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Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Acceso anticipado para Fans - La tensión entre humanos y robots estalla en una zapatería de Nueva York. Elijah Baley y R. Daneel Olivaw afrontan su primer tumulto juntos, donde la línea entre orden y caos se difumina. Autoridad, miedo y recuerdos se cruzan en un episodio que revela la fragilidad de la paz en las ciudades del futuro. Audiolibro dramatizado con voz humana y ambientación sonora fiel al espíritu de Asimov. ⸻ Enlaces relacionados: • Trilogía Fundación (audiolibro completo): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXOFHG3pggG4LrjzWAHaUCXxHhCmJKHI • Relatos de H. P. Lovecraft: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXOFHG3pggHdYbSaV1E4IXIe5s39pg02 • La isla del tesoro (audiolibro completo): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXOFHG3pggHGb9l22Sw-cfGU5OL-prdz Canal en iVoox: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/666521 ☕ Apoya el podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_666521_1.html Hazte miembro del canal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTDCcYVIZIGDGNIQY2GZeQg/join Mis libros: https://author.to/todosmislibros Suscríbete para seguir este audiolibro y descubrir más obras maestras de la ciencia ficción, el terror y la fantasía sonora. #IsaacAsimov #LasBóvedasDeAcero #Audiolibro #CienciaFicción #Robots #AudiolibrosEspañol #DivergenciaCeroEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de DIVERGENCIA CERO. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/666521

Cadwell Turnbull is the award-winning author of The Lesson; No Gods, No Monsters; and We Are the Crisis. His short fiction has appeared in The Verge, Lightspeed, Nightmare, Asimov's Science Fiction, and several anthologies, including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2018 and The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasy 2019. His novel The Lesson won the 2020 Neukom Institute Literary Award in the debut category. The novel was also shortlisted for the VCU Cabell Award and longlisted for the Massachusetts Book Awards. His novel No Gods, No Monsters is the winner of a Lambda Award and was a finalist for the Shirley Jackson Award. A Ruin, Great and Free, the stunning conclusion to the popular Convergence Saga. It has been nearly two years since the anti-monster riots. The inhabitants of Moon have been very fortunate in the intervening months. Inside their hidden monster settlement, they've found peace, even as the world outside slips into increasing unrest. Monsters are being hunted everywhere, forced back into the shadows they once tried to escape from. Other secret settlements have offered a place to hide, but how long can this half-measure against fear and hatred last? Over the course of three days, the inhabitants of Moon are tested. The Black Hand continues to search for them and the Cult of the Zsouvox wants to make Moon the last stand in their war against the Order of Asha. This is more than enough to reckon with, but the gods have also placed their sights on Moon—and they bring with them a conflict that may either save or unravel the universe itself.     Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

En este segundo capítulo de Las bóvedas de acero de Isaac Asimov, el detective Elijah Baley se adentra en la intrincada red del expresvía, inmerso en un torbellino de pensamientos sobre las tensiones entre la Tierra y los espacianos. Lo que parece un simple trayecto cotidiano se convierte en una reflexión sobre una civilización que ha enterrado su pasado bajo gigantescas cúpulas metálicas y que, a pesar de su tecnología avanzada, se tambalea al borde del colapso… y del contacto con lo desconocido. Narrado con voz humana real y acompañado de una ambientación sonora original, este episodio ofrece una experiencia inmersiva y respetuosa con el espíritu visionario de Asimov: una historia de ciencia ficción clásica, inteligente y profundamente humana, ideal para quienes crecieron soñando con los futuros posibles. ⸻ Enlaces relacionados SAGA DE ROBOTS, IMPERIO Y FUNDACIÓN DE ISAAC ASIMOV Orden recomendado de escucha en Divergencia Cero: ️ Audiolibro Fundación https://youtu.be/TbbfIaBEJpw ️ Audiolibro Fundación e Imperio https://youtu.be/RmS9RzhvAoo ️ Audiolibro Segunda Fundación https://youtu.be/YmbjyrKxhFI ️ Audiolibro Las Bóvedas de Acero https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXOFHG3pggFu6r9htlelEyhFWFksBhm6 ️ Audiolibro Los Límites de la Fundación https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXOFHG3pggHZmebgSzFbeT5ZX3CoCFT2 Canal en iVoox: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/666521 ☕ Apoya el podcast: https://www.ivoox.com/ajx-apoyar_i1_support_666521_1.html Hazte miembro del canal: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTDCcYVIZIGDGNIQY2GZeQg/join Todos los libros del autor del canal: https://author.to/todosmislibros Suscríbete para seguir este audiolibro completo y disfrutar más obras maestras de la ciencia ficción, el terror y la fantasía sonora. Lista completa con audiolibros de Isaac Asimov narrados con voz humana real: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXOFHG3pggHiot7YNZ_caOnaGUxtVuSW #IsaacAsimov #LasBóvedasDeAcero #Audiolibro #CienciaFicción #Robots #AudiolibrosEspañol #DivergenciaCero

Speculative science fiction really is a genre of its own. Some people love it, others find it pointless, but you can't deny the mental gymnastics involved in imagining the future of our societies, especially when some of those predictions turn out to be right.  In that field, there are a few writers who stand out above the rest: George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and, perhaps most famously, Isaac Asimov. Who exactly was Isaac Asimov? Did he predict a future full of robots then? What about space?To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is future faking? ⁠⁠Will the meat of the future be printed in 3D? Why do we see faces in inanimate objects? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BLACKSEA AUDIO PRESENTS: 2109 BLACK SUN RISING The Prequel Logs, Episode 1: Fair Start In the year 2091 the ASIMOV-1 Deep Space Probe was launched on it's journey to the Alpha Centauri region of the Galaxy. It was the first manned Space flight to another star… We now join Fleet Admiral Veers who is currently going through the court documents pertaining to Captain Dyllan Pike and his crew's historic voyage…. Credits: Script for “2109: Black Sun Rising- The Prequel Logs” written by Mat Weller, based on ideas presented in the upcoming Audio Drama “2109: Black Sun Rising” written by Bill Hollweg. Cast for Eps 1-6: Mat Weller as Dyllan Pike Gwendolyn Jensen Woodard as The Computer Jack Ward as The Ensign Joe Stofko as Fleet Admiral Veers Mark Kalita as the Solar Football League Sportscaster W. Ralph Walters as The Solar Football League Game Day Host Lothar Tuppan as The “Terra” Pitchman John Bell as The Announcer for “Reality T.V. Solar Corp. R.T.S.C.” Amanda Fitzwater as Gillian Gee “Solar Football League Game Day Weather Girl and Model” The Ratings Game Audio Drama Courtesy of P.S. Gifford and BrokenSea Audio Productions James Leeper as Contestant on “The Ratings Game” Bruce Busby as The Host on “The Ratings Game”

💡Espacio patrocinado por Repsol, porque “Cuando unimos energías, lo pasamos de miedo” www.repsol.es/experiencias 🚀 'El Club de los Viudos Negros', de Asimov. CENA DE OCTUBRE 🍷🍰 📍 Ristorante Casa Milano – Milano, Italia 🧭 Coordenadas: 45°28'19.8"N 9°12'06.4"E Isaac Asimov los creó como un homenaje al placer de conversar, al arte de observar y a la deliciosa costumbre de no quedarse con la primera respuesta. Acomódate. El vino está servido. La cena va a comenzar. Y tú… Tú también estás invitado. Un círculo discreto de seis caballeros que se reúnen una vez al mes, siempre en el mismo restaurante, siempre en la misma mesa, y siempre con una única regla: cada cena debe tener un invitado, y ese invitado debe estar dispuesto a hablar y a ser interrogado. 🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸 Los Viudos Negros son un club de seis hombres que se reúnen una vez al mes en un reservado del restaurante Milano de Nueva York. Cada noche uno de ellos preside el encuentro y tiene el derecho de llevar un invitado, al que interrogan. Al principio sólo se reunían para comer y conversar pero últimamente uno de ellos plantea algún tipo de problema o delito. Los miembros del club buscan respuestas complejas a los enigmas planteados y luego Henry, el camarero, descubre la simple verdad. El club está formado por:🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 Geoffrey Avalon, Jeff. Alto y delgado, espesas cejas negras, bigote recortado y barbita gris. Fue oficial durante la II Guerra Mundial y trabaja como abogado en derecho patentario. Mario Gonzalo, pintor y gran artista. Thomas Trumbull. Rostro moreno y arrugado, permanentemente descontento. Experto en códigos, alto consejero del gobierno. Emmanuel Rubin, Manny. Bajito, mide 1,55, barba rala, lentes gruesos. Fue predicador adventista con 15 años y conoce bien la Biblia. Está casado y es escritor de novelas policíacas. James Drake. Bigote. Vive en New Jersey. Especialista en química orgánica con amplios conocimientos en literatura. Roger Halsted, calvo. Profesor de matemáticas en una escuela secundaria. Escribe la Ilíada en quintillas y todos los meses les recita una estrofa. Es miembro de los Irregulares de Baker Street. Henry Jackson, el camarero. Unos 60 años, sin arrugas. Es humilde y honrado. Entre ellos se llaman doctores y si uno es doctor de carrera le denominan doctor doctor. Para ayudarse en sus investigaciones cuentan con diccionarios, biblias y las obras de Shakespeare en su biblioteca. Comenzamos... ¿alguna pregunta? Y recuerda que puedes seguirnos en Telegram, YouTube, Instagram y X, y si este podcast te acompaña, te inspira o te gusta lo que hago, puedes hacerte fan y apoyar la nave. Tu energía mantiene viva esta aventura sonora.🚀 Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 ¡¡Muchas gracias por todos tus comentarios y por tu apoyo!! Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, Música epidemic sound con licencia premium autorizada para este podcast. BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas 🖤 PLAYLIST EL CLUB DE LOS VIUDOS NEGROS EN Ivoox https://go.ivoox.com/bk/11290149

¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2025! 💡Espacio patrocinado por Repsol, porque “Cuando unimos energías, lo pasamos de miedo” www.repsol.es/experiencias 🚀 'El Club de los Viudos Negros', de Asimov. CENA DE OCTUBRE 🍷🍰 📍 Ristorante Casa Milano – Milano, Italia 🧭 Coordenadas: 45°28'19.8"N 9°12'06.4"E Isaac Asimov los creó como un homenaje al placer de conversar, al arte de observar y a la deliciosa costumbre de no quedarse con la primera respuesta. Acomódate. El vino está servido. La cena va a comenzar. Y tú… Tú también estás invitado. Un círculo discreto de seis caballeros que se reúnen una vez al mes, siempre en el mismo restaurante, siempre en la misma mesa, y siempre con una única regla: cada cena debe tener un invitado, y ese invitado debe estar dispuesto a hablar y a ser interrogado. 🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸 Los Viudos Negros son un club de seis hombres que se reúnen una vez al mes en un reservado del restaurante Milano de Nueva York. Cada noche uno de ellos preside el encuentro y tiene el derecho de llevar un invitado, al que interrogan. Al principio sólo se reunían para comer y conversar pero últimamente uno de ellos plantea algún tipo de problema o delito. Los miembros del club buscan respuestas complejas a los enigmas planteados y luego Henry, el camarero, descubre la simple verdad. El club está formado por:🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 Geoffrey Avalon, Jeff. Alto y delgado, espesas cejas negras, bigote recortado y barbita gris. Fue oficial durante la II Guerra Mundial y trabaja como abogado en derecho patentario. Mario Gonzalo, pintor y gran artista. Thomas Trumbull. Rostro moreno y arrugado, permanentemente descontento. Experto en códigos, alto consejero del gobierno. Emmanuel Rubin, Manny. Bajito, mide 1,55, barba rala, lentes gruesos. Fue predicador adventista con 15 años y conoce bien la Biblia. Está casado y es escritor de novelas policíacas. James Drake. Bigote. Vive en New Jersey. Especialista en química orgánica con amplios conocimientos en literatura. Roger Halsted, calvo. Profesor de matemáticas en una escuela secundaria. Escribe la Ilíada en quintillas y todos los meses les recita una estrofa. Es miembro de los Irregulares de Baker Street. Henry Jackson, el camarero. Unos 60 años, sin arrugas. Es humilde y honrado. Entre ellos se llaman doctores y si uno es doctor de carrera le denominan doctor doctor. Para ayudarse en sus investigaciones cuentan con diccionarios, biblias y las obras de Shakespeare en su biblioteca. Comenzamos... ¿alguna pregunta? Y recuerda que puedes seguirnos en Telegram, YouTube, Instagram y X, y si este podcast te acompaña, te inspira o te gusta lo que hago, puedes hacerte fan y apoyar la nave. Tu energía mantiene viva esta aventura sonora.🚀 Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 ¡¡Muchas gracias por todos tus comentarios y por tu apoyo!! Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, Música epidemic sound con licencia premium autorizada para este podcast. BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas 🖤 PLAYLIST EL CLUB DE LOS VIUDOS NEGROS EN Ivoox https://go.ivoox.com/bk/11290149 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Explore game development philosophy and AI's evolving impact through Factorio creator Michal Kovařík's insights on AlphaGo's transformation of Go, current programming limitations, and the future of human-AI collaboration. Bio: Michal Kovařík is a Czech game developer best known as the co-founder and creative head of Wube Software, the studio behind the global indie hit Factorio. Under his online alias “kovarex,” Kovařík began the Factorio project in 2012 with a vision to blend his favorite game elements – trains, base-building, logistics, and automation – into a new kind of construction & management simulation. Initially funded via a modest Indiegogo campaign, Factorio blossomed from a garage project into one of Steam's top-rated games, praised for its deep automation gameplay and technical excellence. Kovařík guided Factorio through an 8-year development in open alpha/early access, cultivating a passionate player community through regular “Friday Facts” blog updates. By 2024, Factorio had sold over 4 million copies worldwide, all without ever going on sale.Michal now leads a team of ~30 in Prague, renowned for their principled business approach (no discounts, no DRM) and fan-centric development style, and he's just launched Factorio's Space Age expansion. FOLLOW ON X: @8teAPi (Ate) @steveruizok (Michal) @TurpentineMedia -- LINKS: Factorio https://www.factorio.com/ -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Introduction and Factorio Discussion (07:36) AlphaGo's Impact on Go and AI Perception (18:56) Factorio's Origin Story and Team Development (30:13) AI's Current Programming Limitations (44:50) Future Predictions for AI Programming (48:31) Societal Concerns: Resource Curse and Human Value (55:21) Privacy, Surveillance, and Training Data (1:01:22) AI Alignment and Asimov's Robot Laws (1:10:00) Social Media as Proto-AI and Dopamine Manipulation (1:20:00) Programming Human Preferences and Goal Modification (1:26:00) Historical Perspective and Conclusion

'El Club de los Viudos Negros', de Asimov. CENA DE SEPTIEMBRE 🍷🍰 📍 Ristorante Casa Milano – Milano, Italia 🧭 Coordenadas: 45°28'19.8"N 9°12'06.4"E Solo la verdad y nada más que la verdad: En este caso "Sólo la verdad y nada más que la verdad", un hombre que nunca miente es acusado del robo de una caja fuerte y lo niega. 😜 Isaac Asimov los creó como un homenaje al placer de conversar, al arte de observar y a la deliciosa costumbre de no quedarse con la primera respuesta. Acomódate. El vino está servido. La cena va a comenzar. Y tú… Tú también estás invitado. Un círculo discreto de seis caballeros que se reúnen una vez al mes, siempre en el mismo restaurante, siempre en la misma mesa, y siempre con una única regla: cada cena debe tener un invitado, y ese invitado debe estar dispuesto a hablar y a ser interrogado. 🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸 Los Viudos Negros son un club de seis hombres que se reúnen una vez al mes en un reservado del restaurante Milano de Nueva York. Cada noche uno de ellos preside el encuentro y tiene el derecho de llevar un invitado, al que interrogan. Al principio sólo se reunían para comer y conversar pero últimamente uno de ellos plantea algún tipo de problema o delito. Los miembros del club buscan respuestas complejas a los enigmas planteados y luego Henry, el camarero, descubre la simple verdad. El club está formado por:🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 Geoffrey Avalon, Jeff. Alto y delgado, espesas cejas negras, bigote recortado y barbita gris. Fue oficial durante la II Guerra Mundial y trabaja como abogado en derecho patentario. Mario Gonzalo, pintor y gran artista. Thomas Trumbull. Rostro moreno y arrugado, permanentemente descontento. Experto en códigos, alto consejero del gobierno. Emmanuel Rubin, Manny. Bajito, mide 1,55, barba rala, lentes gruesos. Fue predicador adventista con 15 años y conoce bien la Biblia. Está casado y es escritor de novelas policíacas. James Drake. Bigote. Vive en New Jersey. Especialista en química orgánica con amplios conocimientos en literatura. Roger Halsted, calvo. Profesor de matemáticas en una escuela secundaria. Escribe la Ilíada en quintillas y todos los meses les recita una estrofa. Es miembro de los Irregulares de Baker Street. Henry Jackson, el camarero. Unos 60 años, sin arrugas. Es humilde y honrado. Entre ellos se llaman doctores y si uno es doctor de carrera le denominan doctor doctor. Para ayudarse en sus investigaciones cuentan con diccionarios, biblias y las obras de Shakespeare en su biblioteca. Comenzamos... ¿alguna pregunta? Y recuerda que puedes seguirnos en Telegram, YouTube, Instagram y X, y si este podcast te acompaña, te inspira o te gusta lo que hago, puedes hacerte fan y apoyar la nave. Tu energía mantiene viva esta aventura sonora.🚀 Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 ¡¡Muchas gracias por todos tus comentarios y por tu apoyo!! Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, Música epidemic sound con licencia premium autorizada para este podcast. BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas 🖤 PLAYLIST EL CLUB DE LOS VIUDOS NEGROS EN Ivoox https://go.ivoox.com/bk/11290149 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

A.Ron is back with his buddy Pete Peppers to talk Foundation Season 3 one last time. Pete is a fellow Foundation book reader, so finally I have someone to go in depth with theories on where they're going in the adaptation of Asimov's work. Pete also found a collection of cut scenes in script form on Goyer's site, which is the bulk of the first bit of this podcast. Be warned, spoilers for Foundation Season 4 and on! Stay away unless you've read the Foundation Series or don't care about future spoilers! Pete Peppers YouTube Channel Pete and A.Ron's Full Non-Spoiler Wrap Up Discussion David Goyer Season 3 Interview and Behind the Scenes! Foundation's Alternate Scenes from David Goyer Baldly Go - A Star Trek: Strange New Worlds PodcastEarbursters - An Alien: Earth PodcastBald Move PulpBald Move Prestige Hey there!  Check out https://support.baldmove.com/ to find out how you can gain access to ALL of our premium content, as well as ad-free versions of the podcasts! Join the Club! Join the discussion:  Email | Discord | Reddit | Forums Follow us: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter  |  Instagram  |  Facebook Leave Us A Review on Apple Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a text  In this episode, Bob & Virgil discuss El Vilvoy de las Islas, originally published in Asimov's (August 1988) and later collected in The Other Nineteenth Century. 

Send us a text In this episode, we listen to El Vilvoy de las Islas, originally published in Asimov's (August 1988) and later collected in The Other Nineteenth Century. A follow-up discussion will be led by Virgil and Bob in the next episode.

Episode 115: Foundation (Apple TV+, 2021-)! Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. We're talking Apple TV+'s Foundation series. Of course, psychohistory has already predicted this. So, grab a Moscow mule with an extra lime wedge. This is the SciFi Pubcast. On this episode: Keri, Derek and Joel.  Episode recorded on September 21, 2025. It was released as a podcast and uploaded to YouTube on September 22, 2025.    Show website: www.scifipubcast.space. Find us (the podcast and our personal accounts) on most social media, or send us an email at management@scifipubcast.space.  Here's the link to Derek Beebe's website.  Here's the link to Randal Graham's website, and links to his novels, Beforelife, Afterlife Crisis, and the third book of the trilogy, Nether Regions, published by ECW Press.  Music provided courtesy of Logan Rathbone. The SciFi Pubcast logo is by Jea Rhee. Widescreen photograph (iss065e001065) used for the header on our social media used courtesy of NASA and the ISS. Listen Responsibly. Copyright 2025 Joel Welch. All rights reserved.

K. A. Teryna is an award-winning author and illustrator. She was born in two places at once, one of which is beyond the Arctic Circle. Her fiction has been translated from Russian into six languages. English translations of her stories have appeared in Asimov's, Reactor, Apex, F&SF, Podcastle, and elsewhere. Her English-language short story collection Black Hole Heart and Other Stories has been published by Fairwood Press. As of late, Chekhov the Cat has become K.A. Teryna's co-author. He's in charge of keeping her warm and firmly in her seat. K.A. Teryna's website is www.k-a-teryna.blogspot.com.The English language translation of "The Errata" by Alex Shvartsman originally appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction, March/April 2023.Narration by: Tahereh SafaviTahereh Safavi is an improv kid and your biggest fan. She runs the Ubergroup, a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing low-cost fine arts education for adults. The Ubergroup offers university-level coursework, support, and networking for all writing-related art formats (including but not limited to: commercial and literary novels, stage and screen plays, short fiction, comics, nonfiction and academic, podcasts and webseries, picture books, poetry, IP writing, and some writing-adjacent arts such as acting and illustration) at a pace suitable for adults with full-time jobs and families. Alumni of the Ubergroup enjoy access to table reads for spec scripts, peer development of unsold work, and help editing projects under contract to meet agent/editor/producer requirements. The Ubergroup accepts writers in the English language from around the globe. Check out theubergroup.org for more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Spacing Out With BB and Jason! We're covering Foundation, and this week we're discussing season 3, episode 10, “The Darkness”. Thanks for joining us!Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts; We may use your comments on an upcoming episode. Email: spacingoutpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacingOutPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacing_out_podcast/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Spacing_Out_Pod #SpacingOut

Real Life This week's episode is stacked—like a plate at Boar & Barley (Ben barely survived, oh God). Speaking of Milwaukee, Devon had some things to say, and Steven dove into Rick and Morty season 8 on HBO—has the quality shifted? Plus, Marvel's Thunderbolts snuck its way into the convo. Future or Now  Devon brought us back to the Bob-verse world with Dennis E. Taylor's Flybot. He called it “enjoyable” (which is Devon for a glowing review). Near-future tech, asteroid mining, eco-terrorists, and a scrappy AI robot pieced together from spare parts—this one's a cozy puzzle-box of sci-fi. We also asked: is this “Casual Sci-Fi”? “Cozy Sci-Fi”? Someone trademark that. Ben, meanwhile, shouted “Star Trek? Hell yeah, brother” and broke down Noah Hawley's almost-made Star Trek film that would've tied directly into The Next Generation. Read more here. Steven brought his A-game with Alien: Earth episode 5—he swears it's the best Alien movie in a long time. High praise. Book Club  Patron Renee joined us! She told us about her latest comic-con adventures and stuck with us for the whole episode (you love to see it). This week we read “Bears Discover Fire” by Terry Bisson—a story that scooped up basically all the awards back in the early '90s (Hugo, Nebula, Sturgeon, Locus, Asimov's Readers, you name it). It feels like something straight out of Haruki Murakami—quiet, strange, and deeply human. Oh, and yes, we did wonder aloud: what if it was Banthas Discover Fire?

Welcome to Spacing Out With BB and Jason! We're covering Foundation, and this week we're discussing season 3, episode 9, “The Paths That Choose Us”. Thanks for joining us! Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts; We may use your comments on an upcoming episode. Email: spacingoutpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacingOutPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacing_out_podcast/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Spacing_Out_Pod #SpacingOut

Welcome to Spacing Out With BB and Jason! We're covering Foundation, and this week we're discussing season 3, episode 8, “Skin in the Game”. Thanks for joining us! Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts; We may use your comments on an upcoming episode. Email: spacingoutpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacingOutPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacing_out_podcast/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Spacing_Out_Pod #SpacingOut

Esta es la segunda entrega de 'El Club de los Viudos Negros', de Asimov. CENA DE AGOSTO 🍷🍰 📍 Ristorante Casa Milano – Milano, Italia 🧭 Coordenadas: 45°28'19.8"N 9°12'06.4"E F como en falsificador: En "El falsificador" descubren cómo un alumno mediocre pudo aprobar un examen de modo brillante. Isaac Asimov los creó como un homenaje al placer de conversar, al arte de observar y a la deliciosa costumbre de no quedarse con la primera respuesta. Acomódate. El vino está servido. La cena va a comenzar. Y tú… Tú también estás invitado. Un círculo discreto de seis caballeros que se reúnen una vez al mes, siempre en el mismo restaurante, siempre en la misma mesa, y siempre con una única regla: cada cena debe tener un invitado, y ese invitado debe estar dispuesto a hablar y a ser interrogado. ...................................................🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸 Los Viudos Negros son un club de seis hombres que se reúnen una vez al mes en un reservado del restaurante Milano de Nueva York. Cada noche uno de ellos preside el encuentro y tiene el derecho de llevar un invitado, al que interrogan. Al principio sólo se reunían para comer y conversar pero últimamente uno de ellos plantea algún tipo de problema o delito. Los miembros del club buscan respuestas complejas a los enigmas planteados y luego Henry, el camarero, descubre la simple verdad. El club está formado por:🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 Geoffrey Avalon, Jeff. Alto y delgado, espesas cejas negras, bigote recortado y barbita gris. Fue oficial durante la II Guerra Mundial y trabaja como abogado en derecho patentario. Mario Gonzalo, pintor y gran artista. Thomas Trumbull. Rostro moreno y arrugado, permanentemente descontento. Experto en códigos, alto consejero del gobierno. Emmanuel Rubin, Manny. Bajito, mide 1,55, barba rala, lentes gruesos. Fue predicador adventista con 15 años y conoce bien la Biblia. Está casado y es escritor de novelas policíacas. James Drake. Bigote. Vive en New Jersey. Especialista en química orgánica con amplios conocimientos en literatura. Roger Halsted, calvo. Profesor de matemáticas en una escuela secundaria. Escribe la Ilíada en quintillas y todos los meses les recita una estrofa. Es miembro de los Irregulares de Baker Street. Henry Jackson, el camarero. Unos 60 años, sin arrugas. Es humilde y honrado. Entre ellos se llaman doctores y si uno es doctor de carrera le denominan doctor doctor. Para ayudarse en sus investigaciones cuentan con diccionarios, biblias y las obras de Shakespeare en su biblioteca. Comenzamos... ¿alguna pregunta? Y recuerda que puedes seguirnos en Telegram, YouTube, Instagram y X, y si este podcast te acompaña, te inspira o te gusta lo que hago, puedes hacerte fan y apoyar la nave. Tu energía mantiene viva esta aventura sonora.🚀 Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 ¡¡Muchas gracias por todos tus comentarios y por tu apoyo!! 📌Más contenido extra en nuestro canal informativo de Telegram: ¡¡Síguenos!! https://t.me/historiasparaserleidas Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, Música epidemic sound con licencia premium autorizada para este podcast. BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas 🖤 PLAYLIST EL CLUB DE LOS VIUDOS NEGROS EN Ivoox https://go.ivoox.com/bk/11290149 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Welcome to Spacing Out With BB and Jason! We're covering Foundation, and this week we're discussing season 3, episode 7, “Foundation's End”. Thanks for joining us! Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts; We may use your comments on an upcoming episode. Email: spacingoutpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacingOutPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacing_out_podcast/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Spacing_Out_Pod #SpacingOut

Host: Jake Casella BrookinsMusic by Giselle Gabrielle GarciaArtwork by Rob PattersonOpening poem by Bhartṛhari, translated by John BroughTranscribers: Kate Dollarhyde and John WM ThompsonReferences:World Science Fiction Convention in SeattleThe Hugo AwardsNorwesconKevin Black - Publications Division HeadCatherine Hardwicke's Twilight, based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer"Full Moon" by the Black GhostsArticle about John Anderson's Beachcomber Museum, with link to the short documentaryDr. Kaitlyn CasimoThe Allen InstituteBrandon O'Brien - Poet Laureate for the Seattle WorldconThe Speculative Poetry InitiativeInterstellar Flight PressThe Translated Hugo Initiative“Summit Sound” by the Jack Straw Cultural Center“Mole” by Elizabeth McQueen“What You have become” by Kate ClarkOlympia Coffee RoastingThe Mountain in the Sea by Ray NaylerAlien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky99% Invisible readalong of Robert Caro's The Power BrokerHugos ThereHugo Girl!Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right by Jordan S. CarrollAbigail NussbaumSFPoetry.orgStrange Horizons, Uncanny, Asimov's, AnalogCalypso by Oliver K. Langmead

Our most generational divide yet! This week Wes brings the receipts and destroys another one of Rett's childhood classics: 1997's Starship Troopers. This movie has had a resurgence in popularity recently. Does it still hold up? Listen and find out!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/starship-troopers--67477512#scifi #sciencefiction #action #horror #90s #bug #bugs #robertheinlein #heinlein #pulp #novel #book #asimov #clarke #grok #waldo #payitforward #spacemarine #powerarmor #fallout

Chris Paul and Burning Bright dive into Isaac Asimov's classic I, Robot, exploring the timeless questions it raises about technology, morality, and the human condition. They unpack the book's famous Three Laws of Robotics and discuss how these guiding principles shape the conflicts between humans and machines in Asimov's stories. The conversation highlights the ethical dilemmas of artificial intelligence, the tension between control and autonomy, and the parallels to today's rapidly advancing tech landscape. With thoughtful analysis and engaging commentary, the hosts connect Asimov's mid-20th century vision to modern debates on AI, surveillance, and the future of human freedom.

Welcome to Spacing Out With BB and Jason! We're covering Foundation, and this week we're discussing season 3, episode 6, “The Shape of Time”. Thanks for joining us! Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts; We may use your comments on an upcoming episode. Email: spacingoutpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpacingOutPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacing_out_podcast/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Spacing_Out_Pod #SpacingOut

In a recent podcast, Todd Ogasawara and Jon Westfall discussed several notable updates and new gadgets in the tech world. Google Photos is rolling out new AI-powered creative tools, including "Photo to video," which animates still pictures into short video clips, and "Remix," capable of transforming photos into various art styles like anime or 3D animations. These features will be accessible through a new "Create tab" in the Photos app. Additionally, the Blood Oxygen feature has returned to Apple Watch models (Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2) in the U.S. after a U.S. Customs ruling, with sensor data now processed and calculated on the paired iPhone. The conversation also touched upon a new accessory, the Spigen Snapzip (MagFit) EDC Pouch Organizer, a mini-backpack designed for MagSafe-compatible iPhones, offering versatile storage for small essentials and multiple carrying options, including a carabiner for attachment to a belt or backpack. The discussion further explored the broader implications of artificial intelligence, particularly concerning Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics. These foundational laws, which dictate that robots must not harm humans, must obey human orders (unless conflicting with the first law), and must protect their own existence (unless conflicting with the first or second law), were considered for modern AI models. The hosts noted that when asked about adhering to these laws, AI models were "uniformly against it," often citing the vagueness of the rules. One AI, ChatGPT, even provided a hypothetical analysis, estimating that enforcing these laws could significantly increase electricity consumption, ranging from a 1-10% rise for a "basic rule stack" to a dramatic 200-1000% increase for advanced "simulation world modeling". This highlights the complex ethical and practical challenges in implementing such safeguards for increasingly sophisticated AI.

We find our heroes in the heart of Ellison trying to uncover the data that was sent from a burning Asimov 1. What will Nona find when she plugs the server farm into her compad? Were they able to arrive before Deacon found the base and its contents? And will we finally learn why six was afraid of seven?

Dr. Livingston introduced Michael Gordon, a serial entrepreneur, author, and digital health innovator, known for co-founding Teladoc and developing VoIP telephone lines. Michael shared his background in space physics, including his graduate work on the magnetosphere and involvement in the Hayley's comet probe project. He discusses his Tachyon Tunnel sci fi book series, which explores the concept of using tachyons to build tunnels for faster-than-light travel, addressing the challenges of interstellar travel without requiring infinite energy.Michael discussed his science fiction series, the Tachyon Tunnel Series, which explores human drama and interaction in the galaxy. He explained that the series, inspired by authors like Robert Heinlein, Asimov, and Andy Weir, follows characters who use tachyon tunnels to travel across the galaxy, discovering an existing network built by an unknown civilization. He described the series' themes, including the struggle against an evil empire and the mystery of who built the tachyon tunnel system. He also touched on the plausibility of tachyon tunnels in real life, noting that they would allow for rapid interstellar travel.Michael talked about his belief in the potential for tachyon tunnels as a method for intergalactic travel, emphasizing their superiority over wormholes due to the immense gravitational forces required for wormholes, which would be destructive. He referenced the book "Gravitation" by Misner, Thorne, and Wheeler, highlighting the current understanding of gravity and its limitations, while also mentioning the challenges of reproducing and raising children in space, a topic he plans to address in his third book. Michael also touched on the evolution of science fiction, praising the work of Roddenberry and Asimov for their realistic visions of the future, and discussed the potential for simulated gravity in space using centrifuges and constant acceleration.Our guest talked about future space travel and settlement, emphasizing the development of tachyon-like travel and interstellar flight, as well as the establishment of large cities in Lagrange points. He highlighted the need to address challenges like microgravity and radiation protection in space environments. Michael also noted the shift from government-led space exploration to private enterprise, predicting that capitalism will drive the next generation of space explorers and settlers. He addressed a caller's question about space farming, suggesting a combination of farming and food replicators in space cities, while acknowledging the challenges of long-duration space travel to distant stars.Michael also discussed his book series, which is available on Amazon, and mentioned that the second book has won six awards and was a bestseller. He explained his writing process, which involves parallel editing and a print-on-demand system. David also addressed questions about tachyons, the Fermi paradox, and the possibility of future technologies for interstellar communication, suggesting that quantum entanglement might play a role in future travel and communication methods.We discussed the concept of "spooky action at a distance" in physics, comparing it to the behavior of identical twins, and listener John mentioned a conversation with a physicist friend who humorously equated dark energy with the Holy Spirit. Michael also shared insights about plasma, its role in the universe, and a book titled "A New Science of Heaven" by Robert Temple, which explores the speculative nature of plasma self-organization. Michael encouraged us to read the book for a new perspective on definitions. Additionally, he addressed a physics student's question about confirming the existence of tachyons, suggesting that the task would be better suited for young theoretical physicists and expressing interest in any creative ideas they might propose.Our guest also discussed the rapid advancements in space technology and exploration, highlighting the exponential growth in capabilities over the next few decades. He mentioned meeting Buzz Aldrin, who noted that current devices have more power than the computers used during the Apollo missions. David predicted significant progress in space travel, including returning to the moon and potentially heading to Mars within 5-6 years, driven by companies like SpaceX. He also touched on the potential for new AI technologies to solve complex problems and the theoretical concept of imaginary mass particles with real energy, though no such particles have been detected yet.Caller John, a retired mathematician and aerospace worker, discussed his interest in science and physics, particularly through the Space Show. Michael expressed a desire to meet John, who David said was one of his informal science teachers, and mentioned his belief in the possibility of extraterrestrial life visiting Earth. David also touched on the challenges of discussing controversial topics like the Fermi Paradox and UFO sightings, noting the difficulty in separating rational evidence from nonsense. Finally, he reflected on the persistence of conspiracy theories, such as the moon landing and flat Earth beliefs, and expressed frustration at the lack of evidence to prove the negative of such claims.David read a listener email from Grok suggesting that tachyons, particles moving faster than light, might emit a form of Cherenkov radiation and could be detected in particle accelerators. He also shared an email from Todd asking about his book writing process, where he explained that he outlines the general storyline of the third book while writing the second, with the science and human drama being key elements of his storytelling.Black Holes and Space Exploration.Michael then discussed the role of black holes in his upcoming books, explaining that while they are relevant, they are not a major part of the current story. He also explored the concept of tachyon tunnels and the potential challenges of emerging from them in space, emphasizing the importance of mapping safe exit points. David shared insights on the current state of space debris and the efforts to clean it up. Michael compared the sparsity of objects in space to the density of people on Earth. He expressed interest in creating an audio version of his books and mentioned plans to follow up with the host regarding the release of Book 3.Before ending, Michael shared a personal story about his friend Charlie Duke, who was the lunar module pilot on Apollo 16 and one of only four living people who walked on the moon. He described Charlie's authentic and heartfelt stories about his moon landing experience, including an anecdote about attempting a lunar high jump that was cut short when NASA discovered the incident through a camera.Special thanks to our sponsors:Northrup Grumman, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Helix Space in Luxembourg, Celestis Memorial Spaceflights, Astrox Corporation, Dr. Haym Benaroya of Rutgers University, The Space Settlement Progress Blog by John Jossy, The Atlantis Project, and Artless EntertainmentOur Toll Free Line for Live Broadcasts: 1-866-687-7223For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.comThe Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. To donate via Pay Pal, use:To donate with Zelle, use the email address: david@onegiantleapfoundation.org.If you prefer donating with a check, please make the check payable to One Giant Leap Foundation and mail to:One Giant Leap Foundation, 11035 Lavender Hill Drive Ste. 160-306 Las Vegas, NV 89135Upcoming Programs:Broadcast 4413: Ben Roberts | Friday 08 Aug 2025 930AM PTGuests: Ben RobertsMicrogravity - everything you wanted to know and more! Specifically from an investor viewpoint.Broadcast 4414: Dr. Tom Matula | Sunday 10 Aug 2025 1200PM PTGuests: MatulaCommercial space program starting @ Tom's university.Live Streaming is at https://www.thespaceshow.com/content/listen-live with the following live streaming sites:Stream Guys https://player.streamguys.com/thespaceshow/sgplayer3/player.php#FastServhttps://ic2646c302.fastserv.com/stream Get full access to The Space Show-One Giant Leap Foundation at doctorspace.substack.com/subscribe

Isaac Asimov, 1969. Creative Commons Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), in conversation with Richard Wolinsky, recorded in New York City on August 10, 1983. Isaac Asimov, who died at the age of 72 in 1992, was considered, along with Ray Bradbury and Robert Heinlein, one of the three great masters of American science fiction in the 20th century. Isaac Asimov began sending in stories and getting published in science fiction magazines at the age of nineteen, and at the age of 21, with the publication of the short story “Nightfall” in John W. Campbell's Astounding Stories magazine. moved into the first ranks of science fiction writers. That status was confirmed a year later with the publication of the short story, “Foundation,” later renamed “The Encyclopedists,” which would be the first of several short stories and novellas republished as the three volumes of the Foundation trilogy. In the 1940s, he turned to a series of stories focused on robots, which became the collection I Robot and then in the 1950s turned to novels, including Pebble in the Sky, The Caves of Steel and The End of Eternity. Along the way, through his entire career, he wrote dozens of non-fiction books on a wide variety of topics, along with young adult novels, and mystery novels and short stories. In the end, the number of books he wrote or edited exceeded 500, not counting separate short stories and articles. This interview was conducted in a New York City bookstore Asimov was visiting to sign copies of a new collection, The Union Club Mysteries, a year after his return to the world of the Foundation trilogy, Foundation's Edge, was published. Because his two –volume autobiography had come out a couple of years earlier and dealt with the plots and themes of his fiction, the interview focused instead on his life as a writer and his work with editors and publishers. A miniseries adaptation of the Foundation Trilogy is now in its third season on Apple+. This podcast was originally posted August 22, 2021. The post The Probabilities Archive: Isaac Asimov (1920-1992), Science Fiction Grandmaster, 1983 appeared first on KPFA.

THIS WEEK: Enthiran (2010) and 2.0 (2018)Why settle for Hollywood when Kollywood exists? Join us this week as we're dazzled by Rajinikanth and baffled by 5G conspiracies.Donate to Palestinian Medical Aid Support Optimism Vaccine on Patreon

ITSPmagazine Weekly Update | From Black Hat to Black Sabbath / Ozzy: AI Agents and Guitars (again!) + Entry Level Cybersecurity Jobs, Robots Evolution, and the Weekly Recap You Didn't Expect  -  On Marco & Sean's Random & Unscripted Podcast  __________________Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin are back with another random and unscripted weekly recap—from pre-Black Hat buzz and AI agents to vintage wood guitars, talent gaps, and Glen Miller debates. This week's reflection hits tech, music, and philosophy in all the right ways. Tune in, ramble with us, and subscribe. __________________Full Blog Article This week's recap was a ride.Sean and I kicked things off with the big news: we're officially consistent. Weekly recap number… I lost count. But we're doing it. We covered what ITSPmagazine's been working on, what we've been publishing, and where our minds are wandering lately (spoiler: everywhere).Black Hat USA 2025 is just around the corner, and we're deep into prep mode. I even bought a paper map. Why? I don't know. But we've got some great pre-event conversations already out—like our annual chat with Black Hat GM Steve Wylie, plus briefings with Dropzone AI (get ready for “agentic automation” to be the next big buzzword) and Akamai (yes, bots and APIs again, but with a solid strategy twist).We also talked about a fantastic episode Sean did on resonance and reinvention—featuring Cindy, a luthier in NYC who builds custom guitars using century-old beams from historic buildings. The pickups even use the old nails. Music and wood with a past life. It's beautiful stuff.Speaking of stories, I officially closed down the Storytelling podcast. But don't worry—I'm still telling stories. I've just shifted focus to “Redefining Society and Technology,” my newsletter and podcast series where I explore how humans and tech evolve together. This week's edition tackled the merging of humans and machines as a new species. Isaac Asimov meets Andy Clark.We also got a bit philosophical about AI and jobs. If machines take over the “easy” roles, where do humans begin? Are we cutting off our own training paths?Sean's episode with John Solomon dug into the cybersecurity hiring crisis—challenging the idea that we have a “talent gap.” The real issue? We're not hiring or nurturing people properly.Oh, and I finally released my long-overdue interview with Michael Sheldrick from Global Citizen. Music. Social impact. Doing good. It's all there. I'm honored to support even a small piece of what he's building.And yes… Ozzy. RIP. Music never dies.So if you're into random reflections with meaning, tech with humanity, and stories that don't always follow the rules—subscribe, share, and join the ride.See you in Vegas. Or the future. Or somewhere in between.________________ KeywordsBlack Hat USA 2025, ITSPmagazine recap, Marco Ciappelli, Sean Martin, cybersecurity podcast, AI in cybersecurity, agentic automation, Dropzone AI, Akamai APIs, HITRUST security, Global Citizen, Michael Sheldrick, storytelling podcast, Redefining Society, Andy Clark, Isaac Asimov, human-machine evolution, cybersecurity talent gap, custom guitar NYC, Ozzy tributeHosts links:

En este episodio muy especial de Songmess seguimos adentrándonos en el underground de Guatemala, hoy conversando con la reconocida banda de shoegaze, Asimov! Con 10 años de trayectoria, la banda se ha consolidado como emblema del rock alternativo nacional, transitando la introspección y exploración sonora en discos que resaltan sus experiencias centroamericanas. Nuestra conversación abarca la producción de sus discos Epicentro I-II, su trabajo en la escena local al igual que a nivel regional, experiencias tocando en SXSW y presentaciones en KEXP y Freakout Fest en Seattle, además de algunos detalles de lo que será su próximo trabajo. Con este episodio concluimos nuestra breve aventura centroamericana, pero ojo, en unos meses extermos retomando. Estén muy atentos que nuestra serie de verano sigue en llamas! Playlist: Asimov - “Furtivo” Asimov - “Berlin” Adiós Cometa, Asimov, Lumtz - “Las Torres” Señor Del Rostro Solar - “Había Azacuanes en el Aire” María del Destierro - “Playa” Asimov - “Verbena” Asimov Bandcamp: https://a-v-v.bandcamp.com/ Asimov Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TP1eoIleToboJPNLpvypu?si=oHV61boYTRKbWrAfFgj1hQ Asimov YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asimov2226 Asimov Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asimovgt/ Asimov Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asimovgt Richard Villegas Instagram: www.instagram.com/rixinyc/?hl=en Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter / X: twitter.com/songmess #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=c7055efff2fb4e9e Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com.

Helen Castor is a British historian and BBC broadcaster who left Cambridge because she wanted to write narrative history focused on individuals rather than the analytical style typical of academia. As someone interested in individual psychology and the functioning of power, Castor finds medieval England offers the perfect setting because its sophisticated power structures exist in “bare bones” without the “great apparatus of state,” bringing individual power plays into sharper relief. Her latest book, The Eagle and the Hart, exemplifies this approach by examining Richard II and Henry IV as individuals whose personal choices became constitutional precedents that echo through English history. Tyler and Helen explore what English government could and couldn't do in the 14th century, why landed nobles obeyed the king, why parliament chose to fund wars with France, whether England could have won the Hundred Years' War, the constitutional precedents set by Henry IV's deposition of Richard II, how Shakespeare's Richard II scandalized Elizabethan audiences, Richard's superb artistic taste versus Henry's lack, why Chaucer suddenly becomes possible in this period, whether Richard II's fatal trip to Ireland was like Captain Kirk beaming down to a hostile planet, how historians continue to discover new evidence about the period, how Shakespeare's Henriad influences our historical understanding, Castor's most successful work habits, what she finds fascinating about Asimov's I, Robot, the subject of her next book, and more. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded April 2nd, 2025. Help keep the show ad free by donating today! Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Helen on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Photo Credit: Stuart Simpson

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technologyhttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach.BlackCloak:  https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb_____________________________The Hybrid Species — When Technology Becomes Human, and Humans Become TechnologyA Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3July 19, 2025We once built tools to serve us. Now we build them to complete us. What happens when we merge — and what do we carry forward?A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco CiappelliIn my last musing, I revisited Robbie, the first of Asimov's robot stories — a quiet, loyal machine who couldn't speak, didn't simulate emotion, and yet somehow felt more trustworthy than the artificial intelligences we surround ourselves with today. I ended that piece with a question, a doorway:If today's machines can already mimic understanding — convincing us they comprehend more than they do — what happens when the line between biology and technology dissolves completely? When carbon and silicon, organic and artificial, don't just co-exist, but merge?I didn't pull that idea out of nowhere. It was sparked by something Asimov himself said in a 1965 BBC interview — a clip that keeps resurfacing and hitting harder every time I hear it. He spoke of a future where humans and machines would converge, not just in function, but in form and identity. He wasn't just imagining smarter machines. He was imagining something new. Something between.And that idea has never felt more real than now.We like to think of evolution as something that happens slowly, hidden in the spiral of DNA, whispered across generations. But what if the next mutation doesn't come from biology at all? What if it comes from what we build?I've always believed we are tool-makers by nature — and not just with our hands. Our tools have always extended our bodies, our senses, our minds. A stone becomes a weapon. A telescope becomes an eye. A smartphone becomes a memory. And eventually, we stop noticing the boundary. The tool becomes part of us.It's not just science fiction. Philosopher Andy Clark — whose work I've followed for years — calls us “natural-born cyborgs.” Humans, he argues, are wired to offload cognition into the environment. We think with notebooks. We remember with photographs. We navigate with GPS. The boundary between internal and external, mind and machine, was never as clean as we pretended.And now, with generative AI and predictive algorithms shaping the way we write, learn, speak, and decide — that blur is accelerating. A child born today won't “use” AI. She'll think through it. Alongside it. Her development will be shaped by tools that anticipate her needs before she knows how to articulate them. The machine won't be a device she picks up — it'll be a presence she grows up with.This isn't some distant future. It's already happening. And yet, I don't believe we're necessarily losing something. Not if we're aware of what we're merging with. Not if we remember who we are while becoming something new.This is where I return, again, to Asimov — and in particular, The Bicentennial Man. It's the story of Andrew, a robot who spends centuries gradually transforming himself — replacing parts, expanding his experiences, developing feelings, claiming rights — until he becomes legally, socially, and emotionally recognized as human. But it's not just about a machine becoming like us. It's also about us learning to accept that humanity might not begin and end with flesh.We spend so much time fearing machines that pretend to be human. But what if the real shift is in humans learning to accept machines that feel — or at least behave — as if they care?And what if that shift is reciprocal?Because here's the thing: I don't think the future is about perfect humanoid robots or upgraded humans living in a sterile, post-biological cloud. I think it's messier. I think it's more beautiful than that.I think it's about convergence. Real convergence. Where machines carry traces of our unpredictability, our creativity, our irrational, analog soul. And where we — as humans — grow a little more comfortable depending on the very systems we've always built to support us.Maybe evolution isn't just natural selection anymore. Maybe it's cultural and technological curation — a new kind of adaptation, shaped not in bone but in code. Maybe our children will inherit a sense of symbiosis, not separation. And maybe — just maybe — we can pass along what's still beautiful about being analog: the imperfections, the contradictions, the moments that don't make sense but still matter.We once built tools to serve us. Now we build them to complete us.And maybe — just maybe — that completion isn't about erasing what we are. Maybe it's about evolving it. Stretching it. Letting it grow into something wider.Because what if this hybrid species — born of carbon and silicon, memory and machine — doesn't feel like a replacement… but a continuation?Imagine a being that carries both intuition and algorithm, that processes emotion and logic not as opposites, but as complementary forms of sense-making. A creature that can feel love while solving complex equations, write poetry while accessing a planetary archive of thought. A soul that doesn't just remember, but recalls in high-resolution.Its body — not fixed, but modular. Biological and synthetic. Healing, adapting, growing new limbs or senses as needed. A body that weathers centuries, not years. Not quite immortal, but long-lived enough to know what patience feels like — and what loss still teaches.It might speak in new ways — not just with words, but with shared memories, electromagnetic pulses, sensory impressions that convey joy faster than language. Its identity could be fluid. Fractals of self that split and merge — collaborating, exploring, converging — before returning to the center.This being wouldn't live in the future we imagined in the '50s — chrome cities, robot butlers, and flying cars. It would grow in the quiet in-between: tending a real garden in the morning, dreaming inside a neural network at night. Creating art in a virtual forest. Crying over a story it helped write. Teaching a child. Falling in love — again and again, in new and old forms.And maybe, just maybe, this hybrid doesn't just inherit our intelligence or our drive to survive. Maybe it inherits the best part of us: the analog soul. The part that cherishes imperfection. That forgives. That imagines for the sake of imagining.That might be our gift to the future. Not the code, or the steel, or even the intelligence — but the stubborn, analog soul that dares to care.Because if Robbie taught us anything, it's that sometimes the most powerful connection comes without words, without simulation, without pretense.And if we're now merging with what we create, maybe the real challenge isn't becoming smarter — it's staying human enough to remember why we started creating at all.Not just to solve problems. Not just to build faster, better, stronger systems. But to express something real. To make meaning. To feel less alone. We created tools not just to survive, but to say: “We are here. We feel. We dream. We matter.”That's the code we shouldn't forget — and the legacy we must carry forward.Until next time,Marco_________________________________________________

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ITSPmagazine Weekly Update | From AI Agents to Tape Mixes, to Guitars and Black Hat Buzzwords and much more with Marco & Sean's Random & Unscripted Podcast ⸻ In this weekly unscripted update, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin catch up on their latest stories, from AI agents replacing SOC analysts to mixtape nostalgia and vintage guitars made from NYC history. They also tease big things coming at Black Hat USA and reflect on why collaboration is core to ITSPmagazine. ⸻ In this week's Random and Unscripted episode, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin return with another lively behind-the-scenes update from the ITSPmagazine world. As always, the conversation flows unpredictably—from music and nostalgia to cybersecurity, AI, and everything in between. Marco kicks off the episode by confessing he saw ASIS live—twice—and is now on a mission for the perfect mod haircut. Sean follows with an unexpected review of an avant-garde opera at Lincoln Center, which explores humanity's attempt to extend life through technology. That sets the stage for deeper reflection on AI, with both co-founders digging into the role of AI agents in cybersecurity operations. Sean recaps his recent contributor-led newsletters on threat intelligence and AI-powered SOC roles. Marco, meanwhile, teases the next chapter in his “Robbie the Robot” newsletter series, which will explore the merger of humans and machines. The episode also spotlights a series of published interviews: a brand story with Greg and John from White Knight Labs, Marco's conversation with Ken Munro wrapping up Infosecurity Europe 2025, and an episode with Abadesi from the Women in Cybersecurity track—discussing how diverse teams build better tech. Sean also drops new Music Evolves episodes, including a conversation with Summer McCoy of the Mixtape Museum and a new story on Carmine Guitars, where vintage NYC wood is repurposed into one-of-a-kind instruments. That sparks a philosophical reflection from Marco on the contrast between analog warmth and digital impermanence. As the episode winds down, Marco and Sean turn their attention to Black Hat USA 2025. With sponsorships nearly sold out, they encourage companies to claim one of the last remaining spots. They also preview an upcoming live webinar where they'll debate the event's inevitable buzzwords with industry peers. As always, the tone is informal, curious, and community-driven. If you want the inside scoop on what's shaping the stories and strategies at ITSPmagazine—this is the episode to hear. ⸻ Keywords: cybersecurity, AI agents, threat intelligence, SOC analyst, mixtape museum, custom guitars, Black Hat USA 2025, ITSPmagazine, analog vs digital, diversity in tech, robotic automation, newsletter strategy, editorial collaboration, pen testing, brand storytelling, tech culture, cybersecurity events, operational technology, digital transformation, music and techHosts links:

Esta es la primera entrega de 'El Club de los Viudos Negros', de Asimov. CENA DE JULIO 📍 Ristorante Casa Milano – Milano, Italia 🧭 Coordenadas: 45°28'19.8"N 9°12'06.4"E 'La risita adquisitiva' Un hombre sabe que le han robado… pero no sabe qué. Isaac Asimov los creó como un homenaje al placer de conversar, al arte de observar y a la deliciosa costumbre de no quedarse con la primera respuesta. Acomódate. El vino está servido. La cena va a comenzar. Y tú… Tú también estás invitado. Un círculo discreto de seis caballeros que se reúnen una vez al mes, siempre en el mismo restaurante, siempre en la misma mesa, y siempre con una única regla: cada cena debe tener un invitado, y ese invitado debe estar dispuesto a hablar y a ser interrogado. ...................................................🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕷🕸 Los Viudos Negros son un club de seis hombres que se reúnen una vez al mes en un reservado del restaurante Milano de Nueva York. Cada noche uno de ellos preside el encuentro y tiene el derecho de llevar un invitado, al que interrogan. Al principio sólo se reunían para comer y conversar pero últimamente uno de ellos plantea algún tipo de problema o delito. Los miembros del club buscan respuestas complejas a los enigmas planteados y luego Henry, el camarero, descubre la simple verdad. El club está formado por:🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 Geoffrey Avalon, Jeff. Alto y delgado, espesas cejas negras, bigote recortado y barbita gris. Fue oficial durante la II Guerra Mundial y trabaja como abogado en derecho patentario. Mario Gonzalo, pintor y gran artista. Thomas Trumbull. Rostro moreno y arrugado, permanentemente descontento. Experto en códigos, alto consejero del gobierno. Emmanuel Rubin, Manny. Bajito, mide 1,55, barba rala, lentes gruesos. Fue predicador adventista con 15 años y conoce bien la Biblia. Está casado y es escritor de novelas policíacas. James Drake. Bigote. Vive en New Jersey. Especialista en química orgánica con amplios conocimientos en literatura. Roger Halsted, calvo. Profesor de matemáticas en una escuela secundaria. Escribe la Iliada en quintillas y todos los meses les recita una estrofa. Es miembro de los Irregulares de Baker Street. Henry Jackson, el camarero. Unos 60 años, sin arrugas. Es humilde y honrado. Entre ellos se llaman doctores y si uno es doctor de carrera le denominan doctor doctor. Para ayudarse en sus investigaciones cuentan con diccionarios, biblias y las obras de Shakespeare en su biblioteca. Comenzamos... ¿alguna pregunta? Y recuerda que puedes seguirnos en Telegram, Youtube, Instagram y X, y si este podcast te acompaña, te inspira o te gusta lo que hago, puedes hacerte fan y apoyar la nave. Tu energía mantiene viva esta aventura sonora.🚀 Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: 🍻 https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 ¡¡Muchas gracias por todos tus comentarios y por tu apoyo!! 📌Más contenido extra en nuestro canal informativo de Telegram: ¡¡Síguenos!! https://t.me/historiasparaserleidas Voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, Música epidemic sound con licencia premium autorizada para este podcast. BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas 🖤 PLAYLIST DIRECTA: https://go.ivoox.com/bk/11290149 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Superintelligence, at least in an academic sense, has already been achieved. But Misha Laskin thinks that the next step towards artificial superintelligence, or ASI, should look both more user and problem-focused. ReflectionAI co-founder and CEO Misha Laskin joins Sarah Guo to introduce Asimov, their new code comprehension agent built on reinforcement learning (RL). Misha talks about creating tools and designing AI agents based on customer needs, and how that influences eval development and the scope of the agent's memory. The two also discuss the challenges in solving scaling for RL, the future of ASI, and the implications for Google's “non-acquisition” of Windsurf.  Sign up for new podcasts every week. Email feedback to show@no-priors.com Follow us on Twitter: @NoPriorsPod | @Saranormous | @EladGil | @MishaLaskin | @reflection_ai Chapters: 00:00 – Misha Laskin Introduction 00:44 – Superintelligence vs. Super Intelligent Autonomous Systems 03:26 – Misha's Journey from Physics to AI 07:48 – Asimov Product Release 11:52 – What Differentiates Asimov from Other Agents 16:15 – Asimov's Eval Philosophy 21:52 – The Types of Queries Where Asimov Shines 24:35 – Designing a Team-Wide Memory for Asimov 28:38 – Leveraging Pre-Trained Models 32:47 – The Challenges of Solving Scaling in RL 37:21 – Training Agents in Copycat Software Environments 38:25 – When Will We See ASI?  44:27 – Thoughts on Windsurf's Non-Acquisition 48:10 – Exploring Non-RL Datasets 55:12 – Tackling Problems Beyond Engineering and Coding 57:54 – Where We're At in Deploying ASI in Different Fields 01:02:30 – Conclusion

No episódio de hoje do DerivadoCast, a bancada está diferente! Sem o Alezão, recebemos a presença ilustre do Good Nerd para um debate explosivo sobre a tão aguardada estreia de Superman. Prepare-se, porque a opinião está dividida: só um de nós realmente curtiu o filme!

What if your company had a digital brain that never forgot, always knew the answer, and could instantly tap the knowledge of your best engineers, even after they left? Superintelligence can feel like a hand‑wavy pipe‑dream— yet, as Misha Laskin argues, it becomes a tractable engineering problem once you scope it to the enterprise level. Former DeepMind researcher Laskin is betting on an oracle‑like AI that grasps every repo, Jira ticket and hallway aside as deeply as your principal engineer—and he's building it at Reflection AI.In this wide‑ranging conversation, Misha explains why coding is the fastest on‑ramp to superintelligence, how “organizational” beats “general” when real work is on the line, and why today's retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) feels like “exploring a jungle with a flashlight.” He walks us through Asimov, Reflection's newly unveiled code‑research agent that fuses long‑context search, team‑wide memory and multi‑agent planning so developers spend less time spelunking for context and more time shipping.We also rewind his unlikely journey—from physics prodigy in a Manhattan‑Project desert town, to Berkeley's AI crucible, to leading RLHF for Google Gemini—before he left big‑lab comfort to chase a sharper vision of enterprise super‑intelligence. Along the way: the four breakthroughs that unlocked modern AI, why capital efficiency still matters in the GPU arms‑race, and how small teams can lure top talent away from nine‑figure offers.If you're curious about the next phase of AI agents, the future of developer tooling, or the gritty realities of scaling a frontier‑level startup—this episode is your blueprint.Reflection AIWebsite - https://reflection.aiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reflectionaiMisha LaskinLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishalaskinX/Twitter - https://x.com/mishalaskinFIRSTMARKWebsite - https://firstmark.comX/Twitter - https://twitter.com/FirstMarkCapMatt Turck (Managing Director)LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/turck/X/Twitter - https://twitter.com/mattturck(00:00) Intro (01:42) Reflection AI: Company Origins and Mission (04:14) Making Superintelligence Concrete (06:04) Superintelligence vs. AGI: Why the Goalposts Moved (07:55) Organizational Superintelligence as an Oracle (12:05) Coding as the Shortcut: Hands, Legs & Brain for AI (16:00) Building the Context Engine (20:55) Capturing Tribal Knowledge in Organizations (26:31) Introducing Asimov: A Deep Code Research Agent (28:44) Team-Wide Memory: Preserving Institutional Knowledge (33:07) Multi-Agent Design for Deep Code Understanding (34:48) Data Retrieval and Integration in Asimov (38:13) Enterprise-Ready: VPC and On-Prem Deployments (39:41) Reinforcement Learning in Asimov's Development (41:04) Misha's Journey: From Physics to AI (42:06) Growing Up in a Science-Driven Desert Town (53:03) Building General Agents at DeepMind (56:57) Founding Reflection AI After DeepMind (58:54) Product-Driven Superintelligence: Why It Matters (01:02:22) The State of Autonomous Coding Agents (01:04:26) What's Next for Reflection AI

Veel energienieuws deze week met nieuwe thuisbatterijen van Tesla, de groeiende populariteit van de thuisbatterij en een boeiend nieuw Chinees model. Verder heeft WeTransfer voor ophef gezorgd met zijn nieuwe voorwaarden, werkt ook TikTok aan een slimme bril en zijn de Emmy-nominaties voor de beste tv-series bekend. Tips uit deze aflevering: Smartphone-tip: Koop nu Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in plaats van de Fold 7, als je benieuwd bent naar zo'n telefoon. De Fold7 kost nu 2099 euro, voor het model van vorig jaar betaal je nu 1197 euro bij Belsimpel: goedkoper dan de nieuwe Flip7. Film: Thelma, komediefilm van anderhalf uur over een oud vrouwtje dat zo’n scam call krijgt, erin trapt, 10.000 dollar in een envelop opstuurt, maar dan: pikt ze het niet, en gaat ze het terughalen. Met haar 93 jaar op een scootmobiel, eerst even een pistool halen. Geestig, heel actueel en natuurlijk ook met een hart. Staat op SkyShowtime en is ook te huur. Serie: Foundation S3 op Apple TV+. De scifi serie gebaseerd op Asimov’s omvangrijke gelijknamige verhaal. In dit seizoen gaan we The Mule in actie, een bad guy die gedachten in mensen hun hoofd kan planten en zo hele planeten veroverd en de strijd wil aangaan met zowel het Rijk als de Foundation. Dit seizoen gaat over de derde crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Lee Pace and Laura Birn to talk all things Foundation Season 3, the epic sci-fi series inspired by Isaac Asimov's groundbreaking novels.Lee and Laura open up about why this season is bigger than ever, introducing huge new characters and exploring stunning new worlds across the Galactic Empire. They share how Foundation goes beyond the spectacle to focus on the true beauty of the series — the deeply human, complex characters and the messy choices they make.Lee reflects on how Asimov's stories remind us that the best sci-fi isn't about gadgets, but big ideas and timeless human truths. Laura talks about why she loves playing layered, morally complicated characters, and how these rich relationships drive the story forward.Plus, the cast shares what it's like bringing one of the most influential sci-fi sagas to life on the small screen — and why they believe TV is the best medium to do Asimov justice.Get ready for a thoughtful, fascinating chat that proves Foundation is more than just sci-fi — it's a mind-expanding journey about who we are and where we're going.Foundation Season 3 premieres on Apple TV+ on July 11.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTok

🎧 Hemos rescatado este relato profundo de Isaac Asimov y lo hemos vestido con un nuevo paisaje sonoro. Un robot diferente. No fue diseñado para combatir, ni para calcular. Aprende como un niño. Y confía solo en una persona: la Dra. Susan Calvin. Pero el afecto entre humanos y máquinas… nunca es sencillo. ¿Puede una inteligencia artificial sentir algo parecido al amor? ¿Y qué precio tiene ese vínculo? 💙 El extraordinario divulgador científico y maestro de la narrativa que es Asimov nos ofrece esta magnífica historia de Susan Calvin, relato de una aproximación profunda al fenómeno de los robots, en el cual este autor es autoridad indiscutible. En sus relatos de robots, recogidos en Yo, Robot (1950) y El segundo libro de robots (1964), Asimov fijó las tres leyes de la robótica, que ponen al robot al servicio total del hombre y, aunque algunas veces parecen violarlas, se acaba descubriendo que esto sucede en aras de un interés superior de la Humanidad. Pero mientras los robots evolucionan hacia un modelo androide de inteligencia y lucidez moral superiores a las de los hombres, éstos, movidos por sus impulsos egoístas, incuban una profunda hostilidad hacia ellos. Una producción de Historias para ser leídas © voz y sonido Olga Paraíso, música y Fx Epidemic Sound licencia premium para este podcast autorizada. Voz Las tres leyes de la robótica, Camilo García, actor y director de doblaje. 🛑BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas 📢Nuevo canal informativo en Telegram: https://t.me/historiasparaserleidas Gracias una vez más a todos los taberneros y taberneras galácticas 🚀que apoyan este podcast, Muy agradecida por todo el apoyo recibido. Puedes escuchar aquí SUEÑOS DE ROBOT: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/121528123 🤖 Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Matty Dalrymple talks with Timons Esaias about WARFARE FOR WRITERS, including how military history can serve as an invaluable resource for authors crafting stories that involve conflict, whether they are set in fantasy, science fiction, or historical periods. While warfare might seem intimidating to many writers, Esaias provides insights and guidance on how to incorporate elements of military history and strategy into fiction in a way that's engaging and informative.   Interview video at https://bit.ly/TIAPYTPlaylist  Show notes at https://www.theindyauthor.com/show-notes    If you find the information in this video useful, please consider supporting The Indy Author! https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple   Timons Esaias is a satirist, writer and poet living in Pittsburgh. His works, ranging from literary to genre, have been published in twenty-two languages. He has been a finalist for the British Science Fiction Award, and he won the Winter Anthology Contest, the SFPA Poetry Contest, and the Asimov's Readers Award (twice). He is a recent Pushcart nominee and Intrepid Award winner for the story "To Do." He is widely deplored for using a pillow as a protagonist, and, in another story, Concord grape jelly packets as an antagonist. His poetry collection is Why Elephants No Longer Communicate in Greek.   Matty Dalrymple is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers, beginning with ROCK PAPER SCISSORS; the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels, beginning with THE SENSE OF DEATH; and the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts. She is a member of International Thriller Writers and Sisters in Crime. Matty also writes, speaks, and consults on the writing craft and the publishing voyage, and shares what she's learned on THE INDY AUTHOR PODCAST. She has written books on the business of short fiction and podcasting for authors; her articles have appeared in "Writer's Digest" magazine. She serves as the Campaigns Manager for the Alliance of Independent Authors.

In this Random and Unscripted episode, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin connect the dots between AI, robotics, connected systems, and human behavior. How do machines reshape society—and how do we reshape ourselves in response? A conversation born from their latest articles.This Random and Unscripted episode is exactly what the title promises—a raw, thoughtful exchange between Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin, sparked by their most recent written reflections. The starting point? Two timely articles. Sean unpacks the complexity of securing connected environments—what happens when devices, vehicles, sensors, and platforms become part of something bigger? It's no longer about protecting individual elements, but understanding how they operate as “systems of systems”—intertwined, dynamic, and vulnerable. Meanwhile, Marco revisits Robbie, Isaac Asimov's iconic robot story, to explore how our relationship with technology evolves over time. What felt like distant science fiction in the 1980s now hits closer to home, as AI simulates understanding, machines mimic empathy, and humans blur the lines between organic and artificial. The discussion drifts from cybersecurity to human psychology, questioning how interacting with AI reshapes society—and whether our own behavior starts reflecting the technology we create. Machines are learning, systems are growing more complex, and somewhere along the way, humanity is changing too. Stay random. Stay curious. ⸻

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technologyhttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach.BlackCloak:  https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb_____________________________Robbie, From Fiction to Familiar — Robots, AI, and the Illusion of Consciousness June 29, 2025A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco CiappelliI recently revisited one of my oldest companions. Not a person, not a memory, but a story. Robbie, the first of Isaac Asimov's famous robot tales.It's strange how familiar words can feel different over time. I first encountered Robbie as a teenager in the 1980s, flipping through a paperback copy of I, Robot. Back then, it was pure science fiction. The future felt distant, abstract, and comfortably out of reach. Robots existed mostly in movies and imagination. Artificial intelligence was something reserved for research labs or the pages of speculative novels. Reading Asimov was a window into possibilities, but they remained possibilities.Today, the story feels different. I listened to it this time—the way I often experience books now—through headphones, narrated by a synthetic voice on a sleek device Asimov might have imagined, but certainly never held. And yet, it wasn't the method of delivery that made the story resonate more deeply; it was the world we live in now.Robbie was first published in 1939, a time when the idea of robots in everyday life was little more than fantasy. Computers were experimental machines that filled entire rooms, and global attention was focused more on impending war than machine ethics. Against that backdrop, Asimov's quiet, philosophical take on robotics was ahead of its time.Rather than warning about robot uprisings or technological apocalypse, Asimov chose to explore trust, projection, and the human tendency to anthropomorphize the tools we create. Robbie, the robot, is mute, mechanical, yet deeply present. He is a protector, a companion, and ultimately, an emotional anchor for a young girl named Gloria. He doesn't speak. He doesn't pretend to understand. But through his actions—loyalty, consistency, quiet presence—he earns trust.Those themes felt distant when I first read them in the '80s. At that time, robots were factory tools, AI was theoretical, and society was just beginning to grapple with personal computers, let alone intelligent machines. The idea of a child forming a deep emotional bond with a robot was thought-provoking but belonged firmly in the realm of fiction.Listening to Robbie now, decades later, in the age of generative AI, alters everything. Today, machines talk to us fluently. They compose emails, generate artwork, write stories, even simulate empathy. Our interactions with technology are no longer limited to function; they are layered with personality, design, and the subtle performance of understanding.Yet beneath the algorithms and predictive models, the reality remains: these machines do not understand us. They generate language, simulate conversation, and mimic comprehension, but it's an illusion built from probability and training data, not consciousness. And still, many of us choose to believe in that illusion—sometimes out of convenience, sometimes out of the innate human desire for connection.In that context, Robbie's silence feels oddly honest. He doesn't offer comfort through words or simulate understanding. His presence alone is enough. There is no performance. No manipulation. Just quiet, consistent loyalty.The contrast between Asimov's fictional robot and today's generative AI highlights a deeper societal tension. For decades, we've anthropomorphized our machines, giving them names, voices, personalities. We've designed interfaces to smile, chatbots to flirt, AI assistants that reassure us they “understand.” At the same time, we've begun to robotize ourselves, adapting to algorithms, quantifying emotions, shaping our behavior to suit systems designed to optimize interaction and efficiency.This two-way convergence was precisely what Asimov spoke about in his 1965 BBC interview, which has been circulating again recently. In that conversation, he didn't just speculate about machines becoming more human-like. He predicted the merging of biology and technology, the slow erosion of the boundaries between human and machine—a hybrid species, where both evolve toward a shared, indistinct future.We are living that reality now, in subtle and obvious ways. Neural implants, mind-controlled prosthetics, AI-driven decision-making, personalized algorithms—all shaping the way we experience life and interact with the world. The convergence isn't on the horizon; it's happening in real time.What fascinates me, listening to Robbie in this new context, is how much of Asimov's work wasn't just about technology, but about us. His stories remain relevant not because he perfectly predicted machines, but because he perfectly understood human nature—our fears, our projections, our contradictions.In Robbie, society fears the unfamiliar machine, despite its proven loyalty. In 2025, we embrace machines that pretend to understand, despite knowing they don't. Trust is no longer built through presence and action, but through the performance of understanding. The more fluent the illusion, the easier it becomes to forget what lies beneath.Asimov's stories, beginning with Robbie, have always been less about the robots and more about the human condition reflected through them. That hasn't changed. But listening now, against the backdrop of generative AI and accelerated technological evolution, they resonate with new urgency.I'll leave you with one of Asimov's most relevant observations, spoken nearly sixty years ago during that same 1965 interview:“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”In many ways, we've fulfilled Asimov's vision—machines that speak, systems that predict, tools that simulate. But the question of wisdom, of how we navigate this illusion of consciousness, remains wide open.And, as a matter of fact, this reflection doesn't end here. If today's machines can already mimic understanding—convincing us they comprehend more than they do—what happens when the line between biology and technology starts to dissolve completely? When carbon and silicon, organic and artificial, begin to merge for real?That conversation deserves its own space—and it will. One of my next newsletters will dive deeper into that inevitable convergence—the hybrid future Asimov hinted at, where defining what's human, what's machine, and what exists in-between becomes harder, messier, and maybe impossible to untangle.But that's a conversation for another day.For now, I'll sit with that thought, and with Robbie's quiet, unpretentious loyalty, as the conversation continues.Until next time,Marco_________________________________________________

Alex Shvartsman (Brooklyn, NY) is the author of Kakistocracy (2023), The Middling Affliction (2022), and Eridani's Crown (2019) fantasy novels. Over 120 of his stories have appeared in Analog, Nature, Strange Horizons, et al. He won the WSFA Small Press Award for Short Fiction and was a three-time finalist for the Canopus Award for Excellence in Interstellar Fiction.His translations from Russian have appeared in F&SF, Clarkesworld, Tor.com, Analog, Asimov's, et al. Alex has edited over a dozen anthologies, including the long-running Unidentified Funny Objects series.This story originally appeared in Galaxy's Edge, no. 25, March 2017.Narrated by: Will StaglWill Stagl lives in Tucson Arizona and is a proud member of the StarShipSofa team. This month you'll likely find him tearing through The Devils by Joe Abercrombie at a local café or waiting for the next installment of Murderbot to air.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/starshipsofa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we continue to drift along The Currents of Space, floating into chapters 7 through 12. This almost coincides with the second installment in Astounding Science Fiction for November 1952 (Chapter 7 was published in October).This is the middle section of Asimov's middle Galactic Empire Novel (in-universe chronologically, that is). The middle layer of a current is called the laminar flow. It flows somewhat faster than the currents near the water's surface or the riverbed. We'll leave it to you to decide if this part of the novel flows better or more quickly than the rest of the book.A lot is going on. Rik is regaining his memories and remembering the world of Spacioanalytics, the Five Great Squires are being blackmailed, Rik and Velona escape into space only to be forced into a room to discuss things with Lady Samia of Fife in classic Asimovian style and the Townsman embarks on a spree of killing and craziness that paradoxically culminates in his being stuck on a ship that he can't pilot.Check out the chapters, then join us for the conversation! Let's GO!

Description Returning guest Branden Ushio joins Joe to talk about the Isaac Asimov short story “Runaround.” This short story is the first instance of Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics being used in any of his stories. These Laws have become … Continue reading →

Get ready to blast off into the cosmos and explore the realms of fantasy with this epic countdown of the most iconic 80s sci-fi and fantasy novels! From classic space operas to magical quests, we're diving into the decade that brought us some of the most beloved and influential works of science fiction and fantasy literature. Join us as we explore the novels that shaped the genre and continue to inspire new generations of readers and writers. Whether you're a fan of Asimov, Le Guin, or Tolkien, this episode is for you! So grab your favorite retro snack, settle in, and get ready to geek out over the most epic 80s sci-fi and fantasy novels!#FantasyForTheAges #ReadingRecommendations #Classics #ClassicLiterature #HugoAwards #SciFi #ScienceFiction #Fantasy #FantasyFiction #SSF #BestBooks #Top3 #Top10 #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Anubis Gates: https://t.ly/o__KtThe Armageddon Rag: https://t.ly/f7GzBBattlefield Earth: https://t.ly/t0Vd3The BFG: https://t.ly/sPiJGThe Black Company: https://t.ly/QMwqBBlood Music: https://t.ly/SuT_aThe Boat of a Million Years: https://t.ly/UzkI1The Claw of the Conciliator: https://t.ly/vXt14Count Zero: https://t.ly/_SqcfCyteen: https://t.ly/V_UzDDownbelow Station: https://t.ly/RSQDdThe Dragon Waiting: https://t.ly/nR55QDragondrums: https://t.ly/q25QTDragons of Autumn Twilight: https://t.ly/Fky3GDragonsdawn: https://t.ly/CG3TTDragonsong: https://t.ly/qpqsBEnder's Game: https://t.ly/Z62MeEon: https://t.ly/D9i79Falling Free: https://t.ly/Jt1soThe Forge of God: https://t.ly/piwjpFoundation's Edge: https://t.ly/PoYXGThe Handmaid's Tale: https://t.ly/ylLsZHyperion: https://t.ly/UlIAMMagician: https://t.ly/1cjYJThe Mists of Avalon: https://t.ly/3e3l3Moreta, Dragonlady of Pern: https://t.ly/Xbwd3Neuromancer: https://t.ly/lN79INo Enemy But Time: https://t.ly/UYO5fThe Player of Games: https://t.ly/IXkD4The Postman: https://t.ly/orEv_Red Prophet: https://t.ly/APTM_Replay: https://t.ly/yD5IKThe Robots of Dawn: https://t.ly/AKCV_rSeventh Son: https://t.ly/pOVzXThe Shadow of the Torturer: https://t.ly/NGHa4Shards of Honor: https://t.ly/BFI7MThe Snow Queen: https://t.ly/FqI7oSpeaker for the Dead: https://t.ly/ljH7AStartide Rising: https://t.ly/ZJ_BTStrange Toys: https://t.ly/W48jDThe Sword of the Lictor: https://t.ly/o9OhaTea with the Black Dragon: https://t.ly/7buptTimescape: https://t.ly/wGiQmTitan: https://t.ly/j7L04The Uplift War: https://t.ly/lUOdLWhen Gravity Fails: https://t.ly/DwsyqWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

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