
Crisp conversations with critical thinkers at the leading edge of science, technology, politics, and social systems.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 451 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceTechnology | |||

Jim talks with Rufus Pollock—entrepreneur, activist, Zen practitioner, founder of Life Itself and the Open Knowledge Foundation, and author of Open Revolution—about the metacrisis, the wisdom gap, and what a Second Renaissance might look like. They d... more
Jim talks with Samantha Sweetwater about her book True Human: Reimagining Ourselves at the End of Our World and the question of what it means to be human at this moment in planetary history. They discuss her verb-based rather than noun-based self-ide... more
Jim talks with cognitive scientist and AI researcher Joscha Bach about the computational and representational foundations of consciousness, mind, and reality. They discuss the phenomenology of waking up and coalescing into a self, language as a repre... more
In this Worldviews episode, Jim talks with Iain McGilchrist about consciousness, matter, and the nature of reality. They discuss consciousness as the basis of everything we know, matter as a phase of consciousness that provides resistance and persist... more
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This is the most intelligent and coherent podcast out there. I’ve listened to many over the years, and I’m not exaggerating, it doesn’t get smarter than this.
Ben Goertzel is always a delight to listen to. May consciousness explode!
Shines light where it needs to be shone; a great balance of scientific complexity & expletives 😎
Complexity is the most important area of thinking right now. This show is essential listening!
Hi Jim, I want you to know how much I value you. This is such a wonderful podcast. You enrich my life with your brilliance. Thank you!
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Engaging with an array of thought leaders, the series features in-depth discussions that examine the intersections of consciousness, technology, philosophy, and societal structures. Listeners can expect conversations that challenge conventional wisdom and traverse complex topics like artificial intelligence, ethics in technology, and the nature of human values. The format encourages nuanced dialogue, allowing guests to present their perspectives while also facing rigorous questioning, leading to rich insights that illuminate contemporary issues and potential future trajectories for humanity. This series stands out for its focus on critical thinking, often pushing the boundaries of how listeners perceive the world around them.
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Recent guests on The Jim Rutt Show include:
1. Samantha Sweetwater
2. Joscha Bach
3. Iain McGilchrist
4. Michael Shermer
5. Ben Goertzel
6. Nate Soares
7. Joe Edelman
8. John Preston
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