https://brickcaster.com/singularity.rss https://brickcaster.com/singularity.rss Broadcast From The Singularity Micah, Ryan, John Yates, and friends discuss wild-eyed ideas about the future. With unique guests, they delve into life in the age of constantly accelerating change, and what that means for technology, culture, and the future of the world. Micah, Ryan, John Yates, and friends discuss wild-eyed ideas about the future. With unique guests, they delve into life in the age of constantly accelerating change, and what that means for technology, culture, and the future of the world. Micah, Ryan, John Yates, and friends discuss wild-eyed ideas about the future. With unique guests, they delve into life in the age of constantly accelerating change, and what that means for technology, culture, and the future of the world. en-us 2012-2020 Micah Redding Micah Redding, Ryan Hogan & John Yates Micah Redding micah@micahredding.com singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly no http://brickcaster.com/singularity/10/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/10/ Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0500 Ep 10: Zoltan Istvan and the Transhumanist Wager Micah Redding Zoltan Istvan - author, sailor, inventor of volcano surfing - joins us to talk about the world's most provocative coming-of-age story: The Transhumanist Wager. Zoltan Istvan - author, sailor, inventor of volcano surfing - joins us to talk about the world's most provocative coming-of-age story: The Transhumanist Wager. Zoltan Istvan - author, sailor, inventor of volcano surfing - joins us to talk about the world's most provocative coming-of-age story: The Transhumanist Wager. Zoltan Istvan - author, sailor, inventor of volcano surfing - joins us to talk about sailing, seasteading, his floating library, and the world's most provocative coming-of-age story: The Transhumanist Wager.

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]]> 00:35:57 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/9/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/9/ Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:00:00 -0500 Ep 9: Colin Wright and His Amazing Science Fiction Micah Redding Micah interviews world-traveling science fiction writer Colin Wright. A kid hearing super-smart voices, a singularity cult leader, a futuristic hacktavism group — all this and more are explored in this episode. Micah interviews world-traveling science fiction writer Colin Wright. A kid hearing super-smart voices, a singularity cult leader, a futuristic hacktavism group — all this and more are explored in this episode. Micah interviews world-traveling science fiction writer Colin Wright. A kid hearing super-smart voices, a singularity cult leader, a futuristic hacktavism group — all this and more are explored in this episode. In this episode, Micah interviews world-traveling science fiction writer Colin Wright. A kid hears voices, stops taking his meds, and suddenly finds them directing him into the middle of a vast web of power and intrigue. A hacktivism group works against a singularity cult leader to crypto-free the world. These are the kind of ideas explored in Colin's writings, and we dig into them here!

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]]> 00:33:48 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/8/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/8/ Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:23:00 -0500 Ep 8: Tying up Loose Ends Micah Redding See how prescient we were about the future, discover whether the world ever came to an end, find out about the Singularity & fashion, why Google makes cars, and what the difference between birds and planes tells us about AI. See how prescient we were about the future, discover whether the world ever came to an end, find out about the Singularity & fashion, why Google makes cars, and what the difference between birds and planes tells us about AI. See how prescient we were about the future, discover whether the world ever came to an end, find out about the Singularity & fashion, why Google makes cars, and what the difference between birds and planes tells us about AI. This episode was recorded in 2012, but through a sequence of unfortunate and lazy events, it is only now being released in July 2013. See how prescient we were about the future, discover whether the world ever came to an end, find out about the Singularity & fashion, why Google makes cars, and what the difference between birds and planes tells us about AI.

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  • The mayan prophecies suggest the world is about to end. Will we survive 2012?!
  • Are we shaping the Singularity, or is the Singularity shaping us?
  • Do we just exist to serve the purpose of the machines?
  • Are we just serving in someone else’s story, or do we write our own?
  • Despair, Jason Silva and creating meaning
  • Our interview with Jason Silva
  • What Technology Wants, the book that triggered these questions.
  • Is culture homogenizing? Will the whole world wear Levi’s and drink Coca-Cola?
  • Ancient tribes vs the Amish
  • Is Facebook proof that the whole world will turn into isolated echo chambers?
  • The fashion singularity: society has stopped experimenting with clothes
  • Is the singularity gaining public awareness?
  • Will the Singularity be boring? And if so, what will be the next stage of technological evolutionary hipsterdom?
  • Johnny Depp’s new singularity movie:
  • The Lone Ranger, err...
  • Transcendence
  • Limitless & Cognitive Enhancement
  • ProVigil
  • Working for the 2010 Census
  • Instagram’s new terms of service
  • The TOS of the Singularity: Apple and Google are splitting our personalities between them
  • Are we going to have to choose sides in the Singularity?
  • This podcast is basically proof that we were talking about the Singularity before the Singularity was cool
  • Ray Kurzweil joins Google
  • Why Google is making cars: The value of foresight to an organization like Google, with massive resources
  • Birds vs Planes
]]> 00:57:39 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/7/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/7/ Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:32:51 -0500 Ep 7: Derek Webb & the AI, part 2 Micah Redding In the second part of our interview, Derek Webb talks about how to approach the oncoming future with values and practicality, as well as going into the problems with laws, the Amish, hippies, Kevin Kelly, and the iPhone 13. In the second part of our interview, Derek Webb talks about how to approach the oncoming future with values and practicality, as well as going into the problems with laws, the Amish, hippies, Kevin Kelly, and the iPhone 13. In the second part of our interview, Derek Webb talks about how to approach the oncoming future with values and practicality, as well as going into the problems with laws, the Amish, hippies, Kevin Kelly, and the iPhone 13. In the second part of our interview, Derek Webb talks about how to approach the oncoming future with values and practicality, as well as going into the problems with laws, the Amish, hippies, Kevin Kelly, and the iPhone 13.

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]]> 00:25:46 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/6/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/6/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:34:32 -0500 Ep 6: Derek Webb & the AI, part 1 Micah Redding In the first part of our interview, Derek Webb introduces us to an album about the dawn of the first AI, and poignantly shows us just how disconnected we're all becoming. Stayed tuned for the rest of our conversation. In the first part of our interview, Derek Webb introduces us to an album about the dawn of the first AI, and poignantly shows us just how disconnected we're all becoming. Stayed tuned for the rest of our conversation. In the first part of our interview, Derek Webb introduces us to an album about the dawn of the first AI, and poignantly shows us just how disconnected we're all becoming. Stayed tuned for the rest of our conversation. In the first part of our interview, Derek Webb introduces us to an album about the dawn of the first AI, and poignantly shows us just how disconnected we're all becoming.

Stayed tuned for the rest of our conversation.

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  • Sola-mi - Download his album about the first Artificial Intelligence for free.
  • DerekWebb.com - Listen to and purchase his latest album, Ctrl.
  • @derekwebb Follow Derek Webb on twitter.
]]> 00:26:32 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/5/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/5/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:43:24 -0500 Ep 5: Jason Silva and The Adjacent Possible Micah Redding Ryan catches up with Jason Silva at the Seattle Interactive Conference to talk about the adjacent possible, genomes as artwork, embracing ecstasy, and dealing with existential despair. Ryan catches up with Jason Silva at the Seattle Interactive Conference to talk about the adjacent possible, genomes as artwork, embracing ecstasy, and dealing with existential despair. Ryan catches up with Jason Silva at the Seattle Interactive Conference to talk about the adjacent possible, genomes as artwork, embracing ecstasy, and dealing with existential despair. Ryan catches up with Jason Silva at the Seattle Interactive Conference to talk about the adjacent possible, genomes as artwork, embracing ecstasy, and dealing with existential despair. Get the shownotes here.

@jasonsilva

Jason Silva's website

Seattle Interactive Conference

]]> 00:14:48 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/4/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/4/ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:04:21 -0500 Ep 4: Mormonism & The Singularity with James Carroll Micah Redding The Spirituality and the Singularity series continues! James Carroll, a researcher at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, shares his experiences in the diverse worlds of A.I. and Mormon Transhumanism. The Spirituality and the Singularity series continues! James Carroll, a researcher at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, shares his experiences in the diverse worlds of A.I. and Mormon Transhumanism. The Spirituality and the Singularity series continues! James Carroll, a researcher at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, shares his experiences in the diverse worlds of A.I. and Mormon Transhumanism. Our series on Spirituality and the Singularity continues! In this episode, James Carroll shares his experiences in the diverse worlds of A.I. and Mormonism. James is a researcher at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, and a member of the board of the Mormon Transhumanist Association. Get the shownotes here. Find out more about James here:

http://james.jlcarroll.net

http://james.jlcarroll.net/publications/

]]> 00:19:32 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/p3/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/p3/ Mon, 26 Dec 2011 04:49:03 -0500 Preview Episode 3: A very special episode Micah Redding Micah and Ryan are driving around Sikeston, Missouri, the last place the singularity will arrive. It's a very special Christmas episode, with a returning reluctant guest. Micah and Ryan are driving around Sikeston, Missouri, the last place the singularity will arrive. It's a very special Christmas episode, with a returning reluctant guest. Micah and Ryan are driving around Sikeston, Missouri, the last place the singularity will arrive. It's a very special Christmas episode, with a returning reluctant guest. Micah and Ryan are driving around Sikeston, Missouri, the last place the singularity will arrive. It's a very special Christmas episode, with a returning reluctant guest.

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]]> 00:11:40 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/3/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/3/ Mon, 10 Sep 2012 03:25:53 -0500 Ep 3: Spirituality & The Singularity with Mike Morrell Micah Redding How does the Singularity impact Spirituality? The series kicks off with Mike Morrell addressing the intersection of Christianity and accelerating change, and gives us an expansive look at the history of humanity from the dawn of time to the far future. How does the Singularity impact Spirituality? The series kicks off with Mike Morrell addressing the intersection of Christianity and accelerating change, and gives us an expansive look at the history of humanity from the dawn of time to the far future. How does the Singularity impact Spirituality? The series kicks off with Mike Morrell addressing the intersection of Christianity and accelerating change, and gives us an expansive look at the history of humanity from the dawn of time to the far future. How does the Singularity impact Spirituality? This series kicks off with Mike Morrell and Micah Redding talking about the intersection of Christianity and accelerating change. Mike gives us an expansive look at the history of humanity from the dawn of time to the far future, and introduces some of the dilemmas and hopes that spiritual people can bring to the discussion. Get the shownotes here.

Find out more about Mike Morrell here:

http://mikemorrell.org

http://thespeakeasy.info

Stay tuned for other perspectives - next up, Mormon Transhumanists!

]]> 00:24:49 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/p2/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/p2/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:05:10 -0500 Preview Episode 2: Micah and Ryan Micah Redding Micah and Ryan are driving around, talking smack and singularity. Micah and Ryan are driving around, talking smack and singularity. Micah and Ryan are driving around, talking smack and singularity. Micah and Ryan are driving around, talking smack and singularity.

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]]> 00:27:35 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/2/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/2/ Tue, 01 May 2012 01:19:03 -0500 Ep 2: Which side are you on? Micah Redding John, Ryan, and Micah discuss how to look at the future and the Singularity. Are you an optimist, a pessimist, or a catastrophist? What nightmare scenarios are possible? What is the best-case scenario, and how can we steer in that direction? John, Ryan, and Micah discuss how to look at the future and the Singularity. Are you an optimist, a pessimist, or a catastrophist? What nightmare scenarios are possible? What is the best-case scenario, and how can we steer in that direction? John, Ryan, and Micah discuss how to look at the future and the Singularity. Are you an optimist, a pessimist, or a catastrophist? What nightmare scenarios are possible? What is the best-case scenario, and how can we steer in that direction? John, Ryan, and Micah discuss how to look at the future and the Singularity. Are you an optimist, a pessimist, or a catastrophist? What nightmare scenarios are possible? What is the best-case scenario, and how can we steer in that direction?

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]]> 00:38:42 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/p1/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/p1/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:09:11 -0500 Preview Episode 1: Car ride Micah Redding Micah, Ryan, and special guest and co-navigator Emily, discuss technology and the future...and how to do a podcast. No one was harmed in the incident at the end. Micah, Ryan, and special guest and co-navigator Emily, discuss technology and the future...and how to do a podcast. No one was harmed in the incident at the end. Micah, Ryan, and special guest and co-navigator Emily, discuss technology and the future...and how to do a podcast. No one was harmed in the incident at the end. Micah, Ryan, and special guest and co-navigator Emily, discuss technology and the future...and how to do a podcast. No one was harmed in the incident at the end.

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]]> 00:10:35 Micah Redding singularity,technology,transhuman,transhumanism,kurzweil,artificial,intelligence,technium,kevin,kelly http://brickcaster.com/singularity/1/ https://brickcaster.com/singularity/1/ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:31:28 -0500 Ep 1: Art, Science, and The Technium Micah Redding What is art? What's it like to paint on an infinite canvas? Is art the only thing standing between us and the robot invasion? Micah Redding, Ryan Hogan, and John Yates in the first official podcast of Broadcast From The Singularity! What is art? What's it like to paint on an infinite canvas? Is art the only thing standing between us and the robot invasion? Micah Redding, Ryan Hogan, and John Yates in the first official podcast of Broadcast From The Singularity! What is art? What's it like to paint on an infinite canvas? Is art the only thing standing between us and the robot invasion? Micah Redding, Ryan Hogan, and John Yates in the first official podcast of Broadcast From The Singularity! What is art? What's it like to paint on an infinite canvas? Is art the only thing standing between us and the robot invasion?

Micah Redding, Ryan Hogan, and John Yates in the first official podcast of Broadcast From The Singularity!

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