The Periphery

Original release: November 12, 2021

You likely know that Facebook is Meta Platforms by now, reflecting the company's commitment to building the "metaverse." What might this mean? On our inaugural episode of our Patreon series "on the periphery", we discuss the metaverse, simulation theory, and what we might expect as a new generation of the web becomes reality.

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Few people have access to those on the edges of innovation that are creating the technology of tomorrow, yet their decisions affect us all. What do they believe? What principles guide their decisions? How do these people on the periphery operationalize their ethics?

Today, we gain access to the pioneering Ari Qayumi, Managing Partner of Mindful Ventures and Researcher at Stanford Behavior Design Lab. We discuss innovation, venture capital, social media, and more. We would love to hear your thoughts, so feel free to send us a message here or at [email protected]!

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Today, we continue our conversation with Shanen Boettcher, a PhD candidate at the University of St. Andrews studying the ethics of artificial intelligence. We came across Shanen and his work when we read a New York Times opinion piece provocatively titled "Can Silicon Valley Find God?" by Linda Kinstler. Here, we discuss spirituality, religion, and how AI is shaping our understanding of our own values. We also talk about surveillance and data.

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New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/07/16/opinion/ai-ethics-religion.html

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This week, we talk to Shanen Boettcher, a PhD candidate at the University of St. Andrews studying the ethics of artificial intelligence. We came across Shanen and his work when we read a New York Times opinion piece provocatively titled "Can Silicon Valley Find God?" by Linda Kinstler. Here, we discuss spirituality, religion, and how AI is shaping our understanding of our own values.

Tune in on Thursday for part II and subscribe to our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/theperipherypod) for a bonus episode about the "metaverse" coming Friday!

Leave us an honest review, subscribe, and join us next Tuesday for a conversation about ethics and innovation.

New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/07/16/opinion/ai-ethics-religion.html

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The time has finally come. This week, The Periphery goes down the cryptocurrency rabbit hole. Luckily, we have a capable guide in Cuy Sheffield, who is the Head of Crypto at Visa. With Cuy, we discuss both the technological and social dimensions of the emerging crypto space. We cover the technological potential of blockchain, as well as the sociology of money and cryptocurrency, especially with reference to core concepts like trust and scarcity. We also delve into the rise of NFTs and how they could empower digital creators and collectors alike. Please tune into our discussion of these topics and many more!

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This week, we continue the conversation on privacy in the digital age. We discuss global privacy frameworks and the competing values that inform them. Can we find a universal definition of privacy in a world where data is so vital to national security? How do we overcome seemingly insurmountable geopolitical concerns? 

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The Periphery starts a conversation on privacy. Listen as Afi, August, Karl, and Jess tell the stories that made them care about privacy. We would love to hear yours. E-mail us your stories at [email protected].

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This week, the Periphery talks to Bill Kovacic, former Chair of the FTC, about the woman who currently occupies that role--FTC Chair Lina Khan. How did a relatively obscure law student writing about Amazon rise to lead one of the most important antitrust enforcement agencies in the U.S.? And what does her movement reveal about the power of movement-building in a digital age and the future of the tech industry? We discuss the recent and historic successes of the Neo-Brandeisian Movement and the political obstacles it may face going forward. And, of course, we return to the heart of the matter: why is bigness bad?

Join us for Part 2 of our series on antitrust in the digital age, where we assess the significance of the youngest FTC Chair in the agency's history. It turns out that her personal story of risk and accomplishment says a lot about the value of fair competition for society itself.

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We know Silicon Valley is dominated by tech giants of unprecedented size. We feel like this is a bad thing. This week, the Periphery explores the historical origins of our technological discontent. We call in Bill Kovacic, who shares his experience as a former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission and contextualizes the current debate between those who defend the state of antitrust law today and those who would transform it "root and branch."

Does the rise of FTC Chair Lina Khan and the movement to transform antitrust mark the birth of a new progressive era? What might we have to give up for the sake of democracy and competition? Join us for a fascinating two part conversation about the competing values that are at stake in the struggle to reform antitrust to meet the challenges of the digital age.

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Welcome back to The Periphery!

This week, we ask Cloudera founder Mike Olson to explain the cloud. He talks us through the evolution of the internet and cloud computing, government contracts, complex international issues, and (shocker) privacy concerns. Join our Patreon for the extended version of this interview.

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