatGPT became the fastest growing app ever. 17:25

2y ago17:25

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On 30 November 2022 startup OpenAI released ChatGPT, resetting expectations for artificial intelligence. Only one year later and billions now have access to ‘good enough’ AI, resetting our expectations for what computers can do - and leaving us wondering how we’ll adapt to this latest breakthrough. On this first of a three-part miniseries, we explo…

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Ep 053 | Curious 1:05:03

2y ago1:05:03

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Josh, Drew, and Palmer are joined by the founder of End It For Good founder, TED talk speaker, and author, Christina Dent. Christina takes us through her amazing story that led to the founding of End It For Good, a Mississippi non-profit leading the way in changing the way we talk about drugs and addiction; working behind the scenes on advocacy and…

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Ep 052 | Non-Seasonal Gratitude 50:38

2y ago50:38

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Gratitude and November go hand in hand like Thanksgiving and Turkey. For the Recovering Addict and the Christian living life attached to the vine, gratitude must be more than just 30 days a year. Josh, Palmer, and Drew dive deep into the theme of gratitude in recovery in this episode of Unashamed Recovery. The trio explores the biblical perspective…