How Human Biology Shapes Civilisation w/ Prof. Lewis Dartnell
Astrobiologist Prof. Lewis Dartnell shares his insights into how biology has shaped civilisation, the challenges of living on Mars, and why cooperation is our human superpower. GUEST BIO Lewis Dartnel...
8 Jan 202446min
The Long View w/ Richard Fisher
Journalist Richard Fisher shares his thoughts on the importance of taking a long view of the future, why short-termism is the greatest threat to civilisation, and how metaphors are key to our comprehe...
11 Okt 202340min
Our Superhuman Future w/ Elise Bohan, Prof. Steve Fuller & Anders Sandberg
Transhumanists Elise Bohan, Prof. Steve Fuller and Anders Sandberg share their thoughts on the future of humanity, the role artificial intelligence will play in society, and the radical ways advanced ...
31 Jul 20231h 33min
Bioethics of Human & Animal Enhancement w/ Dr. Sarah Chan
Bioethicist Dr. Sarah Chan shares her thoughts on the ethics of human genome editing, the potential of developing a social model of enhancement, and the possibility of using biotechnology to improve t...
1 Mai 20231h
Robot Rights & Alien Intelligences w/ David J. Gunkel
Media scholar David J. Gunkel shares his thoughts on the philosophical case for the rights of robots, the challenge artificial intelligence presents to our existing moral and legal systems, and how to...
24 Apr 20231h 15min
Visions of the Future w/ Pat Cadigan
Cyberpunk author Pat Cadigan shares her thoughts on the role of science fiction in society, her methods for thinking about the future, and which elements of the cyberpunk genre have become features of...
7 Nov 202229min
Future Superhuman w/ Elise Bohan
Macrohistorian Elise Bohan shares her thoughts on the importance of adopting a transhumanist worldview, why we live in a make-or-break century, and what is worth preserving about humanity. Elise Bohan...
10 Okt 20221h 33min
Becoming an Avatar w/ Philip Rosedale
Founder of Second Life Philip Rosedale shares his thoughts on what virtual worlds can teach us about being human, the relationship between Second Life users and their avatars, and the challenges of bu...
7 Sep 20221h 17min
