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The mates sit down with Alvin Graylin to discuss China's AI strategy, the escalating US-China AI race, realistic timelines for ASI, and whether the industry is heading toward a $1.7 trillion AI bubble. Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of Open ExO, a GP at Exponential Venture Capital/The Organizational Singularity Fund and a sought after global speaker and thought leader. Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Alvin Wang Graylin is a technology pioneer, entrepreneur, executive, and thought leader with 30+ years of experience delivering innovative products in the AI, XR, cybersecurity, and semiconductor industries. He is the co-author of Our Next Reality: How the AI-powered Metaverse will Reshape the World. Alvin's Papers: 
 The Biggest AI Models Are Not the Biggest Threats: https://www.thecipherbrief.com/the-biggest-ai-models-are-not-the-biggest-threats Misdiagnosing the U.S.–China AI Race: Recalibrating America's Approach to an Incomplete Strategy: https://centerforchinaanalysis.asiasociety.org/p/misdiagnosing-the-uschina-ai-race Beyond Rivalry: A US-China Policy Framework for the Age of Transformative AI: https://www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/graylin – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund:https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding   Get the blueprint for generative media https://goo.gle/startupgenmedia  Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy   Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter  Join the Moonshots Mates on Sep 25th for the inaugural Moonshots LIVE. The world's greatest entrepreneurs, builders and creators, working together to build a hopeful and optimistic vision of tomorrow. Seats are limited and application only. Apply at moonshots.com before seats are sold out. _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Substack Website Xprize A360 Connect with Dave: Web X LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Connect with Salim: LinkedIn X Join Salim's 10X Shift Subscribe to Salim's YouTube channel Exponential Venture Capital Connect with Alex Website LinkedIn X Email Substack  Spotify Threads Connect with Alvin LinkedIn X Instagram Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube Follow MOONSHOTS:  Instagram TikTok X Threads – *Recorded on August 17th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're popping into the feed with a special episode. Leah and Graylin share their best reads of the year so far along with their least favorite…listen for some hot takes on popular titles!“Read every day – it is a practice that dignifies humans. Become a great reader of books and it will help you with reality, you'll more easily grasp the truth of things and that will set you up for life. And don't expose your brain to low-quality art forms because there will be a certain measure of pollution.” — Susie Boyt, Loved and MissedTHINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Best:A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCrackenTender Is the Flesh by Agustina BazterricaThe Capital of Dreams by Heather O'NeillWatership Down by Richard AdamsEvery Exit Brings You Home by Naeem MurrLost Lambs by Madeline CashStrangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle BurdenThe Land and Its People by David SedarisDavid Sedaris on his Duolingo obsession: ‘Today is the last day,' I told myself – but I was powerless to stopMake Believe: On Telling Stories to Children by Mac BarnettThe My Friends series by Jane DuncanLoved and Missed by Susie BoytWorst:Theo of Golden by Allen LeviWhistler by Ann Patchett

I participated in another Socratic Debate about the Future of "AI" and XR at Augmented World Expo 2026 with Leslie Shannon, Alvin Graylin, and Louis Rosenberg (you can listen to last year's debate in episode #1611). Shannon and Graylin argued for "AI," whilst Rosenberg and I argued against "AI." In my write-up, I wanted to leave some breadcrumbs to more in-depth, skeptical arguments against "AI" that we didn't have space or time to dig into during the debate, but "some breadcrumbs" ended up being over 30k words, and more like an outline for an entire book. Writing a book isn't on my to-do list at the moment, but disseminating the work researchers, journalists, linguists, and critics of "AI" have done is urgent and necessary, so I'm sharing the results of this deep dive here, in bullet list format. My fellow panelists, Alvin Graylin and Louis Rosenberg, indulged me in extending our debate offline after AWE, pushing me to test my ideas further and demonstrating how and why this is an extremely active field of study with polarizing points of view that often come down to philosophical differences. Clearly, it's just getting started. My objections to "AI" is loosely organized by various themes, but some framing may be helpful in approaching it. My objections to "AI" center around the limitations of LLMs, the consolidation of wealth and power from Hyperscaler companies, and threats from automated decision making systems and surveillance capitalism melded with democratically-backsliding authoritarian governments. I'm including a broad range of critiques spanning the domains of philosophy, technology, sociology, politics, economics, culture, and ethics. I'm coming from the orientation of Process Philosophy & Peircean Semiotics that emphasizes the relational and contextual dimensions that the "AI" field tends to de-emphasize or completely collapse. I see process-relational philosophy as a necessary paradigm shift away from the underpinning philosophies of the "AI" community, which tend to be Functionalism, Naturalism, Computational Theory of Mind, Physicalism, & the TESCREAL bundle. Below you'll find my own process philosophical emergency response to "AI embedded within my curation of excerpts and commentary of primary sources that I'm leaning upon. The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want (2025) by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna (also see episode #1563). Bender & Hanna say, "To put it bluntly, 'AI' is a marketing term. It doesn't refer to a coherent set of technologies. Instead, the phrase "artificial intelligence" is deployed when the people building or selling a particular set of technologies will profit from getting others to believe that their technology is similar to humans, able to do things that, in fact, intrinsically require human judgment, perception, or creativity." Emily M. Bender wrote the "Artificial Intelligence" [preprint] (2026, June 25) entry for the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Society. Bender's concluding paragraph gives a great overview of the seven different ways that the idea of "artificial intelligence" operates in the world. She says, "The notion of artificial intelligence is frequently sold as present or near-future and inevitable technology. In fact there is no coherent set of technologies that can serve as the denotation of the phrase, nor do any of the technologies so marketed rise to the fantastical but ill-defined claims of 'AI' is or soon will be. Nonetheless, the idea of artificial intelligence has been extremely impactful in the world. In order to better understand and deal with those impacts, it is helpful to look at artificial intelligence through the varied lenses of how the idea operates in the world: as the name of a research field, as one approach to cognitive science, as a parlor trick, as a an ideology, as a way to hide and devalue human labor, as a way to shift and/or obfuscate accountability, and as a means to centralize power." Inventing Intelligence: On the History of Complex Information Processing and Artificial Intelligence in the United States in the Mid-Twentieth Century [dissertation] (2020, December 14) by Jonnie Penn. Penn says, "The phrase ‘artificial intelligence' was coined by John McCarthy, an American mathematician, in 1955. It has travelled with a noticeably amorphous definition since." "AI" has always had a spotty history of technologists using a "brain is a computer" metaphor while also using "poor citation practices." From page 14, Penn says, "The vocabulary Simon, Rosenblatt, McCarthy and Minsky chose to describe new techniques in major newspapers and scholarly journals informed Americans' still plastic understandings of what was possible, and indeed desirable, in the emerging information age… During the mid to late 1950s, these men turned to clannishness, self-aggrandizement, speculative rhetoric, fluid definitions of key terms and poor citation practices to shore up legitimacy for their controversial new techniques — actions that drew attention toward questions of how to accomplish such aims and away from whether they were well founded." Part II: Remembering the Human Microcosm in the Age of Mechanized Intelligence: Philosophy as Emergency Response (2026, June 9) by Matt Segall. In a multi-part Substack series, process philosopher Matt Segall calls for a philosophical emergency response to "AI." He says, "In each case a new media technology intended to expand the power of thought ended up transforming the very nature of the thinker who invented it. Each new medium furnishes the very terms in which we come to understand ourselves. This is why the philosophical response is always an emergency response: by the time anyone has noticed what is happening, what may be lost and what gained, the mutation has already done half of its work." Segall warns about the computational metaphor of the mind by saying, "The large language model now tempts us to adopt an even stranger self-image: that human minds are no different than machines, our thoughts just the statistical echoes of our training data. The creators of this latest technological upgrade are encouraging us to downgrade our estimate of human consciousness, thus narrowing the distance between ourselves and the machines built to imitate us." "Resisting Dehumanization in the Age of 'AI': The View from the Humanities" [lecture] (2026, February 10) by Emily M. Bender. Here are the lecture slides with a bibliography at the end. Bender does an amazing overview of how the marketing of "AI" uses pernicious dehumanization tactics built on an underlying "brain is a computer metaphor." From page 15 of her talk: "Scientific metaphor used and debated in neuroscience: "THE BRAIN IS A COMPUTER. "PR metaphor used by technologists: "THE COMPUTER IS A BRAIN" Bender cites Baria & Cross' paper titled "The brain is a computer is a brain: neuroscience's internal debate and the social significance of the Computational Metaphor (2021), which says “the Computational Metaphor rests on other well-ingrained ideologies in which a hierarchy of human value is tied to a particular notion of intelligence such that the quality of being emotional is considered inferior to being rational." Bender also cites Dijkstra's 1985 lecture "On anthropomorphism in science": "A more serious byproduct of the tendency to talk about machines in anthropomorphic terms is the companion phenomenon of talking about people in mechanistic terminology." Here are a couple of examples of how "AI" Hyperscaler companies like OpenAI use dehumanizing tactics to sell us on "AI" Hype. Sam Altman will say things like, "A kid born today will never be smarter than AI. Ever." Or another example is when Altman says, "For me, AGI is basically the equivalent of a median human that you could hire as a co-worker... And then Superintelligence is when it's smarter than all of humanity put together." These statements collapse the human experience into one dimension of "intelligence," which amplifies the dual harm of treating machines more like humans and treating humans more like machines. It is also questionable the degree to which this statement is even true given the potential non-computational aspects of "relevance realization." More on this down below. Part IV: Remembering the Human Microcosm in the Age of Mechanized Intelligence: Hegel's Loom and the Difference Reason Makes (2026, June 10) by Matt Segall. Segall brilliantly breaks down the "Brain is a Computer Metaphor" by saying, "Metaphor is not just a shiny paint job on the vehicle of cognition. It is the engine of thought. Its coupling of concepts drives the limits of conceivability, shaping what is thought together and what is not thought at all. The metaphorical imagination is our main means of tuning in to the otherwise invisible effects of new media technologies. Part of the discipline philosophy brings is allowing us to notice an analogy as an analogy before advertising crystalizes it into the unnoticed transparency of common sense. A fact is a fact, but it might also be a fossilized metaphor. The governing analogy of our age is that cognition is computation: the brain an information-processing device, perception its input and behavior its output, memory a form of physical storage, learning the adjustment of weights, and intelligence an algorithm for minimizing error or surprisal. On this view, given enough training data and computational power, consciousness itself will eventually be engineered… The metaphor “the mind is a computer,” for example, tacitly proposes that mind is to brain as software is to hardware… Reiterated in textbooks and earnings calls, in grant applications and policy briefs, the partial comparison congeals into an ontology, until we find ourselves insisting not that the mind is like a computer in some respects but that it simply is one — and,...

“Entry-level hiring has collapsed — because Agentic AI is now doing the work that used to train junior developers, researchers, and analysts,” says TED Tech host Sherrell Dorsey. In this episode, Sherrell shares two talks on the future of AI. First, Alvin W. Graylin is in conversation with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi at TED Next 2025 on the policies that can help people whose jobs are threatened by AI. Then dive into a TED-Ed lesson on technological inventions throughout the centuries and AI impact on humanity's future.Talks featured3 possible futures for AI — which will we choose? | Alvin W. Graylin and Manoush ZomorodiIs AI the most important technology of the century? | TED-Ed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode unpacks U.S. and Chinese AI strategies, regulation approaches, and the future implications for society and security.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Alvin Wang Graylin, Senior Fellow for Technology, Asia Society; Digital Fellow, Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence; Professor of AI/Tech Policy, University of Washington   We Discuss: Whether the framing of an AI "race" with China is accurate or helpful, and why it may be producing costly policy distortions. The concept of AGI (artificial general intelligence) and the thesis that underpins U.S. policy. China's focus on broad industrial adoption over frontier model development. How U.S. export controls and visa restrictions spurred the innovations behind DeepSeek. Why China turned down the offer to purchase NVIDIA H200 chips. Why Beijing regulates AI more extensively than either the United States or Europe. The Trump-Xi discussions on AI safety guardrails and the shared interest in preventing non-state bad actors from weaponizing AI. The economic bubble risk posed by rapidly rising data center costs.   Mentioned on the Episode:   China's "AI Plus" Initiative, State Council of China, August 2025   China's New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan, State Council of China, 2017   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/the-myth-of-the-ai-race   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Our guest this week, Alvin Wang Graylin spent 35 years in senior leadership roles across HTC, IBM, and other major tech companies. He ran HTC's VR division, came out of the famous HIT Lab, now teaches at MIT, holds a fellowship at Stanford, and just published a paper called "Beyond Rivalry" proposing a seven-point plan for deescalating US-China AI tensions and building a global safety net before the economy breaks.His thesis: America is the fastest in the AI race and the least prepared for what it's creating—a cliff where human labor theory of value collapses, capital concentration accelerates, and 40% of the population living month to month faces chaos.The conversation becomes a wide-ranging debate between Alvin, Charlie, and Rony about whether AGI will be benevolent by default (Alvin's position: research shows smarter AI seeks global coherence and becomes less controllable by individual humans, which may actually make it safer) or whether benevolence must be designed in from scratch.AI XR News You Should Know: Elon Musk merges SpaceX, xAI, and X into a single entity—Alvin dismantles the space data center concept with physics (vacuum cooling is a myth, micro-meteorite collisions would destroy hardware daily, and energy is only 10% of data center costs).Amazon invests $50 billion in OpenAI that round-trips back to AWS. Alphabet breaks revenue records at $400 billion but spooks investors by disclosing $90 billion in AI spending. ElevenLabs raises $500 million at $11 billion valuation. Rony's SynthBee hits unicorn status with $100 million raised at a multi-billion dollar valuation.Alvin warns the AI bubble dwarfs the dot-com era (298 companies raised $24 billion total during dot-com; OpenAI alone is raising that in a single private round) and predicts OpenAI may implode before going public.Key Moments Timestamps:[00:04:47] SpaceX/xAI/X merger: Rony calls it Elon's "return to Tony Stark form"[00:06:41] Alvin dismantles space data centers with physics: vacuum cooling myth, micro-meteorites, $7K/kg launch costs[00:10:04] Amazon's $50B investment in OpenAI as a round-trip to AWS; the scam economy[00:11:26] Alvin predicts OpenAI may implode before going public[00:14:23] Alvin on 35 years in AI: the technology is transformational but everyone's making a commodity product[00:17:04] The AI bubble dwarfs dot-com: $24B total vs. single private rounds today[00:19:04] Rony's contrarian: the $110 trillion global economy is what's being bet against[00:21:06] Labor theory of value collapses: what happens when humans exit the production cycle[00:23:00] America is fastest in the AI race and least prepared; 40% live month to month[00:24:00] Alvin's Stanford paper "Beyond Rivalry": a CERN for AI and global data pool[00:28:00] Davos reflections: the rest of the world is more rational than America[00:34:00] Chinese vs. American culture: reverence for teachers, respect for elders[00:42:00] Alvin's "Abundant" framework: valuing human dignity over production after AGI[00:44:22] The great debate: will AGI find benevolence naturally (Alvin) or must it be designed in (Rony)?[00:47:00] Rony on risk: AGI systems are unverifiable, untestable, and we cannot take the chanceListen to the full episode and subscribe to the AI XR Podcast for weekly conversations at the intersection of AI, XR, and the future of humanity.This episode is brought to you by Zappar, creators of Mattercraft—the leading visual development environment for building immersive 3D web experiences for mobile headsets and desktop. Build smarter at mattercraft.io. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we go deep into our music shapes an event and creates a mood. Alex Porter joins us to talk about work “DJing” at the Corydon Farmers Market and Stewart Penwell provides some much needed commentary from a true audiophile. In addition to music, Graylin teases the launch of Ridley Street Books!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Ridley Street BooksJBL Partybox 110Porter Mood Music Farmer's Market playlist

Woodlands Winners this week is live from Hamlin Road, Ardmore. The team at Woodlands Stud NZ has 22 horses in the online Gavelhouse sale. I caught up with Tony Graylin to see how they're progressing now that they've just begun their preparation.   For more information, visit www.woodlandsstud.co.nz or www.nzbstandardbred.co.nz

On this episode in our Discovery Dialogues series, Leah, Elmer, and Gray go deep into what it means to live in the present. Graylin read a book that she could not put down, Leah is picking up the cello, and Elmer is thinking about neuroplasticity — we cover it all. In addition to these topics, we do a taste test of cheesecake, featuring local establishment Abruzzo's Italian Food and Confections.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeAbruzzo's Italian Food and ConfectionsEm on the Brain How Children Fail by John HoltThe Secret by Rhonda Byrne

Our guest this week, Alvin Wang Graylin spent 35 years in senior leadership roles across HTC, IBM, and other major tech companies. He ran HTC's VR division, came out of the famous HIT Lab, now teaches at MIT, holds a fellowship at Stanford, and just published a paper called "Beyond Rivalry" proposing a seven-point plan for deescalating US-China AI tensions and building a global safety net before the economy breaks. His thesis: America is the fastest in the AI race and the least prepared for what it's creating—a cliff where human labor theory of value collapses, capital concentration accelerates, and 40% of the population living month to month faces chaos.The conversation becomes a wide-ranging debate between Alvin, Charlie, and Rony about whether AGI will be benevolent by default (Alvin's position: research shows smarter AI seeks global coherence and becomes less controllable by individual humans, which may actually make it safer) or whether benevolence must be designed in from scratchAI XR News You Should Know: Elon Musk merges SpaceX, xAI, and X into a single entity—Alvin dismantles the space data center concept with physics (vacuum cooling is a myth, micro-meteorite collisions would destroy hardware daily, and energy is only 10% of data center costs). Amazon invests $50 billion in OpenAI that round-trips back to AWS. Alphabet breaks revenue records at $400 billion but spooks investors by disclosing $90 billion in AI spending. ElevenLabs raises $500 million at $11 billion valuation. Rony's SynthBee hits unicorn status with $100 million raised at a multi-billion dollar valuation. Alvin warns the AI bubble dwarfs the dot-com era (298 companies raised $24 billion total during dot-com; OpenAI alone is raising that in a single private round) and predicts OpenAI may implode before going public.Key Moments Timestamps:[00:04:47] SpaceX/xAI/X merger: Rony calls it Elon's "return to Tony Stark form"[00:06:41] Alvin dismantles space data centers with physics: vacuum cooling myth, micro-meteorites, $7K/kg launch costs[00:10:04] Amazon's $50B investment in OpenAI as a round-trip to AWS; the scam economy[00:11:26] Alvin predicts OpenAI may implode before going public[00:14:23] Alvin on 35 years in AI: the technology is transformational but everyone's making a commodity product[00:17:04] The AI bubble dwarfs dot-com: $24B total vs. single private rounds today[00:19:04] Rony's contrarian: the $110 trillion global economy is what's being bet against[00:21:06] Labor theory of value collapses: what happens when humans exit the production cycle[00:23:00] America is fastest in the AI race and least prepared; 40% live month to month[00:24:00] Alvin's Stanford paper "Beyond Rivalry": a CERN for AI and global data pool[00:28:00] Davos reflections: the rest of the world is more rational than America[00:34:00] Chinese vs. American culture: reverence for teachers, respect for elders[00:42:00] Alvin's "Abundant" framework: valuing human dignity over production after AGI[00:44:22] The great debate: will AGI find benevolence naturally (Alvin) or must it be designed in (Rony)?[00:47:00] Rony on risk: AGI systems are unverifiable, untestable, and we cannot take the chanceListen to the full episode and subscribe to the AI XR Podcast for weekly conversations at the intersection of AI, XR, and the future of humanity.This episode is brought to you by Zappar, creators of Mattercraft—the leading visual development environment for building immersive 3D web experiences for mobile headsets and desktop. Build smarter at mattercraft.io.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

https://buenavidacoffeeroasters.com/en/product/cultivating-self/  https://www.cultivatingself.org/  Let's explore the architecture of a more empathetic future alongside Alvin Graylin, a global tech visionary and co-author of Our Next Reality . Known for his viral TED Talks and leadership within the Virtual World Society, Alvin is a leading voice on the "Bridge to One" initiative, a movement using immersive technology to transcend physical boundaries and foster deep human connection. Drawing from his extensive work in XR and AI, Alvin presents a critical choice between three diverging paths for our species: a future dominated by tech-driven inequality, a descent into global conflict fueled by technological competition, or a collaborative "Bridge to One" that leverages technology for the common good. Join us as we discuss how we can steer toward this third direction, ensuring the next reality we inhabit is one of shared abundance rather than digital division. https://ournextreality.com/  https://substack.com/@awgraylin  https://www.virtualworldsociety.org/  https://www.ted.com/talks/alvin_w_graylin_manoush_zomorodi_3_possible_futures_for_ai_which_will_we_choose  https://www.virtualworldsociety.org/bridge-to-one  https://www.digitalistpapers.com/vol2/category/Alvin+W.+Graylin 

After decades working in technology across both the US and China, Alvin W. Graylin sees three possible paths for the future of AI: one where tech giants create a class of trillionaires, one where competition escalates into war or one where humanity builds and shares this technology for the common good. In conversation with TED Radio Hour host Manoush Zomorodi, Graylin cuts through the hype to clarify how we choose the right path. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what happens when a bartender offers you tequila after nearly five years of sobriety? Jeff and Sam are back with "Chit Chat Bitches," serving up their unfiltered holiday recap that's equal parts heartwarming and chaotic.From restaurant drama to stadium tears, this episode has it all. Jeff reflects on his reputation for being direct with staff (he's "softened in old age," apparently), while recounting a New Year's Eve shift that tested his patience. The weekend adventures escalated quickly—murder mystery games, a house party during treacherous driving conditions, and someone they dubbed "Fat Kid Rock" performing at Nashville's celebration.But things got real at the Bills game. When the entire crowd emotionally sang "Iris" as Steve Tasker delivered his final farewell to the stadium, even watching clips later brought tears. The game itself? Let's just say projectile vomiting in the aisles and a justified boyfriend defending his girlfriend's dignity made for unforgettable moments.Meanwhile, Sam powered through a New Year's anniversary dinner at Graylin despite running a fever. The bone marrow was divine, though $280 for their half of the bill (with wine and desserts) definitely felt like New Year's pricing. Cameron caught the flu immediately after, which led to an unexpected Canadian border crossing for wedding dress shopping.

Join Will Graylin, CEO of IndiGO Tech and six-time founder, in a compelling conversation with Gary Fowler as they unpack the hard-earned lessons behind building, scaling, and exiting multiple high-tech startups. From global fintech platforms to affordable electric mobility, Will shares how years of trial and error shape entrepreneurial clarity, resilience, and long-term success.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Alvin Graylin, Digital Fellow at Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered AI and creator of the Abundantism framework, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for a bold and wide-ranging conversation on the future of AI and humanity. With a background that spans investing, international leadership, and advanced academic research, Alvin offers a rare, global lens on how we can — and must — steer AI toward positive societal outcomes.Together, Boaz and Alvin explore three potential AI futures — from Mad Max to Star Trek — and discuss how we can avoid a descent into dystopia by reframing our economic systems, rethinking employment, and redefining human value. The conversation touches on the AI Bill of Rights, the risks of sovereign “gladiator AIs,” and how a new GI Bill for the AI age could help millions transition into a post-labor economy.If you're curious about AI's geopolitical risks, employment disruption, or how we might architect a truly abundant society, this is an essential listen.Chapters[01:55] Alvin Graylin's Background: Stanford, XR, Global Ventures [05:13] Why the Next 5–10 Years Matter for Humanity [08:04] The Three Futures: Mad Max, Elysium, and Star Trek [13:33] “Winning the Wrong Race” — The AGI Race and Policy Pitfalls [17:02] The Real Threat: Bad Actors and Rogue AI Use [18:40] AI and the Collapse of Traditional Employment [20:39] What 15–25% Unemployment Could Mean for Society [23:02] The AI Bill of Rights and the Need for New Protections [27:10] Surveillance, Data, and Manipulation Risks [29:52] From Scarcity to Abundantism: The Shift in Mindset [32:40] Guardian AI vs Gladiator AI: What We Should Be Building [35:04] The GI Bill for the AI Age and the Need for Soft Landings [42:03] Start / Stop / Keep: Alvin's Advice to Tech Leaders [45:49] Redefining Value: The Two Words That Shape the FutureConnect with Alvin GraylinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agraylin/ X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/agraylinConnect with Boaz AshkenazyLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy Email: info@shiftai.fmThe Shift AI Podcast is syndicated by Geekwire and produced by Crumpled Ink Media. Special thanks to Augmented AI Labs and Clause for sponsoring this episode.

Leah, Elmer, and Graylin are back with another episode discussing the various things they've been thinking about and taking in this month. This episode gets deep real quick so buckle up!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:First Friday Concert SeriesFistful Craft Restaurant & BrewerySmall Boat by Vincent DelecroixSapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah HarariAI is Killing the Internet: Today, Explained K Pop Demon Hunters on Netflix

On this episode Elmer and Graylin briefly pop in to discuss what they've been up to this summer. Graylin is back to teaching yoga and Elmer is open downtown! Lots of great things happening this summer. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:True You Yoga - Corydon, INElmer and the Porter Compound on WLKY for Popcorn FestivalHey Elmer Print & Design

IMPORTANT INFO: After nearly five years of producing the show, we're thrilled to be celebrating our 100th episode and we want you to join us! Come celebrate the podcast while also supporting Harrison County Pride on Saturday, June 28th from 3–7 PM for an afternoon of fun, community, and podcast love. The celebration will take place at the brand-new location of Hey Elmer Print & Design Studio, located at 133 E Chestnut Street, right by Bicentennial Park in downtown Corydon.We'll have an Ultimate Seltzer Showdown, where guests can sample and vote for their favorite brand of bubbly water. Your votes will help shape a segment of our upcoming 100th episode, so come be a part of podcast history!Thank you for supporting us through the years. Whether you've listened to every episode or just a few, your support has meant the world. We'd love to see you there and celebrate this milestone together!On this episode of Discovery Dialogues, Graylin, Elmer, and Leah come together to discuss Elmer's experience painting the mural on the Indian Creek Trail, the opening of a DG Market within mere minutes of all our houses, how to know when art is finished, and we address the wild rumors that a real Kroger is coming to Corydon!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:A Primer for Forgeting : Forgetting Past the Past by Lewis HydeDerek Fordjour on What Now w/ Trevor Noah

In this episode, we're joined by Will Graylin — an innovator, technologist, and serial entrepreneur whose work has redefined the way we interact with payments, identity, and mobility.Will is the CEO and founder of OV Loop, a smart messaging and commerce platform built to give consumers a secure, frictionless way to connect with brands, make payments, and manage communications — all through a unified, privacy-first interface. We explore how OV Loop is building a new category of "Super Messaging" that merges voice, payments, and AI to empower both users and businesses.We also dive into indiGOtech, Will's bold vision to reinvent transportation by building fully connected, software-defined electric vehicles from the ground up. indiGOtech is pioneering an open platform model for smart EVs, aiming to transform how vehicles interact with their drivers, each other, and the world around them — with AI, commerce, and secure identity at the core.Of course, Will is perhaps best known as the driving force behind Samsung Pay, where he led the global rollout of the mobile wallet after his company LoopPay was acquired by Samsung. We talk about the groundbreaking work his team did integrating MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) technology, which brought mobile payments to millions of traditional payment terminals without the need for new hardware. It was a major leap toward mobile payment ubiquity — years ahead of its time.From founding multiple successful startups (including ROAM Data and WAY Systems) to advising Fortune 100 companies and shaping the next generation of fintech and mobility, Will's career is a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and vision.

In this episode of ACM ByteCast, Rashmi Mohan hosts Alvin Wang Graylin, Global VP of Corporate Development at HTC. Alvin is also Chairman of the Virtual World Society, Vice-Chair of the Industry of VR Alliance, and President of the Virtual Reality Venture Capital Alliance. Alvin is a leader in the virtual and augmented reality industries. As a serial entrepreneur, he founded four venture-backed startups across sectors including AI-driven conversational search, mobile social networks, ad tech, and big data AI analytics, spanning both China and the U.S. As an active investor, he funded more than 100 startups and played a pivotal role in the establishment of HTC's ViveX Global VR accelerator and SOSV's mobile internet investment incubator. A frequent keynote speaker at leading international conferences, Alvin is regularly featured in major media outlets, where he provides thought leadership on immersive computing (AR/VR/MR), AI, entrepreneurship, venture investing, and the Chinese market. His latest book, Our Next Reality, examines how AI and XR convergence will reshape society. He holds an M.S. in CS specializing in AI from MIT, an M.S. in Business from MIT's Sloan School of Management, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington, focusing on VR, AI, and CPU architecture. Alvin describes his early introduction to technology and computers after immigrating to the U.S. from China and later working at the first VR-focused research lab outside the military at the University of Washington. He highlights some of his pioneering contributions to the consumer PC, mobile, and internet industries in China, including helping establish Intel's China office. Alvin explains how his background in NLP and AI helped him navigate and address the complexities of Chinese as a language for mobile search and shares some milestones from his work in China, at companies he founded and later at HTC. He touches on the early challenges and limitations of VR, progress made, and its exciting future promise. He also discusses some major advancements in XR technology, its transformative potential for education, and explains the synergy between AI and XR and the need for positive adoption at this pivotal moment in technological history.

In this conversation, Alvin Wang Graylin shares his journey through technology and entrepreneurship. He discusses his early experiences immigrating from China to the US, building computers from a young age, and his education at the University of Washington and MIT. The discussion covers his work at Intel and IBM on chip design, his role in developing China's early PC market, and his leadership positions at HTC in AR/VR technology. Alvin offers insights on entrepreneurship, including cash management, team building, and investor relationships. He also shares his perspectives on the future of technology, particularly in AR/VR and AI, predicting significant changes in human-computer interaction and societal transformation through technological advancement. 00:11- About Alvin Wang Graylin Alvin Wang Graylin is a recognized leader, author, investor, and technology pioneer with over three decades of experience driving innovation in AI, XR, and semiconductors. He currently serves as Global VP of Corporate Development at HTC, following a distinguished tenure as China President from 2016 to 2023. Graylin also holds leadership roles as Chairman of the Virtual World Society, Vice-Chair of the Industry of VR Alliance, and President of the Virtual Reality Venture Capital Alliance.

Episode 17: How will Extended Reality (XR) transform the global job market and our daily lives? Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) and Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) are joined by Alvin Graylin (https://x.com/AGraylin), the Global VP of Corporate Development for HTC and and bestselling author of “Our Next Reality”. In this episode, Alvin Graylin delves into the critical intersections of AI and XR technology, the evolving metaverse ecosystem, and its potential to reshape job opportunities. He explores the role of advanced AR glasses in bridging economic disparities, the impact of a universal basic income on societies, and the future of personalized education in virtual environments. The discussion also touches on Alvin's book "Our Next Reality" and the implications of AI-driven transformations in global industries. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Value of large network of interconnected worlds. (03:47) Transition to 3D space for collaboration. (06:54) Virtual space offers freedom to focus, connect. (12:51) Future metaverse allows real interaction, faster learning. (15:37) MIT and UCSD collaborate with remote robot workers. (19:50) Internet infrastructure will shape future metaverse success. (21:13) Anonymity impacts behavior in digital and physical worlds. (24:30) Growing digital economy presents governance challenges. (28:02) Digital banking, trade, and immersive AI impact. (33:08) US-China rivalry in AI calls for cooperation. (37:06) Virtual world jobs create new educational opportunities. (40:01) Over decades, catalyst for social change discussed. (43:37) VR/AR gaming more addictive than traditional 2D. (44:35) Encourage progress, use policies to mitigate addiction. — Mentions: Alvin Graylin: https://ournextreality.com/author “Our Next Reality” https://ournextreality.com/ HTC: https://www.htc.com/ Universal basic income: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_basic_income — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by The HubSpot Podcast Network // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

What if Einstein, Tesla, or Edison had AI on their side? What could they have achieved in their lifetime? As artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies advance at an unprecedented pace, these aren't just hypothetical questions – they're glimpses into a future that's rapidly approaching. In this episode of WISE On Air, host Elyas Felfoul speaks with Alvin Wang Graylin about the future of education in an AI-powered metaverse. Key points discussed include: 1. The rapid advancement of AI and XR (Extended Reality) technologies and their potential impact on society and education. 2. How AI could provide personalized, immersive learning experiences that unlock human potential at an unprecedented scale. 3. The concept of a global metaverse as a platform for education, creativity, and human interaction. 4. The importance of developing a global, collaborative approach to AI development to ensure it benefits all of humanity. 5. The potential for AI to address educational inequalities by providing high-quality education to anyone, anywhere. 6. The shift in focus from STEM skills to "soft skills" like critical thinking, ethics, and human interaction in an AI-driven world. 7. The need for policymakers to understand and prepare for the societal changes brought about by AI and the metaverse. 8. The potential for AI and the metaverse to create new economic models and change our relationship with work. 9. The importance of aligning AI development with human values and ethics. 10. The role of education in preparing future generations for a world where AI is ubiquitous. Alvin shares both optimistic and cautionary perspectives on these technologies, emphasizing the need for thoughtful implementation and global cooperation. He argues that while these technologies present challenges, they also offer unprecedented opportunities to solve global problems and enhance human potential. For more insights on this topic, check out Alvin Wang Graylin's book "Our Next Reality: How AI and the Metaverse Will Shape Our Future: https://ournextreality.com/ ------ If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org Twitter: twitter.com/WISE_Tweets Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/ Linkedin: bit.ly/2JKThYf

In this episode, Peter and Alvin discuss how AI and AR will affect all aspects of society in the coming future.  03:38 | Understanding the Metaverse 46:33 | Democratizing AI Through Global Collaboration 1:15:42 | Balancing Technology and Education Alvin Wang Graylin is a distinguished technology pioneer with over 30 years of experience in AI, XR, and semiconductor industries, currently serving as the Global VP of Corporate Development at HTC. He co-authored "Our Next Reality: How the AI-powered Metaverse will Reshape the World" and has held prominent roles, including China President of HTC and Vice-Chairman of the Industry of Virtual Reality Alliance (IVRA). Alvin has founded four venture-backed startups and holds advanced degrees in Computer Science and Business from MIT. Read his new book, Our Next Reality: https://OurNextReality.com  ____________ I only endorse products and services I personally use. To see what they are, please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:  Get started with Fountain Life and become the CEO of your health: https://fountainlife.com/peter/ AI-powered precision diagnosis you NEED for a healthy gut: https://www.viome.com/peter  _____________ Get my new Longevity Practices 2024 book: https://bit.ly/48Hv1j6  I send weekly emails with the latest insights and trends on today's and tomorrow's exponential technologies. Stay ahead of the curve, and sign up now: Tech Blog _____________ Connect With Peter: Twitter Instagram Youtube Moonshots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we putting a bonus episode from 2023 into our main feed. Enjoy this discussion of how Leah and Graylin find their next reads! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Books That Made Me - The Guardian Book Riot podcasts From the Front Porch podcast Jack Edwards Youtube Rizzoli Bookstore Malaprop's Bookstore

Dear friend of the pod Miriam Robertson is back for our next installment of Discovery Dialogues. Graylin, Elmer, Leah, and Miriam share what they've been loving lately including books, recipes, television, and events. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Books & Bagels at Harrison County Public Library — second Friday of the month 9:30am - 110:00am The Storytelling Animal by Johnathan Gottschall Awkward Silences and How to Prevent Them by Patrick King INDIA: SOUTH ASIAN PAINTINGS FROM THE SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART at the Speed Museum A River Runs Through It trailer Kristen Kish emerges victorious again on "Top Chef," this time as its host NYTimes Cooking UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:⁠Shakespeare on the Square: The Tempest - May 10th, 2024⁠

Alvin Wang Graylin definitely has his finger on the pulse of AI and XR. Fresh off publishing his book, Our Next Reality, Alvin joins us to vision cast and share his insights on where this technology is headed and how we should best prepare for this new horizon. For additional content on data regarding education and XR/AI check out the following links: https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=ZUE8IPmou3XCgmGY&v=_wEcdN0ZcBY&feature=youtu.be https://youtu.be/DvI8AeK10qI?si=vP56M8RmY-P4UlFm https://www.youtube.com/live/3pLSNfac5_4?si=Nt6TLpFvwGZobuHL

Alvin Wang Graylin definitely has his finger on the pulse of AI and XR. Fresh off publishing his book, Our Next Reality, Alvin joins us to vision cast and share his insights on where this technology is headed and how we should best prepare for this new horizon. For additional content on data regarding education and XR/AI check out the following: links:https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=ZUE8IPmou3XCgmGY&v=_wEcdN0ZcBY&feature=youtu.be https://youtu.be/DvI8AeK10qI?si=vP56M8RmY-P4UlFm https://www.youtube.com/live/3pLSNfac5_4?si=Nt6TLpFvwGZobuHL

Elmer and Graylin are back! In this episode they chat and catch up on things during the break and provide listeners with a roadmap for the upcoming fourth season of the podcast. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Ezra Klein Show: ⁠Opinion | ‘The Strongest Democratic Party That Any of Us Have Ever Seen' - The New York Times⁠ ⁠“I Teach the Humanities, and I Still Don't Know What Their Value Is”⁠ - Dr. Agnes Callard via The NYTimes ⁠Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential ⁠by Tiago Forte ⁠AppBlock⁠ Volunteer Opportunity: Main Street Corydon, Spring Wine Walk Help Main Street Corydon ensure a smooth experience for all attendees by assisting with tasks such as welcoming guests, distributing event totes and informational materials to participating businesses, and lending a hand with post-event cleanup. Whether you can spare an hour or stay for the duration of the event, your support makes a difference. Join Main Street Corydon in creating memorable moments for our community! Saturday April 13, 2024 If you are able and willing to help, Reach out to ⁠Karen@mainstreetcorydon.org⁠ for any questions or to sign up. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: ⁠@bluedotharrisoncounty⁠ ⁠MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION⁠ We Are Humbled By All Of Your Support And Are Excited To Keep Going.  

The book Our Next Reality: How the AI-powered Metaverse Will Reshape the World is structured as a debate between Alvin Wang Graylin and Louis Rosenberg, who each have over 30 years of experience in XR and AI. Graylin embodies the eternal optimist and leans towards techno-utopian views while Rosenberg voices the more skeptical perspectives while leaning more towards cautious optimism and acknowledging the privacy hazards, control and alignment risks, as well as the ethical and moral dilemmas. The book is the strongest when it speaks about the near-term implications of how AI will impact XR in specific contexts, but starts to go off the rails for me when they start exploring the more distant-future implications of Artificial Superintelligence at the economic and political scales of society. At the same time, both sides acknowledge the positive and negative potential futures, and that neither path are necessarily guaranteed as it will be up to the tech companies, governments, and broader society which path of the future we go down. What I really appreciated about the book is that both Graylin and Rosenberg reference many personal examples and anecdotes around the intersection of XR and AI throughout each of their three decades of experience working with emerging technologies. Even though the book is structured as a debate, they also both agree on some fundamental premises that the Metaverse is inevitable (or rather spatial computing, XR, or mixed reality), and that AI has been and will continue to be a critical catalyst for it's growth and evolution. They both also wholeheartedly agree that it is a matter of time before we achieve either an Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) or Artificial Superintelligence (ASI), but they differ on the implications of these technologies. Graylin believes that ASI has the potential to lead humanity into post-labor, post-scarcity, techno-utopian future reality where all of humanity has willingly given up all cultural, political, and economic control over to our ASI overlords who become these perfectly rationally-driven philosopher kings, but yet still see humans as their ancestors via an uncharacteristically anthropomorphized emotional connection with compassionate affinity. Rosenberg dismisses this as a sort of wishful thinking that humans would be able to exert any control over ASI, and that ASI would be anything other than cold-hearted, calculating, ruthless, and unpredictably alien. Rosenberg also cautions that humanity could be headed towards cultural stagnation if the production of all art, media, music, and creative endeavors is ceded over to ASI, and that unaligned and self-directed ASI could be more dangerous than nuclear weapons. Graylin acknowledges the duality of possible futures within the context of this interview, but also tends to be biased towards the more optimistic future within the actual book. There is also a specific undercurrent of ideas and philosophies about AI that are woven throughout Graylin's and Rosenberg's book. Philosopher and historian Dr. Émile P. Torres has coined the acronym "TESCREAL" in collaboration with AI Ethicist Dr. Timnit Gebru that stands for Transhumanism, Extropianism, Singularitarianism, Cosmism, Rationalism, Effective Altruism and Longtermism. Torres wrote an article in Truthdig elaborating on these interconnected bundle of TESCREAL ideologies are the underpinnings of many of the debates about ASI and AGI (with links included in the original quote): At the heart of TESCREALism is a “techno-utopian” vision of the future. It anticipates a time when advanced technologies enable humanity to accomplish things like: producing radical abundance, reengineering ourselves, becoming immortal, colonizing the universe and creating a sprawling “post-human” civilization among the stars full of trillions and trillions of people. The most straightforward way to realize this utopia is by building superintelligent AGI.

Graylin and Elmer are joined by Adam Schneider for our last episode of season three. They discuss some highlights of 2023, the recent election on November 7, and the change of zoning at the Lanesville interchange. This episode concludes this year of podcasting for us — many thanks to all our listeners, we'll be back in March of 2024! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Full audio of the Harrison County Planning Commission's public hearing on the zoning change in Lanesville Hoopla app Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks “Defying Gravity” Tony performance — Idina Menzel

Jennifer Stilger, owner of True You Yoga in Corydon joins Graylin to talk all things yoga in Harrison County. They chat all about her studio and yoga in general. If you are at all interested in trying yoga, this is a great discussion. Jennifer has also provided a special count for Blue Dot listeners to receive 10% off an introductory 30 days of unlimited classes. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: True You Yoga - Corydon, Indiana Only Murders in the Building on Hulu

For this September edition of Blue Dot Book Club, Miriam Robertson is back with Graylin and Leah to discuss their favorite reads of the past month. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Pet by Catherine Chidgey Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller Open Throat by Henry Hoke Prophet Song by Paul Lynch How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers Profiles in Ignorance by Andy Borowitz Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny The Fraud by Zadie Smith Saturday a book by Oge Mora The Man Booker Prize Shortlist Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty Please know that this subscription is optional and the vast majority of our content will always be available free of charge. BECOME A MEMBER MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

Dear friend of the pod Marg Meyer joins Graylin and Leah to reminisce about their days playing softball at Rice Island in Corydon, one of the best parts of our downtown. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History

In this episode, we're talking with Will Graylin about a few things: Love radio stations, a framework for navigating difficulty and conflict, and what to do when a founder (or maybe you) doesn't see the path forward. Will says purpose is the way to stay connected to yourself and that the faster you're going in your company, the farther down the path you need to see (he got that from his days on the motorcycle track). Listen in now for advice and perspective of this serial entrepreneur who is unafraid of embracing the challenge and taking the pain. Will Graylin is currently Founder and CEO of OV Loop, Inc., a Universal Wallet and Commerce Messaging platform for frictionless commerce experiences everywhere. He is also CEO of Indigo Technologies, an Electric Mobility company with breakthrough affordable EVs for fleets & drivers. Earlier in his career, Will was the Global Co-GM of Samsung Pay, and Founder of LoopPay (acquired by Samsung), ROAM Data (acquired by Ingenico), WAY Systems (acquired by Verifone), and EntitleNet (acquired by BEA Systems/later Oracle). Will holds two Masters from MIT and serves on the Board of Directors for Global Unites (a non-profit organization to help youths around the world become local leaders through conflict transformation) and previously, Synchrony Financials (the largest private label credit card issuer in the world) for seven years.See all his work here:LinkedInX (formerly known as Twitter)OV LoopIndigo Technologies Check out all things Dia Bondi here.

Kacey Slone is the gallery manager at Harrison County Arts in downtown Corydon and she joins Graylin to talk about her position and upcoming events at the gallery. Also, they dive deep into the Barbie movie and share some fun summer recommendations. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Harrison County Arts! Blondshell Griff The Summer I Turned Pretty The Journal of Solitude by May Sarton Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

I had a chance to participate in a panel discussion exploring "The Intersection of AI and the Metaverse: What's Next?" on the main stage of Augmented World Expo on the opening day on May 31, 2023. The discussion was moderated by Amy LaMeyer (Managing Partner of WXR Fund), and also featured Tony Parisi (Chief Product Officer, Lamina1), Alvin Graylin (Global VP of Corporate Development , HTC and President of China for HTC). Graylin and I engaged in a bit of a dialectal debate on a number of issues at the end, which was a bit of a continuation of our lively conversation in episode #1185 at the start of SXSW 2023 exploring our differing perspectives about AI. You can check out the video recording our AWE panel, or tune into the podcast version which provides some additional context and the beginning and end (or also check out the rough transcript below). This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Tyson Foods has announced that it will be closing its plant in Corydon. This decision will make a big impact on our community. In this episode, Graylin speaks to two people that can help us understand the implications of this development: Lisa Long, president of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce and then Kent Yeager, who speaks to how this might affect farmers in the region.

It's again time for another Blue Dot Book Club episode! Miriam Robertson is back with Graylin and Leah to talk about their favorites reads of 2023 so far. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: This Human Season by Louise Dean Foster by Claire Keegan STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World by Dan Lyons Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein SecondHand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich Laundry Love by Patric Richardson Bear Came Along by Richard T Morris

In this special mini episode, Graylin is joined by friend of the pod Ashley Black. About a year ago, we featured Ashley and her work advocating for changes to the dress code at North Harrison Schools. Click here to watch her presentation to the board in August of 2022. On Thursday, July 13th, the North Harrison School Board voted 3-2 in favor of updating the dress code. This is a huge step forward for students at North Harrison and the perseverance of Ashley, parents/caregivers, and students is inspiring. For some background on this issue, you can listen to our episode from last year. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Rev. Allan Wallace of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Albany joins Elmer and Graylin to talk about the church's upcoming LGBTQIA+ support group at the church on Tuesday, July 11th THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Albany Central Christian Church The Bear on Hulu Black Mirror on Netflix Suits The Chosen Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

This is such a fun episode — Elmer and Graylin were set up to record live from the Corydon Pride Festival, interviewing many friends of the pod! Many thanks to all who participated and made this episode possible.

Leah and Graylin dive deep into multiple titles they enjoyed this month and also share the books they couldn't finish, or in Leah's case, never even started. Also as always, Leah gives her review on the picture book on display at the Indian Creek Trail in Corydon. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet Yellowface by R. F. Kuang NPR's Book of the Day: Author R.F. Kuang on unlikable narrators and cultural appropriation in 'Yellowface' Uncle of the Year by Andrew Rannells I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Berry Song by Michaela Goode Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

In the second episode of our “Voices of Pride” series, Elmer and Graylin are joined by Elmer's good friend Luin. He is a queer, trans masc artist. He works with video, embroidery, photography, sculpture, performance, and sound to explore trans identity, queer bodies, autoethnography, and self-care. This is a candid discussion about Luin's personal experience growing up in a rural setting as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Best in Show He, She, They by Schuyler Bailar The Man Enough Podcast Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Local therapist Joe Nelson joins Elmer and Graylin for this “Voices of Pride” episode. Nelson has was recently named Social Worker of the Year for Region 5 by the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Kentucky, specializing in Clinical Direct Practice and Education. Mr. Nelson also holds a Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, with specializations in Military and Mental Health, as well as being a Sex Addiction Therapist. Joe Nelson — JClinic Consulting Why Did I Do It?: From Cheating to Rebuilding Love and Marriage by Joe Nelson Bryant's Blueberries - New Salisbury, Indiana Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Jonice Webb Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

To kick off Pride month, Graylin is joined by Adam Schneider and Elizabeth Redding, co-chairs of the Corydon Pride Festival which will take place on Saturday, June 24th. They discuss the evolution of Pride in Harrison County, the backlash on Pride being felt by many right now, details on the upcoming festival in Corydon, and share some recommendations. THINGS MNETIONED IN THIS EPISODE: All info on Corydon Pride Festival - Saturday, June 24th 1pm - 4pm at Bicentennial Park in Corydon Judy Blume Forever on Amazon Prime Accused on Fox Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to gain order… Rupaul's Drag Race Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Kent Yeager joins Graylin for an in-depth conversation on the history of farming in Harrison County and the impact of climate change on our area. Kent is an expert on agricultural matters and his insights are essential to better understand the past, but also the future of farming in Indiana. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⁠Climate in Harrison County, Indiana⁠ ⁠New Climate Maps Show a Transformed United States⁠ Indiana Barn Foundation

Elmer is back to go over what's been happening lately. He and Graylin discuss the closing of Butt Drugs, a presentation from Dr. Jennifer McCormick, and are then joined by Kris Konick, member of the Class of 2023 for Leadership Harrison County, to talk about their class project of Little Free Pantries. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dr. Jennifer McCormick outlines her exploratory committee for governor Leadership Harrison County Little Free Pantry Squire Boone Caverns Poshmark Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Graylin and Alex pop in for a special episode dedicated to an iconic Corydon business. A steady stream of customers visited Corydon's Butt Drugs during their last day of business on the morning of Saturday, April 29. People of all ages waited patiently to purchase merchandise, ice cream, and get a signature soda fountain beverage one last time.It was a somber occasion as many looked through what little remained of the signature “I Love Butt Drugs” tshirts and merchandise. But there was also joy as many shared their favorite memories of visiting Butt Drugs. “Butt Drugs is such a landmark. They were such nice people. I would regularly drink their coffee and buy their candy,” Diane Ryan of Lanesville said.The staff was busy, making dozens of shakes and soda drinks, too busy to dwell on the closing as a non-stop line of customers flowed by the counter.“I've learned in this community 30 years. When I first moved here, everyone told me Butt Drugs was one of the first places I need to go to,” Lisa Rathgeber from Ramsey said.“I didn't think about getting choked up but when I walked in, it suddenly became very said, Rathgeber said as her voice broke.Owner Katie Butt Beckort spent the morning greeting and chatting with the visitors, reminiscing about the history of the business and the memories.“This week has kind of felt like a wake, but in reality, it's been a celebration of life. So many people this week have come to celebrate. Celebrate memories,” Beckort said.What happens next with the building remains to be seen, but the loss to the town will be felt by many. Butt Drugs was a staple of downtown Corydon and very few businesses have had such an impact on the community's residents.

Graylin Porter (the Blue Dot Podcast, the “It's Too %$*#! Hot Out” episode of Runner's…