Technology, Trends, Exploration

Joseph Raczynski
Technology, Trends, Exploration

Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence? Spoiler: It’s looking likely! Join Joseph Raczynski and his crew of futurists (and some AI friends) as they pull back the curtain on what’s next. From cutting-edge trends to deep philosophical musings, and the professional and personal impact they will have, this podcast dives headfirst into the future—where the only certainty is crazy change ahead. 

  1. 3 DEC

    Exploring the AI Vanguard: Top 50 Companies Shaping 2024

    Joseph Raczynski's article, "Exploring the AI Vanguard," examines the top 50 artificial intelligence companies of 2024. The article highlights the diverse applications of AI, ranging from healthcare to autonomous vehicles and generative art, and the massive funding driving this growth. Ethical concerns surrounding AI bias and the potential for monopolies are also addressed. Finally, the author considers the long-term societal impact of these technological advancements, emphasizing both the po...

    17 min

  2. 24 OCT

    How Do We Keep AI Legit? The Intersection of AI and Blockchain

    What are the most important ways that you see AI impacting crypto/Web3?Going back to 2017, I have always believed and spoken about the yin and yang of AI and blockchain in potential perfect union to advance both spaces for the good of all industries. How might this work? Fundamentally, we are talking about AI acting as the intelligence agent – new ideas or concepts and blockchain/crypto/Web3 acting as the database. That is, blockchain serving as a verifiable repository for i...

    12 min

  3. 22 OCT

    Hitting the Trifecta for AGI: When Will We Hit Artificial General Intelligence?

    AGI is likely around the corner. We need to mentally prepare for it. Here are three avenues as I see this unfold. Recently at a talk in Boston, I walked through these concepts with the audience. Quick Step Back:The adult brain has approximately 100 billion neurons, it orchestrates over 100 trillion connections—far outstripping the complexity of what we have seen with all connected devices and content on the Internet. That said, our current most powerful transformer mod...

    21 min

  4. 4 OCT

    The Age of Addictive Intelligence

    Soon: A world where your best friend is a chatbot, your therapist is an algorithm, and your romantic partner exists only in code. As AI becomes more sophisticated, it's not just enhancing our lives—it's entwining itself into our most intimate relationships, creating an addictive pull that’s hard to resist. Welcome to the era of Addictive Intelligence, where AI isn't just a tool, but a constant companion, reshaping the way we interact, love, learn, and even heal. But as we embrace this new rea...

    10 min

  5. 4 OCT

    How Twitter… err, X Will Transform Everything

    X is clearly official now - moving away from Twitter branding. The little blue birdie has departed. What does this mean for the future of Twitter and all of the various components around the business? There is much in-store for the future of X, but will it flourish or flop? It’s time to untangle X.Elon Musk has signaled via posts, Spaces, and media outlets that he plans to transform the app in 5 main ways:• Payments (Monetization – think taps ...

    15 min

  6. 4 OCT

    FedNow, The Realtime US Payment System - One Significant Concern

    "Now people have the ability to transfer money instantly, but FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) – pushed by social media and rapid communication, will, at some point, create runs on banks in a click of a mouse or at the touch of a screen… the Fed needs to force banks to increase reserves, now."Over the past seven years I have speaking and publishing thoughts on the movement to a more digital form of global payment rails, namely cryptocurrency. During that period, we have seen the block...

    8 min

  7. 4 OCT

    What the... Liquid Neural Networks

    In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), it's easy to be swept up by utopian dreams or dystopian fears. But what does the future of AI really hold? Srinivas Narayanan, Vice President of Applied AI at OpenAI, recently shared his insights at the "From the Labs of OpenAI" session, offering a nuanced perspective on where AI is heading and the challenges we face.The Inflection Point of AINarayanan kicked off the session by acknowledging the polarized views surrounding AI. On...

    10 min

  8. 4 OCT

    What in the World is Decentralized AI?

    In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, decentralization is emerging as a critical paradigm shift, promising to revolutionize how we handle data, privacy, and AI capabilities. At the "Decentralized AI" session, Ramesh Raskar, Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab, provided an illuminating and thought-provoking perspective on this topic. Here’s an exploration of the concepts discussed and their potential implications for the future of AI.A Vision of Decentralized AIRaskar beg...

    10 min
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Is humanity on the brink of a tech takeover? Will AI rewrite the rules of existence? Spoiler: It’s looking likely! Join Joseph Raczynski and his crew of futurists (and some AI friends) as they pull back the curtain on what’s next. From cutting-edge trends to deep philosophical musings, and the professional and personal impact they will have, this podcast dives headfirst into the future—where the only certainty is crazy change ahead. 

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