We’ve become so used to our phones in our lives that we’ve stopped realizing how arbitrary and unusual the content we’re watching really has become. In this episode, Cal looks closer at what we’re really spending time doing on our phones, then provides step-by-step instructions for healing this relationship. Below are the questions covered in today's episode ... Show More
Nov 3
Ep. 377: The Case Against Superintelligence
<p>Techno-philosopher Eliezer Yudkowsky recently went on Ezra Klein's podcast to argue that if we continue on our path toward superintelligent AI, these machines will destroy humanity. In this episode, Cal responds to Yudkowsky’s argument point by point, concluding with a more ge ... Show More
1h 31m
Mar 2021
#166 – Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media
Cal Newport is a computer scientist who also writes about productivity. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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3h 9m
Sep 2021
#218 – Jaron Lanier: Virtual Reality, Social Media & the Future of Humans and AI
Jaron Lanier is a computer scientist, composer, artist, author, and founder of the field of virtual reality. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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1h 58m
Feb 2021
#162 – Jim Keller: The Future of Computing, AI, Life, and Consciousness
Jim Keller is a legendary microprocessor engineer, previously at AMD, Apple, Tesla, Intel, and now Tenstorrent. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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2h 44m
Apr 2020
344: Knowing When to Give Up a Fight
This week, we try to figure out the right time to give up on a fight when collaborating with stakeholders who have different opinions and priorities. We also cover a lot of feedback this week, discuss new design resources in The Sidebar, and share our cool things of the week.
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29m 18s