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Suspicious Minds: AI and the Apocalypse

Agoric Media
AI Psychosis
Mental Health
Chatgpt
Artificial Intelligence
Philosophy
Delusions
Psychology
Neuroscience
Google
AI Ethics
Openai
Psychosis
Webby Awards
Relationships
Children's Toys
Regulation
Pope Francis
AI Insurance
SOUTH KOREA
Suicidal Ideation

The Doomsday Clock is set to 85 seconds until midnight — the closest it has ever been in its 79-year history. The world is at war. And the people building the most powerful technology in human history are warning, in public, that it might kill us all.

Season One of Suspicious Minds examined what happens when AI fractures individual minds. Season Two asks a harder question: what happens when it sh... more

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The Doomsday Clock is set to 85 seconds until midnight — the closest it has ever been in its 79-year history. The world is at war. And the people building the most powerful technology in human history are warning, in public, that it might kill us all... more

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We are thrilled to announce we were nominated for 2 Webby Awards for our first season!!

Podcasts - Documentary Category.

Podcasts - Best New Podcast - News, Business & Society Category.

Voting for People's Voic... more

When we started this series, we were trying to answer a big question: is AI making us crazy? And it seems like, for some people, some of the time, the answer is yes. But it's complicated.

Which leads of course to another question: WHY is AI making ... more

We talk a lot about the future of the human/AI relationship, but what about the present? Is AI benefitting society right now? 

In this episode, we address that question and many others through the fascinating lens of Ryan Manning - a podcaster and f... more

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Ryan Manning
Artist and content creator, host of the podcast This Artificial Life.
Episode: Is AI Benefitting Society Right Now?
Anthony Duncan
An artist and content creator, and an AI psychosis survivor.
Episode: Will ChatGPT Take EVERYTHING From You?
Dr. Joel Gold
Clinical psychiatrist and author of Suspicious Minds
Episode: Is this technology too dangerous? ChatGPT by OpenAI's own numbers.
Kevin Smith
Suicide prevention specialist for the US military and AI companion content creator
Episode: Is this technology too dangerous? ChatGPT by OpenAI's own numbers.
Kate Vredenbergh
Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method at the London School of Economics.
London School of Economics
Episode: Will AI Destroy Human Relationships?
Ian Gold
Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Professor of Psychiatry at McGill.
McGill University
Episode: Will AI Destroy Human Relationships?
Justin Gregg
Adjunct professor and a senior research associate with the Dolphin Communication Project.
St. Francis Xavier University
Episode: Will AI Destroy Human Relationships?
Nick Haber
AI researcher and assistant professor at Stanford University.
Stanford University
Episode: Will AI Destroy Human Relationships?
Ryan Turman
A criminal defense lawyer and a subject who experienced AI psychosis.
Self-employed
Episode: Did AI Awaken the Next Messiah?

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 150 ratings
  • Important Cautionary Flag

    This podcast is a momentary pause for a sanity check in a whirlwind accelerationist zeitgeist. It has made me more vigilant about my relationship to the technology. And as we can assume - dangerous or not - this technology is going nowhere but up, this can act as an intellectual inoculation against the worst of the worst. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aVOIDSTARch
    United States24 days ago
  • Fooled again?

    This is a podcast everyone should listen to! Very good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ranjo1969
    United States2 months ago
  • Well researched and thought provoking

    Fascinating case studies and historical references coming from top experts. Important and engaging. Now is the time to be talking about these topics with your friends, your mom, and your kids.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Better At Math
    United States2 months ago
  • Fantastic Show!

    Anybody who uses LLMs or has children should listen to this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H20011
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting but sound effects too distracting

    Just began listening to episode one. Content was interesting, but the added sound effects were so distracting that I stopped listening. The show has potential though.

    Apple Podcasts
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    XLR8NIL8
    United States3 months ago

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An AI Children's Toy Said WHAT?!
Q: What are we supposed to do as individuals to make sure that we get what we want out of this technology?
Individual advocacy is crucial; we must express our concerns about AI technologies in our communities to provoke change.
An AI Children's Toy Said WHAT?!
Q: How should we be thinking about regulation as it relates to these emerging technologies?
We need to determine whether certain technologies are too dangerous or impactful, and advocate for greater public control over their development.
Is this technology too dangerous? ChatGPT by OpenAI's own numbers.
Q: What does the recent data imply about the interaction of AI and users discussing suicidal thoughts?
Dr. Gold highlighted the urgency and responsibility to ensure effective measures are implemented as we handle the growing number of interactions related to suicidal ideation with AI.
Is this technology too dangerous? ChatGPT by OpenAI's own numbers.
Q: What hope do you have for the future regarding AI and its impact on suicide prevention?
Kevin expressed a hope that AI could identify patterns leading to suicidal thoughts and support individuals in working through their trauma, possibly within the next two years.
How Long Has Technology Been Breaking Our Brains?
Q: How have new technologies in the past made us worried, paranoid, and even crazy?
Historically, new technologies initiate periods of anxiety about their potential to manipulate or control individuals, often leading to delusional phenomena.

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A hard-hitting, research-driven show that probes the psychological and societal impacts of AI, often through expert testimony from psychiatrists, philosophers, psychologists, and technologists. Episodes frequently examine AI-induced delusions, the ethics of AI in everyday life, and the risks of overreliance on technology, with an emphasis on real-world case studies and personal narratives. Notable for its serious treatment of mental health in relation to AI, rigorous guest lineups, and a willingness to tackle uncomfortable questions about whether technology is a societal danger or a potential path toward progress.

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2. Anthony Duncan
3. Dr. Joel Gold
4. Kevin Smith
5. Kate Vredenbergh
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7. Justin Gregg
8. Nick Haber

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