In this episode, we dive into some topics on Futurology, the study of what human civilization might look like in the future. We discuss artificial intelligence, the metaverse, transhumanism, the singularity, and what this might mean for humans of the future.
Aug 20
406: She Faked Cancer, a Pregnancy & a Stalker: The Twisted Angela Diaz Case
Shortly after a whirlwind romance, Ian Diaz and his new wife, Angela, began receiving disturbing messages from an unknown email, claiming to be someone named “Lilith.” These emails threatened Angela, their unborn twins, and even claimed to be finding strange men to assault her. O ... Show More
1h 22m
Aug 13
405: She Was Having an Affair With a Congressman... Then She Vanished
In May 2001, college intern Chandra Levy was preparing to return to her home in Northern California after living in DC for half a year. However, after her parents didn’t hear from her for several days, they reported her missing to the Metropolitan Police. When the police entered ... Show More
1h 55m
Aug 6
404: She Vanished From Their Boat in the Bahamas… His Story Didn’t Match the GPS
For Brian and Lynette Hooker, a life at sea had always been the goal. Over the past few years, they documented their travels aboard their sailboat, named Soulmate. However, under the surface, there were allegations and instances of domestic violence, sometimes even fueled by alco ... Show More
1h 22m
May 2023
EP.130 - WILL ROBOTS TURN ON HUMANS, ENERGIZER BUNNY MANDELA EFFECT & CONTROVERSIAL A.I TREND
Jump in with Carlos Juico and Gavin Ruta on episode 130 of Jumpers Jump. This episode we discuss: Robots turning on humans, What Youtube will become in the future, Energizer bunny mandela effect, Fergie lyrics mandela effect, Peanut butter jelly time backstory, A.I trend sparks c ... Show More
1h 13m
Mar 2019
#151 — Will We Destroy the Future?
Sam Harris speaks with Nick Bostrom about the problem of existential risk. They discuss public goods, moral illusions, the asymmetry between happiness and suffering, utilitarianism, "the vulnerable world hypothesis," the history of nuclear deterrence, the possible need for "turnk ... Show More
33m 1s
May 2025
Season 4, Episode 9: Ray Kurzweil, The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with AI
Send us Fan MailJoin Professor Jeffrey Sachs and futurist Ray Kurzweil for a compelling conversation on the accelerating pace of technological change and its profound implications for the future of humanity. In his new book, The Singularity Is Nearer, Kurzweil revisits and update ... Show More
49m 11s
Apr 2022
Relaxed Fit: Transhumanism Part I - A Chimp None the Less
<p>This week we explore the sometimes <i>sticky</i> topic of Transhumanism, the belief that the human race can evolve beyond its current physical and mental limitations, especially by means of science and technology, this week focusing on the biological aspect of Transhumanism, s ... Show More
1h 14m
<p>🔍 Key topics include: </p><p>• The impact of AI on business, culture, and creativity</p><p>• Ethical considerations in the rapidly advancing AI landscape</p><p>• The U.S.-China AI arms race and its global implications</p><p>• AI for social good: Can technology drive positive ... Show More
