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On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks on the ability to monitor both our health … and our illnesses. Even the ability to see if our medical condition is changing or that last update in prescription really worked. And what about when you travel? Dr. Kal Patel is the Co-Founder and CEO of BrightInsight. He tells us about the challenges and BrightInsight's solutions. Then speaking of all this new tech, where are we going with all this? David Ewing Duncan's insights from his 2019 book, “Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human Robot Future”, are more relevant than ever.
Humanity's Epic Struggle to Determine a True and Accurate Year.
During Climate Week in New York City, our hosts David and Indrani had the chance to talk to award-winning journalist and best-selling author David Ewing Ducan to discuss the launch of his new book "The Voyage Of The Sorcerer II". Frequent contributor to Vanity Fair, Wired, MIT Technology Review, The New York Times, Atlantic, and others, David is a former commentator for NPR's Morning Edition, and a special correspondent and producer for ABC's Nightline. In his new book, an epic science and adventure story of famed geneticist Craig Venter's voyages from 2003-2018 in a 100-foot sailing and research vessel that collected microbes all over the world, David reflects on how we view this tiny, invisible world. Tune in!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS13:38 The microbiomes of the oceans especially, we are drowning them in carbon right now. There is something called phytoplankton that lives on the surface of the ocean, they are bacteria, algae etc. They produce 60 to 80% of the oxygen that we breathe in the atmosphere. And we are drowning them in carbon and changing that balance. 20:42 Every discovery is kind of neutral until used. Take the discovery of fire, I am sure at that time there were pro-fire and anti-fire people; you could choose to cook and nourish your body or destroy. This is a key aspect to the evolution of our species. 28:31 Back in the 50s when they came up with the term 'artificial intelligence', AI - a lot of people saw it as 'augmented intelligence'. I prefer the idea of augmented intelligence. There are a lot of things that machines can do better than we will ever do, but there are also things humans do better than any machine.
On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks on the ability to monitor both our health … and our illnesses. Even the ability to see if our medical condition is changing or that last update in prescription really worked. And what about when you travel? Dr. Kal Patel is the Co-Founder and CEO of BrightInsight. He tells us about the challenges and BrightInsight's solutions. Then speaking of all this new tech, where are we going with all this? David Ewing Duncan's insights from his 2019 book, “Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human Robot Future”, are more relevant than ever.
We go back in time to 1998 to discuss the history of measuring time with David Ewing Duncan, whose book, Calendar: Humanity's Epic Struggle to Determine a True and Accurate Year , had just been published.
On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Tech Nation's former biotech correspondent David Ewing Duncan about his new book - “Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human Robot Future.” Then Dr. Daniel Kraft tells us how robotics are replacing surgeons, and McAfee's Gary Davis, expands on those massive thefts of online credentials – they are for sale and they are out there … on the Dark Web – yes, he explains that, too.
On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Tech Nation’s former biotech correspondent David Ewing Duncan about his new book - “Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human Robot Future.” Then Dr. Daniel Kraft tells us how robotics are replacing surgeons, and McAfee’s Gary Davis, expands on those massive thefts of online credentials – they are for sale and they are out there … on the Dark Web – yes, he explains that, too.
If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know that I’m a total TECH GEEK! I love learning about ANYthing new in the world of emerging technology: AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning), VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), IoT (internet of things). The future possibilities are super exciting and at times … can be scary as hell. Tech is a double-edged sword. It can be used for good or evil … even though technology itself is neutral.
David Ewing Duncan, journalist, researcher, and author of many books, including the celebrated, Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human-Robot Futures, provides an interesting overview of his work and life. Duncan's written work is focused on new discoveries and their many important implications in the life sciences. He has a particular interest in artificial intelligence and robotics. Duncan has authored ten books, and they have been published in 21 languages to date. Duncan talks about his background in writing and media in general. He gives an overview of his book, Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human-Robot Futures. He provides details on the topics his book covers, including how robot and AI systems are built, what they say about us as a society and as creators, and what we might expect in the bold new future that is coming. As an author he takes a visionary look into possible futures—24 possible visions of human-robot futures to be exact. Duncan contemplates a future, with highly-detailed, incredible scenarios, considering the concept of Politician Bots, Teddy Bots, Warrior Bots, and even Sex Bots—all based in technology and in respect to how the future will adapt to our creations. Duncan talks about smart technology, discussing where we are now in society in terms of utilizing technology such as Uber and others. He explains the ways that we interact with robots, and the importance of bringing ethics and morality into the development. Duncan expounds upon his view of where we are heading in terms of programming of systems, government regulation, etc. He provides his thoughts on the various kinds of bots that could exist in the near future. Duncan provides information about the subtle issues that relate to robotics, such as companionship. As he explains, many people like to connect with technology as a means of communicating or connecting, but the irony is we often connect with our technology more intimately than we do with real humans. Duncan is a renowned science journalist for print, television, and radio and a regular contributor to Vanity Fair, Wired, The New York Times, Atlantic, and many others. In addition, he has been published in Fortune, Discover, National Geographic, Newsweek, and Outside. And Duncan was a special correspondent and producer for ABC's popular show, Nightline, amongst his many other accomplishments.
On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Tech Nation’s former biotech correspondent David Ewing Duncan about his new book - “Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human Robot Future.” Then Dr. Daniel Kraft tells us how robotics are replacing surgeons, and McAfee’s Gary Davis, expands on those massive thefts of online credentials – they are for sale and they are out there … on the Dark Web – yes, he explains that, too.
On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Tech Nation’s former biotech correspondent David Ewing Duncan about his new book - “Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human Robot Future.” Then Dr. Daniel Kraft tells us how robotics are replacing surgeons, and McAfee’s Gary Davis, expands on those massive thefts of online credentials – they are for sale and they are out there … on the Dark Web – yes, he explains that, too.
On this week’s Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Tech Nation’s former biotech correspondent David Ewing Duncan about his new book - “Talking to Robots: Tales from Our Human Robot Future.” Then Dr. Daniel Kraft tells us how robotics are replacing surgeons, and McAfee’s Gary Davis, expands on those massive thefts of online credentials – they are for sale and they are out there … on the Dark Web – yes, he explains that, too.
George Noory and author David Ewing Duncan explore his research into robots and artificial intelligence, and how they will be used to take over jobs in the military and healthcare, and if they will pose a threat to mankind. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
On today’s show, Emily is joined by best-selling author David Ewing Duncan to talk about this new book, Talking to Robots – and their breaking down the chapters about intimacy & sex! Plus, Emily answers your emails. The two discuss what the future may hold for sex & intimacy robots (imagine a hologram version of Emily in your bedroom?!). Then, Emily answers questions about what to do when you love going down on your partner, but they’re a little apprehensive, the age old sexual grooming question – to shave or not to shave, and your partner’s pushing for a threesome, but with a full house, it’s the last thing on your mind. Thank you for supporting our sponsors who help keep the show FREE: Veritas Farms, Muse, SiriusXM, Womanizer Follow Emily on all social: @sexwithemily For more on "Talking to Robots," click HERE. For even more sex advice, tips & tricks, visit sexwithemily.com
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The life sciences field is exciting and rapidly evolving. This week Author of When I’m 164, Chief Correspondent at NPR , Columnist at The Daily Beast), and CEO of ARC Fusion, David Ewing Duncan, discusses what’s exciting in the field, how using life sciences, health and tech can extend life and what that means.
In this episode, writers and medical ethicists Harriet Washington, David Ewing Duncan, and Jacob Appel discuss the ethics, politics, and morality of contemporary medical practice, research, and pharmacology. The event was held September 19, 2010 in the UNLV Student Union Ballroom in Las Vegas, NV.
"Experimental Man" David Ewing Duncan and toxicologist Matt Bogdanffy delve into the dangers (and myths) of toxins in our everyday environment.