Bedste Digital Synthesis-podcasts (2024)

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Scanner - My Life In Modules 54:59

8d ago54:59

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In this first part of an occasional series exploring modular synthesis and live performance. William Stokes talks to experimental electronic musician Scanner about his career, the choice of his favourite modules he'll showcase in his closing performance and the friendliness of the modular community. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - The Tate Mo…

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32 - Jonathan Anomaly: The Virtues of Enlightened Tribalism 52:42

16d ago52:42

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Jonathan Anomaly is a world renowned expert on the science and ethics of genetic enhancement and the Academic Director of the Center for Philosophy, Politics, & Economics in Quito, Ecuador. Dr. Anomaly introduces the concept of Enlightened Tribalism, a virtuous mean between blind tribalism and undiscerning universalism. We discuss why tribalism get…

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Jason Singh - Sounds Of Nature 44:11

1M ago44:11

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Jason Singh is a sound artist, producer and performer. His creative output is an exploration of the natural world, voice and a wide range of music technologies. Works include live performance, immersive installations, studio recordings, broadcasts and sound walks. In this show he talks about how he makes music using the MIDI Sprout interface, a dev…

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AI & Copyright Law: Can it protect Creatives, with Dr Andres Guadamuz 59:44

1M ago59:44

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Copyright Law is in our sights as we reach our Season 1 finale. Dr Andres Guadamuz is a Reader in Intellectual Property Law at the University of Sussex and the Editor in Chief of the Journal of World Intellectual Property. He is also the brain and pen behind the online publication ‘TechnoLlama’. He joins us to answer some of our many questions abou…

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Digital Remains: Your Rights After Death, with Dr Edina Harbinja 56:22

2M ago56:22

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Let's talk about death. Have you considered how you want your digital remains (yes, that's the correct term) to be treated after you're gone? Photos on Facebook, TikTok videos, LinkedIn profiles, demos, self-tapes, emails sent and received; everything you have ever uploaded or shared, whether personally or professionally, will digitally outlive you…

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Own Your Clone, with Sam Radclyffe 56:16

2M ago56:16

56:16

What does it look like to do business with clones in a way which puts the artist at the centre of the deal? That's not just our question, but the question posed by Sam Radclyffe. Sam is an experienced entertainment and media rights executive, film producer, and entrepreneur. His answer is Galatea Holdings. Galatea is a Digital Twin Library and Mana…

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Oberheim - 50 Years Of Synth Design 36:27

2M ago36:27

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In an impromptu chat, Tom Oberheim tells Sam Inglis about his early years as an engineer and his accidental route into creating electronic musical instruments. As he celebrates his 50th year since the launch of the SEM, Tom talks about the rise of digital, the resurgence of analogue and the launch of the new TEO-5. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:…

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Big Tech, Big Deals, Small Change 55:34

3M ago55:34

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In this episode we take a look at very recent deals that tech giants have made with media and content platforms to train their AI models, with consent. We are asking: is the tide turning for training AI towards a licensing model, and away from crawling the web in the wild? In recent months Open AI has made deals with at least 11 companies, to acces…

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Sysex Dumpster 1:37:24

3M ago1:37:24

1:37:24

Episode 50 - In this episode we discuss Superbooth 2024 and measure gear announcements using the newly devised GROB metric.

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31 - Nick Simmons: Octu Ventures + Urbit, Building the Pillars of a Digital Civilization 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

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Nick Simmons is Cofounder and member of Octu Ventures, a member-driven venture DAO investing in teams building on Urbit. Urbit comprises a decentralized network of personal servers, a unique digital ID system, and a decentralized peer-to-peer networking protocol. Altogether, these constitute load-bearing pillars of a truly digital civilization. We …

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Harnessing Empathy in Voice Interfaces for Creatives 21:33

3M ago21:33

21:33

Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of empathic technology and elevate your creative storytelling! Imagine a voice interface that not only hears you but truly understands your emotions. Our latest episode explores Hume's revolutionary Empathic Voice Interface (EVI). We'll explore how EVI is set to transform the workflows of photographers, fi…

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Getting Organised: The UVA Story, with Patrick Messe 53:37

3M ago53:37

53:37

The story of UVA (United Voice Artists) is a lesson in organising, not just for Creative Workers, but for everyone affected by AI - which is to say, Everyone. Co-President, Patrick Messe, explains the urgent need for representation that brought together unions, guilds and other professional bodies, ahead of the EU AI Act. Their cross border collabo…

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30 - Alexander Pacheco: Building a Network of 150 56:36

3M ago56:36

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Alexander Pacheco is the founder of social media platform, 150. Based on Dunbar’s Limit, 150’s innovative social network leverages insights from network science to create a small-town feel that elides many of the downsides that come with incumbent social media giants. Alexander walks us through using anthropology and human nature to shape the netwo…

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Jlin - Electronic Musician 31:29

3M ago31:29

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Electronic Music artist Jlin talks about her processes for creating a new work, being ready to tour straight from the studio and staying grounded and focused when your work starts to gain recognition. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:27 - The Journey So Far 03:09 - Using FL Studio 03:50 - Live Performance With Ableton 09:23 - Developing A Sound Wor…

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The Right to Deepfake, with Dr Dimitrios Kagiaros 58:37

3M ago58:37

58:37

Should the creation of Deepfakes be a protected right under the banner of Free Speech? How do existing laws balance our right to Free Speech with our Right to Privacy? Dr Dimitri Kagiaros is Assistant Professor in Law at the University of Durham and an expert on the regulation of Freedom of Expression. He has written extensively on the topic and hi…

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29 - Kevin Dolan (Bennett's Phylactery): Rebooting Natalism for the 21st Century 1:16:59

4M ago1:16:59

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I’m joined by cofounder and organizer of the 2023 Natal Conference in Austin, TX, Kevin Dolan. We talk about the conception of a conference to promote having more babies, the various religious and techno-optimist factions of the Natalist Movement, environmental detriments to fertility, how we’re radically undervaluing motherhood, thought-terminatin…

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Does AI Mean What It Says? With Dr Jumbly Grindrod 55:54

4M ago55:54

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This time, we get a philosopher's take on AI. Jumbly Grindrod is a lecturer in philosophy at the University of Reading. He specializes in the philosophy of language and epistemology, which refers to the theory of knowledge itself. Does it - or should it - matter to us whether AI or a human being is talking, writing or engaging with us? What happens…

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28 - Charles Rosenbauer and Olli Payne: Finding the Keys to Our Possible Futures 1:26:41

4M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

I am joined by Charles Rosenbauer and Olli Payne of Possibilia Magazine. Possibilia is an ambitious literary magazine showcasing realistic, optimistic science fiction. They’re bringing positive visions of the future in digital and in print—replete with short stories, nonfiction companion pieces, and illustration. We talk about the constraints of ke…

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Drum Machine History 56:23

4M ago56:23

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The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history with lots of audio examples, highlighting the most iconic models to have been released during the last 40 years and the part that they have played in shaping musical trends. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Early R…

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Sysex Dumpster 1:24:03

4M ago1:24:03

1:24:03

Episode 49 - In this episode we discuss the new Makenoise Corner (Morphagene love), Bubblesound SeM20st, Winterbloom Neptune, ALM Cizzle, Xaoc Zagrzeb, Torso Bootleg Cuckoo review, AI Stereo Matrix mixer, and Stylophone CPM DS-2 synth.

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The Sara Poyzer Twitter Storm, Marvin Gaye's Missing Music and Your Digital Afterlife 59:55

4M ago59:55

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In this episode, we select from the latest AI stories that have grabbed the headlines or slipped by stealth into our feeds. From the miscommunication that made Mamma Mia actor, Sara Poyzer, trend on Twitter, to the discovery of Marvin Gaye's long lost demos, we look at legislation, regulation and how artists and creative performers are responding t…

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Is Ethical AI Good for Business? With Jamie Anderson & Ben Field 50:07

5M ago50:07

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Much of the fear generated by AI is about theft; the companies that own the technology will steal your image, replicate your voice and replace you with an AI version of you that takes your job. But perhaps it doesn't have to be that way. Since their collaboration on the documentary "Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted", Ben Field and Jamie Anderson ha…

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Ryuichi Sakamoto - A Tribute 42:05

5M ago42:05

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As a tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto on the first anniversary of his passing, Caro C talks to Richard Barbieri, Natalie Beridze and Carsten Nicolai, aka Alva Noto, three musicians who were fortunate enough to collaborate with him. Here, they share some insights into his mindset and methodologies. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:44 - Richard Barbieri 0…

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27 - Lomez: Keeper of the Press 1:03:27

5M ago1:03:27

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I speak with father of the Passage Prize and Keeper of the Passage Press, Lomez. Passage Prize started as an open call for literary and artistic submissions to find untapped talent from the Twitter anon sphere. It quickly exceeded its initial ambitions, drawing artists both obscure and famous to claim their spot in the coveted limited run print edi…

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Gerry Anderson: A Life Resurrected, with Jamie Anderson & Ben Field 55:20

5M ago55:20

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How would it feel to see a digital deepfake of someone you love who has died? What would you need to consider before agreeing to create it? Jamie Anderson and Ben Field can answer both of these questions and more. "Gerry Anderson: A Life Uncharted" is their 2022 documentary about the life and work of Gerry Anderson, TV and film producer, director, …

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Dr Dominic Lees: Deepfaking Margaret Thatcher 56:03

6M ago56:03

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Dr Dominic Lees is an award-winning filmmaker and director. He is also Associate Professor of Filmmaking at the University of Reading, with a research specialism in deepfakes. In 2019, "Virtual Maggie" was among his projects, exploring how AI technology could be used to resurrect Margaret Thatcher for a contemporary drama called "Rebel Bus". Dr Lee…

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26 - Stephen R. C. Hicks: Ayn Rand and High Romanticism 59:04

6M ago59:04

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On Ayn Rand, Objectivism, the resonance of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead, the development and spread of Individualism, high Romanticism, Rand's polarizing characters, the relationship between altruism and selfishness in her works and philosophy, Ayn Rand's large influence on entrepreneurs, and the intellectual subculture of Randian academics.…

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Afrodeutsche 36:41

6M ago36:41

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Henrietta Smith-Rolla, known professionally as Afrodeutsche, gives Caro C insights into her musical journey, from her introduction to the music industry in Manchester, finding her sound, getting signed to Skam Records and becoming a BBC 6 Music DJ with a prime-time Friday evening slot. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:22 - BBC 6 Music 04:05 - Becom…

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Sysex Dumpster 1:47:57

6M ago1:47:57

1:47:57

Episode 48 - Dave escapes the spectre of death and survives covid just to discuss the best and worst trash of 2023.

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The SAG-AFTRA Deal, Part 2 48:15

6M ago48:15

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Who is going to own your clone? Who gets to control your digital double after you're dead? And what kind of deal can unions do for the departed? In the second of two episodes dedicated to unpicking the SAG-AFTRA Deal, we move on from the rules and requirements for the creation and use of "employment-based replicas". These are replicas tied to speci…

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The SAG-AFTRA Deal, Part I 38:41

6M ago38:41

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On the 14th of July 2023, the American actors’ union ‘SAG-AFTRA’ joined the strike already begun by the WGA (Writers' Guild of America.) The dispute with the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) was about pay, working conditions and AI. An interim deal was struck in November and approved by SAG-AFTRA members on the 5th of Dec…

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Yvonne Muinde: Painting with AI 53:46

7M ago53:46

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Our guest in this episode is Yvonne Muinde, an award-winning visual effects artist whose credit list takes in a range of iconic films, including the Planet of the Apes, The Hobbit, and Avatar. An established fine artist, Yvonne's work has featured in several collections, including the The Chemistry of Color Collection at the Philadelphia Museum of …

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Landscape A Go-Go 59:25

7M ago59:25

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Richard James Burgess is a man who wears many hats. In a career that spans over five decades, Richard was first and foremost a drummer. In the 1970s, he became a part of the London music scene as a session drummer, as well as with the ground- breaking band Landscape. Richard combined his passion for music, drumming and electronics when he worked cl…

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25 - Kevin MacDonald: Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy | Cofnas-MacDonald Debate, pt. 2 1:15:06

7M ago1:15:06

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For part 2 of the Cofnas-Macdonald debate I interview evolutionary psychologist Kevin Macdonald. We go over his response to Nathan Cofnas' objections to the Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy laid out in "The Culture of Critique" series, his explanations for outstanding Jewish influence, conscientiousness, emotional intensity, and affect intensity …

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Humanizing Technology: The Intersection of AI and Creativity 39:28

7M ago39:28

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Send us a Text Message. Episode Overview On this episode of Making Sense Of Technology in Multimedia, my guest, Nejc Sušec, is experienced in various creative roles and advocates for fusing artificial intelligence (AI) with creativity. We discuss the impacts of AI on creativity, addressing fears about AI replacing jobs and the importance of strikin…

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The SAG-AFTRA Digital Voice Replica Agreement 39:03

7M ago39:03

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“A ground-breaking, innovative new contract”; that’s the headline for the deal negotiated between SAG-AFTRA, the US Actors’ union and Replica, the company using AI to create digital voice replicas. What does the deal cover? What does it omit? As the first agreement of its kind, what could it mean for actors and performers both in and outside the US…

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24 - Nathan Cofnas: Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy | Cofnas-MacDonald Debate, pt.1 1:39:14

7M ago1:39:14

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Nathan Cofnas is Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, working in philosophy of biology and ethics. We discuss his paper “Still No Evidence for a Jewish Group Evolutionary Strategy” in the context of his ongoing debate with Kevin MacDonald and "The Culture of Critique” series. We cover explanations for outstanding and disproportiona…

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Short Talks: Do I Want To Be A Clone? 20:37

8M ago20:37

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What does it mean to have your voice or performance cloned? Is there a difference between cloning and synthesis? If I agree to the creation of my digital double, do I have any say in what it does next? And wherever it goes, will the Law be running to catch up? Put simply, do I want to be a clone?Af Marcus Hutton, Dr Mathilde Pavis & Annette Rizzo

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23 - Zero HP Lovecraft: Toward a Christo-Nietzschean Synthesis 1:25:50

8M ago1:25:50

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I speak with sci-fi horrorist Zero HP Lovecraft on his Six Components of Religious Experience, a functionalist approach to religion, the concept of God becoming increasingly abstract and far away (divine distance), how Christianity can benefit from Nietzsche’s bitter medicine, Christianity’s struggle with modern sexual mores, pathological altruism,…

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Sysex Dumpster 1:58:48

8M ago1:58:48

1:58:48

Episode 47 - Granulizing your grains with Cornflakes, Mojave, and Arbhar v2, Japan bestows Nick with auditory zen, Elmyra 2 receives the live performance pressure test by Dave, Waldorf M, Elektron Korner gets a spicy surprise, Polyend Play+ gets absolutely nobody excited except for a single Synthtuber…

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22 - Luca Cacciatore: The State of Christianity in America 50:21

8M ago50:21

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Luca Cacciatore joins me to discuss Christianity in America, the decline of religiosity, the Second Great Awakening, how technology mediates religiosity, faith and fertility, religion grappling with science, the Evangelical Revolution, and the dearth of compelling Christian narratives for young men.Af Alex Murshak

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Short Talks: What Am I Worth? 14:45

8M ago14:45

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The phrase "Know your worth" is often repeated among artists, performers and other freelance workers who have the responsibility for negotiating their own rates and terms of employment for every job they do. But how do you go about valuing yourself and your work? And how do you then convey that to an employer, especially in a landscape where cost, …

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Yamaha DX7: The Birth Of FM Synthesis 1:20:13

8M ago1:20:13

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In May of 1983, the world of synthesizers and electronic music as we knew it would change forever with the launch of the Yamaha DX7. To celebrate 40 years since its launch, Rob Puricelli spoke to Dr John Chowning, the developer of FM synthesis, Dave Bristow and Gary Leuenberger, sound designers for the original DX7 and Manny Fernandez, who has work…

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21 - The Kino Corner: Great Films Touch Our Lives 1:36:58

8M ago1:36:58

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I am joined by Kino Corner to discuss movie making, film as a medium for capturing the zeitgeist of different eras, shooting on digital, film, and hybrid, the economics of why mid-budget movies have disappeared, crowdfunding movies, The Killer (Fincher, 2023), Asteroid City (Anderson, 2023), drifting from the binge model of TV series', and the Kino…

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Call My Agent 1:04:22

9M ago1:04:22

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Agents are the hard-negotiating, multi-tasking, contract-savvy industry experts, working to match the Talent they represent with paying clients. In what can be long contractual chains, agents provide a layer of protection for performers, who trust them to act in their best interest. Our guest this time is Daniel Hinchliffe, managing director of the…

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20 - Michael Millerman: Heidegger, Dugin, and Strauss -- The Rewilding of Philosophy 1:28:25

9M ago1:28:25

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Michael Millerman joins me to discuss starting a philosophy school, why tech and startups are seeking wisdom, whether Western philosophy is still a living tradition, objections to the usefulness of philosophy, leading students to the eternal questions, the intimate pleasure of communing with old friends, Martin Heidegger's influence on Alexander Du…

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19 - Bitcoin Gandalf: Satoshi’s Immaculate Coinception 1:05:41

9M ago1:05:41

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I sit down with Bitcoin Gandalf for a deep dive on Satoshi's immaculate coinception. Gandalf is a large influencer in the Bitcoin space and works in Bitcoin mining. Bitcoin is one of the most innovative technologies of the last century from a governance and coordination perspective. I believe it has the potential to be a vehicle for civilization-le…

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The Delia Derbyshire Archive 57:00

9M ago57:00

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In celebration of Delia Derbyshire Day 2023 and the 60th Anniversary of the Doctor Who theme, Caro C is joined by fellow devotees Mark Ayres, David Butler and Cosey Fanni Tutti to discuss the Delia Derbyshire Day archives and the importance of her contributions to the development of electronic music. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Delia Derb…

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Legislating AI 1:05:00

9M ago1:05:00

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The EU Artificial Intelligence Act has been described as the most ambitious attempt to date at creating a legal framework for AI. We are joined this time by Dragos Tudorache, Member of the European Parliament, Vice-President of the Renew Europe Group and - as one of two Rapporteurs leading on the proposed Act - a key figure in policy making. What i…

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18 - Nikolai Yakovenko: Exploring DeepNews 56:06

9M ago56:06

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DeepNews is using LLMs to aggregate and summarize the latest news across the internet, seeking to change the way we digest news. Nikolai Yakovenko is an ex-Twitter, Google, and Nvidia machine-learning engineer who initially forayed into Web3 with his venture 'DeepNFTValue,' which uses machine learning to estimate the value of NFTs; before also goin…

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