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Roger Penrose & Yang-Hui He: AI, Consciousness and Threats for Humanity

Roger Penrose is a mathematical physicist from England and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2020. He is recognized for his work in mathematical physics, particularly his contributions to the theory of general relativity and cosmology. Yang Hui He is a mathematical physicist, who is a Fellow at the London Institute as well as lecturer and former Fellow at Merton College, Oxford. Yang works on the interface between quantum field theory, string theory, algebraic geometry and number theory, a...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 37 min

How to handle a cancelation - Katherine Brodsky

Katherine Brodsky has been a correspondent for Variety for over a decade and has also contributed to publications such as: The Washington Post, WIRED, The Guardian, Esquire, Newsweek, CNN Travel, USA Today, and many others. As a journalist, she has mostly covered film/TV, culture, business, travel, tech, and, well, espionage. For her stories, Katherine has had a chance to interview a diverse range of 'intriguing' personalities, including the Dalai Lama and, most recently, Elon Musk.In this episo...

Mar 17, 20241 hr 31 min

Bernardo Kastrup VS Christof Koch

Christof Koch is a German-American neurophysiologist and computational neuroscientist best known for his work on the neural basis of consciousness. He is the president of the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle and he is the chief scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation. Bernardo Kastrup is an idealist philosopher and the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. ...

Mar 03, 20241 hr 49 min

She Made Google Pay 2 Billion Dollars - Margrethe Vestager

Margrethe Vestager is a Danish politician currently serving as Executive Vice President of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Competition since 2014. Vestager is a member of the Danish Social Liberal Party, and of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party (ALDE) on the European level. In this episode, we talk about the €2.4 Billion fine she made Google pay, the EU AI act and the future of education.

Feb 25, 202431 min

13 Things You Didn't Know About Elon Musk - Farzad Mesbahi

Farzad Mesbahi is an ex-Texla employee and content creator about Elon Musk and his companies. Elon Musk is my biggest hero, so in this podcast, I wanted to know more about him through the perspective of a person who has worked for him.

Feb 18, 20241 hr 56 min

Why Europe is losing the AI Battle - Pedro Domingos

Pedro Domingos is a Professor Emeritus of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington. He is a researcher in machine learning known for Markov logic network enabling uncertain inference and he is the author of the popular book "The Master Algorithm". In this episode, we talk about the AI Act in Europe

Feb 11, 20241 hr 41 min

How CIA Knows All Your Secrets - Andrew Bustamante

Andrew Bustamante is an Ex-CIA Covert Intel Officer and founder of "EverydaySpy". He is also the author of the books "Everyday Spionage" and "Red Cell". In this episode, we delve into the positive and negative effects of the CIA across the globe, unknown facts, and conspiracies about the most secure "company" in the world.

Feb 03, 20241 hr 26 min

How I Survived 30 Days In A VR Headset

I lived wearing a VR Headset for 30 days in order to put my own body into what the future looks like. Throughout this experiment, I had many highs and lows, so in this episode, my teacher will interview me to unveil how it really feels to be a cyborg.

Jan 29, 20241 hr 4 min

Bernardo Kastrup VS Brian Keating: Psychedelics, Cosmology and Our Mind

Brian Keating is a cosmologist, author, and host of the "Into the Impossible" Podcast. He is well known for his books "Losing the Noble Prize" and "Into the Impossible". Bernardo Kastrup is an idealist philosopher and the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. In this episode, we discuss the common areas and differences between their fields, such as the mind-body problem,...

Jan 20, 20241 hr 49 min

The Mind Behind "Theories Of Everything" - Curt Jaimungal

Curt Jaimungal is a podcaster, filmmaker, and mathematical physicist, currently the host of the podcast "Theories of Everything". In his podcast, Curt observes topics on theoretical physics, consciousness, God, free will; all the profound questions we tend to outwardly ignore. In this episode, we will learn more about the man behind one of the most successful intellectual podcast channels and the problems he has encountered while running it for the last 4 years.

Jan 13, 20241 hr 28 min

Answering Science's Biggest Mystery - Frank Wilczek

Frank Wilczek, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, professor in MIT, Arizona State, & Stockholm University, a scientist and a luminary in the world of quantum physics, joins us in this podcast episode. With his seminal work in understanding the strong force and contributions to the mysteries of the quantum realm, Wilczek delves into science biggest problems. Tune in as we explore his pioneering insights into fundamental forces, quantum reality, and the far-reaching implications of his research, o...

Jan 07, 202448 min

What We Learned From Making 100 Podcasts

Welcome to the last podcast of the year 2023, where the Fidias Podcast Team will discuss about the past, present and future of the podcast. A podcast about podcasting. Metapodcast. Enjoy.

Jan 05, 20241 hr 56 min

Faking videos, YouTube Money, Airrack - Q&A with Fidias

In this Q&A I will come clean about how much I'm making with YouTube, if some videos I made are fake, why I'm not longer in Airrack videos, and I will share with you my plans for the future of my channel

Dec 25, 202333 min

How Google Will Beat ChatGPT - Jay McClelland

Jay McClelland, a cognitive psychologist and Professor at Stanford University. He is the author of influential publications like 'Parallel Distributed Processing,' McClelland's research revolutionizes our grasp of learning and memory mechanisms. In this episode, we delve into the history of AI, the development of ChatGPT vs Google Bard, discuss language models' nuances, and contemplate their journey and potential impact.

Dec 11, 20231 hr 48 min

Why Reality Is A Hallucination - Anil Seth

Anil Seth, a distinguished neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, is celebrated for his work on perception and consciousness. Author of influential books like 'Being You: A New Science of Consciousness' and 'Brain Twisters: The Science of Thinking and Feeling, in which Seth embarks on a deep dive into the intricate workings of the human brain. This episode explores the enigmatic realm of consciousness, highlighting the brain's role i...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 50 min

Donald Trump Frauds Explained - David Cay Johnston

David Cay Johnston is an American investigative journalist known for his insightful coverage of tax issues, economics, and politics. His investigative work, notably in books like "Perfectly Legal" and "The Making of Donald Trump," delves into tax policies and economic inequalities. In this episode, we go deep into Johnston's findings on Donald Trump, like his links with the Russian mafia, and how he became president.

Dec 01, 20231 hr 42 min

Are You In Control Of Your Decisions? - Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely is a behavioral economist, author of his latest book "Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things", and professor known for his research on irrationality in decision-making at Duke University. Renowned for works like "Predictably Irrational," his insights challenge traditional economic theories. In this episode, we go deep into understanding what behavioral economy is, the impact of misinformation in the current world and we get to understand the recent cancelation...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 54 min

How Life Started - Nick Lane

Nick Lane is a British biochemist & a professor in evolutionary biochemistry at University College London acclaimed for his explorations at the nexus of biochemistry and evolution. Renowned for works like "Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death" his latest book & he delves into the role of energy in shaping the emergence and complexity of life. In this episode, we unravel the origins of cellular life and delve into the intriguing connections between biochemistry and evolutiona...

Nov 28, 20231 hr 54 min

Ben Goertzel VS Robin Hanson: The big disagreement

Robin Hanson is an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and author of books such as ''The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life when Robots Rule the Earth''. Ben Goertzel is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET, a project combining artificial intelligence and blockchain to democratize access to artificial intelligence. In this episode, we discuss the future of AI, specially focusing in its regulations and when the singularity will happen.

Nov 21, 20231 hr 22 min

The Future Of Education - Sugata Mitra

Sugata Mitra is a computer scientist, an educational theorist, and a former professor at Newcastle University. He is best known for his "Hole in the Wall" experiment, for which was given the prestigious TED Prize in 2013. In this episode, we discuss why the educational system is outdated and how the future will look like if we apply his findings.

Nov 18, 20231 hr 50 min

Earning $500K At 16 - Daniel Bitton

At the age of 16, Daniel Bitton reveals the secrets to his impressive $500k monthly earnings on Snapchat and other social media platforms. In this episode, we discuss how Snapchat changed Daniel's life and the different money making opportunities young people can try today.

Nov 18, 20231 hr 22 min

Why You Shouldn't Go To College - Bryan Caplan

Bryan Caplan, a distinguished economist and author of 'The Case Against Education,' joins us for an engaging episode. In this episode, we delve into his thoughts, experiences, and critiques of the education system, exploring its intricacies and potential reforms.

Nov 09, 202352 min

The Reality Behind The Adult Industry - Alexis Fawx

Alexis Fawx is a prominent figure in the adult entertainment industry. With a career spanning over a decade, she has garnered widespread recognition for her performances and professionalism in the realm of adult entertainment. In this episode, we discuss her experience, insights, and the intricacies of her career in the industry.

Nov 03, 20231 hr 19 min

Becoming a Millionaire From Day Trading - Andrew Aziz

Andrew Aziz is a Canadian trader and proprietary fund manager at Peak Capital Trading, investor and author. He has ranked as one of the top 100 best-selling authors in the "Business and Finance" category for over four consecutive years. In this episode we discuss how to become financially independent thanks to day trading.

Oct 30, 202346 min

Make It In Social Media In 2023 - Brendan Kane

Brendan Kane is the founder and managing director of Hook Point. Since 2005, he has helped the largest brands and celebrities in the world to reverse engineer how to make content go viral. Now, with his books "One Million Followers" and "Hook Point", he aims to teach the broad public how to make it in social media. In this episode, we discuss storytelling, audience retention, and business management, which are the key concepts needed to master social media.

Oct 27, 20231 hr 6 min

Bernardo Kastrup VS. Avi Loeb: Aliens, Consciousness and Curiosity

Bernardo Kastrup is an idealist philosopher and the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. Avi Loeb is a Harvard Astrophysicist and best-selling author of books such as ''Extraterrestrial" and "The Elephant in the Universe". In this episode, we discuss the common areas in between their fields, such as consciousness, the existence of aliens, and curiosity within scientific...

Oct 23, 20231 hr 54 min

We Live Inside A Simulation - Rizwan Virk

Rizwan Virk is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, computer scientist, and bestselling author. His books include "The Simulated Multiverse", "The Simulation Hypothesis", and "Wisdom of a Yogi". In this episode, we talk about the possibility of living in a simulation and the philosophical challenges this carries.

Oct 20, 20232 hr

Why Marriage Makes You Unhappy - Peter McGraw

Peter McGraw is an American professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is mostly known for his academic work on humor, especially through his book "The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny ". He is also the host of the podcast "Solo", in which he explores the perks of not being in a relationship, and challenges the common societal choice of getting married.

Oct 16, 20231 hr 55 min

The Truth Behind The Adult Industry - Candice Horbacz

Candice Horbacz, also known as Eva Lovia, is an ex-p*rn star who now has transitioned to podcasting and influencing. She is the host of "Chatting With Candice" where she covers various topics, like motherhood, therapy, and art. In this episode, we discuss the reality behind working in the adult industry and how this has affected her personal life.

Oct 13, 20231 hr 40 min
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