Ever wonder how AI is shaping the world around us? Join us on our latest episode as we delve into the societal and ethical implications of AI with guests Nathaniel Givens and Jeffrey Thayne. We discuss the representation of AI in popular culture, how it has evolved over time, the potential dangers of AI, and the importance of human discernment and connection in an increasingly digital world. P.S. Stick around until the end for our AI co-host!
Best Books:
Carl - Romney: A Reckoning by McKay Coppins; Band of Brothers (Netflix)
Liz - Steven Peck’s “Avek, Who is Distributed” and W.O. Hemsath’s “What Have You Against Being Baptized?”, William Morris’s story in The Path and The Gate
Jeffrey - Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel
Nathaniel - Howling Dark by Christopher Ruocchio
Links:
Some of the films and shows we mentioned
Star Trek: The Next Generation, Voyager
Jarvis in Iron Man
The Creator
Find Us:
Carl - Threads: @CarlCranney
Liz - lizbusby.com
Jeffrey - Twitter: @LDSPhilosopher
Nathaniel - Twitter: @NathanielGivens; Threads: @Nathaniel.Givens
Video editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl Cranney
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