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.
Oct 15
413: Her Injuries Don’t Match What Police Say Happened... The Suspicious Death of Megan Trussell
Today we're joined by Vanessa Diaz and Joe Trussell to discuss the case of their daughter, Megan Trussell. Megan was a freshman at the University of Colorado in Boulder when, following an argument with her roommate, she left her dorm room one night and disappeared under very myst ... Show More
4h 16m
Oct 1
411: He Amputated Limbs for a Living... But Neil Hopper Was Hiding a Dark Secret
It’s May 2019, and the medical staff at Treliske (Treh-lisk) Hospital in Cornwall have just received a notice: their colleague, vascular surgeon Neil Hopper, is being rushed to their facility. Following a week in which he suffered from cold sweats and a fever, Neil’s feet became ... Show More
1h 24m
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
