
Conversations with a series of people who have nothing in common except that program host Robert Wright is curious about what they’re thinking. www.nonzero.org
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 616 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhilosophyNewsSociety & Culture | |||

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0:28 Paul attains potato hegemony 4:17 Bob’s book: Gateway drug to AI doomerism? 7:39 Nathan Fielder’s view of Elizabeth Holmes (via Paul) 22:24 Bob TORCHES Fielder 33:59 ... more
Andrew Day and Curt Mills of The American Conservative join Robert Wright to talk about the Israeli elections, Benjamin Netanyahu’s escalating rhetorical belligerence, Iran’s strategic calculations and arguable missteps, President Lula’s surprise vic... more
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0:28 Boris’s background and new book, Our Planetary Mirror 3:28 Three ways of seeing the planet—and us 12:32 Resurveying the Gaia “hypothesis” 20:16 Dawkins’s case against... more
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0:28 Connor’s role with ControlAI 2:04 The AI vibe shift in Washington 11:37 How does ControlAI want to control AI? 16:10 Dario decoded 21:02 Are AI safety evals worth muc... more
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It’s hard to argue with anything Robert Wright says. Just a well balanced point of view.
Bob misunderstands China’s intentions and indulges Iran. While I consider his motivations well-intentioned, if naive, the unfortunate downstream effects remain.
Bob misunderstands both China and Iran (discrete issues) which has gotten tedious. He welcomed Dr Annelle Shelline who seems highly qualified to speak to today’s key issues, but then monologued interminably before giving her a chance to speak. Still a fan. Many episodes can be enjoyable, even a revelation. Bought his last book and I’m confident I will buy his next on AI. Self aware enough to note his own interviewing weaknesses but frustratingly, fails to rein them in.
Bob misunderstands both China and Iran (discrete issues) which has gotten tedious. He welcomed Dr Annelle Shelline who seems highly qualified to speak to today’s key issues, but then monologued interminably before giving her a chance to speak. Still a fan. Many episodes can be enjoyable, even a revelation. Bought his last book and I’m confident I will buy his next on AI.
Bob: terrorists are bad. Quit the whataboutism. You sound like Alex Jones.
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The show features long-form conversations that explore big-picture topics at the intersection of policy, technology, and global affairs. Episodes frequently center on AI governance and ethics, international security, and shifts in geopolitical power, often grounded in current events and long-term strategic thinking. The host steers debates with guests from diverse think tanks, academia, and tech culture, yielding nuanced discussions that blend analytical rigor with accessible storytelling. Listeners can expect thoughtful, sometimes provocative takes on how technology and politics shape the future, with an emphasis on global coordination, risk assessment, and moral considerations. A standout trait is the host's ability to pull together exper... more
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