In this episode, we explore the relationship between dominance and submission and its implications for leadership in the future of AI. Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, posed a question on Twitter about leading machines that are smarter than humans. While he received criticism for suggesting that humans have hardwired drives for dominance and submission, it led us to investigate the qualities that make good leaders. A survey by Resume Lab found that a significant percentage of U.S. workers think they are more qualified than their bosses. However, the top reasons for leaving a job related to management issues such as a lack of career advancement and uncaring/uninspiring leaders. While intelligence is important for Fortune 500 CEOs, it is not as significant for middle managers. We examine whether hierarchy is a bad thing and find evidence in the Bible that suggests otherwise. Ultimately, we ask if we have a moral obligation to ensure AI is hardwired to submit rather than dominate humans.

In this episode we discuss the recent interview Tucker Carlson had with Elon Musk. They went over the dangers of AI, why regulation needs to happen now, and what Elon is trying to do to counter it.

Referenced Links:

• Hank Green Tweet: https://twitter.com/hankgreen/status/1647725424628367360 
• Elon Musk says he will launch rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT | Reuters
• Elon Musk announces plans for 'truth-seeking AI' to protect humanity | The Post Millennial
• Full Interview: Tucker Carlson Interview With Elon Musk - Full Interview as Broadcast - The Last Refuge 

In this episode, we discuss a recent study in Nature that shows that rural children are now growing slightly taller than city children in wealthy countries. The study, which combined data from over 2,000 population-based studies across 200 countries with 71 million participants, found that the "urban advantage" that researchers normally point to has diminished over the past 30 years. We explore possible reasons for this trend, including the increase in consumption of vegetable oils, which are high in polyunsaturated fats that can suppress the immune system and increase the risk of cancer, and air pollution, which can stunt growth in children. Join us as we delve into the potential impact of these factors on the growth and development of children and adolescents.

Referenced Links:

• Rural Children Now Grow Slightly Taller Than City Children in Wealthy Countries
• Commentary published by Mayo Clinic
• Earth.org article
• Studies about SecondHand Smoking

On this episode, we dive into the topic of delayed retirement and the future of work. We explore the views of entrepreneur Sam Altman, who is advocating for a universal basic income to help compensate for jobs replaced by AI. However, we also examine a different perspective from Forbes, which argues that job destruction is a powerful sign of economic growth. We discuss the spike in unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the implications of federal pandemic unemployment compensation. Additionally, we explore questions about the future world order in a world mainly run by AI, and how it may impact socio-economic mobility. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of work and retirement in the age of AI. Recorded: April 17th 2023

In this episode, we explore the recent deals signed by U.S. company, Last Energy, for the development of small modular nuclear reactors in the UK and Poland. According to PowerMag, this is currently the largest pipeline of new nuclear power plants under development in the world. The reactors being used for this deal are the PWR-20 modules, which generate 20 MWe and use a single-loop pressurized water reactor with standard full-length PWR fuel enriched to 4.95%. One of the reasons for Last Energy's selection may be their closed-cycle air cooling method, which does not require significant water resources. In comparison, both GE and NuScale use water for cooling. The build times for the Last Energy reactors are also impressive, with actual on-site construction estimated to take just three months.

We also discuss the advantages of small modular nuclear reactors in terms of safety, productivity, and potential turnaround in Europe's energy policies. Nuclear energy has been proven to be the most productive, with a capacity factor average of 90%, compared to the next closest average of geothermal energy at 70%. This shift towards nuclear energy in Europe may be due to the reduction in natural gas production, which has been caused by climate activists who have blocked fracking. In turn, this has put Europe in a position where they are heavily dependent on Russia for their energy supply, and this could be partly responsible for the strained relations between Europe and Russia. We discuss an article from The Free Press, which argues that the West's focus on soft energy renewables has allowed Putin to gain a stranglehold over Europe's energy supply.

Overall, this episode sheds light on the potential of small modular nuclear reactors as a quick, safe, and productive solution to Europe's energy crisis. The Last Energy deal could be a turning point for nuclear energy in Europe, and we explore the wider implications of this shift in energy policy.

In this episode, we discuss Italy's recent decision to ban the conversational chatbot ChatGPT due to privacy concerns following a data breach. We explore whether this could open the floodgates for other countries to follow suit or regulate the use of AI. We look at examples such as the UK's plans to regulate AI companies using key principles, the EU's more restrictive European AI Act, and China's regulations on algorithms. We also touch on the funny result of people using VPNs to access ChatGPT despite the ban.

Additionally, we talk about the rise of "Prompt Engineers" or "AI Whisperers" who write questions and converse with AI to test and improve responses. We discuss the skills required for this position and the potential for it to become a highly paid job in the future. We also mention the Prompt Engineer marketplace, PromptBase, and examine whether this is just a gold rush that will drive up salaries. 

In this episode, we discuss the recent open letter signed by 1000 influential people, including Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, calling for an immediate pause on the deployment of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4. They argue that such powerful AI systems should be developed only once their effects are positive and risks are manageable, and joint safety protocols should be implemented. We delve into the details of the letter and explore the implications of such a moratorium on the industry leaders and the lesser-known companies.

We also explore a recent study from Northwestern University that revealed a sharp decline in American IQ scores in three of the four key categories between 2006 and 2018, which is being termed the "Reverse Flynn Effect." We discuss the possible reasons for this decline, such as poor nutrition, worsening health, media exposure, and changes to education.

Join us as we delve into these complex and thought-provoking topics and examine their potential impact on the future of society.

Record: April 4th 2023

In this episode, we delve into the RESTRICT Act, also known as Patriot Act 2.0. The Mises Caucus broke it down on Twitter, revealing that it grants the government the authority to control all forms of communication, domestic or abroad, and enforce any measure to address any risk to national security, now or in the future. It also allows the Director of National Intelligence and Secretary of Commerce to designate new "Foreign Adversaries" without notifying Congress, and a 15-day window to notify the President. Congress needs a joint resolution to overturn this. The bill identifies five main categories of risks that include coercive or criminal activities by foreign adversaries designed to undermine democratic processes and institutions or steer policy and regulatory decisions in favor of foreign adversary objectives. The bill imposes severe fines and prison sentences for any violation, which raises concerns over free speech and open-source movements. We also highlight how the bill grants unlimited hiring power to positions of enforcement and un-reviewable unlimited funds, with immunity to FOIA. We discuss the reactions to the bill, including Rand Paul's opposition to it and Lindsey Graham's questionable support. We also examine how the percentage of Congress members that served in the military has declined in the past 50 years, leading to a discussion on the differences between politicians and statesmen. Links:

Bill: https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/3/f/3f2eaae6-09ad-49e1-b254-46289cf20cca/843D73B1823EA0D4122B4365262410D6.restrict-act-final-text.pdf?ref=discreetlog.com

Lawfare Blog on it: https://www.lawfareblog.com/two-new-bills-tiktok-and-beyond-data-act-and-restrict-act