Robots and Reason

In episode 17, I sat down with Georgios Parlitsis to talk about where robotics really stands today, and what "reasoning" and "safety" mean when robots leave the lab. We also looked ahead at what future robots might look like, and how they could impact society and change our lives in different ways. Enjoy!

Today Nick and I talked about how we connect with other people. What happens in the middle of a conversation, how to we build and strengthen our relationships and improve our ability to connect with others going forward. Check it out!

On this 15th episode of the Robots and Reason podcast, Bianca and I discussed the ways in which power accumulates and how we can be manipulated by it. Is greed inherent? Wheres the line on surveillance? How can we trust the systems in place, and what do we hope they evolve into?

On this 14th episode of the Robots and Reason podcast, Ben and I got the pleasure of breaking down the technology that runs behind music production, from analog electronics to modern production software. We also talked about the media scene this all fits within, how our communication has evolved, and the effect corporate incentives are having on our creativity and our privacy. Give it a listen!

Today is the thirteenth and longest ever episode of the Robots and Reason podcast, but not without cause. Francesco and I had so much to talk about, covering his view on how to organize a good life, what he values in his health and his media diet. Then we dived into his work in robotics, and what it is like to work on a real tech stack today. In the second half, we broadened up to discuss some of the ethical questions with how much we want to automate and how we can maintain privacy...and much more. Enjoy!

Emily Meeks is a student of literature (and my sister), in this episode (#12) we discussed the importance of literature, how AI plays a role in the classroom and how we can protect critical thinking, so we can protect our societies. Hopefully this conversation can be one small step in avoiding slipping into a world of complacency, and consenting to a world that we didn't realize we don't want.

Today Treeno C and I (Cian Dennehy Vazquez) got to talk about what the music industry is like, the tech involved and where he sees the future of music heading. Listen to check out what makes Treeno C tick!

In the 10th ever episode of the Robots and Reason podcast, Jim and I discussed Design! We talked about what the design world is like, what makes projects meaningful and what enables great design to shine. We discussed the evolution of the tools designers have used over the decades, and finally what Jim hopes the future of design will look like. Tune in for a great discussion!

A different kind of episode - flying solo.

Is AI actually reasoning, or just very good pattern matching?

I break down what AI actually is (pattern matching, not magic), why robots can backflip but can't use a pencil, and my case for why grounded reasoning is the real barrier to superintelligence.

On this weeks episode of the Robots and Reason podcast, Chiya and I discussed the effects social media has had on our own lives, and its role in the world. We talked about how we can improve the platforms many of us spend our lives on, to make them suited for the humans behind the screens.