Filmmaker James Barrat discusses the dangers of AI, its effect on humanity, and the existential risk it poses. Topics include AI-induced extinction, the impact of Jeffrey Hinton, potential risks of AI, the concept of AI consciousness, and the views of Max Tegmark on AI dangers.

Professor Satchin Panda is a leading expert in the field of circadian rhythm research. He is a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and a founding executive member of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Panda is a Pew Biomedical Scholar and a recipient of the Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research. As a recognition of the impact of his work regarding circadian rhythms and diabetes, Dr. Panda has been invited to speak at conferences around the world, including Diabetes UK, the American Diabetes Association, the Danish Diabetes Association, and the respective professional diabetes societies of Europe and Australia. Important: This conversation does not constitute medical advice. All topics discussed are for informational and entertainment purposes only, and NOT a substitute for medical advice. The Freedom Pact Podcast, and guests assume no liability for the application of the information discussed. Topics discussed: Why Satchin's Grandparents had two different health outcomes What is a circadian rhythm? Health damage caused by a faulty circadian rhythm The Benefits Of Morning sunlight Mobile Phones offset circadian rhythm Night owls vs morning larks Time restricted eating Any downsides into Intermittent fasting? The 6 Pillars To Resetting Your Clock Satchin's app What makes Satchin's life worth living? Book discussed: Buy 'The circadian code '- HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Circadian-Code-Weight-Supercharge-Energy/dp/B07R6P6ZCQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1F7H3C0DK89FY&keywords=the+circadian+code&qid=1679050533&sprefix=the+circadian+cod%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 Connect with Dr. Satchin Panda Salk Institute: https://www.salk.edu/scientist/satchidananda-panda Panda Lab: https://panda.salk.edu Publications: https://panda.salk.edu/publications Support Dr. Panda’s Research: https://panda.salk.edu/giving Twitter: https://twitter.com/SatchinPanda Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satchin.panda Other Resources My Circadian Clock app: https://mycircadianclock.org Ontime Health app: https://getontimehealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getontimehealth Connect with us: YouTube.com/freedompact (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Dr Carole Hooven, PhD, is an academic and author. Carole earned her PhD at Harvard in 2004, before becoming a lecturer and co-director in undergraduate studies in human evolutionary behaviour. Dr Hooven is now an associate in the lab of Steven Pinker. Carole's book 'Testosterone: The story of the hormone that dominates and divides us' can be bought HERE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250236061?... In this episode, Dr Hooven joins the show to discuss: - What is testosterone? - What does symptoms of low testosterone look like in males? - The role of testosterone in sex drive - The role of testosterone in dominance hierarchies - Does NoFap work? - Dr Hooven's Harvard row - Much more! Connect with Carole: http://www.carolehooven.com - Website https://twitter.com/hoovlet - Follow Carole on twitter https://www.instagram.com/carole.hooven - Instagram Connect with us: youtube.com/freedompact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod freedompact@gmail.com

Peter Gregory Boghossian is an American philosopher and pedagogist. Born in Boston, he was a non-tenure track assistant professor of philosophy at Portland State University for ten years, and his areas of academic focus include atheism, critical thinking, pedagogy, scientific skepticism, and the Socratic method. In this episode, we discuss: - The downfall of academia - Jordan Peterson - Are we entering a post-woke era? - The social justice movement - Jiujitsu & so much more. For more on Peter: https://peterboghossian.com Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

Bent flyvbjerg is a Professor and Chair of Major Programme Management, Said Business School; Fellow of St Anne's College. Professor Flyvbjerg’s research focuses on the better management of megaprojects, including the Olympic Games, and cities. He is the most cited scholar in the world in megaproject planning and management, and among the most cited in social science methodology. He is the author or editor of 10 books and more than 200 papers in professional journals and edited volumes. His publications have been translated into 19 languages. In this conversation today, we discuss Prof Flyvbjerg's latest book: How Big Things get done. Buy here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Big-Thin... Connect with Bent: https://twitter.com/BentFlyvbjerg Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

Dr Amy Zegart is a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies and Professor of Political Science at Stanford University. Amy is also the Morris Arnold and Nona Jean Cox Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Chair of Stanford’s Artificial Intelligence and International Security Steering Committee, and a contributing writer at The Atlantic. Dr Zegart specializes in U.S. intelligence, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and national security, and global political risk management. In this conversation today, Amy and I discuss a wide range of topics. Such as: - What is the role of an intelligence agency? - How the US knew about Russia's invasion of Ukraine down to the hour - The dangers of Tik Tok - 2016 & 2020 election interference - Are the UK & US prepared for a cyberwar? - Much more! Buy Amy's latest book, 'Spies, lies and algorithms' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CIA-101/dp/0... Connect with Amy: https://twitter.com/AmyZegart?s=20&t=... Connect with us: Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod Timestamps: 00:00 coming up 01:10 - The role of intelligence agencies 07:23 - How French bread Won The Revolution 09:33 - AI is changing intelligence agencies 12:54 - Russia & Ukraine 14:41 - Big Tech 16:61 - Tik Tok 23:26 - Policymakers are worried about Elon 26:18 - Russian election interference 30:01- 9/11 mistakes 37:30 - Social media exposed Iran 40:38 - Ethics 43:12 - Edward Snowden & Julian Assange 47:51 - Is Alexa listening to me? 51:00 - Connect with Amy

Chris Robertson is the frontman and guitarist of the band @blackstonecherry . In this interview, he talks openly and honestly about his battles with depression and his process for handling mental health and well-being. You can catch Black Stone Cherry on tour in the U.K.: http://www.blackstonecherry.com You can follow Chris on social media at: Instagram - @cbrbsc Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

James Haskell is an English former rugby union player who played for Wasps RFC and Northampton Saints in the Aviva Premiership, and internationally for England. In this interview today, we discuss James's life & career, cancel culture, men's mental heath and more. Buy Approach with(out) caution here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Approach-Without-Caution-essential-upgrading/dp/000849584X Connect with James: https://twitter.com/jameshaskell https://jameshaskell.komi.io Connect with us: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomPact​ (video interviews) https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter​ (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter) https://instagram.com/freedompact​ https://twitter.com/freedompactpod

Siddharth Kara, MBA, is a British Academy Global Professor based at Nottingham University, an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School, and a Senior Fellow at the Harvard School of Public Health. He has documented several thousand slaves in more than fifty countries across twenty-one years of research and advises several United Nations agencies, the United States government, foreign governments, charitable foundations, and the media on anti-trafficking policy and law. Siddharth Kara is the author of "Cobalt Red: How The Blood Of The Congo Powers Our Lives": https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09Y462D6Z/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 Watch our podcast on youtube: Youtube.com/FreedomPact Follow us on instagram: instagram.com/FreedomPact Follow us on Twitter: Twitter.com/FreedomPactPod

Zack Telander is an athlete, fitness youtuber, weightlifter and coach. He has become well known for pointing out the charlatans of the fineness industry, and was recently part of creating "The Liver King Lie" on the More Plates More Dates youtube channel. In this episode, Zack and I discuss: - Attacking The New Year - Fitness Charlatans - How To Find Good Fitness Advice - The Liver King Lie - The Toxic Champion Mindset - Jordan Peterson's Diet Advice - Why Music Makes Life Worth Living & Much more