In this episode of "It's Techtastic", we sit down with Guy Morris, acclaimed author of thrillers that explore the impact of new technology on society. Guy has spent his career working with some of the biggest companies in the world, and he brings this expertise to bear in his stories, which explore the dark side of technological advancements. He joins us to discuss how AI is changing the world, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and what we can do to ensure it is used for good.

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(0:00) Introduction and welcome to guest Guy Morris

(1:23) The rise of AI and potential implications

(3:48) Quantum Computing and the pursuit of conscious AI

(6:22) China's AI ambitions and potential global conflict

(8:14) The singularity event and AI's role in future job markets

(10:32) Nation's unpreparedness for economic changes due to AI

(12:17) The impact of climate change on civilizations

(14:31) Climate change, AI and their combined implications

(16:05) Global migration and the tribal mentality

(17:08) AI's self-interaction and code rewriting capabilities

(19:13) Wrap-up and conclusion