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Thinking On Paper: Technology, Considered

Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson
Quantum Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Consciousness
Space-Based Solar Power
Blockchain
Quantum Mechanics
Data Centers
Nexus
Web3
NASA
The Order Of Time
Sustainability
Time
Space Economy
Haber-Bosch Process
Decarbonization
Technology
AI Investment
Spacex
Battery Technology

Conversations with founders, CEOs, writers and outliers on how AI and emerging technology are reshaping business, society and human life. Thinking On Paper is a weekly technology podcast hosted by writers and systems thinkers Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson. It covers the convergence of AI, quantum computing, robotics and space infrastructure. The show is for professionals, parents, creators a... more

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The UK produces world-class technology and is home to exceptional tech entrepreneurs. All too often it watches them scale in America.

Rory Daniels, Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation at techUK, joins Thinking on Paper to discuss whether the ... more

The Vij brothers join Thinking on Paper to discuss Neo, an autonomous machine learning engineer designed to automate parts of the AI development process.

As demand for AI systems grows, companies and governments are competing for a limited pool of e... more

We read NASA’s Moon Base User’s Guide and ask what it would take to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon.

A permanent lunar base requires far more than rockets, landers and astronauts. NASA and its partners would need to build an integra... more

Sanjay Vijendran of TerraSpark joins Thinking on Paper to explain how space-based solar power could become a practical source of clean energy.

TerraSpark is developing wireless power-transmission systems that could eventually collect solar energy in... more

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Recent Guests

Gaurav Vij
Co-founder of Neo, has a background in machine learning and aims to solve the talent scarcity issue in AI.
Neo
Episode: What Is an Autonomous Machine Learning Engineer? How Neo Automates AI Development
Saurabh Vij
Co-founder of Neo, holds expertise in particle physics and high-performance computing.
Neo
Episode: What Is an Autonomous Machine Learning Engineer? How Neo Automates AI Development
Sanjay Vijendran
Founder of TerraSpark, expert on space-based solar power
TerraSpark
Episode: How Space-Based Solar Power Works: TerraSpark on Wireless Energy Beaming from Orbit
Jennifer Dunn
Professor of Chemical Engineering at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: What Is the Environmental Impact of Lithium and Copper Mining? Jennifer Dunn on Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
Matthew Weinzierl
Author of Space To Grow, economist
Harvard Business School (inferred from context)
Episode: How the Commercial Space Economy Really Works: NASA, SpaceX and the New Race
Scott Crowder
Vice President of IBM Quantum Adoption and Business Development
IBM
Episode: How IBM Quantum Computing Works: QPUs, GPUs and the Road to Fault-Tolerant Quantum Systems
Anders Sandberg
Guest, research scientist and author familiar with transhumanism
Future of Humanity Institute / Oxford
Episode: What Is Transhumanism? Anders Sandberg on Mind Uploading, AGI and the Future of Humanity
Carissa Veliz
Author of Prophecy
Author/Academic
Episode: How AI Predictions and Algorithms Manipulate Behaviour: Carissa Véliz on Prediction Markets, TikTok and Self-Fulfilling Prophecies
Nobu Okada
Founder of Astroscale
Astroscale
Episode: Space Junk and the Kessler Syndrome: Can We Clean Up Low Earth Orbit?

Hosts

Jeremy Gilbertson
Host or co-host of the show; long-running on-air presence with deep tech focus.
Mark Fielding
Host or co-host; frequent in-depth technical conversations with guests in quantum tech and related fields.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Where the real thinking gets done

    The space where resistance and technological prowess meets is very narrow. It’s hard to find people who have the tech chops, love innovation, but aren’t handmaidens to the cult of AI.

    This podcast is a place for thinking well on stuff that matters and will have multi-generational impact. I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nick Richtsmeier
    United States7 months ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous tech conversations with real-world impact
Accessible yet deeply technical—great for a curious, scientifically literate audience
Sometimes dense, best for listeners already comfortable with deep tech
High-quality guests and practical insights into未来 tech trajectories

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How Space-Based Solar Power Works: TerraSpark on Wireless Energy Beaming from Orbit
Q: Why use both RF and lasers for space-based power beaming, and where would you invest if you had to choose one currently?
RF offers all-weather beaming and continuous availability from space to ground, while lasers provide compact, highly efficient, tightly collimated beams; TerraSpark currently leans toward RF for its robustness and ongoing regulatory envisioning, while lasers offer compelling niche benefits but weather and atmospheric conditions pose challenges.
What Is the Environmental Impact of Lithium and Copper Mining? Jennifer Dunn on Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition
Q: Jeremy, spot quiz. How many lithium mines are there in the United States of America?
There is currently one operating mine, with planning activity around 50 to 60 potential sites in various stages, but the actual number of active, producing mines remains very small.
How IBM Quantum Computing Works: QPUs, GPUs and the Road to Fault-Tolerant Quantum Systems
Q: How important is accessibility to the technology?
Accessibility is critical; it involves both increasing hardware/software capability and ensuring usable, open, cloud-native tools that allow researchers and developers to run real workloads.
What Is Transhumanism? Anders Sandberg on Mind Uploading, AGI and the Future of Humanity
Q: Does AI and AGI, when it arrives, make war more or less likely?
The guest notes it's unclear; AI could enable deterrence and smarter defense, but also accelerate conflicts due to instability and race dynamics, making outcomes hard to predict.
What Is Transhumanism? Anders Sandberg on Mind Uploading, AGI and the Future of Humanity
Q: Will Brian Johnson live forever?
Not in the long run; even with uploads and backups, entropy ensures that ultimate longevity is limited, but the discussion emphasizes horizon thinking about long-term survival strategies.

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A thoughtful, tech-forward show that brings on founders, physicists, and engineers shaping the future in quantum computing, space, AI, and related deep-tech. Episodes center on practical advances, real-world applications, and the intersection of science, industry, and policy. A standout is the blend of rigorous technical discussion with accessible storytelling, often featuring industry leaders from Infleqtion, Nvidia, and space ventures, plus voices on AI ethics and privacy. The format favors deep dives into emerging technologies, hardware pathways, and industry strategy, making it useful for listeners who want to understand how breakthroughs translate into real-world impact and commercial opportunity.

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