The Synthetic Minds podcast

The Synthetic Minds podcast


Latest Episodes

Exploring Mind Uploading & Ethics in a Virtual World with Grace Chan – Synthetic Minds EP12
October 16, 2024

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
September 24, 2024

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
September 11, 2024

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
August 14, 2024

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
August 07, 2024

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
July 03, 2024

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
June 24, 2024

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
June 04, 2024

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
May 30, 2024

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
May 22, 2024

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