Dreaming Against the Machine
MultitudeWhat might a good future look like?
Explore ideas about how to envision better, realistic, equitable futures with astrophysicist and journalist Dr. Adam Becker. Each week, Adam and a new guest will try to find hope in the darkness of the current political moment through earnest (and entertaining!) conversations about what such a future might look like. In a world where tech oligarchs and their po... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureScience | |||
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- Podcast Addicta month agoNoethersTheorem
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Apple Podcasts1cjbalive
United Statesa month ago - Great guests, spotty interviews
A few good moments. Often gets stuck revisiting complaints about tech bros, VC, and Silicon Valley culture.
Really love all the people here. Love the stated mission. So much potential. Needs a co-host that can structure the conversation better and draw out deeper insights from really interesting people.
I learned a lot from
Episode 3. More like that, please, where the conversation explores a topic in depth.
Apple Podcasts3ctpersonUnited States2 months ago - Algorithmic bias
I think what they’re calling. Algorithmic bias is a much more extensive problem related to the way AI is trained. My background is in evolutionary psychology and neuroscience my undergraduate degree is in psychology and learning. I want to look at everything through the lens of statistics. In that regard, I think that this excellent episode, which talks about more of the dangers in a real way than most things are read or hear online that’s for sure, Misses a very, very big one. Censorship of cr... more
Apple Podcasts4spiralsun1United States2 months ago - Too self referential
Please less name dropping, more ideas that matter, less talking about yourselves
Apple Podcasts3Burned By AdobeUnited States2 months ago
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Thoughtful conversations examine plausible, humane futures through the lens of science, technology, culture, and policy. Across episodes, guests—from scientists and historians to tech critics and science fiction writers—offer rigorous analysis of AI, algorithmic bias, space policy, and the societal impacts of innovation, often challenging techno-optimism with practical reforms and ethical considerations. The show leans into accessible storytelling, historical context, and critical viewpoints to empower readers and listeners to imagine and advocate for more equitable futures. A notable strength is its willingness to blend rigorous scholarship with accessible storytelling and pop-culture references, making complex ideas engaging for a broad a... more
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2. Jack Stilgoe
3. Katie Mack
4. Cory Doctorow
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