SPECIAL GUEST: Julie Carpenter. During the recent shooting of police in Dallas, the authorities made the decision to use a bomb robot to take out the shooter. This marks a shift in how humans and robots interact, and the cultural, societal, and criminal justice issues are complex and far-reaching. We're joined in this episode by researcher Julie Carpenter, who has been looking at these questions for a while now, to dig into the repercussions of this change. We also talk a bit about the military's use of robotics, particularly drones and the benefits and downsides of keeping humans in the loop. Plus a little about the Campaign Against Killer Robots. Recorded 7/18/2016. Find out more at  https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/401-ep00290-notes.

Episode 290 - #GotDrone?

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SPECIAL GUEST: Eliot Peper (Bandwidth). Launching a new project from the Singularity Bros and Robot Overlordz podcasts, this time we talk with Eliot Peper, author of the book Bandwidth. Eliot previously guested on Robot Overlordz in the past. His new book is a thrilling look into politics, climate change, technology-driven social change, and surveillance capitalism.

Brobot Singulordz E01 - Eliot Peper

SPECIAL GUESTS: Rob Miller and Douglisio DiMuccio (NEO). Series 2 is here! The second episode of the new Robot Overlordz podcast features guests Rob and Douglisio talking about their film project NEO, a theatrical, filmic look at neo-evolution. That's the idea that humanity is on the threshold of controlling our evolution. Technology is a key element of this process. From genetics to robotics, longevity to AI, this change is going to affect everyone... and NEO is a sneak peek at what's happening now. Tune in and find out more... plus a very special "One Awesome Thing". Recorded 12/11/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/440-series2-ep002-notes.

S2E002 - NeoHuman

Offshore tax havens. They’ve been in the news a bit lately, especially in relation to one of our otherwise favorite companies, Apple. So this episode we tackle the topic of offshore tax havens, the double Irish whatever it’s called, and what’s fair. There’s a bit of contentious disagreement, mid-ep, for those that like controversy too. Things get a little heated, but all in the service of thinking through some very complicated ideas… Recorded 10/18/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/436-ep00316-notes.

Episode 316 - Tax Cheats

SPECIAL GUEST: Calum Chace (Surviving AI, The Economic Singularity). For his 4th appearance on the show, we talk with author Calum Chace about the future of AI, big data, machine learning, security, privacy, bad credit, and the joys of politics in the US and UK. With a side of media and Internet surfing. Recorded 10/16/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/435-ep00315-notes.

Episode 315 - SecuritAI

SPECIAL GUEST: Desmin Borges (You’re The Worst). For his 3rd appearance on the show, we talk with Desmin Borges about PTSD, drugs, pizza, foodies, restaurants, and the joys of FX’s You’re The Worst. With a side of binge vs scheduled TV and the future of #cordcutting. Recorded 10/13/2016. Show notes available at https://robotoverlordz.fm/show/434-ep00314-notes.

Episode 290 - #GotDrone?

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