In this episode of Inside Learning, host Aidan McCullen speaks with Calum Chace, an expert on artificial intelligence and the author of several bestselling books, including 'Surviving AI' and 'Pandora's Brain'. They discuss the concept of two singularities: the Economic Singularity, where AI renders many jobs obsolete, and the Technological Singularity, where AI surpasses human intelligence. Calum highlights the potential impacts of these advancements on society and the necessity for proactive planning to avoid negative outcomes. They also delve into the challenges and opportunities of AI in education and the importance of developing skills for an unpredictable future. Calum further shares insights into his company, Conscium, which focuses on machine consciousness, AI agent verification, and neuromorphic computing.

00:00 Introduction to the Inside Learning Podcast

00:15 Guest Introduction: Calum Chase on AI and Singularity

03:06 The Economic Singularity Explained

04:22 The Future of Jobs and Skills

05:07 Planning for a Post-Job Economy

09:38 The Role of Education in an AI-Driven World

14:21 Calum Chase's Journey and Conscious AI

19:46 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

22:02 Where to Find More from Calum Chase

22:37 Closing Remarks

Find Conscium:  https://conscium.com

Find Calum: https://calumchace.com

Calum’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B00PUM096S/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=a0c6289a-6402-4e04-919b-973799060636&ref_=ap_rdr