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Frank Wilczek, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, professor in MIT, Arizona State, & Stockholm University, a scientist and a luminary in the world of quantum physics, joins us in this podcast episode. With his seminal work in understanding the strong force and contributions to the mysteries of the quantum realm, Wilczek delves into science biggest problems. Tune in as we explore his pioneering insights into fundamental forces, quantum reality, and the far-reaching implications of his research, offering a captivating glimpse into the cosmos as we've never seen before.

Welcome to the last podcast of the year 2023, where the Fidias Podcast Team will discuss about the past, present and future of the podcast. A podcast about podcasting. Metapodcast. Enjoy.

In this Q&A I will come clean about how much I'm making with YouTube, if some videos I made are fake, why I'm not longer in Airrack videos, and I will share with you my plans for the future of my channel

Jay McClelland, a cognitive psychologist and Professor at Stanford University. He is the author of influential publications like 'Parallel Distributed Processing,' McClelland's research revolutionizes our grasp of learning and memory mechanisms. In this episode, we delve into the history of AI, the development of ChatGPT vs Google Bard, discuss language models' nuances, and contemplate their journey and potential impact.

Anil Seth, a distinguished neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, is celebrated for his work on perception and consciousness. Author of influential books like 'Being You: A New Science of Consciousness' and 'Brain Twisters: The Science of Thinking and Feeling, in which Seth embarks on a deep dive into the intricate workings of the human brain. This episode explores the enigmatic realm of consciousness, highlighting the brain's role in shaping our reality and the mysteries of perception, and redefining our understanding of the world.

David Cay Johnston is an American investigative journalist known for his insightful coverage of tax issues, economics, and politics. His investigative work, notably in books like "Perfectly Legal" and "The Making of Donald Trump," delves into tax policies and economic inequalities. In this episode, we go deep into Johnston's findings on Donald Trump, like his links with the Russian mafia, and how he became president.

Dan Ariely, a behavioral economist and author, discusses topics such as understanding behavioral economy, the impact of misinformation, manipulation techniques used by big companies, the consequences of false accusations and cancel culture, concerns about the dark side of society and negative online experiences, entrepreneurship ventures, making decisions based on quality of life, and motivation beyond money.

Nick Lane, a British biochemist & professor in evolutionary biochemistry at University College London, explores the origins of cellular life and the connections between biochemistry and evolutionary biology. Topics include the role of energy in shaping life, the challenges of studying life's origins, organ failure and cryopreservation, the concept of consciousness, the intersection of AI and biochemistry, addressing global problems, debunking myths of the origin of life, and teaching science as a process of exploration and debate.

Robin Hanson is an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and author of books such as ''The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life when Robots Rule the Earth''. Ben Goertzel is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET, a project combining artificial intelligence and blockchain to democratize access to artificial intelligence. In this episode, we discuss the future of AI, specially focusing in its regulations and when the singularity will happen.

Sugata Mitra is a computer scientist, an educational theorist, and a former professor at Newcastle University. He is best known for his "Hole in the Wall" experiment, for which was given the prestigious TED Prize in 2013. In this episode, we discuss why the educational system is outdated and how the future will look like if we apply his findings.