Podcast appearances and mentions of David Brin

If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin. Headlines: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" Premieres to Mixed Reviews Alien Lore and the Evolution of Sci-Fi Tropes Comparing Modern and Classic Alien Invasion Films NASA's NIAC Program and Cutting-Edge Space Concepts UFO Conspiracies and Cultural Obsessions Main Topic: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" and the Alien Narrative Film critiques: Plot, character arcs, and visual effects Overused tropes in government conspiracy stories Modern alien movies compared to classics like Independence Day and Close Encounters Recurring alien mythologies and sci-fi's role in cultural reflection Exploration of why UFO conspiracy theories persist Insights from David Brin on skepticism, evidence, and hidden truths Connections drawn between UFO lore and folklore about elves and fairies Examination of AI's parallels to alien encounters, danger, and self-accountability Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Susan Karlin Guest: Dr. David Brin Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin. Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Susan Karlin Guest: Dr. David Brin Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin. Headlines: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" Premieres to Mixed Reviews Alien Lore and the Evolution of Sci-Fi Tropes Comparing Modern and Classic Alien Invasion Films NASA's NIAC Program and Cutting-Edge Space Concepts UFO Conspiracies and Cultural Obsessions Main Topic: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" and the Alien Narrative Film critiques: Plot, character arcs, and visual effects Overused tropes in government conspiracy stories Modern alien movies compared to classics like Independence Day and Close Encounters Recurring alien mythologies and sci-fi's role in cultural reflection Exploration of why UFO conspiracy theories persist Insights from David Brin on skepticism, evidence, and hidden truths Connections drawn between UFO lore and folklore about elves and fairies Examination of AI's parallels to alien encounters, danger, and self-accountability Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Susan Karlin Guest: Dr. David Brin Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin. Host: Rod Pyle Co-Host: Susan Karlin Guest: Dr. David Brin Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit

The Space Show Presents ISDC 2026 with Rod Pyle, Aggie Kobrin & Dr. Pascal Lee, Tuesday, 5-12-26Quick Summary:The Space Show hosted a discussion about the upcoming ISDC (International Space Development Conference) in McLean, Virginia, featuring Aggie Kobrin, Rod Pyle, Pascal Lee, Sherry Bell, and select members of The Space Show Wisdom Team. The participants discussed the conference's location, schedule, key speakers including Apollo astronaut Jack Schmidt, and various tracks covering topics from AI in Space to Mars exploration. Pascal explained the current technical readiness levels for Mars missions, noting that while conceptually feasible, reliable systems for a round-trip mission remain challenging. The group also discussed the conference's networking opportunities, student participation, and various awards to be presented, including the new NSS Apollo Legacy Award to Jack Schmidt. The conversation concluded with reflections on the evolution of space technology and the conference's role in bringing together diverse perspectives in the space community.Detailed Summary:Our program focused on discussing the upcoming ISDC (International Space Development Conference) in McLean, Virginia. Aggie Kobrin provided details about the event, noting that approximately 400 students are registered to attend from various countries, with about 50% coming from Romania and 50% from India. The conference will feature keynote speakers, astronauts, and NASA representatives, along with multiple tracks and sessions over four days.The meeting discussed the upcoming space conference scheduled for June 4-7, featuring over 100 speakers including astronauts, NASA officials, and space industry leaders. Key speakers mentioned include Jack Schmidt from Apollo 17, Jerry Griffin, Michael Lopez Allegria, and science fiction author David Brin, who will receive the Clark Award. The conference will include plenary sessions, panel discussions, student tracks, networking events, and a Saturday night party with auction and DJ, though political representatives have not yet confirmed their attendance.The group discussed various tracks and speakers. They confirmed that Jarod Isaacman, who was previously invited, will not be attending due to a trip to Europe. Phil explained the focus of the interplanetary infrastructure track, which explores making space travel between planets more routine and cost-effective. Aggie described the “Launch Pads and Many Roads to Space” track as a way to accommodate student presentations that don't fit into other tracks. The group also mentioned several competitions, including a student competition and the Rothblatt competition, where audience members vote on finalists. Philip confirmed that the interplanetary track is full, with the abstract submission deadline having passed on April 15th.Pascal joined the meeting to discuss his role as co-chair of the ISDC conference with Rod, highlighting new tracks including Interstellar, Mars, and AI in Space. Pascal announced that Jack Schmidt, an Apollo astronaut, would be honored with the new NSS Apollo Legacy Award at the conference, particularly in recognition of the upcoming Artemis II mission. The Mars track was noted to have a record number of contributions and speakers, with plans to discuss practical steps toward human Mars missions, including considerations around Starship and NASA's current situation.The team discussed the current status of the conference program, noting that while most tracks are full, there is limited space available in “many roads to space” for additional presentations. They reported receiving about 300 abstract submissions this year, with around half being accepted. Pascal announced that the option to submit citable papers following presentations will be extended to all tracks this year, allowing papers between 2-20 pages. The group also confirmed details about meal speakers throughout the conference, including Arty Olimani, Jim Green, Jeffrey Manber, and others, and discussed that while some sessions may be taped for marketing purposes, the conference generally requires in-person attendance.The group discussed strategies for engaging younger audiences in space settlement topics, highlighting challenges in getting people below 35 to read comprehensive books like “High Frontier.” Rod shared that NSS published a Space Settlement Workshop book covering key steps in space development, while Pascal mentioned his student's work on transitioning from the ISS to a station with artificial gravity. Aggie noted the success of engaging younger students at space events, mentioning hundreds of enthusiastic students from junior high to graduate level participating in poster sessions and other activities.The discussion focused on details about an upcoming space conference, including its location at the Hilton Hotel in McLean, Virginia, which is accessible via subway from both Dulles and Reagan airports. Aggie explained that while hotel rooms are still available, early bird pricing has ended, with current rates around $189-200 per night. The conference typically attracts around 400 student attendees among its thousand participants, and Rod shared inspiring stories from previous events about how space programs positively impacted young people's lives. The conversation concluded with David asking about accessibility for newcomers to space topics, though the response was cut off at the end of the transcript.The group discussed the accessibility and appeal of the ISDC conference, emphasizing that while it caters to space enthusiasts and specialists, it is designed to be inclusive for a broader audience, including those new to space topics. They highlighted the evolution of space technology and ideas over the years, noting how once-futuristic concepts have become reality. The conversation also covered various awards to be presented at the conference, including the Arthur C. Clarke Award for David Brin, Space Pioneer Awards, and a Distinguished Service Merit Award for Fred Becker. Pascal expressed his enthusiasm for ISDC as a unique gathering of diverse space community members, highlighting its accessibility and networking opportunities.Pascal discussed the current challenges and requirements for a human mission to Mars, explaining that while the concept is feasible on paper, reliable systems for a round-trip lasting up to 900 days are still needed. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the moon first and highlighted the role of robotics and AI in future Mars missions. Pascal also addressed concerns about planetary protection, suggesting that crew members returning from Mars should be quarantined as a precautionary measure. The discussion highlighted the complexity and challenges of space exploration, particularly regarding Mars missions, and the value of networking and conversations at events like ISDC.The upcoming ISDC 2027 conference in Los Angeles was mentioned, then we continued going over ISDC format, tracks, and unique features. Phil highlighted the value of meal tickets and networking opportunities at the conference, while Marshall suggested the possibility of a dedicated robotics track in the future. The conversation also touched on the potential for discussing non-human biologicals at the conference, though Rod noted that any related information would likely remain classified. Aggie and Rod provided information about the conference website and registration options, and the group briefly discussed the evolving use of business cards in professional settings.Special thanks to our sponsors: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: 1-866-687-7223 (Not in service at this time)For real time program participation, email Dr. Space at: drspace@thespaceshow.com for instructions and access.The Space Show is a non-profit 501C3 through its parent, One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. 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In which somebody has a problem with Bayaz.Join us next month as we revisit David Brin's The Postman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This time we react to a fascinating article from Strange Horizons, which claims that all SF writers are... historians!You can read the article here: https://strangehorizons.com/wordpress/non-fiction/why-all-science-fiction-and-fantasy-writers-are-historians/Related to this topic, we also read a delightful historical SF short story by David Brin, "A Professor at Harvard". Find it here: https://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-little-sci-fi-tale-to-boost-your.htmlWe also have a fiendish quiz sent in by a listener, and our usual round-up of SF past, present and future.For the full shownotes with links to all the items mentioned, visit our blog at 101sf.blogspot.com

Welcome back to purgatory!!!! Grab your one hundred year old TV Magazine, talk about how many channels you got with Bill The Mule, perform a shitty Shakespearean play with Bill, make sure to lie to everyone and pretend you are someone else even to children, impregnate a woman who doesn't love or like you, dodge all responsibilities, don't grow up, get a bunch of kids killed and make sure you are praised as a hero at your funeral as we travel the dullest post-apocalyptic wasteland possible with 1997's The Postman.  This epic slog is directed by Kevin "The Cost" Costner and written by David Brin, Eric Roth and Brian Helgeland. The movie stars The Cost, Will Patton, Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, James Russo, Rex Linn, Daniel Von Bargen, Scott Bairstow, Roberta Maxwell, Peggy Lipton, Joe Santos, Annie Costner, Ty O'Neal, Todd Allen, Brian Anthony Wilson, Ron McLarty, Jude Herrera, Greg Serano, Derek Cheetwood, Giovani Ribisi and Tom Petty!!! Thanks for checkin us out!!! You can find our most recent and past episodes on Podbean.com and where most other podcasts are found!!! Intro & Outro tracks from The Postman soundrack composed & conducted by James Newton Howard 1. Holnists https://youtu.be/i9AfGdk84KE?si=D8ibiF50LjaJUAow 2. River Escape https://youtu.be/nghpqG6mNpI?si=RsKiwT9ome0zX-UZ  

David Brin is an astrophysicist, futurist, and internationally best-selling author renowned for bridging hard science with visionary storytelling. With a background in physics and astronomy, Brin brings scientific rigor to his fiction and nonfiction, exploring themes such as artificial intelligence, space exploration, transparency in society, and humanity's long-term future. His acclaimed novels and essays examine how science, ethics, and technology shape civilizations, earning him major literary awards and recognition as a leading public intellectual on the implications of scientific progress.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Luke REMOVES Startide Rising by David Brin from the SFBRP Must-Read List! Why? Listen to find out! See every book/episode of the SFBRP here: https://www.sfbrp.com/episode-lists-3 See the SFBRP Must-Read List here: https://www.sfbrp.com/must-read Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Luke on Bluesky: @lukeburrage.bsky.social Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding Tomorrow”, “Combat”, “Get that rat off my face!” and “The Monster Story Conference”, so download them for free at: https://www.lukeburrage.com/fiction.html

Ernest Lilly and Tony Tellado talked with celebrated science fiction author and physicist David Brin, whose works have shaped the genre and challenged readers to think critically about technology, society, and the future. Brin, best known for novels like The Postman, Earth, and Startide Rising, shares insights into the intersection of science and storytelling, the ethical dilemmas posed by emerging technologies, and the role of science fiction in shaping public discourse. Start Your Free Trial For Sci-Fi Talk Plus Today

Intro especial Cassilda🖤 Prólogo🎙 Relato completo En carne Alienígena🐋 'En Carne Alienígena', de Gregory Benford, es una obra de ciencia ficción que examina las consecuencias profundas de la tecnología en un futuro cercano. A través de una trama cargada de suspense y acción sigue las peripecias de un grupo de astronautas atrapados entre los desafíos humanos y los avances tecnológicos. En su núcleo, se encuentra la exploración de un planeta desconocido 🌍, donde las tecnologías de vanguardia desafían las estructuras sociales y la propia naturaleza humana. Y en las profundidades de este nuevo mundo un monstruo marino ancestral acecha, desafiando la comprensión humana y la tecnología que pretende dominarlo. Un relato imprescindible para los amantes de la ciencia ficción más pura 🚀 y para los seguidores de Benford. Una historia que invita a ser escuchada con atención 📚 y, sin duda, debe ocupar un lugar destacado en cualquier biblioteca. Con personajes complejos y una trama que mantiene un ritmo constante En Carne Alienígena ofrece una fascinante visión del futuro y de las tensiones que podrían definirlo mientras las profundidades de un océano alienígena guardan secretos que ni la tecnología más avanzada puede desentrañar. Astrofísico y escritor, Gregory Benford es un reconocido autor de ciencia ficción, campo en el que ha recibido premios como el Nébula o el BSFA. Benford estudió Física en la Universidad de California, donde es profesor de Astrofísica, además de consultor para la NASA. En la mayor parte de sus obras prima la parte científica y está considerado como uno de los máximos exponentes de la llamada ciencia ficción dura -o hard-. De entre su obra habría que destacar títulos como Cronopaisaje o El corazón del cometa (junto a David Brin), aunque su obra más ambiciosa es, sin duda, la serie que ha escrito bajo el título de El centro galáctico. 1975: Premio Nebula al mejor relato por Si las estrellas son dioses, en colaboración con Gordon Eklund 1980: Premio Británico de Ciencia Ficción por Cronopaisaje 1981: Premio Nebula a mejor novela de 1980 por Cronopaisaje 1981: Premio Ditmar por Cronopaisaje 1981: Premio John W. Campbell Memorial por Cronopaisaje 1985: Premio Gigamesh de novela por Cronopaisaje 1997: Premio SF Chronicle de novela corta por Inmersión 2004: Premio Phoenix de la Southern Fandom Confederation 2011: Premio Analog a mejor artículo por Smart SETI 2019: Premio Heinlein 🎙¡Únete a la nave de Historias para ser Leídas y conviértete en uno de nuestros taberneros galácticos. Al hacerlo, tendrás acceso a lecturas exclusivas y ayudarás a que estas historias sigan viajando por el cosmos.🖤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 BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas PODCAST creados por OLGA PARAÍSO 🚀Historias para ser Leídas https://go.ivoox.com/sq/583108 ☕Un beso en la taza https://go.ivoox.com/sq/583108 y en Youtube: https://youtu.be/hQfUWte2bFU 📚 ¡Mi primer libro ya está disponible en Amazon! 📚 Lo puedes encontrar en formato bolsilibro tapa blanda, Ebook, y muy pronto también en tapa dura y un tamaño más grande.❣️ Crónicas Vampíricas de Vera 👉 https://amzn.eu/d/1Q4PWUY Música Epidemic Sound con licencia premium para este podcast Sonido y voz Olga Paraíso Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Intro especial Cassilda🖤 Prólogo🎙 Relato completo En carne Alienígena🐋 'En Carne Alienígena', de Gregory Benford, es una obra de ciencia ficción que examina las consecuencias profundas de la tecnología en un futuro cercano. A través de una trama cargada de suspense y acción sigue las peripecias de un grupo de astronautas atrapados entre los desafíos humanos y los avances tecnológicos. En su núcleo, se encuentra la exploración de un planeta desconocido 🌍, donde las tecnologías de vanguardia desafían las estructuras sociales y la propia naturaleza humana. Y en las profundidades de este nuevo mundo un monstruo marino ancestral acecha, desafiando la comprensión humana y la tecnología que pretende dominarlo. Un relato imprescindible para los amantes de la ciencia ficción más pura 🚀 y para los seguidores de Benford. Una historia que invita a ser escuchada con atención 📚 y, sin duda, debe ocupar un lugar destacado en cualquier biblioteca. Con personajes complejos y una trama que mantiene un ritmo constante En Carne Alienígena ofrece una fascinante visión del futuro y de las tensiones que podrían definirlo mientras las profundidades de un océano alienígena guardan secretos que ni la tecnología más avanzada puede desentrañar. Astrofísico y escritor, Gregory Benford es un reconocido autor de ciencia ficción, campo en el que ha recibido premios como el Nébula o el BSFA. Benford estudió Física en la Universidad de California, donde es profesor de Astrofísica, además de consultor para la NASA. En la mayor parte de sus obras prima la parte científica y está considerado como uno de los máximos exponentes de la llamada ciencia ficción dura -o hard-. De entre su obra habría que destacar títulos como Cronopaisaje o El corazón del cometa (junto a David Brin), aunque su obra más ambiciosa es, sin duda, la serie que ha escrito bajo el título de El centro galáctico. 1975: Premio Nebula al mejor relato por Si las estrellas son dioses, en colaboración con Gordon Eklund 1980: Premio Británico de Ciencia Ficción por Cronopaisaje 1981: Premio Nebula a mejor novela de 1980 por Cronopaisaje 1981: Premio Ditmar por Cronopaisaje 1981: Premio John W. Campbell Memorial por Cronopaisaje 1985: Premio Gigamesh de novela por Cronopaisaje 1997: Premio SF Chronicle de novela corta por Inmersión 2004: Premio Phoenix de la Southern Fandom Confederation 2011: Premio Analog a mejor artículo por Smart SETI 2019: Premio Heinlein 🎙¡Únete a la nave de Historias para ser Leídas y conviértete en uno de nuestros taberneros galácticos. Al hacerlo, tendrás acceso a lecturas exclusivas y ayudarás a que estas historias sigan viajando por el cosmos.🖤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 BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas PODCAST creados por OLGA PARAÍSO 🚀Historias para ser Leídas https://go.ivoox.com/sq/583108 ☕Un beso en la taza https://go.ivoox.com/sq/583108 y en Youtube: https://youtu.be/hQfUWte2bFU 📚 ¡Mi primer libro ya está disponible en Amazon! 📚 Lo puedes encontrar en formato bolsilibro tapa blanda, Ebook, y muy pronto también en tapa dura y un tamaño más grande.❣️ Crónicas Vampíricas de Vera 👉 https://amzn.eu/d/1Q4PWUY Música Epidemic Sound con licencia premium para este podcast Sonido y voz Olga Paraíso

Daniel (Bandits Keep) joins me to discuss if published settings and modules are a trap and Arlen (Live From Pellam's Wasteland) joins me to discuss David Brin's 1980 novel Sundiver.Discussed in the episodeSmugglers Coffee Tales to Astound Blog https://talestoastound.wordpress.com/2014/06/20/thoughts-on-the-play-style-and-fiction-for-classic-traveller/Esoteric Creature Generator for Classic Fantasy Role Playing Games and their Modern Simulacra from Goodman Games ⁠https://goodman-games.com/store/product/random-esoteric-creature-generator-for-classic-fantasy-role-playing-games-and-their-modern-simulacra-pdf/?srsltid=AfmBOoqlrsjiMTSb0Srdiint8ItsaP6TgnZbpA5wysWobUuZDbUxEvhz⁠and from Lamentations of the Flame Princess https://us.lotfp.com/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=61Misty Isles module https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/309791/the-misty-isles-classic-reprintWays to contact me: Speakpipe for international callers: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/NerdsRPGVarietyCast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The podcast's email at nerdsrpgvarietycast 'at' gmail 'dot' com Find me on a variety of discords including the Audio Dungeon Discord. Invite for the Audio Dungeon Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/j5H8hGr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow my blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nerdsrpgvarietycastblog.blogspot.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join The Anchorite APA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sites.google.com/view/anchorite/home⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proud member of the Grog-talk Empire ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.grogcon.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ray Otus did the coffee cup  art for this showTJ provides music for my show. Spikepit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@spikepit1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠provided the "Have no fear" sound clip.

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . In this special episode we are focused on the military use of AI, and making it even more special, we have not one guest but nine: Peter Asaro, co-founder and co-chair of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control; Stuart Russell, Computer Science professor at UC Berkeley, renowned co-author of the leading text on AI, and influential AI Safety expert; Frank Sauer, head of research at the Metis Institute for Strategy and Foresight and member of the International Committee for Robot Arms Control; Tony Gillespie, author of Systems Engineering for Ethical Autonomous Systems, and a fellow in avionics and mission systems in the UK's Defence Science and Technology Laboratory; Rajiv Malhotra, author of  “Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power: 5 Battlegrounds.” and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Center for Indic Studies at the University of Massachusetts; David Brin, scientist and science fiction author famous for the Uplift series and Earth; Roman Yampolskiy, Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and author of AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable; Jaan Tallinn, founder of Skype and billionaire funder of the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and the Future of Life Institute; Markus Anderljung, Director of Policy and Research at the Centre for the Governance of AI; I've collected together portions of their appearances on earlier episodes of this show to create one interwoven narrative about the military use of AI. We talk about autonomy, killer drones, ethics of hands-off decision making, treaties, the perspectives of people and countries outside the major powers, risks of losing control, data center monitoring, and more.  All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

Wherein we talk about the movie version of The Postman and we also talk about: restarting social media after the apocalypse, Kevin Costner and the female gaze, just rolling all the women into one character, Tom Petty as himself, Bill the pony - master swordsman, Giovanni Ribisi as himself, getting a status made of you for the wrong thing, and Danielle saying her famous catch phrase.

Wherein we talk about the second half of The Postman and we also talk about: Olympic foley artists, if theSociety of Cincinnatus was a real thing, emperor naming conventions, women in STEM roles, conmen and the Big Lie, and what to do with super soldiers after the war.

Wherein we talk about the first half of The Postman by David Brin and we also talk about: Patreon rewards (that no one wants), Predictions of the Future from the Past, reactions to the book, Deceased postmen as ultimate wingmen, Gordon constantly rolling for deception checks, Vague advice from powerful computers, and what might happen next.

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Wherein we chat about our new book - The Postman by David Brin, the movie, principally by Kevin Costner, and we also talk about: which government functions we might restart after the apocalypse, Other Chris' ad algorithm, what kind of vibes we can expect from the book, the movie completely bombing, and the absolutely stacked film year that was 1997.

This week, Reid veers toward science fiction, tackling big questions including: Is a single mentally-linked network in our future? Can and should humans create other sentient beings?  Select mentions:  David Brin

Hey, look! It’s episode 105 of Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick, the podcast about making stuff (mostly writing), finding success as we each define it for ourselves, and staying healthy and sane in the process! This is an interview episode, this time featuring the author Juliet Kemp. From their website: Juliet Kemp (they/them) is a queer, non-binary, writer. They live in London by the river, with their partners, kid, and dog. The first book of their fantasy series, The Deep and Shining Dark, was on the Locus 2018 Recommended Reads list; the fourth and final book, The City Revealed, came out in 2023. They have written several novellas, and their short fiction has appeared in venues including Uncanny, Analog, and Cast of Wonders. They were short-listed for the WSFA Small Press Award in 2020 and 2023 and had a story in the anthology Trans-Galactic Bike Ride, which was Lambda Award shortlisted in 2021. When not writing or child-wrangling, Juliet knits, indulges their fountain pen habit, and tries to fit an ever-increasing number of plants into a microscopic back garden. They can be found on Twitter as @julietk, on Mastodon as @juliet@zirk.us, and on Bluesky as @julietk.bsky.social. Listen to hear us muse on fiction writing as a balm for anxiety, the challenges of defining just what sort of fantasy one has written, the validity of “comfort reads,” reaching the right readers, the benefits of working with a small press, procrastination and uncertainty, and why it’s okay to claim your writing as a priority in your life… and just how to go about actually doing that, too… This episode was recorded on August 19, 2024. The conversation with Juliet Kemp was recorded on February 5, 2024. Links and Topics Mentioned in This Episode What is Hopepunk? How about Solarpunk? Juliet mentions Greg Egan. I mention “the Killer Bs,” Greg Bear, Greg Benford, and David Brin. An Archive of Our Own is a haven for fan fiction. My Sonitotum episode on how to fix the Amazon bookstore. During the episode, I couldn’t recall the name of a tag-based reading recommendation website. It’s The StoryGraph. Juliet mentions digging the Doctor Who novelizations from the 1980s. I bring up Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Tarzan books and the shared world series Wildcards by George R. R. Martin and company. Juliet’s Marek series is published by Elsewhen Press. My oft-recommended choice for a full-screen / no-distractions / plain text editor, Q10, is recommended yet again! Speaking of focus: give Focus At Will a shot. Mechvibes gets another mention. Typewriter sounds for focus and momentum as your write! Big thanks to my Multiversalists patron community, including J. C. Hutchins, Zoë Kohen Ley, Jim Lewinson, Amelia Bowen, Ted Leonhardt, and Charles Anderson! I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my patrons. If Sonitotum with Matthew Wayne Selznick brings you joy, become a patron! Every month net earnings from my Multiversalist patron memberships is at least $100, I will donate 10% to 826 National in support of literacy and creative writing advocacy for children. Let’s go! Patron members get the uncut, unedited edition of every episode of Sonitotum. For this episode, that includes seventeen minutes of extra content just for them! This episode has extra content only available for patron members of the Multiversalists community! If you're a patron member at the Bronze level or above, please log in! Click here to learn more about the benefits of membership. This content is by Matthew Wayne Selznick and came from his website.

In this week's episode we see the return of the philosopher futurist and award-winning science fiction author David Brin. We talk through the Fermi paradox, the ongoing civil war in the US, the geopolitical changes that are coming and how we get humanity to a place of real enlightenment. Brin brings his usual energy and intellect to a wide-ranging conversation that is sure to get you thinking.

Luke dips into the first book in the Uplift Saga to see if Sundiver by David Brin is worthy of a place among the greats. Spoilers: it isn't. Luke on Mastodon: @lukeburrage@masto.nu Juliane on Mastodon: @JuKuBerlin@mastodon.social Support Luke and Juliane financially via Patreon.com/lukeburrage Discuss this book at Goodreads.com Luke writes his own novels, like “Minding […]

Marty and Holly speak with David Brin, science fiction icon, scientist, futurist and civilizational optimist.  We discuss his particular view of first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence, as portrayed in his 2012 novel 'Existence', along with his predictions about how artificial intelligence and virtual reality will change our world in the near future.  We discuss the UFO phenomenon (a sophisticated form of cat lasers for us to chase) and the unspeakably rude behaviour of these hypothetical silvery teaser punks.  David speaks directly to the artificial intelligences and possibly alien intelligences who may be inveigled in our internet.  We talk about Cixin Liu's 'The Three Body Problem' (there is no three body problem), the likely prevalence of life in the universe (90% of star systems), the Fermi Paradox, SETI, METI, and various forms that first contact with alien civilizations may take, among them Von Neumann machines and artificial alien intelligences stored in 'envoy eggs' orbiting our planet for millions of years. David tells us how to make the most powerful telescope in the universe, by turning the Kuiper Belt into a solar system sized lens.  Finally, he implores us to fight back against the ingrate habit of cynicism and pessimism rotting our global civilization today, and declares "I'm proud as hell and nothing can stop us! ... Be citizens of wonder, help save a good civilization."David Brin's Webpage:https://www.davidbrin.com/'Existence' by David Brin:https://www.davidbrin.com/existence.htmlVideo Trailer for David Brin's 'Existence':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANVT0hYbAfEDavid Brin's 'Colony High' Series:https://www.davidbrin.com/colonyhigh.htmlDavid Brin's 'Out of Time' Series:https://www.davidbrin.com/outoftime.htmlDavid Brin's Advice to New Writers:https://www.davidbrin.com/nonfiction/advice.htmlDavid Brin on UFO's:https://www.forbes.com/sites/calumchace/2023/01/25/why-are-ufos-still-blurry-a-conversation-with-david-brin/David Brin on Why METI is a Bad Idea:https://www.davidbrin.com/nonfiction/meti.htmlNASA Innovative Advanced Concepts:https://www.nasa.gov/stmd-the-nasa-innovative-advanced-concepts-niac/The B612 Foundation:https://b612foundation.org/An Invitation to Extraterrestrial Intelligence:https://ieti.org/Buzzsprout (podcast host):https://thescienceinthefiction.buzzsprout.comEmail: thescienceinthefiction@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/743522660965257/Twitter:https://twitter.com/MartyK5463

To know where you are going, they say you should know where you've been. Science fiction has been well documented for its often accurate predictions and a loved being a social curiosity for many. In this episode, Tom is joined by physicist and bestselling science fiction author, David Brin. David exposes how science fiction can be more accurately described as “speculative history” than anything else. Their conversation explores society through history from the Periclean times all the way through modern U.S. politics and what a transparent society top-down, and bottom-up would imply and necessitate. TASAT project mentioned to check out: http://tasat.ucsd.edu/ [Original air date: 5-13-21]. SHOW NOTES: History | Using history to write science fiction and being a good ancestor[1:42] Science Fiction | Writing sci-fi and the historical connection making it speculative history [6:15] Anticipation | How empathy allows anticipation & resilience to increase taking hard hits [9:51] Hollywood Propaganda | David breaks down the notion of improve-ability [16:45] Positive Sum Game | Winning more while helping others win versus zero-sum game [21:14] Self Preventing Prophecy | The propaganda messages saying all humans are bad [27:08] Criticism & Delusion | Being maximally creative using criticism to fix error & delusion [37:24] Periclean Experiment | The Athenian society crushed to preserve pyramid society [41:38] Death of Politics | Losing friction and negotiation of “adaptation to new times” [44:55] Enlightenment | David on 5 accountability arenas and need for regulated competition [50:15] Experts Under Attack | David explains how media is twisting lies to attack the experts [56:31] Attacking Facts | Davids solution to end the attack on facts that are being ridiculed [1:04:29] American Civil War | David reveals eight phases of civil war in America [1:12:36] Transparent Society | David on potential lateral oppression & need for cultural values [1:16:44] Learning | David reveals his thoughts and approach to learning & exploring curiosity [1:21:16] SPONSORS: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://www.Land RoverUSA.com.” Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/ IMPACT  Go to https://shopify.com/impact right now to grow your business no matter what stage you're in. Go to https:// AmericanFinancing.net/Impact to regain control of your finances Go to https://hellofresh.com/impactapps and you will get FREE appetizers for life! Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact. Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial. Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping. ***Are You Ready for EXTRA Impact?*** If you're ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.  *New episodes delivered ad-free, EXCLUSIVE access to hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, Tom AMAs, and so much more!* This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day. *****Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz***** Subscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To know where you are going, they say you should know where you've been. Science fiction has been well documented for its often accurate predictions and a loved being a social curiosity for many. In this episode, Tom is joined by physicist and bestselling science fiction author, David Brin. David exposes how science fiction can be more accurately described as “speculative history” than anything else. Their conversation explores society through history from the Periclean times all the way through modern U.S. politics and what a transparent society top-down, and bottom-up would imply and necessitate. TASAT project mentioned to check out: http://tasat.ucsd.edu/ [Original air date: 5-13-21].SHOW NOTES: History | Using history to write science fiction and being a good ancestor[1:42]Science Fiction | Writing sci-fi and the historical connection making it speculative history [6:15]Anticipation | How empathy allows anticipation & resilience to increase taking hard hits [9:51]Hollywood Propaganda | David breaks down the notion of improve-ability [16:45]Positive Sum Game | Winning more while helping others win versus zero-sum game [21:14]Self Preventing Prophecy | The propaganda messages saying all humans are bad [27:08]Criticism & Delusion | Being maximally creative using criticism to fix error & delusion [37:24]Periclean Experiment | The Athenian society crushed to preserve pyramid society [41:38]Death of Politics | Losing friction and negotiation of “adaptation to new times” [44:55]Enlightenment | David on 5 accountability arenas and need for regulated competition [50:15]Experts Under Attack | David explains how media is twisting lies to attack the experts [56:31]Attacking Facts | Davids solution to end the attack on facts that are being ridiculed [1:04:29]American Civil War | David reveals eight phases of civil war in America [1:12:36]Transparent Society | David on potential lateral oppression & need for cultural values [1:16:44]Learning | David reveals his thoughts and approach to learning & exploring curiosity [1:21:16] SPONSORS:Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://www.Land RoverUSA.com.”Start your free online visit today at https://Hims.com/ IMPACT Go to https://shopify.com/impact right now to grow your business no matter what stage you're in.Go to https:// AmericanFinancing.net/Impact to regain control of your financesGo to https://hellofresh.com/impactapps and you will get FREE appetizers for life!Get 5 free AG1 Travel Packs and a FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D with your first purchase at https://drinkag1.com/impact.Secure your digital life with proactive protection for your assets, identity, family, and tech – Go to https://aura.com/IMPACT to start your free two-week trial.Take control of your gut health by going to https://tryviome.com/impact and use code IMPACT to get 20% off your first 3 months and free shipping.FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeuWhat's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here. If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you.LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Times: "Si este año sólo lee usted un libro de ciencia ficción, que sea éste" Los humanos, cuyos conocimientos tecnológicos son heredados y proceden de la tradición, no del entendimiento, son una mera molestia para la sociedad de máquinas, a la que ni siquiera preocupan. La repentina aparición de un tipo de mec casi olvidado, el (y no “la”) Mantis, cuyo interés en los humanos sólo será descubierto al final de la novela, imprime acción y suspense en la trama. Otras presencias inorgánicas, los Aspectos, personalidades grabadas en soportes injertados en los cerebros humanos, adquieren tanta importancia que a veces parecen disputarse con ellos el protagonismo de la novela. Astrofísico y escritor, Gregrory Benford es un reconocido autor de ciencia ficción, campo en el que ha recibido premios como el Nébula o el BSFA. Benford estudió Física en la Universidad de California, donde es profesor de Astrofísica, además de consultor para la NASA. En la mayor parte de sus obras prima la parte científica y está considerado como uno de los máximos exponentes de la llamada ciencia ficción dura -o hard-. De entre su obra habría que destacar títulos como Cronopaisaje o El corazón del cometa (junto a David Brin), aunque su obra más ambiciosa es, sin duda, la serie que ha escrito bajo el título de El centro galáctico. En 1980, Benford fue galardonado con el Premio Nébula de Novela. ¡Disfruten de este maravilloso viaje! 🚀 Audio y sonido: Olga Paraíso, marca registrada Historias para ser Leídas La base musical pertenece a Epidemic Sound con licencia Premium autorizada 🛑BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas ▶️Canal de YouTube Historias para ser Leídas con nuevo contenido: https://www.youtube.com/c/OlgaParaiso 📢Nuevo canal informativo en Telegram: https://t.me/historiasparaserleidas Canal WhatsApp Historias para ser leídas: ✅https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCmoVmLtOjEBDYgYc00 🚀❤️ Si esta historia te ha cautivado y deseas unirte a nuestro grupo de taberneros galácticos, tienes la oportunidad de contribuir y apoyar mi trabajo desde tan solo 1,49 euros al mes. Al hacerlo, tendrás acceso exclusivo a todos las historias para nuestros mecenas y podrás disfrutar de todos los episodios sin interrupciones publicitarias. ¡Agradezco enormemente tu apoyo y tu fidelidad!. 🖤Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 BASES DEL SORTEO del Maletín Vintage de segunda mano, EXCLUSIVAMENTE PARA NUESTROS FANS TABERNEROS GALÁCTICOS de la nave HISTORIAS PARA SER LEÍDAS. 🚀🚀🚀 1. Participación en el Sorteo: Cada mecenas suscrito al podcast recibirá un único número para participar. Este número será asignado tras verificar su condición de mecenas y el nombre de usuario utilizado en el podcast. Además, para confirmar su deseo de participar en el sorteo, deben enviar un correo electrónico a historiasparaserleidas@gmail.com con su nombre completo y nombre de usuario utilizado en Ivoox. 2. Período de Participación: El período de participación comienza el 📅 [1 de abril de 2024] y finaliza el [5 de julio 2024]. Todas las participaciones recibidas después de esta fecha no serán consideradas válidas. 3. Sorteo: El ganador será seleccionado al azar entre todos los números asignados utilizando un método imparcial y transparente. (Sorteo online aleatorio y en directo). 4. Anuncio del Ganador: El ganador será anunciado en nuestro canal de Telegram y redes sociales, también se comunicará a través de correo electrónico . Si el ganador no responde dentro de 2 días hábiles después del anuncio, se seleccionará un nuevo ganador. 5. Entrega del Premio: El Maletín Vintage será enviado al ganador por correo postal a la dirección proporcionada. Los gastos de envío correrán a cargo del organizador del sorteo.💼 6. Sorteo Nacional: Este sorteo está limitado a participantes residentes en la península. Debido a los altos costos de envío a Latinoamérica y a las posibles complicaciones en aduana, lamentablemente, no podemos aceptar participaciones de fuera del país en esta ocasión, ya que es un sorteo nacional. 😍Sin embargo, como agradecimiento a todos los mecenas que no puedan participar, tendré un detalle con ellos y les enviaré una sorpresa al correo electrónico facilitado por el usuario, seguramente os va a encantar. 🙏🏽😘 7. Privacidad: La información personal recopilada durante el sorteo será utilizada únicamente para fines del sorteo y no será compartida con terceros sin consentimiento previo. Después del sorteo, dichos correos serán eliminados. Aceptación de las Bases: La participación en el sorteo implica la aceptación de todas las cláusulas mencionadas anteriormente. 8. Oportunidad de Apoyar el Podcast: Además, quiero recordarte que puedes convertirte en mecenas y Tabernero Galáctico del podcast "Historias para Ser Leídas" con una aportación mensual desde tan solo 1,49 €. 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The Times: "Si este año sólo lee usted un libro de ciencia ficción, que sea éste" Los humanos, cuyos conocimientos tecnológicos son heredados y proceden de la tradición, no del entendimiento, son una mera molestia para la sociedad de máquinas, a la que ni siquiera preocupan. La repentina aparición de un tipo de mec casi olvidado, el (y no “la”) Mantis, cuyo interés en los humanos sólo será descubierto al final de la novela, imprime acción y suspense en la trama. Otras presencias inorgánicas, los Aspectos, personalidades grabadas en soportes injertados en los cerebros humanos, adquieren tanta importancia que a veces parecen disputarse con ellos el protagonismo de la novela. Astrofísico y escritor, Gregrory Benford es un reconocido autor de ciencia ficción, campo en el que ha recibido premios como el Nébula o el BSFA. Benford estudió Física en la Universidad de California, donde es profesor de Astrofísica, además de consultor para la NASA. En la mayor parte de sus obras prima la parte científica y está considerado como uno de los máximos exponentes de la llamada ciencia ficción dura -o hard-. De entre su obra habría que destacar títulos como Cronopaisaje o El corazón del cometa (junto a David Brin), aunque su obra más ambiciosa es, sin duda, la serie que ha escrito bajo el título de El centro galáctico. En 1980, Benford fue galardonado con el Premio Nébula de Novela. ¡Disfruten de este maravilloso viaje! 🚀 Audio y sonido: Olga Paraíso, marca registrada Historias para ser Leídas La base musical pertenece a Epidemic Sound con licencia Premium autorizada 🛑BIO Olga Paraíso: https://instabio.cc/Hleidas ▶️Canal de YouTube Historias para ser Leídas con nuevo contenido: https://www.youtube.com/c/OlgaParaiso 📢Nuevo canal informativo en Telegram: https://t.me/historiasparaserleidas Canal WhatsApp Historias para ser leídas: ✅https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaCmoVmLtOjEBDYgYc00 🚀❤️ Si esta historia te ha cautivado y deseas unirte a nuestro grupo de taberneros galácticos, tienes la oportunidad de contribuir y apoyar mi trabajo desde tan solo 1,49 euros al mes. Al hacerlo, tendrás acceso exclusivo a todos las historias para nuestros mecenas y podrás disfrutar de todos los episodios sin interrupciones publicitarias. ¡Agradezco enormemente tu apoyo y tu fidelidad!. 🖤Aquí te dejo la página directa para apoyarme: https://www.ivoox.com/support/552842 BASES DEL SORTEO del Maletín Vintage de segunda mano, EXCLUSIVAMENTE PARA NUESTROS FANS TABERNEROS GALÁCTICOS de la nave HISTORIAS PARA SER LEÍDAS. 🚀🚀🚀 1. Participación en el Sorteo: Cada mecenas suscrito al podcast recibirá un único número para participar. Este número será asignado tras verificar su condición de mecenas y el nombre de usuario utilizado en el podcast. Además, para confirmar su deseo de participar en el sorteo, deben enviar un correo electrónico a historiasparaserleidas@gmail.com con su nombre completo y nombre de usuario utilizado en Ivoox. 2. Período de Participación: El período de participación comienza el 📅 [1 de abril de 2024] y finaliza el [5 de julio 2024]. Todas las participaciones recibidas después de esta fecha no serán consideradas válidas. 3. Sorteo: El ganador será seleccionado al azar entre todos los números asignados utilizando un método imparcial y transparente. (Sorteo online aleatorio y en directo). 4. Anuncio del Ganador: El ganador será anunciado en nuestro canal de Telegram y redes sociales, también se comunicará a través de correo electrónico . Si el ganador no responde dentro de 2 días hábiles después del anuncio, se seleccionará un nuevo ganador. 5. Entrega del Premio: El Maletín Vintage será enviado al ganador por correo postal a la dirección proporcionada. Los gastos de envío correrán a cargo del organizador del sorteo.💼 6. Sorteo Nacional: Este sorteo está limitado a participantes residentes en la península. Debido a los altos costos de envío a Latinoamérica y a las posibles complicaciones en aduana, lamentablemente, no podemos aceptar participaciones de fuera del país en esta ocasión, ya que es un sorteo nacional. 😍Sin embargo, como agradecimiento a todos los mecenas que no puedan participar, tendré un detalle con ellos y les enviaré una sorpresa al correo electrónico facilitado por el usuario, seguramente os va a encantar. 🙏🏽😘 7. Privacidad: La información personal recopilada durante el sorteo será utilizada únicamente para fines del sorteo y no será compartida con terceros sin consentimiento previo. Después del sorteo, dichos correos serán eliminados. Aceptación de las Bases: La participación en el sorteo implica la aceptación de todas las cláusulas mencionadas anteriormente. 8. Oportunidad de Apoyar el Podcast: Además, quiero recordarte que puedes convertirte en mecenas y Tabernero Galáctico del podcast "Historias para Ser Leídas" con una aportación mensual desde tan solo 1,49 €. 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Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Vernor Vinge, who coined the term "Technological Singularity", dies at 79, published by Kaj Sotala on March 21, 2024 on LessWrong. On Wednesday, author David Brin announced that Vernor Vinge, sci-fi author, former professor, and father of the technological singularity concept, died from Parkinson's disease at age 79 on March 20, 2024, in La Jolla, California. The announcement came in a Facebook tribute where Brin wrote about Vinge's deep love for science and writing. [...] As a sci-fi author, Vinge won Hugo Awards for his novels A Fire Upon the Deep (1993), A Deepness in the Sky (2000), and Rainbows End (2007). He also won Hugos for novellas Fast Times at Fairmont High (2002) and The Cookie Monster (2004). As Mike Glyer's File 770 blog notes, Vinge's novella True Names (1981) is frequency cited as the first presentation of an in-depth look at the concept of "cyberspace." Vinge first coined the term "singularity" as related to technology in 1983, borrowed from the concept of a singularity in spacetime in physics. When discussing the creation of intelligences far greater than our own in an 1983 op-ed in OMNI magazine, Vinge wrote, "When this happens, human history will have reached a kind of singularity, an intellectual transition as impenetrable as the knotted space-time at the center of a black hole, and the world will pass far beyond our understanding." In 1993, he expanded on the idea in an essay titled The Coming Technological Singularity: How to Survive in the Post-Human Era. The singularity concept postulates that AI will soon become superintelligent, far surpassing humans in capability and bringing the human-dominated era to a close. While the concept of a tech singularity sometimes inspires negativity and fear, Vinge remained optimistic about humanity's technological future, as Brin notes in his tribute: "Accused by some of a grievous sin - that of 'optimism' - Vernor gave us peerless legends that often depicted human success at overcoming problems... those right in front of us... while posing new ones! New dilemmas that may lie just ahead of our myopic gaze. He would often ask: 'What if we succeed? Do you think that will be the end of it?'" Vinge's concept heavily influenced futurist Ray Kurzweil, who has written about the singularity several times at length in books such as The Singularity Is Near in 2005. In a 2005 interview with the Center for Responsible Nanotechnology website, Kurzweil said, "Vernor Vinge has had some really key insights into the singularity very early on. There were others, such as John Von Neuman, who talked about a singular event occurring, because he had the idea of technological acceleration and singularity half a century ago. But it was simply a casual comment, and Vinge worked out some of the key ideas." Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

TusCon 50 Panel Why are Star Wars fans so toxic and what can we do?      Recorded live at TusCon 11/12/2023 Sunday – Ballroom 1:00 pm 2:00 pm https://tusconscificon.com/timetable/event/why-are-star-wars-fans-so-toxic-and-what-can-we-do/ How many Star Wars actors have fled social media? Is it even possible to make new Star Wars content that isn't roundly dismissed? What the hell is wrong with Star Wars fans? David Brin, Jay Smith, Shelby McBride, SJ Schauer, Chaz Kemp   David Brin, Amazon author page https://amzn.to/3TkwvJN Jay Smith https://www.jaysmithaudio.com/ Shelby McBride, https://www.facebook.com/hippocketcreations SJ Schauer, www.spiralwar.com Facebook Chaz Kemp  www.ChazKemp.com www.Patreon.com/ChazKemp And a huge Thank you to the TusCon Board, Panelists, Volunteers, and fantastic Con Suite hosts! Chek out more about TusCon at https://tusconscificon.com/ Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com #TusCon 

David Volodzko speaks with David Brin about comet dust formation, anti-institutionalism in Hollywood, how science-fiction has saved humanity, the moral philosophy of Star Trek, how tolerance and diversity have metastasized into a cancer, the infantile nihilism of Star Wars, how AI may buttress authoritarianism, the sinister laws of Wall Street AI, the existence of alien life, his recent WIRED article on AI, his Newsweek article on “empathy bots,” and much more.David Brin (website, X) is an astrophysicist and NASA consultant whose science-fiction novels have won multiple Hugo, Nebula, and other awards. His books include The Postman, which was adapted as a film by Kevin Costner, Earth, Existence, and Foundation's Triumph, the last in Isaac Asimov's Foundation series. His nonfiction book The Transparent Society won the Freedom of Speech Award. His new book is Vivid Tomorrows: Science Fiction and Hollywood. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theradicalist.com/subscribe

Recorded 11/10/2023 https://tusconscificon.com/timetable/event/completionism-anxiety-why-do-we-watch-movie-we-know-will-suck/ Your humble narrator was buying his ticket Indiana Jones 5: We All Know This Franchise is Washed, and he wondered why. And he had his suspicions, but he wanted to discuss this with you, his free shrink. David Brin, Joe Palmer, Wolf Forrest David Brin   Joe Palmer https://tusconscificon.com/timetable/tag/joe-palmer/ Wolf Forrest https://tusconscificon.com/timetable/tag/wolf-forrest/ And a huge Thank you to the TusCon Board, Panelists, Volunteers, and fantastic Con Suite hosts! Chek out more about TusCon at https://tusconscificon.com/ Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at Creativeplaypodcastnet@Gmail.com      

It's no secret that almost every step we take is being tracked or recorded in some way. However, plenty of things need to be clarified about what this means for our personal freedoms and safety. Today, David Brin, a world-renowned expert on privacy and transparency, will shed light on these complex issues weighing on our society! David is an award-winning science fiction author, technical consultant, astrophysicist, and public speaker. He helped establish the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at UCSD and serves on the advisory board of NASA's Innovative and Advanced Concepts group. In our interview, we explore fascinating topics like AI, human augmentation, the origin of the Universe, privacy, and the values of a transparent society. Tune in!  Key Takeaways:  Intro (00:00) The notion of the fourth turning (04:18) Artificial intelligence vs. augmented intelligence (12:55) The potential for sentient AI (22:17) Plasma cosmology and the origin of the Universe (27:50) The most compelling theory of the origin of life (34:26) Privacy and the values of a transparent society (40:53) Should we raise AIs like children? (46:27) The upcoming Artemis moon missions (51:51) Outro (57:49) — Additional resources: 

Wanna chat about the episode? Or just hang out? Come join us on discord!   --- "It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's more true that power attracts the corruptible." -David Brin     Chris and Kayla explore the nature of power and learn some shocking stories about the group du jour in this part two.   --- *Search Categories* New Religious Movement; Anthropological   --- *Topic Spoiler* The Hare Krishnas / ISKCON   --- *Further Reading* https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07B4TLHNG/allbooks http://www.henrydoktorski.com/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1990/05/26/hare-krishna-leader-tied-to-murder-plot/5308aa16-44f7-459d-b62e-4c3acc4e1a4f/ https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/29/us/ex-hare-krishna-leader-gets-20-year-sentence.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-10-28-me-4819-story.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Vrindaban https://gbc.iskcon.org/ ​​http://www.henrydoktorski.com/Killing4Krishna/2018_Memorial_Service.html https://thecinemaholic.com/charles-st-denis-and-stephen-bryant-murders-is-kirtanananda-swami-dead-or-alive/ https://www.nytimes.com/1977/11/02/archives/california-slaying-case-involves-exmafia-figures-and-krishnas.html https://culteducation.com/group/1016-iskcon/12236-can-cultic-groups-change-.html https://culteducation.com/group/1016-iskcon/12198-where-have-all-the-krishnas-gone.html https://www.nytimes.com/1977/11/16/archives/swami-prabhupada-hare-krishna-head-founder-of-movement-81-came-to.html https://ffl.org/ https://iscowp.org/   --- *Patreon Credits* Michaela Evans, Heather Aunspach, Alyssa Ottum, David Whiteside, Jade A, amy sarah marshall, Martina Dobson, Eillie Anzilotti, Patrick St-Onge, Lewis Brown, Kelly Smith Upton, Wild Hunt Alex, Niklas Brock Jenny Lamb, Matthew Walden, Rebecca Kirsch, Pam Westergard, Ryan Quinn, Paul Sweeney, Erin Bratu, Liz T, Lianne Cole, Samantha Bayliff, Katie Larimer, Fio H, Jessica Senk, Proper Gander, Nancy Carlson, Carly Westergard-Dobson, banana, Megan Blackburn, Instantly Joy, Athena of CaveSystem, John Grelish, Rose Kerchinske, Annika Ramen, Alicia Smith, Kevin, Velm, Dan Malmud, tiny, Dom, Benevolent Loki, Tribe Label - Panda - Austin, Noelle Hoover, Tesa Hamilton, Nicole Carter, Paige, Brian Lancaster

Scientist, science fiction author, and futurist David Brin shows us how by granting AI's individuality we can begin to hold them accountable for their actions.

In this episode, I respond to a couple of calls from Joe Richter of Hindsightless and John Alan Large of The Red Dice Diaries before launching into day one of #RPGaDAY2023.Today's #RPGaDAY Prompt is ‘FIRST RPG played (this year)'Find all the prompts here https://www.autocratik.com/2023/07/this-august-10th-rpgaday.html?m=1Find out more from David F. Chapman and Anthony ‘Runeslinger' Boyd here Get Yochai Gal's Cairn 2E playtest here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Km4LQliCbn-sAH2nzT6WhLTnGKZyijLx/viewHonourable mentions: Lieren of Updates from the Middle of Nowhere, Existence by David Brin, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, The Midderlands by Glynn Seal of MonkeyBlood Design, Dolmenwood by Gavin Norman of Necrotic Gnome, The League of Guardians and CounterpointD6 by Barney Dicker of Loco Ludus, Risus by S. John Ross, Into the Odd by Chris McDowall.Music by Timothy J. Drennon"Warning" by Lieren of Updates From the Middle of NowhereLeave me an audio message via ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/KeepOffTheBorderlands⁠You can email me at ⁠spencer.freethrall@gmail.com⁠Subscribe to my newsletter The StochasiumYou can also find me here ⁠https://twitter.com/FreeThrall⁠, here ⁠https://www.facebook.com/FreeThrall/⁠, here ⁠https://freethrall.carrd.co⁠ and on Discord by searching for FreeThrall/KeepOffTheBorderlands#7623 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit freethrall.substack.com

A reading of David Brin's "Give Every AI a Soul - or Else" https://www.wired.com/story/give-every-ai-a-soul-or-else/ ABOUT THE AI BREAKDOWN The AI Breakdown helps you understand the most important news and discussions in AI.    Subscribe to The AI Breakdown newsletter: https://theaibreakdown.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Subscribe to The AI Breakdown on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAIBreakdown   Join the community: bit.ly/aibreakdown   Learn more: http://breakdown.network/

Watch the full video on youtube here: https://youtu.be/-lRuFqXzfJU Andy Friedman: In Memoriam: A tribute to our beloved colleague -- Astronomer, Physicist, Friend https://youtu.be/lKo5Ed-_eSo Andy Friedman, Brian Keating and David Brin Many Worlds & The Multiverse: https://youtu.be/9oahwWBcg1A Three years ago our beloved colleague, Astrophysicist Andrew Friedman unexpectedly and tragically passed away. Andy was an outstanding science communicator and presented at many events with your host Brian Keating and other colleagues from the Arthur C. Clark Center For Human Imagination and UC San Diego. This is a replay recording of one of his last public appearences where he discussed one of his favorite subjects, Quantum Entanglement and Bell's Inequality.  Einstein famously thought Quantum entanglement was impossible and called it spooky action at a distance.  Dr. Friedman was a Principle collaborator on an experiment of such galactic scale that it was the subject of a PBS NOVA Feature documentary, Einstein's Quantum Riddle. Along with Andy's articulate explanation of the cosmic bell test experiment using distant Quasars, your host professor Brian Keating moderates a panel that includes Jason Gallicchio (Professor of Physics, Harvey Mudd College) and David Brin (physicist and Hugo & Nebula-winning author).  As a testament to Andy's vision and science acumen, since this event, Andy's collaborator, Anton Zeilinger shared the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics with John Clauser and Alain Aspect, for experiments with entangled photons, further establishing the violation of Bell inequalities and pioneering quantum information science. Their results have cleared the way for new technology based on quantum information profound implications. The Paper: Cosmic Bell Test using Random Measurement Settings from High-Redshift Quasars  https://arxiv.org/abs/1808.05966 PBS NOVA Special: https://youtu.be/068rdc75mHM Subscribe to the Jordan Harbinger Show for amazing content from Apple's best podcast of 2018! https://www.jordanharbinger.com/podcasts  Please leave a rating and review: On Apple devices, click here, https://apple.co/39UaHlB On Spotify it's here: https://spoti.fi/3vpfXok On Audible it's here https://tinyurl.com/wtpvej9v  Find other ways to rate here: https://briankeating.com/podcast Support the podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/drbriankeating  or become a Member on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmXH_moPhfkqCk6S3b9RWuw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October K Santerelli is an LGBTQ+ author and sensitivity reader from Denver, CO. He primarily writes fantasy, but has dabbled in YA, sci-fi, historic, and romance writing as well. His works include Storm's Eye, an Out of Time novel with David Brin, Mi Jaculpo, Glimmers in the Night, and most recently City of Day - Book 1 of the Nightfall series.   Website: https://octoberksanterelli.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/o_k_writes/  Music by Jam Hansley Edited/Produced by Calista Muncy Buy our books: www.4horsemenpublications.com All Social media: @Drinkingwithauthors

Legendary sci fi author, astrophysicist, and NASA advisor David Brin rejoins the Futurists for a special first anniversary show. Topics include: Wall Street's insatiable AIs, Karl Marx and capitalism, the magic of competition, Hollywood tropes, self-preventing prophecies, the flaw in Asimov's laws of robotics and hope for a positive sum game. Robert TercekFounder of The Futurists NetworkRobertTercek.com

Legendary sci fi author, astrophysicist, and NASA advisor David Brin rejoins the Futurists for a special first anniversary show. Topics include: Wall Street's insatiable AIs, Karl Marx and capitalism, the magic of competition, Hollywood tropes, self-preventing prophecies, the flaw in Asimov's laws of robotics and hope for a positive sum game. 

David Brin is a scientist, speaker, technical consultant and world-known author. His novels have been New York Times Bestsellers, winning multiple Hugo, Nebula and other awards. At least a dozen have been translated into more than twenty languages.His 1989 ecological thriller, Earth, foreshadowed global warming, cyberwarfare and near-future trends such as the World Wide Web. His 2012 novel Existence extends this type of daring, near future extrapolation by exploring bio-engineering, intelligence and how to maintain an open-creative civilization. A 1998 movie, directed by Kevin Costner, was loosely based on The Postman.Brin serves on advisory committees dealing with subjects as diverse as national defense and homeland security, astronomy and space exploration, SETI and nanotechnology, future/prediction and philanthropy. He has served since 2010 on the council of external advisers for NASA's Innovative and Advanced Concepts group (NIAC), which supports the most inventive and potentially ground-breaking new endeavors.His non-fiction book — The Transparent Society: Will Technology Force Us to Choose Between Freedom and Privacy? — deals with secrecy in the modern world. It won the Freedom of Speech Prize from the American Library Association.

Shermer and Brin discuss: AI and AGI • are they existential threats? • the alignment problem • Large Language Models • ChatGPT, GPT-4, GPT-5, and beyond • the Future of Life Institute's Open Letter calling for a pause on “giant AI experiments” • Asilomar AI principles • Eliezer Yudkowsky's Time OpEd: “Shut it All Down” • laws and ethics. David Brin earned a Bachelor's degree in astronomy from Caltech, a Master's in electrical engineering from UC San Diego, and a PhD in astronomy from UC San Diego. From 1983 to 1986 he was a postdoc research fellow at the California Space Institute at UC San Diego, where he also helped establish the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination. An advisor to NASA's Innovative & Advanced Concepts program, David appears frequently on shows such as Nova, The Universe and Life After People, speaking about science and future trends. His first non-fiction book, The Transparent Society: Will Technology Make Us Choose Between Freedom and Privacy?, won the Freedom of Speech Award of the American Library Association. His second nonfiction book is Vivid Tomorrows: Science Fiction and Hollywood. He is best known for his science fiction, for which he has won numerous major awards, including the Hugo, Locus, Campbell, and Nebula Awards. His novel The Postman was adapted into a feature film starring Kevin Costner. He even has a minor planet named after him: 5748 Davebrin. He has written a number of articles on Artificial Intelligence, most recently in response to the call for a moratorium on AI research by many leading AI researchers and scientists, which he titled “The Only Way Out of the AI Dilemma.” His website is davidbrin.com.

This isn’t a typical episode, but when you have David Brin on your podcast, you just kind of want to let him talk. So we occasionally touch on Robert A. Heinlein’s Beyond This Horizon, which won the 2018 Retro Hugo for Best Novel. But mostly we just chat. No real spoiler section for this discussion, … Continue reading "HT#74: Beyond This Horizon, by Robert A. Heinlein (feat. David Brin)"

Our guest in this episode is the scientist and science fiction author Davin Brin, whose writings have won the Hugo, Locus, Campbell, and Nebula Awards. His style is sometimes called 'hard science fiction'. This means his narratives feature scientific or technological change that is plausible rather than purely magical. The scenarios he creates are thought-provoking as well as entertaining. His writing inspires readers but also challenges them, with important questions not just about the future, but also about the present.Perhaps his most famous non-fiction work is his book "The Transparent Society: Will Technology Force Us to Choose Between Privacy and Freedom?", first published in 1998. With each passing year it seems that the questions and solutions raised in that book are becoming ever more pressing. One aspect of this has been called Brin's Corollary to Moore's Law: Every year, the cameras will get smaller, cheaper, more numerous and more mobile.David also frequently writes online about topics such as space exploration, attempts to contact aliens, homeland security, the influence of science fiction on society and culture, the future of democracy, and much more besides.Topics discussed in this conversation include:*) Reactions to reports of flying saucers*) Why photographs of UFOs remain blurry*) Similarities between reports of UFOs and, in prior times, reports of elves*) Replicating UFO phenomena with cat lasers*) Changes in attitudes by senior members of the US military*) Appraisals of the Mars Rovers*) Pros and cons of additional human visits to the moon*) Why alien probes might be monitoring this solar system from the asteroid belt*) Investigations of "moonlets" in Earth orbit*) Looking for pi in the sky*) Reasons why life might be widespread in the galaxy - but why life intelligent enough to launch spacecraft may be rare*) Varieties of animal intelligence: How special are humans?*) Humans vs. Neanderthals: rounds one and two*) The challenges of writing about a world that includes superintelligence*) Kurzweil-style hybridisation and Mormon theology*) Who should we admire most: lone heroes or citizens?*) Benefits of reciprocal accountability and mutual monitoring (sousveillance)*) Human nature: Delusions, charlatans, and incantations*) The great catechism of science*) Two levels at which the ideas of a transparent society can operate*) "Asimov's Laws of Robotics won't work"*) How AIs might be kept in check by other AIs*) The importance of presenting gedanken experimentsFiction mentioned (written by David Brin unless noted otherwise):The Three-Body Problem (Liu Cixin)ExistenceThe Sentinel (Arthur C. Clarke)Startide RisingThe Uplift WarKiln PeopleThe Culture Series (Iain M. Banks)The Expanse (James S.A. Corey)The Postman (the book and the film)Stones of SignificanceFahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury)Music: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain DeclarationSelected follow-up reading:http://www.davidbrin.com/http://davidbrin.blogspot.com/2021/07/whats-really-up-with-uaps-ufos.html

David Brin is an astrophysicist whose international best-selling novels include The Postman, Earth, Existence and Hugo Award winners Startide Rising and The Uplift War. He consults for NASA, companies, agencies and nonprofits about the onrushing future. Brin's first nonfiction book, The Transparent Society, won the Freedom of Speech Award. His new one is Vivid Tomorrows: Science Fiction and Hollywood. His website is davidbrin.com. You can find him on Twitter and LinkedIn @davidbrin, and on Facebook @thedavidbrin.  For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/david-brin-astrophysicist/   If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

How many Multiverses are there? Featuring @davidBrin & the late, great Andy Friedman, colleague of the 2022 co-recipient of the @NobelPrize, Anton Zeilinger. Let me know your favorite takeaway from this chat about the profligate nature of the Multiverse. Find Andy's website here https://asfriedman.physics.ucsd.edu Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9oahwWBcg1A Connect with me:

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