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London Futurists

London Futurists
Artificial Intelligence
Superintelligence
Transformative AI
Climate Change
Cryonics
Policy Development
High Level Machine Intelligence
Full Automation Of Labor
AI Consciousness
Aging Biotech
Nuclear Weapons
Generative AI
Machine Learning
Existential Risk
AI Ethics
AI Safety
Populism
Contract Matrix
International Cooperation
Self-Driving Vehicles

Anticipating and managing exponential impact - hosts David Wood and Calum ChaceCalum Chace is a sought-after keynote speaker and best-selling writer on artificial intelligence. He focuses on the medium- and long-term impact of AI on all of us, our societies and our economies. He advises companies and governments on AI policy.His non-fiction books on AI are Surviving AI, about superintelligence, an... more

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When we started this Podcast back in August 2022, we, Calum and David, announced the theme to be “Anticipating and managing exponential impact”. We talked about three sub-themes: Developing the skills of exponential foresight; Distinguishing between ... more

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Almost every serious discussion about options to constrain the development of advanced AI results in someone raising the question: “But what about China?” The worry behind this question is that slowing down AI research and development in the US and E... more

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Our guest in this episode is Stephen Witt, an American journalist and author who writes about the people driving the technological revolutions. He is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, and is famous for deep-dive investigations.

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Our guest in this episode is Holly Elmore, who is the Founder and Executive Director of PauseAI US. The website pauseai-us.org starts with this headline: “Our proposal is simple: Don’t build powerful AI systems until we know how to keep them safe. Pa... more

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Kayla Blomquist
Co-founder and director of the Oxford China Policy Lab, pursuing a DPhil at the Oxford Internet Institute, and former US diplomat.
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Episode: The puzzle pieces that can defuse the US-China AI race dynamic, with Kayla Blomquist
Stephen Witt
American journalist and author known for deep dive investigations
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Episode: Jensen Huang and the zero billion dollar market, with Stephen Witt
Holly Elmore
Founder and executive director of PauseAI US
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Episode: What's your p(Pause)? with Holly Elmore
Tom Ough
London-based journalist and author
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Episode: Real-life superheroes and troubled institutions, with Tom Ough
Craig Kaplan
AI researcher and entrepreneur, former founder of Predict Wall Street
Episode: Safe superintelligence via a community of AIs and humans, with Craig Kaplan
Carl Benedikt Frey
Dieter Schwartz Associate Professor of AI and Work at the Oxford Internet Institute
Oxford Internet Institute
Episode: How progress ends: the fate of nations, with Carl Benedikt Frey
Jonah Messinger
Winton scholar and Ph.D. student at the Cavendish Laboratory of Physics at the University of Cambridge, also a research affiliate at MIT and a senior energy analyst at the Breakthrough Institute.
University of Cambridge
Episode: Intellectual dark matter? A reputation trap? The case of cold fusion, with Jonah Messinger
Hugo Spowers
Co-founder and CEO of Riversimple, an advocate for hydrogen cars.
Riversimple
Episode: The remarkable potential of hydrogen cars, with Hugo Spowers
Simon Horton
Negotiation and conflict resolution expert, author of The End of Conflict
Episode: AI and the end of conflict, with Simon Horton

Hosts

David Wood
Chair of London Futurists and author or lead editor of twelve books about the future. A pioneer in the mobile computing and smartphone industry, he co-founded Symbian and served as Technology Planning Lead at Accenture Mobility.
Calum Chace
Co-host and a recognized author and speaker on artificial intelligence. He advises on AI policy and is co-founder of the Economic Singularity Foundation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • A podcast that will nourish your brain.

    With so much entertainment at our fingertips these days, it’s refreshing to find a Podcast like this that feeds your intellect rather than anaesthetises it. Listen and grow!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TonyJRoss
    Australia3 years ago
  • AI discussion that is informed, measured and highly engaging.

    This is a beautifully produced podcast, with expert presenters who lead you at a comfortable pace into the most important questions of our time relating to AI and what it means for humanity. The guests come from the community academics, practitioners and thinkers who have a lifetime experience that has brought them to their informed position on AI, but who are not consumer celebrities that dominate mainstream narrative and promote their views within a thin veil of self interest. Informed, meas... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Croydoned
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Thought-provoking and stimulating debate

    I’m an interested amateur where AI is concerned and enjoy the breadth of subject matter in this top quality podcast, much of which should be mainstream discussion. The calibre of the guests is excellent with many high-profile professionals already in the back catalogue. Hopefully these two articulate and interestingly opinionated presenters will help surface important, even existential questions about AI in due course. Highly recommended - always a fascinating listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juleslondon
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • High quality conversations on the future

    Best podcast on futurism, transhumanism and the coming Singularity. Quality show from David Wood and the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pxing85
    Australia3 years ago
  • Fantastic podcast! Do yourself a favour and subscribe immediately!

    if you are in anyway excited by new technology that could significantly impact our future and potentially extend and improve our lives in ways that are hard to fully fathom, you should find this a highly intelligent and thought provoking podcast, with each episode being like a workout for your brain, but one that leaves it feeling refreshed rather than tired.

    As for the two well spoken co-hosts and their carefully selected interesting guests, they are certainly qualified to be here, and they ... more

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    5
    TheGadgetGuru
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Informed discussions that feed the intellect rather than anaesthetizing it.

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The puzzle pieces that can defuse the US-China AI race dynamic, with Kayla Blomquist
Q: So what's your answer to such skepticism?
Kayla acknowledges the significant challenges in creating a treaty regarding AI, highlighting the importance of ongoing governance innovation to address concerns about rogue actors and non-compliance.
The puzzle pieces that can defuse the US-China AI race dynamic, with Kayla Blomquist
Q: Do you think that was real? Do you think that was genuine? Do you think it will happen?
Kayla believes that there is movement towards establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization in China, though it is still early days and its concrete impacts remain uncertain.
The puzzle pieces that can defuse the US-China AI race dynamic, with Kayla Blomquist
Q: Do you have an optimistic view about your colleagues that you meet in the AI Safety Policy Community?
Kayla expresses her optimism about the AI Safety Policy Community, noting that many are working hard on important aspects of AI governance and safety, and emphasizes the need for clear discussions about societal goals regarding AI development.
The puzzle pieces that can defuse the US-China AI race dynamic, with Kayla Blomquist
Q: Tell us more about the Oxford China Policy Lab. What specifically did you want to achieve when that was set up? And how is it going?
Kayla explains that the Oxford China Policy Lab was established to bridge the gap between policy and academic research on AI governance and US-China relations, highlighting the importance of bringing in diverse expertise and creating a community focused on these issues.
The puzzle pieces that can defuse the US-China AI race dynamic, with Kayla Blomquist
Q: Kayla, could you tell us a bit about your background? What led you to become a diplomat and what subsequent led you to stop being a diplomat?
Kayla Blomquist discusses her journey to becoming a diplomat, influenced by her early desire to represent her country internationally and her studies in Chinese and public policy, which led to her work in the US Mission to China.

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What is London Futurists about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content centers on the implications and challenges posed by exponential technological advances, particularly focusing on artificial intelligence (AI). Episodes often feature in-depth discussions regarding the societal, ethical, and economic ramifications of AI, fostering a space for critical analyses and future-oriented thinking. Listeners can expect expert opinions from leading figures in technology, journalism, and academia, exploring pressing topics such as AI safety, the dynamics of US-China relations in tech, and strategies for sustainable innovation. With an emphasis on complex issues like existential risks and the future of humanity, this podcast stands out for its thoughtful discourse and engaging interviews with influential gue... more

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