Tim Ventura Interviews
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Paul Thagard - Substrate-Independent Minds
Is digital immortality possible by uploading your mind? Dr. Paul Thagard discusses Neuralink, artificial intelligence, mind uploading, simulation theory, and the challenges involved with whole brain e
Jeffrey Funk - Technology Innovation & Economics
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didnt stop to think if they should. Dr. Jeffrey Funk discusses trends in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, drones, EVTOL
Chris Lehto - Unidentified Aerial Phenomena
UAP have been reported in the air, space & oceans - and according to Congress, "threats" are "exponentially increasing". Chris Lehto discusses UAP, USO, the NDAA 2023, whistleblower protections, and u
Doug Finke - Quantum Computing Industry Trends
Quantum technology is surging forward - can industry keep pace with the breakthroughs? Doug Finke discusses the trends driving research in quantum computing, communications, and sensing - and highligh
Lani Kass - War Crimes In The Ukraine Conflict
Dr. Lani Kass discusses the allegations of war crimes in Ukraine and provides detailed insight, analysis & historical context into the origins, strategy, and possible outcomes of the ongoing conflict.
David Petraeus - Defense Challenges, Opportunities & The Future
General David Petraeus (ret.) discusses the Ukraine conflict, Great Powers Competition, the Space Force, securing our technology supply chain, AI & automation in future warfare, and defending America
Srinjoy Ganguly - Quantum Computing & Artificial Intelligence
Will the merger of quantum computing & AI lead to breakthroughs in natural language processing? Professor Srinjoy Ganguly thinks so - but advances in quantum error-correction and increased scalability
P. W. Singer - Wired For War & Burn-In
Over a decade ago, Dr. Peter W. Singer predicted the evolution of drones in "Wired for War". Today, he tells us where unmanned military systems will go next, and describes the future of robot police i
Greg Hodgin - How To Build The Star Trek Warp Drive
Nearly 30 years ago physicist Miguel Alcubierre described a real-life version of the Star Trek Warp-Drive - but it required materials that don't exist yet. Dr. Greg Hodgin joins us today to discuss a
Seth Shostak - The Search For Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Are we alone in the universe, or is the Earth "a very small stage in a vast cosmic arena"? Dr. Seth Shostak discusses SETI's mission to explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalen