
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 | 164 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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This special episode was recorded at Tsinghua University in Beijing, generally regarded as the top university in China. Our guests are 3 Americans studying and working at Tsinghua: Gabriel (undergrad), Justin (PhD student in AI), and Alex (Professor ... more
Jaan Tallinn is a tech billionaire and founding engineer of Skype who leverages his wealth to mitigate existential risks from artificial general intelligence (AGI). He co-founded the Future of Life Institute and the Centre for the Study of Existentia... more
Dr. Alex Young, a statistical geneticist and assistant professor in the Human Genetics department at UCLA, joins Steve Hsu to discuss the cutting edge of genomic prediction. They cover his research on polygenic embryo screening in IVF (including the ... more
Steve and Alf discuss the Iran War, emphasizing what it
reveals about modern missile and anti-missile technology, drones, and
the implications for a US-China conflict in the Western Pacific.
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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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The show features in-depth conversations with leading thinkers across science, technology, business, and policy, often exploring frontier topics like artificial intelligence, physics, globalization, and geopolitics. Episodes frequently blend technical detail with broader implications for society, governance, and future innovation, featuring guests who shape or critique current tech and policy landscapes. Notable strengths include rigorous questioning, a willingness to tackle controversial or complex ideas, and a knack for drawing practical insights from theoretical discussions. This makes it appealing to listeners who enjoy staying ahead on AI safety, tech strategy, and global tech politics, as well as those who value thoughtful, evidence-b... more
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