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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

Erik Torenberg, Nathan Labenz
Automation In Research
AI In Science
Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Models
Chemical Engineering
Generative AI
Emerald Cloud Labs
Artificial General Intelligence
AI Agents
Palladium-Catalyzed Reactions
Gpt-4
Democratization Of Science
Prompt Engineering
Openai
Content Creation
Cognitive Work
Chatgpt
Transformer
Selective State Space Model
Machine Learning

A biweekly podcast where hosts Nathan Labenz and Erik Torenberg interview the builders on the edge of AI and explore the dramatic shift it will unlock in the coming years. The Cognitive Revolution is part of the Turpentine podcast network. To learn more: turpentine.co

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Ryan Kidd, Co-Executive Director of MATS, shares an inside view of the AI safety field and the world’s largest AI safety research talent pipeline. PSA for AI builders: Interested in alignment, governance, or AI safety? Learn more about the MATS Summe... more

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This cross-post episode from the Future of Life Institute podcast features Luke Drago, co-author of The Intelligence Curse and co-founder of Workshop Labs, in conversation with Gus Docker. PSA for AI builders: Interested in alignment, governance, or ... more

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Emmett Shear and Séb Krier debate whether today’s AI alignment paradigm—focused on control and instruction-following—is fundamentally flawed. PSA for AI builders: Interested in alignment, governance, or AI safety? Learn more about the MATS Summer 202... more

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Kathleen Fisher and Byron Cook dive into automated reasoning and formal verification as tools for building truly secure software systems. PSA for AI builders: Interested in alignment, governance, or AI safety? Learn more about the MATS Summer 2026 Fe... more

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Ryan Kidd
Co-Executive Director of MATS
MATS
Episode: Building & Scaling the AI Safety Research Community, with Ryan Kidd of MATS
Luke Drago
Co-author of The Intelligence Curse and co-founder of Workshop Labs
Workshop Labs
Episode: Confronting the Intelligence Curse, w/ Luke Drago of Workshop Labs, from the FLI Podcast
Kathleen Fisher
Director of the Cybersecurity Initiative at RAND and soon to be CEO of the UK's ARIA
RAND Corporation
Episode: The Great Security Update: AI ∧ Formal Methods with Kathleen Fisher of RAND & Byron Cook of AWS
Byron Cook
Amazon Vice President and distinguished scientist
Amazon Web Services
Episode: The Great Security Update: AI ∧ Formal Methods with Kathleen Fisher of RAND & Byron Cook of AWS
Alex Boris
New York State Assemblymember and future congressman hopeful, computer engineer by training
New York State Assembly
Episode: AI 2025 → 2026 Live Show | Part 2
Peter Wildeford
AI policy strategist and top-ranked forecaster
Institute for AI Policy and Strategy
Episode: AI 2025 → 2026 Live Show | Part 2
Zvi Moshowitz
Prolific blogger and analyst in the AI space, known for assessments on new model launches.
Episode: AI 2025 → 2026 Live Show | Part 1
Logan Kirkpatrick
Lead Senior Product Manager at Google DeepMind.
Google DeepMind
Episode: AI 2025 → 2026 Live Show | Part 1
Andy Masley
Director of Effective Altruism, Washington DC and blogger
Effective Altruism
Episode: AI's Energy & Water Demands: Sorting Fact from Fiction with Andy Masley

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Nathan Labenz
Co-host and a thought leader in AI discussions, focusing on the implications of technology in society.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 271 ratings
  • As a specialist of education, I can say that this episode presents no interest for learners, educators or school administrators in any fashion. Anecdotes, figures and graphs. Save precious time and give it a miss.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    alpha
    a month ago
  • The best AI episode I’ve ever listened. Full stop

    I listen to AI podcasts all of the time and I have never written a review. The most recent episode on how Nathan is using AI to help his son is the best episode on artificial intelligence that I’ve ever listened to. Nathan, first and foremost, your son is in all of our prayers. A distant but important second is that your podcast is an extremely important and nuanced conversation about the benefits and risks of AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SonnetTokenCruncher
    United States2 months ago
  • Annoying

    Possibly the most annoying voice of any I’ve listened to

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    prophack
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Always Great, Zvi needs a mic!

    Always valuable conversations. Zvi is on enough that I think Turpentine should buy him a mic! We want to really hear what he has to say. Love the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UnhappyMarinersFan
    United States4 months ago
  • Way to many sponsors

    I had to stop listening because it feels like there are more sponsors than content. Too bad, it looked like an interesting podcast. I support sponsoring, but there is a limit.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    pluckedrh
    Germany8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and timely discussions on AI and its impacts across various sectors.

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#50
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Controlling Tools or Aligning Creatures? Emmett Shear (Softmax) & Séb Krier (GDM), from a16z Show
Q: What does Emmett believe is essential for effective alignment in AIs?
He states that effective alignment will require AIs to possess a strong theory of mind and the ability to genuinely care about others.
Controlling Tools or Aligning Creatures? Emmett Shear (Softmax) & Séb Krier (GDM), from a16z Show
Q: Can you explain what organic alignment means and how you're trying to implement it?
Emmett explains that organic alignment refers to treating alignment as an ongoing living process that needs constant rebuilding, much like relationships in families. It requires AIs to learn how to be good members of society and to approach morality as a continuous learning experience.
Confronting the Intelligence Curse, w/ Luke Drago of Workshop Labs, from the FLI Podcast
Q: Which economic metrics should we be looking at to confirm whether the intelligence curse is happening?
Key metrics include income inequality, social mobility, and job availability for younger workers.
Confronting the Intelligence Curse, w/ Luke Drago of Workshop Labs, from the FLI Podcast
Q: What is the intelligence curse?
The intelligence curse suggests that as non-human factors of production dominate the economy, there's less incentive to invest in human workers.
AI 2025 → 2026 Live Show | Part 1
Q: What do you think is the primary limitation of current AI architectures?
Ali Behrouz mentions that current models have difficulties with continual learning and often do not generalize well, lacking the ability to adapt to new tasks effectively.

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The podcast features insightful discussions about the transformative effects of artificial intelligence across various sectors, with episodes dedicated to examining advancements in AI technologies and their implications for industries like sales, healthcare, education, and more. Notable conversations include topics around the integration of AI within organizational structures, potential future developments, and ethical considerations surrounding AI's role in society. Engaging interviews with industry leaders and experts provide listeners with valuable perspectives on how AI is reshaping business landscapes and influencing personal and professional lives. The hosts often challenge traditional paradigms and advocate for a future where technol... more

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