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Humans On The Loop

Michael Garfield
Technology
Cyborg Anthropology
Interconnectedness
Data Governance
Design Ethics
Complexity Theory
Non-Duality
Artificial Intelligence
Ecological Crisis
Psychedelics
Human-Centered Design
Environmental Systems
Collective Intelligence
Health Challenges
Consciousness Studies
Animism
Copenhagen Interpretation
AI Ethics
Zen Buddhism
Lindisfarne Association

Let's dream better! Join paleontologist-futurist Michael Garfield for bold, far-ranging explorations into the nature of agency in the age of automation, wisdom and innovation, responsibility and power, and the care and feeding of the new superpowers conferred to us by magical technologies. Weekly dialogues at the edge of the knowable, learning to navigate Global Weirding and exponential AI with th... more

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This week I talk to Sam Arbesman, scientist-in-residence at Lux Capital, Research Fellow at the Long Now Foundation, and host of The Orthogonal Bet, weaving together a... more

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This week we hear from Larry Muhlstein, who worked on Responsible AI at Google and DeepMind before leaving to found the Holistic Technology Project.

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Today’s guest Taryn Southern is someone I consider a master surfer of technological change: a fellow elder millennial, artist, creative technologist, strategist, and dancer in the liminal z... more

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Recent Guests

Sam Arbesman
Scientist, author, and engage in various interdisciplinary projects, including being a scientist in residence at Lux Capital.
Lux Capital
Episode: Co-Evolving with Magical Technologies feat. Sam Arbesman
Larry Muhlstein
Former UC Berkeley research fellow for machine learning alignment and founder of the Holistic Technology Project
Episode: Holistic Technology for Growing a World in Love with Larry Muhlstein
Taryn Southern
Artist, creative technologist, and strategist.
Episode: Taryn Southern on Surfing the Exponential Tech Tsunami
Chaim Gingold
Game designer and author, known for his work on Spore and his book on simulation titled Building Sim City.
MIT Press
Episode: Chaim Gingold on Building SimCity & Simulation as Discourse
Evan Miyazono
CEO and Director of Atlas Computing
Atlas Computing
Episode: Design for Provably Safe AI with Evan Miyazono
Rina Nicolae
Thoughtful commentator on network society and emerging spiritual traditions.
Substack Incognita
Episode: Religions of the Future & The New Monstrous with Rina Nicolae
Cadell Last
Creator of Philosophy Portal and author. He explores biocultural evolution and speculative futures.
Philosophy Portal
Episode: Self-Actualization in the Global Brain with Cadell Last of Philosophy Portal
Michael Dean
A versatile thinker and essayist known for his insights into structure and creativity.
O'Shaughnessy Ventures
Episode: The Architecture of The Next Creative Economy with Michael Dean
Robert Poynton
Founder of Yellow Learning, associate fellow at Saïd Business School, author.
Yellow Learning
Episode: The Art & Technology of Conversation with Robert Poynton

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Michael Garfield
Host of the discussions, with extensive experience and a background in paleontology and futurism, he brings a unique perspective to conversations about technology and society.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 445 ratings
  • A sort of haiku

    Navigating the human,

    Alien ocean

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    musica es vida
    United States10 months ago
  • This podcast wrinkles my brain

    The best of its kind in existence

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah45678646457
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great conversations and insights

    Keep your dictionary handy as these talks go deep. Always enjoy the perspectives and topics covered which I consider to be at the forefront our human experience and understandings of where we are and where we are going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bhend3000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always a pleasure...

    ...to listen to Michael and his guests, riff on anything from evolutionary biology to ancient aliens via Marshall McLuhan and the Hero's Journey. So much to learn, and to think on. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atsow
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Always introspective

    Such a delight, always thoughtful and thought provoking. Give it a listen and expand your ideas on almost everything .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nihaonana
    United States2 years ago

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Design for Provably Safe AI with Evan Miyazono
Q: What can you tell us about your background and what led you to your current work?
Evan discusses his transition from working at Protocol Labs to founding Atlas Computing, driven by a desire to address critical issues in AI governance and safety based on his background in physics and community engagement.
Jim O'Shaughnessy on Creativity, Crisis, and Trust as The Fabric of Society
Q: How do we foster emergent systems that can reconcile complexity dynamics?
We need to allow individuals to act with agency and create multiple attempts at solutions. Markets can discover diverse paths that may lead to effective outcomes.
Aishwarya Khanduja on Living Inquiry & Fostering Imagination
Q: What does it mean to be human?
Aishwarya reflects that the meaning may vary at different stages of life and for different people, emphasizing the importance of community and intentionality.
Aishwarya Khanduja on Living Inquiry & Fostering Imagination
Q: Where do you come from? Why do you care about the things you care about?
Aishwarya shares her journey from a small town in India to studying biomedical sciences in Canada and eventually founding a company to improve educational access.
Jessica Clark on Making New Realities with New Media
Q: How do emerging technologies influence our perception of reality?
The capabilities of emerging technologies redefine the basis for how we understand and engage with reality.

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The podcast focuses on the intricate interplay between technology, creativity, and human agency, engaging listeners in profound discussions about the challenges and opportunities presented by automation and artificial intelligence. It features thought-provoking dialogues that explore interdisciplinary themes such as ethics, cultural evolution, and the influence of technology on societal structures. The conversations are enriched by guests from diverse fields, including art, philosophy, and innovation, who share insights that encourage listeners to rethink their relationship with technology and embrace creativity in navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing world.

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2. Larry Muhlstein
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4. Chaim Gingold
5. Evan Miyazono
6. Rina Nicolae
7. Cadell Last
8. Michael Dean

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