
Welcome to The Orthogonal Bet, a podcast by Lux Capital that explores the unconventional ideas and delightful patterns that shape our world. Hosted by Samuel Arbesman Produced by Christopher Gates
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Science | |||

Tinkered Thinking is the pseudonym of the author behind White Mirror, a collection of stories that explore the implications of artificial intelligence and advances in computing—while offering a more optimistic lens than much of contemporary science f... more
In this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks again with Alec Nevala-Lee. Arbesman previously hosted Nevala-Lee to discuss his biography of Buckminster Fuller; this time, Nevala-Lee returns to talk about his new book, Collisions, a biography of Nobel Prize... more
In this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with Nick Foster, a designer and futurist who has worked with numerous major companies imagining a variety of futures—from Nokia and Dyson to Google. Foster is also the author of the new book Could Should Might... more
In this episode, Samuel Arbesman speaks with David Edmonds, cohost of the Philosophy Bites podcast and bestselling author of numerous books on philosophy, including his most recent work, Death in a Shallow Pond: A Philosopher, A Drowning Child, and S... more
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I like the variety of guests, from science fiction authors to people working and writing about new scientific discoveries and the technology world. This podcast is very entertaining and interesting to me. I learn something new everytime I listen. and the range is broad, if you don't like one, you may love the next. Often it is something so new to me I have never even thought about it. So I look forward to listening often and suggest it to family and friends. Worth checking out if you are cu... more
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Apple Podcasts | #249 |
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The episodes primarily explore the intersections of technology, creativity, and culture, often focusing on how unconventional ideas can transform our understanding of various fields. Topics such as artificial intelligence, education, venture capital, and programming are frequently discussed alongside the creative processes involved in writing and storytelling. The conversations highlight unique perspectives from guests who are thought leaders in their domains, making this content particularly appealing to listeners interested in innovative thinking and the evolving landscape of technology and societal impact. Engaging discussions also often traverse into deeper philosophical inquiries, connecting art with science and challenging the status ... more
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Recent guests on The Orthogonal Bet include:
1. Rohit Krishnan
2. Linda Liukas
3. Molly Mielke
4. Daniel Temkin
5. Parker Owens
6. Edward Ashton
7. Neal Agarwal
8. Julian Gough
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