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Aug 28, 2019

Until now, human intelligence has had no rival. Can we coexist with beings whose intelligence dwarfs our own? And will they allow us to?

In as little as a decade, AI could match and then surpass human intelligence. Corporations and government agencies are pouring billions into achieving AI's Holy Grail―human-level...


Aug 20, 2019

I’ve always wanted to try mountain biking but felt a bit intimidated with choosing the right equipment, finding the right trails for a beginner, and how to stay safe and not kill myself.

Luckily I got Jeff Barber, co-founder of Singletracks.com and the Singletracks podcast, to give me the low down on everything I...


Aug 15, 2019

Electric guitars have been around since the 1930’s but had some serious drawbacks including their inability to get very loud. Both Leo Fender and Les Paul strived to achieve louder sounds which paved the way for new music styles including rock ’n’ roll.

Leo Fender was a quiet, half-blind, self-taught radio...


Aug 10, 2019

John Oller, a former Wall Street lawyer, tells the story of a new type of “White Shoe” lawyer. These lawyers were architects of the monopolistic new corporations so despised by many, and acted as guardians who helped the kings of industry fend off government overreaching. Yet they also quietly steered their robber...


Aug 1, 2019

In Episode 051, I interviewed a hunter and asked him if it’s ethical to hunt. So I thought it’d only be fair if I asked the same question of someone who is against sport hunting. 

Anne Muller of The Committee To Abolish Sport Hunting (CASH) was kind enough to come on the show and share some of her thoughts...