Best Nate Soares Podcasts (2025)

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The AI disconnect: understanding vs motivation, with Nate Soares 50:18

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Our guest in this episode is Nate Soares, President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, or MIRI. MIRI was founded in 2000 as the Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence by Eliezer Yudkowsky, with support from a couple of internet entrepreneurs. Among other things, it ran a series of conferences called the Singularity Summit. I…

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AI and the end of conflict, with Simon Horton 40:10

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Can we use AI to improve how we handle conflict? Or even to end the worst conflicts that are happening all around us? That’s the subject of the new book of our guest in this episode, Simon Horton. The book has the bold title “The End of Conflict: How AI will end war and help us get on better”. Simon has a rich background, including being a stand-up…

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Episode 202: Tom Spooner 82nd Airborne, Green Beret, Delta Force 2:28:42

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In this conversation, Tom Spooner shares his remarkable journey from a soldier in combat to a voice for healing among veterans. He discusses his early life, the challenges he faced growing up, and how his military career shaped him. Spooner opens up about his struggles with alcoholism, the turning point of getting sober, and the importance of thera…

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Episode 201: Chris "Dutch" Moyer "Delta Force, Discipline, Just Dutch" 1:56:10

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-SUMMARY- In this episode of the DTD Podcast, DJ talks with Chris Dutch Moyer, a 31-year Army veteran and Delta Force legend. They discuss Dutch's military career, leadership experiences, and the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. Dutch shares insights on the importance of resilience, the impact of military life on personal relationships…

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Episode 200: Tyler Grey "Forged in Chaos 2:29:06

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-SUMMARY- In this conversation, Tyler Grey shares his powerful journey from a troubled childhood marked by neglect and violence to becoming a member of Delta Force. He discusses the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, the impact of family dynamics on self-worth, and the struggles of transitioning from military life to civilian life. Tyler …

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Anticipating an Einstein moment in the understanding of consciousness, with Henry Shevlin 42:27

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Our guest in this episode is Henry Shevlin. Henry is the Associate Director of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where he also co-directs the Kinds of Intelligence program and oversees educational initiatives. He researches the potential for machines to possess consciousness, the ethical ramificati…

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Episode 199: Josh Martin 160th SOAR Pilot/Invictus Games 2:13:45

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-CHAPTERS-00:00 Introduction to Josh Martin's Journey02:44 Early Life and Influences05:40 Impact of Family Dynamics08:35 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges11:23 Pursuing Military Aspirations14:34 West Point Experience17:15 Transitioning to Military Life20:28 Leadership Development at West Point23:21 Career Path in Aviation26:15 The Kiowa Helicopt…

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The case for a conditional AI safety treaty, with Otto Barten 38:28

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How can a binding international treaty be agreed and put into practice, when many parties are strongly tempted to break the rules of the agreement, for commercial or military advantage, and when cheating may be hard to detect? That’s the dilemma we’ll examine in this episode, concerning possible treaties to govern the development and deployment of …

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Episode 198:TOMMY RICHARDSON “I SHOULDN'T BE ALIVE—HOW PAIN, WAR, and a BRAIN TUMOR MADE ME WHOLE” 2:16:30

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Resilience 10:59 Overcoming Low Self-Worth 11:48 The Turning Point: A Moment of Crisis 16:45 Military Journey Begins 24:52 The Marine Experience and Identity 36:35 The Desire for Deployment 37:39 Experiences in Korea and the Reality of Combat 38:48 The Harsh Realities of Haiti 41:00 The Smell of War and Its Impact 4…

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Episode 197: Mark Dallas "The HERO Cop Who Stopped a School Shooting" 1:48:30

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-SUMMARY- In this conversation, Mark Dallas shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in Dixon, Illinois, to a distinguished 27-year career in law enforcement. He reflects on the profound impact of his upbringing, the lessons learned from his family, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including stopping an active shoot…

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Humanity's final four years? with James Norris 49:52

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In this episode, we return to the subject of existential risks, but with a focus on what actions can be taken to eliminate or reduce these risks. Our guest is James Norris, who describes himself on his website as an existential safety advocate. The website lists four primary organizations which he leads: the International AI Governance Alliance, Up…

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Human extinction: thinking the unthinkable, with Sean ÓhÉigeartaigh 43:20

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Our subject in this episode may seem grim – it’s the potential extinction of the human species, either from a natural disaster, like a supervolcano or an asteroid, or from our own human activities, such as nuclear weapons, greenhouse gas emissions, engineered biopathogens, misaligned artificial intelligence, or high energy physics experiments causi…

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Episode 196: Ty Smith "Navy SEAL Finding Light in Dark Times: Ty Smith's Experience" 1:41:24

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction and Updates on Ty Smith 03:02 Navigating Personal Challenges and Growth 06:01 The Impact of Divorce and Co-Parenting 08:59 Spiritual Awakening and Personal Transformation 12:02 Reflections on Military Experiences and Faith 18:13 Lessons from the Military and Bravery 20:59 Fatherhood and Breaking the Cycle 23:56 The Rol…

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Episode 195: Clint Bruce "Navy SEAL from the Ball Field, Battlefield, Board Room, and the Breakfast Table 1:34:36

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 The Journey of Relationships and Growth 03:48 Navigating Life's Challenges and Lessons Learned 06:41 The Impact of Family and Fatherhood 09:31 The Role of Humility and Self-Awareness 12:45 The Importance of Process and Learning 15:32 Balancing Life's Maps: Family, Career, and Self 18:34 Understanding Balance Beyond Time 21:37 The P…

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Episode 194: Nate Cornacchia: "Green Beret/Valhalla VFT 2:04:36

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=CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:53 The Journey to Becoming a Green Beret 05:49 Life Experiences and Their Impact 09:08 Family Legacy and Military Heritage 11:51 The Role of Purpose in Life 14:50 Navigating Personal Challenges 18:03 The Importance of Storytelling 20:57 Reflections on Military Service and Legacy 28:10 The Journey to S…

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The best of times and the worst of times, updated, with Ramez Naam 46:01

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Our guest in this episode, Ramez Naam, is described on his website as “climate tech investor, clean energy advocate, and award-winning author”. But that hardly starts to convey the range of deep knowledge that Ramez brings to a wide variety of fields. It was his 2013 book, “The Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite Planet”, that first a…

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Episode 193: Andrew Impson "Ranger, Green Beret, Security Specialist" 1:53:16

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Andrew Impson's Military Journey 06:56 The Impact of 9/11 on Military Careers 12:34 Experiences in Iraq: First Impressions and Realities 18:42 Reflections on Military Responsibility and Autonomy 22:42 Lessons Learned from Deployments and Their Implications 24:45 Comparing American Democracy with Foreign Cultures 28:…

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Episode 192: AJ Jackson "A Green Beret With a Story to Tell" 2:05:47

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:12 Military Journey: Air Force to National Guard 09:11 Becoming a Green Beret 15:06 Personal Life and Support System 19:51 Navigating Criticism: The Response to Controversial Opinions 24:14 The Consequences of Public Scrutiny in the Veteran Community 26:46 The Weight of Memory: Truth and Accountabilit…

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Episode 191: Travis Worlock "A Green Beret With a Story to Tell" 1:55:03

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Military Background 03:00 The Impact of Military School on Leadership Development 05:53 Camaraderie and Teamwork in Military Training 08:53 Group Punishment: A Double-Edged Sword 12:02 Cultural Differences in Military Operations 14:46 Transitioning from Enlisted to Officer 18:00 The Importance of NCO …

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Episode 190: Trey Lindsey "DEVGRU Navy SEAL" 1:40:21

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 From Service to Empowerment: Trey Lindsey's Journey 05:22 Generational Differences in Military Communication 09:51 The Path to Becoming a Navy SEAL 15:33 The Transition from Trainee to Team Member 22:13 Navigating Leadership and Team Dynamics 26:23 Balancing Personal Life and Military Career 32:16 Cherishing Life After Combat Exper…

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PAI at Paris: the global AI ecosystem evolves, with Rebecca Finlay 39:44

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In this episode, our guest is Rebecca Finlay, the CEO at Partnership on AI (PAI). Rebecca previously joined us in Episode 62, back in October 2023, in what was the run-up to the Global AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park in the UK. Times have moved on, and earlier this month, Rebecca and the Partnership on AI participated in the latest global summit…

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Episode 189: Jason Morrison USMC Force Recon "I Am the Dragon " 1:58:48

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Jason Morrison's Journey 03:09 Growing Up in Indonesia: A Unique Perspective 08:26 The Courage of a Missionary Life 13:02 Family Influence and the Drive for Service 17:22 Transitioning to Military Life: A Culture Shock 27:22 Becoming Elite: The Path of a Recon Marine 37:59 The Balance Between Grind and Mental Health…

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Episode 188: Philip Tuttle "A Cold War Green Beret in Berlin" 1:34:55

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Philip Tuttle's Military Journey 02:39 The Cold War Era and Special Forces in Berlin 08:33 Personal Motivations and Family Influence on Military Career 11:49 Transitioning to Special Forces Selection 21:45 The Global Military Landscape in the Late 1970s 25:00 Tensions and Military Readiness During the Cold War 29:37…

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Episode 187: Sean Keane "Ranger, Green Beret, Surfer, Mezcal Master" 2:22:57

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to a Legend 05:58 Military Beginnings: Joining the Army 11:51 Mentorship and Growth in the Military 14:55 Reflections on Military Culture and Standards 17:57 Current Military Landscape and Future Threats 21:07 The Evolution of Warfare: Cyber and Beyond 24:07 Personal Growth and Lessons Learned 27:01 Navigating the Rank…

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AI agents: challenges ahead of mainstream adoption, with Tom Davenport 34:16

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The most highly anticipated development in AI this year is probably the expected arrival of AI agents, also referred to as “agentic AI”. We are told that AI agents have the potential to reshape how individuals and organizations interact with technology. Our guest to help us explore this is Tom Davenport, Distinguished Professor in Information Techn…

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Post-labour economics, with David Shapiro 44:14

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In this episode, we return to a theme which is likely to become increasingly central to public discussion in the months and years ahead. To use a term coined by this podcast’s cohost Calum Chace, this theme is the Economic Singularity, namely the potential all-round displacement of humans from the workforce by ever more capable automation. That lea…

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Episode 186: Colonel Dave Lucas "A Green Beret Normalizing the Experience of War" 1:49:00

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Dave Lucas and His Background 03:37 Growing Up in a Military Family 06:39 The Decision to Join the Army 09:12 The Importance of Service and Sacrifice 11:50 Navigating Family Dynamics in Military Life 15:00 Communication as a Key to Marriage Success 17:30 Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life 20:07 The Impact …

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Episode 185: JT Moracco "Green Beret" Combat Experience:The Best Version of Myself 2:41:30

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to JT Moracco's Journey 06:56 Childhood Challenges and Resilience 12:49 Navigating Abuse and Trust Issues 18:51 The Role of Faith and Spirituality 24:49 The Influence of a Strong Mother 41:19 Pursuing a Path to Financial Security 49:02 The Impact of 9/11 on Personal Motivation 57:01 Recognizing Flaws in Role Models 01:…

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Longevity activism at 82, 86, and beyond, with Kenneth Scott and Helga Sands 46:35

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Our guests in this episode have been described as the world’s two oldest scientifically astute longevity activists. They are Kenneth Scott, aged 82, who is based in Florida, and Helga Sands, aged 86, who lives in London. David has met both of them several times at a number of longevity events, and they always impress him, not only with their vitali…

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Episode 184: Tristan Wimmer "USMC Scout/Sniper" 1:58:53

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to the Journey 03:50 Family Legacy and Military Background 06:00 The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury 10:31 Brotherly Competition and Changes 14:26 The Effects of Military Training 17:43 Experiencing Combat and Its Aftermath 23:10 Guilt and Responsibility 28:48 Altruism and Personal Growth 32:27 Reflections on Military…

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Models for society when humans have zero economic value, with Jeff LaPorte 42:27

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Our guest in this episode is Jeff LaPorte, a software engineer, entrepreneur and investor based in Vancouver, who writes Road to Artificia, a newsletter about discovering the principles of post‑AI societies. Calum recently came across Jeff's article “Valuing Humans in the Age of Superintelligence: HumaneRank” and thought it had some good, original …

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Episode 183: TJ Webb "The Gunfight: A Life-Changing Moment" 2:17:32

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 A Day That Changed Everything 02:08 The Journey of Officer T.J. Webb 03:59 From Summer Cop to Full-Time Officer 06:54 Finding My Calling in Law Enforcement 11:55 Navigating Challenges in Milford 15:10 The Path to K-9 Officer 20:25 Building a Bond with My K-9 Partner 25:35 The Heartbreak of Losing Hank 30:55 Coping with Loss and Fin…

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From ineffective altruism to effective altruism? with Stefan Schubert 34:59

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Our subject in this episode is altruism – our human desire and instinct to assist each other, making some personal sacrifices along the way. More precisely, our subject is the possible future of altruism – a future in which our philanthropic activities – our charitable donations, and how we spend our discretionary time – could have a considerably g…

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Episode 182: Rich Cullen "Green Beret, Special Activities, Punk Rocker" 1:23:58

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Rich Cullen and His Background 02:52 Journey to Europe: A Punk Rock Adventure 05:47 From Troubled Youth to Military Service 09:11 The Transition from Punk Rock to Special Forces 11:57 Recruitment into Special Forces: A Unique Path 14:51 Life Lessons from a Troubled Past 17:46 The Reality of Combat: First Experiences…

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The global energy transition: an optimistic assessment, with Amory Lovins 35:21

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Our guest in this episode is Amory Lovins, a distinguished environmental scientist, and co-founder of RMI, which he co-founded in 1982 as Rocky Mountain Institute. It’s what he calls a think do and scale tank, with 700 people in 62 countries, and a budget of well over $100m a year. For over five decades, Amory has championed innovative approaches t…

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Episode 181: Bobby Tuttle "Green Beret Special Warfare Center and School" 38:58

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Special Warfare and Leadership 03:46 The Role of Storytelling in Special Operations 07:07 Investing in People: Training and Development 09:53 The Importance of Mentorship in the Community 13:08 The Evolution of Special Operations 15:59 Mentorship and the SWCS Campus 22:47 Holistic Development in Special Operations 3…

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Building brain-like AIs, with Alexander Ororbia 48:33

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Some people say that all that’s necessary to improve the capabilities of AI is to scale up existing systems. That is, to use more training data, to have larger models with more parameters in them, and more computer chips to crunch through the training data. However, in this episode, we’ll be hearing from a computer scientist who thinks there are ma…

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Episode 180: Benjamin Sledge "Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command" 2:13:59

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:04 Family Influence and Military Legacy 06:13 Father's Role in AIDS Care and Compassion 12:12 Struggles with Faith and Church Disillusionment 18:49 Teenage Identity and Social Acceptance 29:58 Military Decision and Internal Conflict 36:06 Training and Preparation for War 44:47 Facing Reality: The Mome…

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Episode 179: Emily Lopez "Special Operations Civil Affairs" 27:21

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-CHAPTERS-00:00 Introduction to the Harding Project Fellowship02:50 Major Emily Lopez's Journey and Role06:06 The Importance of Storytelling in the Military08:53 Bridging the Civilian-Military Divide12:13 Modernizing Military Communication15:08 The Future of the Special Warfare Journal18:01 Encouraging Writing and Sharing Stories-SUMMARY-In this ep…

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Episode 178: Dave Fielding "Green Beret, Spy, Author" 2:14:42

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Dave Fielding and His Journey 02:19 The Impact of Family Legacy on Military Aspirations 08:57 Navigating Personal Identity and Military Expectations 14:31 The Struggle Between Personal Happiness and External Expectations 19:10 Marriage and Military Life: Balancing Two Worlds 24:05 The Challenges of Being a Green Ber…

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To sidestep death, preserve your connectome, with Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston 42:47

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In David's life so far, he has read literally hundreds of books about the future. Yet none has had such a provocative title as this: “The future loves you: How and why we should abolish death”. That’s the title of the book written by the guest in this episode, Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston. Ariel is a neuroscientist, and a Research Fellow at Monash Uni…

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Episode 177: Lt. Colonel David Lucas/CSM Matt Williams 59:51

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-CHAPTERS- 00:00 Introduction to Special Forces Training 05:44 The Officer Perspective on Special Forces 12:32 The Enlisted Perspective and NCO Roles 16:34 The Significance of the Green Beret 21:16 Trust and Responsibility in Special Forces 22:45 Training the Next Generation of Warriors 26:19 Instilling Humility in Special Forces 30:04 Pathway to B…

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Episode 176:Ayman Kafel "Africa/Lebanon Civil War,US Army,Metro SWAT" 1:43:20

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-Chapters-00:00 Introduction to Ayman Kafel's Journey01:45 Childhood Memories of War in Lebanon04:40 Experiences in Liberia's Civil War09:18 Cultural Clash and Family Dynamics in America15:39 The Impact of Parental Relationships on Identity20:27 Military Aspirations and the Search for Belonging23:20 The Reality of War and Personal Transformation33:…

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Insights from 15 years leading the self-driving vehicle industry, with Sterling Anderson 42:48

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Our guest in this episode is Sterling Anderson, a pioneer of self-driving vehicles. With a masters degree and a PhD from MIT, Sterling led the development and launch of the Tesla Model X, and then led the team that delivered Tesla Autopilot. In 2017 he co-founded Aurora, along with Chris Urmson, who was a founder and CTO of Google’s self-driving ca…

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Episode 175: Ben Bringhurst "Green Beret/Director Language Regional Education and Cultural Directorate" 41:02

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-CHAPTERS-00:00 Introduction to the Language School02:52 The Importance of Language in Special Operations06:02 Cultural Training and Its Significance08:52 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Language Learning12:03 Real-World Applications of Language Skills14:55 The Role of Non-Commissioned Officers18:08 Current and Future Language Programs20:59 Flexibi…

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The race for AI supremacy, with Parmy Olson 48:14

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Our guest in this episode is Parmy Olson, a columnist for Bloomberg covering technology. Parmy has previously been a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and for Forbes. Her first book, “We Are Anonymous”, shed fascinating light on what the subtitle calls “the Hacker World of LulzSec, Anonymous, and the Global Cyber Insurgency”. But her most recent…

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Episode 174: Ryan "Koup" Kuperus "USMC Force Recon" 1:59:01

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-Chapters- 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:48 Military Journey and Family Influence 06:45 Joining the Marine Corps: Motivations and Expectations 10:05 Leadership Development in the Marine Corps 12:57 Basic Training Experience 15:48 Invasion of Iraq: Initial Experiences 18:51 Post-Invasion Reflections and Leadership Challenges 21:50 Transitioni…

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A narrow path to a good future with AI, with Andrea Miotti 42:11

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Our guest in this episode is Andrea Miotti, the founder and executive director of ControlAI. On their website, ControlAI have the tagline, “Fighting to keep humanity in control”. Control over what, you might ask. The website answers: control deepfakes, control scaling, control foundation models, and, yes, control AI. The latest project from Control…

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Gen AI cuts costs by 30%: lessons from a leading law firm, with David Wakeling 36:16

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Our guest in this episode is David Wakeling, a partner at A&O Shearman, which became the world’s third largest law firm in May, thanks to the merger of Allen and Overy, a UK “magic circle” firm, with Shearman & Sterling of New York. David heads up a team within the firm called the Markets Innovation Group (MIG), which consists of lawyers, developer…

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Climate change and populism: Grounds for optimism? with Matt Burgess 40:09

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Our guest in this episode is Matt Burgess. Matt is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wyoming, where he moved this year after six years at the University of Boulder, Colorado. He has specialised in the economics of climate change. Calum met Matt at a recent event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and knows from their conversations then that Matt h…