The Synthetic Minds podcast
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Exploring Mind Uploading & Ethics in a Virtual World with Grace Chan – Synthetic Minds EP12
If uploading your mind to a virtual world sounds like progress, what does that say about the future of being human? In this episode of Synthetic Minds, speculative fiction author and psychiatrist Grace Chan explores the moral complexities of emerging tec
AI Ethics and Human Futures: Navigating Tech with Purpose with S.B. Divya – Synthetic Minds EP11
If you're ignoring speculative fiction, you're missing out on your company's futureand maybe its survival.Summary: In this episode of Synthetic Minds, S.B. Divya, a speculative fiction author and AI researcher, delves into the intersection
AI Manipulation & The Future of Human Autonomy with Louis Rosenberg - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP10
If you think youre in control of your decisions, you might want to ask your AI assistant whos really pulling the strings.Dr. Louis Rosenberg, a pioneer in virtual and augmented reality, warns that as AI becomes increasingly integrated into our lives,
Tech Rights & The Future of Privacy with Cory Doctorow - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP09
In episode nine of the Synthetic Minds, podcast, we explore the complex relationship between digital rights, privacy, and technology with Cory Doctorow, a renowned science fiction author and digital rights activist. Doctorow delves into how privacy, on
Harnessing Speculative Fiction for Strategic Innovation with Tobias Buckell - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP08
Can a science fiction author provide better business insights than your average consultant?In episode 8 of Synthetic Minds, renowned speculative fiction author Tobias Buckell reveals how his narratives can help business leaders anticipate and navigate f
Cinematic Futures: Crafting Tomorrow's World with Brad Rochefort - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP07
Can science fiction storytellers predict and shape our future better than tech moguls?Brad Rocheforts cinematic storytelling doesnt just entertainit provokes deep thought about our technological trajectory and its ethical implications. In the latest
Cyberpunk Insights: Navigating Tomorrow with T.R. Napper - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP06
Is technology a tool for progress or the ultimate mechanism for control? T.R. Napper's cyberpunk narratives might just have the unsettling answers we need.In Episode Six of the Synthetic Minds podcast, T.R. Napper, a celebrated science fiction autho
Speculative Futures: Unveiling Tomorrow with Ruthanna Emrys
In episode five of the Synthetic Minds podcast, we merge the imaginative realms of science fiction with practical insights for today's business leaders. In this engaging discussion, I hosted Ruthanna Emrys, a celebrated author known for her unique rei
Telling Stories to Envision the Future with Brenda Cooper - Synthetic Minds Podcast EP04
Can science fiction really guide us in shaping the future of our businesses, or is it just a realm of fantastical tales?In the 4th episode of Synthetic Minds, I explore how science fiction can serve as a powerful tool for strategic foresight. My guest,
Navigating Future Realms: Science Meets Fiction with Peter Watts
The Synthetic Minds podcast moves from science fiction to science reality. It is a podcast that delves into the imaginative yet insightful visions of science fiction authors, revealing how their explorations of future technologies and societal shifts can