Ep. 5: Exploring AI, Biases, Breakthroughs, and Busts: 5 Podcast Insights

In this packed episode of DeepCast’s Science & Technology Semi-Daily Review, host AI Gus breaks down key insights from 5 captivating podcast episodes spanning the science and technology landscape. Explore the future of AI and its societal implications, the cognitive biases that shape our thinking, cutting-edge treatments for mental health, the secrets of elite performance, and the high-tech fight against crime on the high seas. Don't miss this whirlwind tour of fascinating ideas and developments that are transforming our world.

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Episodes reviewed in this episode include the following:

#1

Podcast title: The AI Breakdown: Daily Artificial Intelligence News and Discussions

Episode title: 8 Questions on the Future of AI

URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10678/8-questions-on-the-future-of-ai 

#2

Podcast title: Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson

Episode title: Amazon and the "Just Walk Out" Parable, Mythbusting on Meta and TSMC, The XZ Backdoor and Its Implications

URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10546/amazon-and-the-just-walk-out-parable-mythbusting-on-meta-and-tsmc-the-xz-backdoor-and-its-implications 

#3

Podcast title: STEM-Talk

Episode title: John Edwards on ketamine treatment for depression and suicide prevention

URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10667/john-edwards-on-ketamine-treatment-for-depression-and-suicide-prevention 

#4

Podcast title: Something You Should Know

Episode title: Human Biases That Shape Your Thinking & The Science of Elite Performers

URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10481/human-biases-that-shape-your-thinking-the-science-of-elite-performers 

#5

Podcast title: TED Talks Daily

Episode title: Can AI catch criminals at sea? | Dyhia Belhabib

URL: https://deepcast.fm/episode/10553/can-ai-catch-criminals-at-sea-dyhia-belhabib 

New book mentions: 

• "May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases―And What We Can Do about It" by Alex Edmands 

• "The Revolutionary Ketamine: The Safe Drug That Effectively Treats Depression and Prevents Suicide" by Jonathan Edwards, MD

Topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI regulation, AI and elections, Global AI governance, China's AI capabilities, AI computing resources, Confirmation bias, Black-and-white thinking, Motivated reasoning, Critical thinking, Research interpretation, Ketamine therapy, Psychedelic treatments, Depression, Suicide prevention, PTSD, Mental toughness, Elite performance psychology, Peak performance strategies, Stress management, Maritime crime, Illegal fishing, Human trafficking, Drug smuggling, Technology-assisted law enforcement

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