David Brin: Privacy, AI and the Values of a Transparent Society (#373)

It's no secret that almost every step we take is being tracked or
recorded in some way. However, plenty of things need to be
clarified about what this means for our personal freedoms and
safety. Today, David Brin, a world-renowned expert on privacy and
transparency, will shed light on these complex issues weighing on
our society! David is an award-winning science fiction author,
technical consultant, astrophysicist, and public speaker. He helped
establish the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at UCSD
and serves on the advisory board of NASA's Innovative and Advanced
Concepts group. In our interview, we explore fascinating topics
like AI, human augmentation, the origin of the Universe, privacy,
and the values of a transparent society. Tune in!  Key
Takeaways:  Intro (00:00) The notion of the fourth turning
(04:18) Artificial intelligence vs. augmented intelligence (12:55)
The potential for sentient AI (22:17) Plasma cosmology and the
origin of the Universe (27:50) The most compelling theory of the
origin of life (34:26) Privacy and the values of a transparent
society (40:53) Should we raise AIs like children? (46:27) The
upcoming Artemis moon missions (51:51) Outro (57:49) — Additional
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