#AGI
10 episodes-
The Magical Parenting Perspective
Hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass are joined by guests Noah and Kalib in the wide-ranging, insightful conversation. Together, they discuss the dangers of early exposure to technology, shared societal attitudes, and the lessons learned from life. Join us for laughs, philosophical conversation, and personal stories.
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Our AI Future is Here
What happens when artificial intelligence surpasses human capabilities not just in work, but in creativity, empathy, and even love? Hosted by Kris Tyte with guest speaker Chris Hooper, we engage in a deep discussion on technology, Humanity, and Purpose. This powerful, compelling conversation explores the philosophical, ethical, and economic implications of AI’s growing dominance. We delve into topics like deepfakes, harmful misinformation, and the potential of AI-created religions. Dive into this thought-provoking journey as two minds unpack the accelerating future and humanity’s role within it.
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Judgment-Free Living, Gene Editing & Catfishing
In this engaging and thought-provoking episode, Kris Tyte and Sean Snodgrass embark on a journey through cutting-edge topics like CRISPR gene editing, reverse aging, and future DNA-based medicine. From deep dives into calorie science and food addictions to humorous reflections on politics, radio personalities, catfishing, and societal shortcuts. No topic is too big (or too random) for this free-flowing and insightful discussion. This conversation also touches on human sexuality, complexities revolving around judgment and identity, and the psychological impact certain words can have.
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Cannibalism Capitalism, Control & Consciousness
In this reflective and deep episode of Positively Pedestrian, our hosts discuss the importance of purpose in community, the downfall of morality, and tools to identify misinformation. They question everything from transactional culture to information filtering, while dreaming of a new form of education and societal structure that fosters critical thinking skills. Join us on our journey to explore the ties between purpose and community, information diets, and finding the solution to misinformation.
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AI Sentience & Layers of Misinformation
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss AI Sentience, AGI, and a variety of causes and effects of misinformation from the potential effects on the individual mind all the way to state-sponsored information warfare. We discuss the US Government as a Kleptocracy masquerading as a democracy, and patriotism gone wild. The overall conclusion is there is little human value overall in misinformation, but many opportunities for abuse and domination of the mind.
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Veritable Cornucopia of High-Octane Maladies
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss everything from simulated stupidity to stretching the imagination, and placebos. We are honing in on the toxicity of believing without evidence. And working to explore the interplay between faith, charisma and science.
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What Makes Humans Special
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss various cultural and social artifacts that may be strong evidence for the idea human beings are "special" and not just another animal species. We discuss how technology enhances our capabilities, pushes the boundaries of what is possible, and how this is perhaps defining. Finally, we look at collective human intelligence, creativity, and imagination.
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Endemics & The New Normal of Pandemics
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss endemic diseases and how based on livestock agriculture, land use, and globalization, pandemics are going to be the new normal. We explore the idea of natural empathy through understanding, how everyone has deficiencies, and sometimes it's a good idea to let kids get away with things. We finish off by talking about how some interests can bolster but also constrict imagination, and how world experience is the ultimate educational experience.
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Round House Kicks, Tattoos & Mayan Temples
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss how technology can extend imagination in a particular domain, but also might stifle the imagination in the macro. We analyze American rightness through might and its various industrial complexes. There is a brief discussion about dominance and submission at different levels of human social structures, and we share a couple of personal stories and even a bad joke - sorry in advance!
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Anti-Aging Life Hacking & Technology
In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss technology and discoveries in the aging process and upcoming anti-aging technologies on the horizon, and what implications this type of emerging technology may represent to humanity and civilization. We then have a deep look at human and artificial intelligence and machine capabilities, and some of the unnatural effects of applied technology. In our last segment, we brainstorm a potential idea for indoor food production at the home or apartment scale becoming practical and perhaps preferable.
