In this episode, Nathan sits down with Tim Reutemann, author of “Liquid Reign”. They discuss liquid democracy, reshaping political participation using AI and biometrics, and practical advances in technology and their impacts on identity verification, rehabilitation, and gaming. Try the Brave search API for free for up to 2000 queries per month at https://brave.com/api

LINKS:

Liquid Reign Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Liquid-Reign-Tim-Reutemann/dp/1981029176

Tim Reutemann's Medium: https://tim-reutemann.medium.com/

Audrey Tang: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Tang

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:00) - Exploring the power of your vote in a futuristic AI world.

(00:01:25) - Imagining a positive future with advanced AI.

(00:02:35) - Diving into 'Liquid Reign’: A vision of AI-transformed society.

(00:05:58) - The journey of writing 'Liquid Reign’: From thought experiment to novel.

(00:09:07) - The mechanics of liquid democracy and AI integration.

(00:15:59) - Sponsors: Oracle | Omneky

(00:12:51) - Unpacking the technology stack behind the futuristic society.

(00:16:00) - Exploring the progress and challenges in AI and cryptography.

(00:25:28) - Switzerland’s unique way of getting citizens involved in democracy

(00:28:45) - Sponsors: Brave | On Deck

(00:47:58) - The future of open source and security in an AI-driven world.

(00:52:02) - Exploring the depths of cybersecurity and paranoia.

(00:52:47) - The future of human-computer interfaces: Chips, VR, and beyond.

(00:54:11) - The ethical dilemma of invasive technologies.

(00:56:45) - The evolution of VR: From gaming to rehabilitation.

(01:30:48) - Navigating the complexities of AI and privacy.

(01:37:27) - Envisioning a positive future: The role of AI in society.

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