
Steve Hsu is Professor of Theoretical Physics and Computational Mathematics, Science, and Engineering at Michigan State University. Join him for wide-ranging conversations with leading writers, scientists, technologists, academics, entrepreneurs, investors, and more.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceLife SciencesNatural Sciences | |||

Recorded live in Shenzhen with Taylor Ogan, the founder and CEO of
Snowbull Capital, which invests in Chinese technology companies.
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This is the second episode of our series based on interviews for the documentary film, Dreamers and Doomers, about the SF Bay Area in the last days before AGI.
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Jeremy Nixon is a prominent AI researcher, entrepreneur, and the co-founder of AGI House, a leading "hacker house" community for artificial intelligence developers in Silicon Valley. He studied Applied Math, Computer Science, and Economics at Harvard... more
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Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future
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Listened to a handful of episodes but it’s “who killed Kennedy” for half of them with people who make their living from conspiracy theories.
If you want to know how privileged tech bros see the world the future and want to solve problems / make money it’s all here…
Wish the whole world can put ideaology on side, and we can all speak the language of science .
Steve always has well-reasoned opinions and makes you think.
Thanks for producing this great content.
You don’t get much of this substantive material, especially about China topics
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Conversations center around major advancements in science and technology, with a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence, geopolitical dynamics, and the intricacies of industrial policy. Episodes frequently feature thought leaders from diverse fields discussing topics ranging from AI's role in research, economic advancements in China, and the implications of scientific progress on society. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on merging scientific inquiry with practical applications and ethical considerations, encouraging listeners to engage with complex ideas critically.
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