Futuristic

Cameron Reilly
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Futuristic

Each episode we look at the emerging technologies that are going to change our lives and try to work out the social, business and political consequences and opportunities.

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Futuristic #36 – Fight me, Grok

    Steve and Cam catch up on the latest FUTURISTIC news, including Elon's new gaslighting AI Grok 3 writing porn, Microsoft quantum computing not totally made-up Majorana 1 chip, the fact that the world now has 1328 LLMs, and Zuck can now turn your thoughts into text. What could go wrong?

  2. FEB 10

    Futuristic #35 – DeepSeek, Deep Research

    On our latest episode we're talking about DeepSeek R-1, OpenAI's Deep Research, ChatGPT Tasks, Operator, o3 models, the Stargate project, China's cold fusion record, and K Eric Drexler talk 2024 on current nanotech.

    1h 13m

  3. 12/20/2024

    Futuristic #34 – Predictions for 2025

    In this episode, Steve and Cam provide their top three tech/AI highlights from 2024 and provide their top predictions for 2025.

    56 min

  4. 11/29/2024

    Futuristic #33 – A MANIFESTO FOR AUSTRALIAN AGI

    Cameron explains his MANIFESTO FOR AUSTRALIAN AGI, Steve explains why he supports the Australian government's ban on social media for kids, and they discuss NVIDIA's downloadable local LLM.

    1h 39m

  5. 11/19/2024

    Futuristic #32 – Czar Elon

    Is Elon Musk going to be Trump's AI Czar? And, if so, does that mean he has all of the US' AI plays - OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Meta, etc - at his mercy? We think so. And it's going to make for an interesting few years.a

    1h 5m

  6. 10/25/2024

    Futuristic #31 – The Great UBI Debate

    In this episode of Futuristic, Cameron and Steve debate the idea of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) amid economic shifts driven by AI and automation. They address cost reductions and market disruptions caused by automation, the future of personalized AI-driven content, and public sector roles as potential solutions for unemployment - critical conversations needed to shape a future where AI and humans coexist.

    1h 11m

  7. 09/27/2024

    Futuristic #30 – The Intelligence Age

    In this episode of Futuristic, Cam and Steve discuss OpenAI's groundbreaking o1 model and Advanced Voice Mode. They voice concerns over social media's impact on youth, touching on legislative measures and the Instagram Kids launch. Cam talks about how he's used ChatGPT on his weight loss journey. The episode also looks back at the 1973 launch of the first personal computer, MCM 70, the relevance of Moore's Law and Marvin Minsky, using of AI to digitise handwritten notes and Sam Altman's vision for The Intelligence Age.

    1h 27m

  8. 08/03/2024

    Futuristic #29 - From Code to Cows: The AI Harvest

    In this episode of Futuristic, we chat about balancing screen time with reading physical books, Mistral Large 2, another bloody AI pendant (The Friend), Chinese text to video app Kling, and the use of crypto financing in the U.S. Presidential election. Our guest Martin Murray, helps us understand the potential role if AI and humanoid robots in agriculture. Finally we discuss the role of open-source AI, Mark Zuckerberg's push against Apple's closed ecosystem and how this affects industries beyond tech.

    1h 29m

  9. 07/20/2024

    Futuristic #28 - The Orson Welles of AI

    In this episode of The Futuristic, hosts Steve Sammartino and Cameron Reilly explore cutting-edge topics in technology and culture. They dive into AI's role in creativity, discussing AI-generated music compared to human-made tunes, and examine the rise of local micro-AI models like OpenAI’s GPT 4.0 Mini. Steve talks about the transhumanist movement and ethical concerns over chip implants in humans, while Cameron shares his latest AI-assisted coding projects. They analyze SpaceX's Starship launch and Elon's vision for multi-planetary life, as well as nanotech breakthroughs in cancer treatment. The episode also covers the revolutionary potential of Apple’s Vision Pro in creating immersive entertainment experiences and its applications in various fields. The hosts end with an overview of technological advancements and the opportunities they present.

    1h 21m

  10. 07/01/2024

    Futuristic #27 - Tech Utopia or Economic Upheaval?

    This week on Futuristic, Cam, Steve, and Tony Kynaston of the QAV Podcast tackle the burning question: Will AI and humanoid robots bring about a utopian future or massive unemployment? They dive into potential economic shifts, the state of media, Apple's antitrust issues, and whether competition will drive tech adoption. Tune in for a lively two hour debate on the future job market and the possibility of a global AI Cold War.

    1h 56m
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Each episode we look at the emerging technologies that are going to change our lives and try to work out the social, business and political consequences and opportunities.

Information

  • Creator
    Cameron Reilly
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Podcast Network 2023
  • Show Website
    Futuristic

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