Ayush Prakash Podcast

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Welcome to the official Ayush Prakash Podcast page. Ayush Prakash is a contemporary author and podcaster based in Montreal, Quebec. He explores various aspects of technology, with a particular focus on AI, which is evident in his book 'AI for Gen Z.' As the host of the Ayush Prakash Podcast, Ayush delves into the intersections of technology and Gen Z society, sharing insights and fostering discussions.

  1. APR 27

    We Have Microplastics in Our Brains (And How We Remove Them) - David Roberts

    David Roberts of Mara Labs joins the podcast to break down what microplastics are, why air is one of the biggest and most overlooked sources of exposure, and what it means that most of us are consuming the equivalent of a credit card's worth of plastic every week. We also get into concrete lifestyle changes you can make right now to reduce your intake, and what Mara Labs is building to tackle the problem at scale. Connect with David: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-7170416/ Website: https://mara-labs.com Podcast Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W Connect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial Books: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    1h 3m

  2. APR 21

    Alberta's Top AI Researcher on What the Hype Gets Wrong - Matthew Taylor

    For this episode, I'm joined by Professor Matthew Taylor, an Amii Fellow and Canada CIFAR AI Chair at Amii and a Professor of Computing Science at the University of Alberta. He is the Director of the Intelligent Robot Learning (IRL) Lab and a Principal Investigator at the Reinforcement Learning & Artificial Intelligence (RLAI) Lab, both at the University of Alberta. In this episode, we basically sprint. I don't think there is a breath taken between questions on AI, Canadian policy, Russian disinformation strategies, and the emotional turbulence of ChatGPT's release from the perspective of an AI researcher. Connect with Matthew: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewedmundtaylor/Website: https://drmatttaylor.netPodcast Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    46 min

  3. APR 17

    Rick Tumlinson: We Are the Last Generation That Will Only Know One World

    For this episode, I'm joined by Rick Tumlinson, co-founder of the Space Frontier Foundation and one of the most influential figures in the commercial space industry.  In this episode, we slice the conversation into four categories: the social history of the space movement and how we got here; the business of space and the astropolitics shaping who controls the final frontier; the genetics and ethics of humanity becoming a multi-planetary species; and the deeper philosophy of why leaving Earth isn't just raw and blind ambition but something closer to destiny (for some people). Timestamps:  0:00 Social History 30:19 Business and Astropolitics 45:20 Genetics and Ethics 56:02 Philosophical  Connect with Rick:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricktumlinson/ Website: https://www.ricktumlinson.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Space-Purpose-Rick-Tumlinson/dp/B0G2HQ1T8J Podcast Info:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W Connect:  Website: https://ayushprakash.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/  Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial Books:  AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    1h 3m

  4. MAR 26

    Mila Researcher on How AI (not ChatGPT) Can Fix The Planet - Alex Hernandez-Garcia

    For this episode, I’m joined by Alex Hernandez Garcia, a core academic member at Mila (the Quebec AI Institute) and a professor at the Université de Montréal. In this episode, we move past the hype to expose the friction between corporate monopolies and open science, the massive disconnect between research progress and commercial deployment, and why current tech policies are failing to address our planetary boundaries. From using generative machine learning to discover green materials, to a raw breakdown of why "AGI" is a loaded term with dark, eugenic roots, this episode will catch anyone up on the true state of AI that barely gets talked about.  Connect with Alex:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-hernández-garcía-71b37883/ Website: https://alexhernandezgarcia.com BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexhergar.bsky.social Podcast Info:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W Connect:  Website: https://ayushprakash.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/  Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial Books:  AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    46 min

  5. MAR 3

    The $600B AI Bubble: Why Physics Will Pop It - Alistair Alexander

    For this episode, I’m joined by Alistair Alexander, a researcher specializing in the ecologies of technology.  In this episode, Alistair and I discuss the underlying physical architecture of AI—specifically how the digital world isn't ethereal, but a massive industrial system bound by the hard limits of energy, physics, and planetary boundaries. Connect with Alistair:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-alexander-4a488170/ Substack: https://reclaimedsystems.substack.com Podcast Info:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W Connect:  Website: https://ayushprakash.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/  Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial Books:  AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    1h 5m

  6. FEB 20

    The Psychology of Unity and Chaos - Dr. David Alter

    I'm joined by Dr. David Alter, a clinical health psychologist and neuropsychologist who's spent over 30 years studying the intricate connections between mind, brain, and body.  Dr. Alter reveals the underlying architecture of human experience, specifically how chaos and unity aren't opposing forces but fundamental patterns that shape everything from our neural networks to our relational dynamics and spiritual lives.  Connect with Dr. Alter:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidalter/ Podcast Info:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W Connect:  Website: https://ayushprakash.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/  Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial Books:  AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    54 min

  7. JAN 27

    Karl Friston on AI for Gen Z

    Dr. Karl Friston is Professor of Neuroscience at UCL and one of the most cited scientists alive. His work on the free energy principle has transformed our understanding of the brain, consciousness, and intelligence.Probably the coolest thing that's happened to me, the world's most influential neuroscientist talked about my book, AI for Gen Z, and interviewed me on it. We ended up in this wild conversation spanning the free energy principle, how Gen Z's relationship with technology is fundamentally different from previous generations, the nature of time and prediction, and why understanding AI might require completely rethinking how we understand minds in the first place.Podcast Info: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhGApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficialBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    1h 11m

  8. JAN 7

    Zoltan Istvan: The AI Revolution, The Death of Work & Why We Should Emerge with Machines

    I’m joined by Zoltan Istvan, the world’s most influential transhumanist and candidate for Governor of California.  Zoltan reveals the radical, high-stakes shifts occurring in the minds of the world's most powerful disruptors as they prepare for a world where biology is no longer the limit. We dive into Zoltan’s vision for a post-scarcity world where Universal Basic Income becomes the foundation of society as AI and robots take over the burden of labor. He discusses the shifting human experience—what we actually do with our lives once work is optional—and outlines his platform for Governor of California, focusing on how both the younger generation and the elderly can navigate this radical transition. Finally, we explore his core perspective on transhumanism, specifically his belief that death is a solvable technical problem and his predictions for how the future of our species will unfold. If you’ve ever wondered what the world's most radical thinkers are really planning for the next handful of years, this episode is your blueprint. Connect with Zoltan:  Website: http://zoltanistvan2026.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoltan-istvan-78aa2964/ Podcast Info:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ILhje5HSua1FEOlTyFAhG Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37W Connect:  Website: https://ayushprakash.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/  Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprakashofficial Books:  AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0981182135

    31 min
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Welcome to the official Ayush Prakash Podcast page. Ayush Prakash is a contemporary author and podcaster based in Montreal, Quebec. He explores various aspects of technology, with a particular focus on AI, which is evident in his book 'AI for Gen Z.' As the host of the Ayush Prakash Podcast, Ayush delves into the intersections of technology and Gen Z society, sharing insights and fostering discussions.

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  • Creator
    Ayush Prakash
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Ayush Prakash
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