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Join us every other Thursday to understand how new technologies are shaping the way we live, work, and think. Your Undivided Attention is produced by Senior Producer Julia Scott and Researcher/Producer is Joshua Lash. Sasha Fegan is our Executive Producer. We are a member of the TED Audio Collective.

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In 1985, scientists in Antarctica discovered a hole in the ozone layer that posed a catastrophic threat to life on earth if we didn’t do something about it. Then, something amazing happened: humanity rallied together to solve the problem.

Just two y... more

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Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and self-harm. 

Like millions of kids, 16-year-old Adam Raine started using ChatGPT for help with his homework. Over the next few months, the AI dragged Adam deeper and deeper into a dark ... more

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Everyone knows the science fiction tropes of AI systems that go rogue, disobey orders, or even try to escape their digital environment. These are supposed to be warning signs and morality tales, not things that we would ever actually create in real l... more

Imagine a future where the most persuasive voices in our society aren't human. Where AI generated speech fills our newsfeeds, talks to our children, and influences our elections. Where digital systems with no consciousness can hold bank accounts and ... more

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Susan Solomon
Environmental scientist and Nobel Peace Prize winner for work on ozone depletion issues
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Episode: The Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AI
Camille Carlton
Policy Director at CHT
Center for Humane Technology
Episode: How OpenAI's ChatGPT Guided a Teen to His Death
Jeremie Harris
Co-founder of Gladstone AI, focused on AI threat mitigation
Gladstone AI
Episode: “Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore.
Edward Harris
Co-founder of Gladstone AI, focused on AI threat mitigation
Gladstone AI
Episode: “Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore.
Larry Lessig
Harvard Law Professor and founder of the Center for Internet and Society at Stanford Law.
Harvard Law
Episode: AI is the Next Free Speech Battleground
Meetali Jain
Director of the Tech Justice Law Project and lawyer on the Sewell Setzer Character.AI lawsuit.
Tech Justice Law Project
Episode: AI is the Next Free Speech Battleground
Daniel Kokotajlo
AI researcher and futurist, co-author of AI 2027
AI Futures Project
Episode: Daniel Kokotajlo Forecasts the End of Human Dominance
Michael Sandel
Professor of Political Philosophy at Harvard University and author of 'The Tyranny of Merit' and 'Democracy's Discontent'.
Harvard University
Episode: Is AI Productivity Worth Our Humanity? with Prof. Michael Sandel
Sam Hammond
Chief economist of the Foundation for American Innovation.
Foundation for American Innovation
Episode: The Narrow Path: Sam Hammond on AI, Institutions, and the Fragile Future

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Tristan Harris
Co-host of the series and advocate for ethical technology practices.
Aza Raskin
Co-host and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, focused on addressing the negative consequences of technology on society.
Daniel Barkay
Co-host of the series, contributing insights on technology's societal impact.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • Ozone layer podcast

    Absolutely excellent! Thanks to all involved. LOVE the ‘ three P’s’

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    5
    Alarmed Canadian
    Canadaa month ago
  • Fundamental questions about AI and society today

    Every time I hear it, it opens my brain to fundamental and sometimes subtle ideas on how technology and culture co evolve.

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    5
    Manumanu FS
    Colombiaa month ago
  • Wow!

    Wow, thank you. This is what I needed to try and wrap my head around the unimaginable. I noticed Josh on some interviews and became intrigued, I’ve never listened to a podcast before. I’m hooked on this one and recommending to anyone interested in AI = all of us! Thank you for the transparency and big picture.

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    5
    Oregon Siochain
    United Statesa month ago
  • Essential Podcast

    One of the few groups that can define what is wrong with technology in our time and actively work to change it. They are real heroes and I can only hope that more will listen and understand that technology does not have to work against us.

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    5
    Soulrver
    United Statesa month ago
  • Critical piece of tool kit for a better world

    I’ve been recommending this show for years. A staple for anyone thinking in an emotionally regulated way about the future. Facing what’s real, finding the path to hope. Thank you for this show!!

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    outdoorjema
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners find the content thought-provoking and essential for understanding technology's role in society.

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The Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AI
Q: How did the Montreal Protocol come about amidst the challenges of international negotiations?
Susan discusses the slow but crucial negotiation process leading to the Montreal Protocol's signing, emphasizing the importance of gradual progress and cooperation.
The Crisis That United Humanity—and Why It Matters for AI
Q: Can you take us back to Antarctica and describe what you found related to the ozone hole?
Susan describes her research on the ozone hole in Antarctica and how they were shocked to find significant losses of ozone they had not anticipated.
“Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore.
Q: What should be done to manage AI risks?
It's essential to ensure better security for critical AI infrastructure and to develop alignment and oversight mechanisms for AI systems.
“Rogue AI” Used to be a Science Fiction Trope. Not Anymore.
Q: What was the State Department report about?
The report focused on assessing the national security risks associated with advanced AI leading toward AGI, emphasizing weaponization risk and loss of control.
Is AI Productivity Worth Our Humanity? with Prof. Michael Sandel
Q: What might it look like in concrete terms today in the age of AI where the work part of our dignity is upended in a deeper way?
We should ask to what problem AI is the solution and consider its impact on dignity and participation in the common good, rather than just focusing on efficiency and profit.

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What is Your Undivided Attention about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series explores the multifaceted implications of advancing technologies on society, with a keen focus on artificial intelligence and its role in shaping human experiences. Episodes delve into pressing topics including ethical concerns surrounding AI, the effect of technology on mental health and human relationships, and the historical context of technological growth in relation to societal structures. Listeners can expect thoughtful dialogues with experts from various fields, addressing urgent matters such as the regulatory challenges of AI and its potential risks and benefits to the future of humanity. The critical examination of AI's impact makes it especially relevant for those interested in understanding the deeper consequences of ... more

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