As robots and artificial intelligence reached new heights, the relationship between humans and machines is getting closer. The sex tech industry is worth $30 billion annually and growing, as sex with synthetic companions is becoming far more widespread. But should it be? What are the social consequences? Some argue that sex robots will encourage bad behavior ... Show More
Feb 26
Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: The Golden Age of News Media
Are we in a News Media Golden Age, or a fragmented era? In this “Generational Divides” episode, Reason editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together Baby Boomer, Millennial, and Gen Z voices to debate how our media landscape is changing. Are more platforms expanding truth, or bl ... Show More
53m 15s
Feb 20
Think Twice About War, Tech, & Dirty Supply Chains: The Elements of Power with Nicolas Niarchos
Your smartphone feels sleek and futuristic—but the supply chain behind it is anything but. In this conversation with moderator-in-chief John Donvan, journalist and “The Elements of Power” author Nicolas Niarchos showcases how lithium-ion batteries rely on cobalt mined under dange ... Show More
53m 15s
May 2025
Echo Chambers of One: Companion AI and the Future of Human Connection
AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It’s no surprise that people have started to form deep conne ... Show More
42m 17s
Jun 2025
Neil Lawrence on taking down the 'digital oligarchy' and why we shouldn't fear AI
When you think of Artificial Intelligence, does it inspire confidence, or concern?Although it's now generally accepted that this technology will play a major role in our future, a lot of conversations around AI and machine learning come back to the argument over us losing control ... Show More
28m 35s
Sep 2025
Can Education Keep Up With Artificial Intelligence With Niki Skene
<p>Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we delve into the ever-evolving realm of AI in education, featuring our insightful guest, Niki Skene. Niki is a pioneer in innovation, orchestrating transformative programs in Silicon Valley t ... Show More
29m 7s
May 2025
An Interview With the Herald of the Apocalypse
<p>Is artificial intelligence about to take your job? According to Daniel Kokotajlo, the executive director of the A.I. Futures Project, that should be the least of your worries. Kokotajlo was once a researcher for OpenAI, but left after losing confidence in the company’s commitm ... Show More
58m 55s
May 2025
OpenAI whistleblower Daniel Kokotajlo on superintelligence and existential risk of AI
<p>How much could our relationship with technology change by 2027? In the last few years, new artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek have transformed how we think about work, creativity, even intelligence itself. But tech experts are ringing alarm bells that powe ... Show More
38m 16s