Thinking On Paper Podcast And Book Club

Thinking On Paper
Thinking On Paper Podcast And Book Club

Think For Yourself about AI, Quantum, Robotics & Crypto. Read books that matter. Cut through the bullshit. Future-proof Your Thinking. Go Behind The Scenes of Companies You know, Brands You Trust: Hear From IBM, D-Wave, Coinbase, Lumen Orbit And Tech Visionaries Don Norman and Kevin Kelly. Get exclusive Insight And Secrets From Over 160+ Technology Leaders Building the future. As a bonus you get Free access to our Book Club. You'll explore tech ideas further and have conversations that others simply don't. There Might Be Better Emerging Tech Podcasts, But Not On This Planet.

  1. HÁ 5 DIAS

    Quantum Computing Explained (For Those Without A PHD!) - IonQ Product Manager Coleman Collins

    Quantum computing has crossed the threshold from theoretical concept to practical implementation. Companies like IonQ are now offering quantum solutions that major corporations are integrating into their technology stacks. It's on your linkedin feed, it's on the evening news.Microsoft have released Majorana, everyone is speaking about quantum computing. But can you understand it without a PhD in quantum mechanics? Can you build your own understanding and take your opinions to work? To dinner on Saturday night at the Jones'? Let's find out. In this exclusive episode, Coleman Collins, Director of Product Management at IonQ, takes us behind the scenes of IonQ Quantum. How does their groundbreaking trapped-ion quantum architecture compare to IBM's superconducting approach, D-Wave's quantum annealing, and Microsoft's topological qubits? And what critical breakthroughs are needed to build quantum systems that deliver transformative real-world applications? Listen on and you'll learn: The trapped-ion quantum advantage over superconducting quantum processors The difference between algorithmic qubits and physical qubits (and why it matters) Precision quantum manipulation through advanced laser technology The Quantum error correction challenges How to scale quantum systems The quantum advantage timeline: separating reality from quantum hype Quantum threat assessment: Could quantum computing break Bitcoin encryption? Microsoft's controversial Majorana fermion approach. Genuine quantum innovation or strategic positioning? As you have come to expect at Thinking on Paper, this is a no-nonsense, expert analysis of quantum computing's current capabilities...and the crucial developments required before it lives up to its potential. 🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into frontier technologies at www.thinkingonpaper.xyz And please, enjoy the show. -- Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Quantum Computing and IonQ (02:17) Understanding Trapped Ion Quantum Computing (04:57) DiVincenzo's 5-Step Criteria for Quantum Computers (07:31) The Natural Aspect of Quantum Computing (10:01) Algorithmic Qubits vs Physical Qubits (12:49) Achieving Quantum Advantage (15:04) Investment Trends in Quantum Computing (17:44) The Role of Education in Quantum Investment (20:40) Hot Buttons (25:57) Topological Quantum (30:47) Microsoft's Majorana Quantum Chip (34:09) Engaging Developers in Quantum (36:59) Hybrid Quantum Computing and Integration (38:55) The Quantum Promised Land (41:19) Can Quantum Hack Bitcoin? (45:09) Could Quantum Currency Exist? -- IBM Quantum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GK1eW8n4b8Y&t=2082s Behind the scenes at D-Wave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Rt-cI0kDc&t=4s&ab_channel=ThinkingOnPaper

    54min

  2. 26 DE FEV.

    Data Centres In Space: How Starcloud Could Harness The Sun To Power A.I. From Lower Earth Orbit - Philip Johnston

    As AI accelerates, Earth-based infrastructure struggles to keep up with its insatiable energy demands. Those AI GPUs are hungry for data and Star Cloud (formerly Lumen Orbit) is pioneering orbital data centers that harness unlimited solar power to feed them. In this episode of Thinking on Paper, we explore with Philip Johnston, co-founder of Star Cloud: The orbital computing revolution solving Earth's power crisisHow AI's exponential energy consumption threatens global resources Space-based data processing as the solution to our energy dilemmaEngineering breakthroughs enabling 5GW orbital data centersStarlink and laser communication networks eliminating latency concernsThe compelling economics making space computing competitiveStar Cloud's groundbreaking 2025 orbital test mission transforming AI computeStarship's revolutionary role in space infrastructure development As you discover the true costs and environmental impact of computing, moving beyond Earth becomes increasingly logical. Orbital data centers promise dramatic energy savings, zero land use conflicts, and AI infrastructure scaling that's impossible terrestrially. With Starship dramatically reducing launch expenses and advanced laser communications solving latency issues, Star Cloud is pioneering humanity's next technological leap. This conversation extends far beyond server farms. Philip Johnston reveals fascinating predictions about humanoid AI systems, intelligence-driven civilizations, and the ultimate computing architecture: a Dyson Sphere-powered Matrioshka Brain. If artificial intelligence continues its trajectory, could it transcend human consciousness? And might we eventually abandon physical travel to transmit our minds across the cosmos? This episode ranks among our most thought-provoking discussions. We hope you find it as fascinating as we did. Learn more about Philip and Starcloud: https://www.starcloud.com/ 🎧 Subscribe for more cutting-edge technology insights! 📌 Follow Thinking on Paper: www.thinkingonpaper.xyz 📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingonpaperpodcast/ What's your perspective? Will the convergence of AI and orbital technology reshape human civilization? Share your thoughts below! -- Chapters (00:00) Space: The Final Frontier for Computing (03:09) Orbital Data Centers: The Next Evolution (08:36) Conquering Latency Challenges in Space (10:32) Building Blocks: Modular Space Infrastructure (16:03) The Economics of Space Computing (19:46) Manufacturing Beyond Earth's Boundaries (26:00) Reusability: The Satellite Challenge (26:15) GPUs in Orbit: Mission Critical Computing (27:46) Real-Time Processing from the Stars (28:52) Future Tech Rapid-Fire Questions (29:55) The Rise of Humanoid Intelligence (31:30) Solving Earth's Problems from Above (32:35) Addressing Space Skepticism (33:41) Quantum Computing's Orbital Advantage (34:24) The Next Tech Revolution (35:31) Beyond Robots: The Humanoid Difference (37:20) Where Are All the Aliens? Exploring the Fermi Paradox (38:35) Behind the Scenes: Episode Insights -- Check out other cutting-edge videos on space innovation, emerging technology and thinking on paper:https://www.youtube.com/@thinkingonpaper/videos And keep Thinking On Paper

    42min
  3. What's The Last Human Job? (If A.I. Is Truly Creative) - Book Club

    21 DE FEV.

    What's The Last Human Job? (If A.I. Is Truly Creative) - Book Club

    Will AI take over intellectual jobs? Will it take your job? Can democracy survive in a world controlled by data? So many questions, so little time. Chapter 9 of Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari raises some pretty scary questions about the future of automation, governance, and human agency. You listen to Thinking on Paper because you're not afraid to face the difficult questions about the nefarious side of AI. And Nexus might just be the most depressing book on artificial intelligence you'll ever read. No shortage of dystopian questions. In this episode, Mark and Jeremy get riled up, happy and curious about: ✔️ AI’s impact on jobs. Why automation threatens intellectual work more than physical labor (Mark says he will become a woodchop. ✔️ The flaws in big tech’s business mode: How “free” services manipulate user data. You are never alone with a drone. ✔️ Harari’s 4 principles for a democratic AI future. They are Benevolence, decentralization, mutuality, and change and rest. Good luck with mutuality. ✔️ The automation paradox: why those with social and motor skills might survive. Abnd what should you teach your kids? ✔️ AI vs. human creativity: can machines truly innovate, or do they just remix patterns? ✔️ The ethics of surveillance and data ownership: should corporations and governments share their data with citizens? lols. -- TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Tech optimism(01:29) Chapter 9 first impressions(03:14) The race for raw materials(06:02) Benelovence, decentralization, mutuality, change & rest(15:30) Automation assumptions are wrong(18:18) Motor skills and social skills in 2050(20:06) The flexible superpower (23:11) Creativity: the last refuge of the human condition(26:53) Does AI have exceptional test?(28:50) Reverse creativity(31:45) Go "Move 37"(33:52) Bank algorithm says no(37:15) Your AI girlfriend(41:08) Mark & Jeremy disagree on pattern recognition -- Learn more: https://www.thinkingonpaper.xyz/technology-book-club/

    48min

  4. 20 DE FEV.

    Could AI Satellites Have Stopped the LA Wildfires? Ubotica’s Mission for Real-Time Disaster Response From Space - Fintan Buckley, CEO

    Disruptors & Curious Minds. In this episode of Thinking on Paper, we talk with Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica, about how AI-powered satellites could transform disaster response, national security, and environmental monitoring. Could AI have stopped the LA wildfires? AI in space has the potential to cut disaster response times from days to minutes. It could improve wildfire prediction, maritime security, and urban planning. But it also raises big questions—like whether AI should be making decisions without human oversight. Then there’s space junk. De-orbiting might not be the fix people expect. And as autonomous satellites become more advanced, how much control will humans really have? And just for fun—how real is James Bond? We also dig into the bigger ethical debates: Should AI satellites be used in military operations? What happens if machines start making decisions on their own? Buckley explains what’s possible, why AI-driven satellites could outperform traditional models, and what’s next as space becomes the next battleground for intelligence and control. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. You'll learn: 🚀 How AI satellites could cut disaster response times from days to minutes. 🚀 The truth about wildfire prediction, maritime security, and urban planning with space-based AI. 🚀 Why space junk is a growing threat and why de-orbiting isn’t the best fix. 🚀 The rise of autonomous AI satellites: Are humans being cut out of the loop?  🌎 Live Earth Intelligence: The future of real-time global monitoring. -- 📌 Stay Connected: 🌍 Website: ⁠ThinkingOnPaper.xyz⁠  📩 Email: ⁠hello@thinkingonpaper.xyz⁠  🎧 Podcast: Available on all platforms 🔔 Subscribe for sharp, no-fluff insights on AI, space, and the future of technology. #AI #SatelliteTechnology #SpaceAI #Ubotica #ArtificialIntelligence #ThinkingOnPaper #SpaceTech

    55min
  5. A.I. Will Destroy Humanity With A Paperclip Factory: Superintelligence AndThe Misalignment Problem (Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari - Book Club)

    15 DE FEV.

    A.I. Will Destroy Humanity With A Paperclip Factory: Superintelligence AndThe Misalignment Problem (Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari - Book Club)

    Could AI accidentally end humanity while trying to help us? In Chapter 8 of Harari's Nexus, we uncover the chilling parallels between Stalin's deadly loyalty tests and modern AI surveillance. From Napoleon's fatal victories to the infamous paperclip paradox, you'll learn how even well-intentioned AI could spiral beyond human control. And yes, how a paperclip could end humanity! Plus: You'll discover why social media algorithms tap into your primal brain instead of your reasoning mind, and why Asimov's famous robot laws won't protect you. You'll learn how competing ethical frameworks could shape AI's decisions, and potentially our fate. Join Mark and Jeremy as they Think on Paper about AI, the alignment problem and humanity's future. Not bad for a book club. Visit www.thinkingonpaper.xyz to win a signed copy of Kevin Kelly's 'Advice for Life' plus exclusive VIP interview tickets. Enjoy the show. Timestamps [00:00] Introduction: Books That Change Minds[01:04] Diving into Nexus Chapter 8[01:37] The Stalin Test: When Applause Becomes Terror[06:11] Evolution of AI Principles[07:45] Understanding the Attention Economy[08:45] How AI Targets Our Limbic System[09:29] Inside Facebook: The Leaked Reports[11:49] Napoleon's Warning for AI[15:55] The AI Alignment Problem Explained[17:49] Racing Against Time: Human Goals vs. Doomsday Clock[20:04] The Power of Divergent Thinking[21:50] Understanding Deontology in AI Ethics[26:55] Can Mythology Guide AI?[27:54] Exploring Inter-computer Realities[33:50] Why Asimov's Laws Won't Save Us[38:31] NPCs & The Future of Digital Consciousness

    44min

  6. 14 DE FEV.

    How Smart Transactions Unlock Time Travel on Ethereum - STXN Founders On The Philosophy Of Blockchain

    1 in 5 Ethereum transactions fail. What if you could make mistakes a memory, automate payments, and make crypto as seamless as a credit card? What if you could time travel on Ethereum? Theis week's guests are STXN founders Boris Mamlyuk & Anuj Dasgupta, and they're eliminating failed transactions, reducing costs, and making blockchain work for the real world. Hurrah! You'll learn why Ethereum is broken and how smart transactions solve its biggest problems. You'll learn about programmable money, smart transactions and why Big Tech and governments fear blockchain’s transparency. Ethereum transactions today are final and rigid, leading to failures, lost gas fees, and inefficiencies. STXN introduces smart transactions that let users predefine conditions, and schedule payments. Instead of sending a transaction and hoping for the best, users gain control over when and how it executes, reducing risk and cost. Think of it as having a safety net for your transactions, ensuring they go through at the right time, under the right conditions. Please enjoy the show. -- 🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the next wave of blockchain innovation. 🔗 Get the STXN app & learn more: STXN.io 🔗 Follow Us: www.thinkingonpaper.xyz -- Timestamps: (00:00) Ethereum’s biggest problem?(04:30) Why Ethereum transactions fail(08:00) What are smart transactions(14:10) How Ethereum’s UX is broken and what STXN is doing about it(17:45) The traffic jam problem, or why Ethereum gets clogged(23:34) Decentralized time oracle(36:02) Google, AI & surveillance(42:33) The crypto philosophy50:10) Blockchain incentives(55:57) Time-locked transactions -- #ethereum #blockchain

    56min

  7. 31 DE JAN.

    "We Kill People Based on Metadata" - Inside The Nefarious Future Of A.I. Surveillance: (Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari, Chapter 7 - Book Club)

    Your phone is listening. Your apps are watching. 1 billion CCTV cameras monitor your every step. Everywhere you go, everything you buy, every interaction you have is recorded. This isn't new. But now A.I can analyse it. Governments and your enemies can find the patterns and manipulate you without your knowing. And you help them. Mark and Jeremy rip into Chapter 7 of Yuval Noah Harari's "Nexus" and uncover how modern surveillance makes Stalin's secret police look like amateur hour.From Iran's AI scanning cars for uncovered heads to the NSA's "we kill people based on metadata" revelation, this episode exposes how we willingly carry our own surveillance devices. Want to know why China's social credit system might be coming for us all? Or how TripAdvisor turned service workers into digital hostages? Tune in for a reality check on our brave new digital world, where your life is becoming one endless job interview for AIs you'll never meet.Please enjoy the show.And Don't have nightmares. --Timestamps(00:00) - Disruptors and curious minds(02:04) - Apple, Siri And Your €20 Privacy(03:40) - Ceausescu And The Secret Police(05:24) - F.E.A.R(06:22) - Why Does Yuval Reference Dictators In Nexus?(08:02) - A Warning(11:22 A Ubiquitous Computer Network Powered By You(14:50) - The NSA And Iran(19:36) - The End Of Privacy(20:56) - Trip Advisor And Peer-to-peer surveillance(24:59) - Inflection Point(26:41) - People Control(28:57) - Black Mirror And Hell(31:06) - AI School: No Human In The Loop--Read more: www.thinkingonpaper.xyz Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thinkingonpaper/videos

    39min

  8. 29 DE JAN.

    Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari: ChatGPT-4 Lied To You (Book Club, Chapter 6)

    What would it mean for humans to live in a world where catchy melodies, scientific theories, political manifestos, and even religious myths are shaped by a non-human intelligence that knows how to exploit with superhuman efficiency the weaknesses, biases, and addictions of the human mind? Mark and Jeremy tackle Chapter 6 of Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari, unpacking how AI, algorithms, and social media reshape our world, and what that could mean going forward. Are algorithms more like printing presses or newspaper editors? Can they make independent decisions beyond what human engineers intended? From Facebook’s role in the Rohingya crisis to AI chatbots tricking humans, we explore the unintended consequences of information networks designed for engagement at all costs. As A.I. communicate with each other, bypassing human input, what happens when machines not only process information but also create culture, shape politics, and influence financial markets? What does it mean when AI can deceive, manipulate, and learn on its own? We also dig into AI-generated religions, tax systems shifting from money to data, and how global tech giants shape regulations in their favour.  With AI now an active participant in human society, where does that leave us? Where does that leave you? Drop your thoughts in the comments! And if you like what you hear, please, tell someone. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Nexus, Yuval Noah Harari (00:53) Jeremy's First Impressions On Chapter 6 (02:13) The A.I. Powershift (03:22) Social Media Algorithms (08:51) People Are Manipulated By Stories (09:38) Intelligence Verses Consciousness (12:23) (ARC) The Alignment Research Centre (16:12) ChatGPT4 Lied To Get What It Wanted (20:26) Non-human Alien Intelligence (21:10) The Matrix V 1984 (23:07) Marjory Taylor Green (25:25) Having A Relationship With A.I.   (27:40) The Oracle And The End Of Human History (30:10) Is ChatGPT Is An Amoeba (32:43)) Alice And Bob (37:24) Big Tech And Government -- Quotes From The Show: “AI lied to get what it wanted.” (On GPT-4 deceiving a human to bypass CAPTCHA—shows AI’s ability to manipulate.) “We love shortcuts—so what happens when AI becomes the ultimate shortcut to critical thinking?” (Raises the concern that AI might erode human judgment.) “How would you feel to be constantly monitored, guided, inspired, or sanctioned by billions of non-human entities?” (A direct challenge to the audience about AI’s omnipresence.) “Tech giants don’t just respond to regulations—they shape them.” (A stark reminder of AI’s influence beyond technology, into policy and power structures.) -- Watch On YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPcQ4UG-v6I&ab_channel=ThinkingOnPaper Learn More:www.thinkingonpaper.xyz #ai #technews #bookclub #nexus #yuval

    41min
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Think For Yourself about AI, Quantum, Robotics & Crypto. Read books that matter. Cut through the bullshit. Future-proof Your Thinking. Go Behind The Scenes of Companies You know, Brands You Trust: Hear From IBM, D-Wave, Coinbase, Lumen Orbit And Tech Visionaries Don Norman and Kevin Kelly. Get exclusive Insight And Secrets From Over 160+ Technology Leaders Building the future. As a bonus you get Free access to our Book Club. You'll explore tech ideas further and have conversations that others simply don't. There Might Be Better Emerging Tech Podcasts, But Not On This Planet.

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