Visakan Veerasamy, known writer and thinker, discusses creativity, curiosity, reality tunnels, and the power of noticing in a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include the impact of language, tools, cognitive diversity, and embracing optimism to expand our possibility space.

Brendan McCord, Founder of Cosmos Institute, explores AI & philosophy, AI schools of thought, existential risks, adaptive systems, & the philosophy-to-code pipeline. Discusses open-source tech, US-China situation, automation vs. augmentation, Russian realism, and cinematic visions of the future. Delve into the importance of understanding unintended consequences in complex systems and the intersection of science fiction and Russian realism in literature.

Alex Komoroske discusses topics like escaping busyness, heroism, different types of magic, paradigm shifts, uncertainty, compression, and more in this fascinating podcast conversation.

Exploring business expertise with Cedric Chin, diving into naturalistic decision making, accelerating expertise through trial & error, staying open-minded, and the power of reading protocols. Discussing cognitive flexibility, human mimicry in tech adoption, engaging podcast dialogues, and accelerating expertise through wisdom and learning.

A conversation covering themes like resource constraints, alien technology in fiction, editing processes, patronage in the digital era, and the evolving nature of money and value perception. They also discuss how writers can embrace unconventional styles, inspire hope through storytelling, and engage with readers for inspiration.

Jacqueline Novogratz discusses creating a high-trust society, moral leadership, dignity vs poverty, and the impact of Acumen. Topics include social return on investment, solar innovation, and the power of entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of trust, accountability, and empowering communities through sustainable solutions.

A biologist challenges scientific materialism with theories like morphic resonance and panpsychism. Topics include testing for telepathy, resisting scientific dogma, advice for young scientists, and exploring consciousness in celestial bodies. The conversation touches on the clash between innovation and established norms, skeptics' views on intuition, and the shift in atheist perspectives towards spiritual practices.

Exploring topics like foster care, adoption, and social mobility, the podcast delves into the impact of early life stability, the benefits of standardized testing, luxury beliefs, and the role of intelligence in governing outcomes. It also touches on the rise of identity politics, the evolution of the Overton Window on campus, and personal reflections on resilience and responsibility.

Alec Stapp, co-founder of the Institute for Progress, discusses achieving change in the age of lobbying, the underrated value of bipartisanship, slow-moving US immigration policy, moonshot projects, reducing NIMBYism, and reasons to be optimistic about progress. He also explores learning from other countries, the impact of social media on think tanks, and the importance of immigration reform for technological progress.

Author Rohit Krishnan discusses his book 'Building God: Demystifying AI for Decision Makers'. Topics include demystifying AI, AI as a fuzzy processor, complexity and determinism, regulating AI, socially adapting to AI disruption, integrated information theory and consciousness, big tech in the AI era, and the limitations of AI.