Mark Pesce
Host and writer of The Next Billion Seconds podcast, guiding conversations about technology, AI and the future; presents and frames the episode's discussion.
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Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 1min
TWO FUTURISTS GO 'VIBE FORECASTING'
Mark Pesce, an award-winning journalist and futurist, teams up with fellow futurist Rob Tercek for an insightful discussion on AI's role in our future. They dive into the alarming 'ChatGPT psychosis' and the potential risks of outsourcing thinking to machines. Pesce critiques AI's mediocrity, suggesting it may create more work for humans rather than eliminating jobs. The conversation also touches on the need for rigorous education on truth and democracy’s dependence on reliable information, urging listeners to reconsider the impact of AI on society.
Oct 21, 2025 • 12min
ALWAYS IMPERFECT - ISN'T IT IRONIC?
Mark Pesce, a technology commentator and futurist, joins host Kathryn Ryan to explore the ironic pitfalls of AI in the quest for super-productivity. They discuss a South Korean cloud data center fire that highlights the fallibility of the cloud. Pesce introduces 'work slop'—the organizational cleanup caused by low-quality AI outputs—and examines its impact on productivity. The duo also tackles the sycophancy problem in AI, advising on practical ways to prompt more critical responses from these systems. A thought-provoking dive into AI's complexities!
