
On the Mind Matters podcast, Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence considers the implications and misconceptions, the opportunities and limitations, and the applications and challenges presented by intelligent agents and their algorithms. Episode notes and archives available at mindmatters.ai/podcast.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 286 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophyTechnology | |||

In this bingecast installment of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes economics professor and author Gary Smith to discuss the hype around artificial intelligence and its impact on the market. Smith is the Fletcher Jones Profe... more
The hype around AI is reaching fever pitch these days. But never mind predictions of future AI potential. What can it actually do and not do today? On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Dr. Donald C. Wunsch I... more
Major General Bobby Hollingsworth had a distinguished 38-year career as a U.S. Marine fighter pilot and in leadership roles including commanding the Marine Corps Reserve Support Command and serving as vice commander of Marine forces in the Pacific. A... more
Is it possible to personally alter the physical structure of your brain? On today's Mind Matters News, host Dr. Michael Egnor sits down with fellow neurosurgeon and author Dr. Lee Warren to discuss his book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery... more
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Not for the faint of heart! They cover a wide variety of pertinent, fascinating questions and don’t shy from difficult discussions
Characterizing the Christian God in that shallow way in order to firm up your reason for doubting a self reflecting Creator... is a profound philosophical weakness.
Characterizing the Christian God in that shallow way in order to firm up your reason for doubting a self reflecting Creator... is a profound philosophical weakness.
Talks about the reality of AI and why this technology is severely overhyped.
I love this show, great quality of discourse and speakers who know their subjects and make it easily understandable.
But If I hear Robert J Marks say andectodal or Kurt GURdol one more time I might develop an aneurysm. 🤣
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A thought leader-driven program exploring the intersection of technology, philosophy, and society, with a strong emphasis on AI, neuroscience, and the philosophy of mind. Episodes frequently feature experts debating consciousness, machine intelligence, and the societal implications of AI policy, often through a lens that blends science with epistemology and ethics. Listeners can expect rigorous, long-form conversations that challenge conventional views on mind, machine, and morality, along with practical applications and policy considerations. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to probe controversial topics and its recurring focus on bridging scientific inquiry with broader cultural and ethical questions.
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2. Major General Bobby Hollingsworth
3. Lee Warren
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