A.I. and Stochastic Parrots with Emily Bender and Timnit Gebru
So-called “artificial intelligence” is one of the most divisive topics of the year, with even those who understand it in total disagreement about its potential impacts. This week, A.I. reseachers and ...
26 Apr 20231h 9min
Social Justice, One Bite at a Time with Daryl Atkinson
Racism in the way America polices its communities is so deeply rooted, it often seems intractable. So how do we make progress? According to this week’s guest, civil rights lawyer Daryl Atkinson, the a...
19 Apr 202359min
The Truth about TikTok and China with Abbie Richards
What is the truth about the relationship between TikTok and the Chinese government, and would banning it help or hurt Americans? This week, TikTok misinformation researcher Abbie Richards joins Adam t...
12 Apr 20231h 16min
Rethinking Intelligence with Rina Bliss
How should we actually understand intelligence? This week, Rina Bliss Joins Adam to discuss common misconceptions of our understanding of intelligence, the progression of neuroplasticity throughout ou...
5 Apr 20231h 14min
Synthetic Biology with Michael Specter
What is synthetic biology and why is the “next Industrial Revolution”? Michael Specter joins Adam to discuss MRNA vaccines, stunning new developments in biotech, and why biology is more dangerous than...
29 Mars 202359min
Organizing for Power with Jane McAlevey
Adam talks with legendary organizer Jane McAlevey about why organizing is the only way for unions, workers, and activists to win gains, and how to do it in practice. Pick up Jane’s book at http://fact...
22 Mars 20231h 18min
Why Do We Laugh? with Nuar Alsadir
What the hell is laughter? Why do we do it, and what is its purpose? This week, psychoanalyst Nuar Alsadir joins Adam to discuss her theories about the origins of laughter, its effect on other people,...
15 Mars 20231h 2min
Chokepoint Capitalism with Cory Doctorow
How can creative workers and individuals defend ourselves against the largest monopolies in the US? This week author and activist Cory Doctorow joins Adam to discuss how chokepoint capitalism causes t...
8 Mars 20231h 34min
