In this AI in Focus episode, Brett Hanson dives deep into Mustafa Suleyman's essential book, "The Coming Wave," exploring the immense power and unprecedented risks of AI and synthetic biology. The discussion covers why this technological wave is different from all others, the "great dilemma" we face in navigating it, and the urgent need for a new mindset of containment and responsible stewardship. The episode concludes with an analysis of Suleyman's recent article on the psychological dangers of "Seemingly Conscious AI."