Riskgaming

Delve into the recent CrowdStrike/Microsoft outage through the lens of complexity science. Explore the vulnerability of complex systems to targeted attacks. Learn from system failures and navigate technological complexity to prevent future crises.

Curator Kristoffer Tjalve discusses celebrating the 'quiet, odd, and poetic web.' Explore artistic experiments online, intentional navigation, building diverse communities, and the influence of tech on creativity.

Explore Medium's journey towards financial stability and a balanced business model under new leadership. Discover the challenges of transitioning to a subscription-based media model and the shift to the expert economy. Dive into the evolving dynamics of writer-driven platforms and the impact of algorithms on content curation on Medium.

Guest Alice Albrecht, CEO of Recollect, talks about AI, human cognition, and the future of artificial intelligence. Topics include transitions from academia to tech, the importance of human models in problem-solving, the relationship between attention, memory, and goals in AI development, limitations of current AI approaches, language manipulation, and the concept of human-machine partnership.

James Pethokoukis discusses fostering optimism in American politics, dividing views into 'up wing' and 'down wing'. They explore the impact of technology and innovation on societal progress, California's challenges, and the importance of risk-taking. The discussion also touches on the role of inventions, failure in science education, and venture capital's influence on biotechnology advancements.

Philip Ball, a science writer and former editor at Nature, discusses the complexities of life in 'How Life Works'. The podcast explores biology beyond genes, limb development, xenobots, disease, and molecular interactions, challenging deterministic views and redefining medicine and disease.

Exploring tech threats to democracy, from TikTok bans in New Caledonia to subsea cables competition. Discussions on AI impact in Global South, chaos engineering, hybrid warfare, and the future of Disneyland’s Hall of Presidents.

Ben Reinhardt, founder of Speculative Technologies, discusses the need for new research funding, the challenges faced by startups, and his vision for the future. Topics also include Xerox Park's success, feedback loops in innovation, and the importance of diverse funding sources for research progression.

Discussing the controversial use of AI in journalism, the podcast delves into the ethical implications of Perplexity AI summarizing paywalled news. Journalists debate AI's impact on creativity, legislation protecting industries, and the ever-evolving role of journalists in an automated world.

Game designer and researcher Chaim Gingold discusses the creation of SimCity, the history of Maxis, and his experience working with Will Wright. They explore early 90s gaming, the unique aspects of SimCity, and the intersection of game design and scientific ideas.