Win-Win with Liv Boeree

Sean Carroll, theoretical physicist and philosopher, discusses complexity in physics, quantum mechanics interpretations, emergence, and challenges in academia. Topics include AI, scientific publishing, democracy, and what makes a great physicist.

Philosopher and technologist David Shapiro discusses defeating nihilism, Moloch, the meaning crisis, post-nihilism, complexity destruction, radical alignment, AI, competition, and myths. They explore AI alignment, game theory, incentive design, and Silicon Valley's culture. Liv Boeree and David delve into neurodivergence, culture wars, and creating a third attractor state.

AJ Jacobs, known for his extreme social experiments, discusses topics like living biblically and constitutionally, maximizing health, radical honesty in relationships, and the power of puzzles to reframe conflicts and competition in an entertaining and insightful conversation.

Geopolitical analyst Samo Burja discusses preventing civilizational collapse, knowledge loss, the role of institutions in civilizations, bureaucracy challenges, democracies vs monarchies, AI sensemaking, great founder theory, avoiding power intoxication, democratization of technology, and geopolitical predictions.

Harleen Kaur, founder of Ground News, discusses combating biased news and polarization. Topics include media diversity, AI's role, reaching different generations, and solutions for a more balanced media landscape. The podcast explores the impact of news aggregator platforms in fostering critical thinking and engaging with varying perspectives, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and constructive dialogue in the digital age.

Wes Carter, Founder of New Earth Project and President of Atlantic Packaging, talks about solving packaging pollution through closed-loop economies. Topics include new biodegradable materials, effective recycling methods, aligning incentives for companies, consumer responsibility, and the need for true environmental cost accountability. The discussion also touches on psychedelic experiences, carbon offsets, the impact of shareholders on the environment, Amazon's progress, and advice for young entrepreneurs.

Hannah Ritchie, lead Environmental Scientist at OurWorldinData.org, discusses redefining sustainability, perception gap, degrowth movement, Jevon's Paradox, climate change solutions, success stories, surprising facts, and a win-win future in a conversation about global challenges and environmental solutions.

Join philosopher Nick Bostrom as he delves into utopias, superintelligence, and digital minds with host Liv Boeree. They discuss finding purpose in a fully automated world, potential limits to technology, the vulnerable world hypothesis, aligning markets to defensive tech, AI consciousness, and the complexities of consciousness and its diverse forms.

Pro tennis player Marcus Daniell shares insights on the competitive world of tennis and philanthropy. They discuss strategies, technology in tennis, ethical dilemmas, and the impact of athletes on effective giving and charity. From personal insights to competitive dynamics, it's a deep dive into the life of a professional athlete.

Chris Anderson, author of 'Infectious Generosity' and TED veteran, explores spreading kindness online, evolution of generosity, role of media, and future of TED in the digital age. Touches on Mr. Beast's philanthropy impact, Audacious Project's collaborative approach, and balancing competitiveness and generosity in innovation.