Fidias Podcast

Roger Penrose is a mathematical physicist from England and winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2020. He is recognized for his work in mathematical physics, particularly his contributions to the theory of general relativity and cosmology. Yang Hui He is a mathematical physicist, who is a Fellow at the London Institute as well as lecturer and former Fellow at Merton College, Oxford. Yang works on the interface between quantum field theory, string theory, algebraic geometry and number theory, as well as how AI and machine-learning help with these problems.

Saifedean Ammous is a bestselling author, professor and one of the most well-respected economists in the world. He has a keen interest in Austrian economics, free markets and Bitcoin. His book "The Bitcoin Standard" is the most known and respected book about Bitcoin. In this podcast, we discuss about the future of our economic system, Bitcoin and anarchism.

Katherine Brodsky has been a correspondent for Variety for over a decade and has also contributed to publications such as: The Washington Post, WIRED, The Guardian, Esquire, Newsweek, CNN Travel, USA Today, and many others. As a journalist, she has mostly covered film/TV, culture, business, travel, tech, and, well, espionage. For her stories, Katherine has had a chance to interview a diverse range of 'intriguing' personalities, including the Dalai Lama and, most recently, Elon Musk.In this episode, we focus on her interview with Elon Musk, and how to respond to a cancelation according to her book "No Apologies".

Christof Koch is a German-American neurophysiologist and computational neuroscientist best known for his work on the neural basis of consciousness. He is the president of the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle and he is the chief scientist at the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation. Bernardo Kastrup is an idealist philosopher and the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. In this episode, they debate about Analytic Idealism, the Integrated Information Theory, psychedelic trips and death.

Margrethe Vestager is a Danish politician currently serving as Executive Vice President of the European Commission and European Commissioner for Competition since 2014. Vestager is a member of the Danish Social Liberal Party, and of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party (ALDE) on the European level. In this episode, we talk about the €2.4 Billion fine she made Google pay, the EU AI act and the future of education.

Farzad Mesbahi is an ex-Texla employee and content creator about Elon Musk and his companies. Elon Musk is my biggest hero, so in this podcast, I wanted to know more about him through the perspective of a person who has worked for him.

Pedro Domingos is a Professor Emeritus of computer science and engineering at the University of Washington. He is a researcher in machine learning known for Markov logic network enabling uncertain inference and he is the author of the popular book "The Master Algorithm". In this episode, we talk about the AI Act in Europe

Andrew Bustamante is an Ex-CIA Covert Intel Officer and founder of "EverydaySpy". He is also the author of the books "Everyday Spionage" and "Red Cell". In this episode, we delve into the positive and negative effects of the CIA across the globe, unknown facts, and conspiracies about the most secure "company" in the world.

I lived wearing a VR Headset for 30 days in order to put my own body into what the future looks like. Throughout this experiment, I had many highs and lows, so in this episode, my teacher will interview me to unveil how it really feels to be a cyborg.

Brian Keating is a cosmologist, author, and host of the "Into the Impossible" Podcast. He is well known for his books "Losing the Noble Prize" and "Into the Impossible". Bernardo Kastrup is an idealist philosopher and the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. In this episode, we discuss the common areas and differences between their fields, such as the mind-body problem, cosmology, and the use of psychedelics.

Curt Jaimungal is a podcaster, filmmaker, and mathematical physicist, currently the host of the podcast "Theories of Everything". In his podcast, Curt observes topics on theoretical physics, consciousness, God, free will; all the profound questions we tend to outwardly ignore. In this episode, we will learn more about the man behind one of the most successful intellectual podcast channels and the problems he has encountered while running it for the last 4 years.

I went on the H3 Podcast to explain in detail my cancelation because of my crimes in Japan, and how I will change from now on.

Frank Wilczek, Nobel Prize-winning physicist, professor in MIT, Arizona State, & Stockholm University, a scientist and a luminary in the world of quantum physics, joins us in this podcast episode. With his seminal work in understanding the strong force and contributions to the mysteries of the quantum realm, Wilczek delves into science biggest problems. Tune in as we explore his pioneering insights into fundamental forces, quantum reality, and the far-reaching implications of his research, offering a captivating glimpse into the cosmos as we've never seen before.

Welcome to the last podcast of the year 2023, where the Fidias Podcast Team will discuss about the past, present and future of the podcast. A podcast about podcasting. Metapodcast. Enjoy.

In this Q&A I will come clean about how much I'm making with YouTube, if some videos I made are fake, why I'm not longer in Airrack videos, and I will share with you my plans for the future of my channel

Jay McClelland, a cognitive psychologist and Professor at Stanford University. He is the author of influential publications like 'Parallel Distributed Processing,' McClelland's research revolutionizes our grasp of learning and memory mechanisms. In this episode, we delve into the history of AI, the development of ChatGPT vs Google Bard, discuss language models' nuances, and contemplate their journey and potential impact.

Anil Seth, a distinguished neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, is celebrated for his work on perception and consciousness. Author of influential books like 'Being You: A New Science of Consciousness' and 'Brain Twisters: The Science of Thinking and Feeling, in which Seth embarks on a deep dive into the intricate workings of the human brain. This episode explores the enigmatic realm of consciousness, highlighting the brain's role in shaping our reality and the mysteries of perception, and redefining our understanding of the world.

David Cay Johnston is an American investigative journalist known for his insightful coverage of tax issues, economics, and politics. His investigative work, notably in books like "Perfectly Legal" and "The Making of Donald Trump," delves into tax policies and economic inequalities. In this episode, we go deep into Johnston's findings on Donald Trump, like his links with the Russian mafia, and how he became president.

Dan Ariely is a behavioral economist, author of his latest book "Misbelief: What Makes Rational People Believe Irrational Things", and professor known for his research on irrationality in decision-making at Duke University. Renowned for works like "Predictably Irrational," his insights challenge traditional economic theories. In this episode, we go deep into understanding what behavioral economy is, the impact of misinformation in the current world and we get to understand the recent cancelation Ariely has suffered.

Nick Lane is a British biochemist & a professor in evolutionary biochemistry at University College London acclaimed for his explorations at the nexus of biochemistry and evolution. Renowned for works like "Transformer: The Deep Chemistry of Life and Death" his latest book & he delves into the role of energy in shaping the emergence and complexity of life. In this episode, we unravel the origins of cellular life and delve into the intriguing connections between biochemistry and evolutionary biology, shedding light on life's fundamental processes.

Robin Hanson is an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and author of books such as ''The Age of Em: Work, Love, and Life when Robots Rule the Earth''. Ben Goertzel is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET, a project combining artificial intelligence and blockchain to democratize access to artificial intelligence. In this episode, we discuss the future of AI, specially focusing in its regulations and when the singularity will happen.

Sugata Mitra is a computer scientist, an educational theorist, and a former professor at Newcastle University. He is best known for his "Hole in the Wall" experiment, for which was given the prestigious TED Prize in 2013. In this episode, we discuss why the educational system is outdated and how the future will look like if we apply his findings.

At the age of 16, Daniel Bitton reveals the secrets to his impressive $500k monthly earnings on Snapchat and other social media platforms. In this episode, we discuss how Snapchat changed Daniel's life and the different money making opportunities young people can try today.

Bryan Caplan, a distinguished economist and author of 'The Case Against Education,' joins us for an engaging episode. In this episode, we delve into his thoughts, experiences, and critiques of the education system, exploring its intricacies and potential reforms.

Alexis Fawx is a prominent figure in the adult entertainment industry. With a career spanning over a decade, she has garnered widespread recognition for her performances and professionalism in the realm of adult entertainment. In this episode, we discuss her experience, insights, and the intricacies of her career in the industry.

Andrew Aziz is a Canadian trader and proprietary fund manager at Peak Capital Trading, investor and author. He has ranked as one of the top 100 best-selling authors in the "Business and Finance" category for over four consecutive years. In this episode we discuss how to become financially independent thanks to day trading.

Brendan Kane is the founder and managing director of Hook Point. Since 2005, he has helped the largest brands and celebrities in the world to reverse engineer how to make content go viral. Now, with his books "One Million Followers" and "Hook Point", he aims to teach the broad public how to make it in social media. In this episode, we discuss storytelling, audience retention, and business management, which are the key concepts needed to master social media.

Bernardo Kastrup is an idealist philosopher and the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His work has been leading the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental. Avi Loeb is a Harvard Astrophysicist and best-selling author of books such as ''Extraterrestrial" and "The Elephant in the Universe". In this episode, we discuss the common areas in between their fields, such as consciousness, the existence of aliens, and curiosity within scientific research.

Rizwan Virk is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, computer scientist, and bestselling author. His books include "The Simulated Multiverse", "The Simulation Hypothesis", and "Wisdom of a Yogi". In this episode, we talk about the possibility of living in a simulation and the philosophical challenges this carries.

Peter McGraw is an American professor of marketing and psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is mostly known for his academic work on humor, especially through his book "The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny ". He is also the host of the podcast "Solo", in which he explores the perks of not being in a relationship, and challenges the common societal choice of getting married.

Candice Horbacz, also known as Eva Lovia, is an ex-p*rn star who now has transitioned to podcasting and influencing. She is the host of "Chatting With Candice" where she covers various topics, like motherhood, therapy, and art. In this episode, we discuss the reality behind working in the adult industry and how this has affected her personal life.

Alexander Mikaberidze is a professor of history and social sciences at Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Mikaberidze has been the author, editor, and translator of over two dozen books and textbooks mostly focusing on the history of revolutionary eras. He is best known for his work on Napoleon in his book "The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History". In this conversation, we discuss the figure of Napoleon Bonaparte and how we can apply the learnings from history to current affairs, like the war in Ukraine.

Ben Goertzel is the founder and CEO of SingularityNET, a project combining artificial intelligence and blockchain to democratize access to artificial intelligence. He is also the writer of more than 15 books on AI that made popular the term "Artificial General Intelligence" (AGI). In this episode, we talk about the future of AI, and more importantly, the effects reaching AGI will have on humanity.

Sven Pape is an award-nominated editor who cut for James Cameron, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and James Franco. He is the creator of the YouTube channel This Guy Edits in which he breaks down the editing of films and TV series. In this conversation, we discuss the secrets and techniques editors use to create beautiful films and the differences between creating content on YouTube and working inside Hollywood movies.

Robert Spalding is a retired US Air Force brigadier general. He serves as a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute. His work focuses on U.S.–China relations, economic and national security, and the Asia-Pacific military balance. He is the founder and CEO of SEMPRE, a technology company created to connect, protect, and secure information and communication vital to critical infrastructure. In this episode, we discuss the future of the relations between the USA and China and the differences between the Western and the Chinese political system.

Alyne is a Content Creator and Entrepreneur with over 3 million followers and more than a billion views across all her social media platforms. Raised both Mormon and Jewish, Alyne attracts an audience of people with mixed identities. Alyne’s passions include social issues, women empowerment, animal rights, and she has traveled to over 95 countries. In this episode, we talk about her recent break up with Nas Daily, the struggle of being a content creator, and the beauty of traveling around the world.

Steve Brusatte is a paleontologist and professor at the University of Edinburgh, a dinosaur enthusiast, and writer. He specializes in the anatomy and evolution of dinosaurs, wrote multiple books, and has been a paleontological consultant for BBC, National Geographic, and the blockbuster "Jurassic World: A New Age", among others. In this episode, we talk about the history of life, how paleontologists discover fossils, and how humans became the most important animal on planet Earth.

Alec Ross is a U.S. policy advisor specializing in the impact of technology on global politics and economics. He served as Senior Advisor for Innovation under the Obama Administration, and authored the books "The Raging 2020s" and the New York Times bestseller "The Industries of the Future". In this episode, we talk about the next 1 trillion industries and the power of innovation in the economy.

Vivienne Lo is a Professor of History and the convenor of the China Centre for Health and Humanity at University College London. Her research interests focus on the social and cultural origins of acupuncture, therapeutic exercise, food and medicine, and the visual cultures of medicine and healthcare. In this podcast we talk about the history of China and the problems this country is facing today.

Jonathan Reisman is a physician and author who writes about the human body, nature, travel, and food. He studied mathematics and philosophy at New York University. He has practiced medicine in some of the world's most remote places and is the co-creator of the anatomy-based dinner series Anatomy Eats, which explores human anatomy through cuisines from around the world. In this episode, we talk deeply about death, inequality, and other philosophical problems doctors face during their careers.

John Marmysz is a philosopher with a primary interest in Nihilism and its Cultural Manifestations. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the State University of New York and is the author of books such as "The Nihilist's Notebook" or " The Nihilist: A Philosophical Novel". According to him, researching about Nihilism helps him to remember how meaningless life really is. In this episode discuss everything you need to know about the subject.

Nick Enfield is a linguistic anthropologist and professor of Linguistics at the University of Sydney. He has done award-winning research on how language influences how we think and act and wrote many books and articles on different fields of linguistics. In this episode, we discuss why language is so important and what you can achieve by mastering it.

Andrew Tarvin is a keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and former IT project manager at P&G. He aims to help people learn to use humor at work, make better decisions, and be more effective leaders. He is the CEO of "Humor that Works" and has written a best-selling book of the same name -among other books. In this episode, we discuss how mastering Humor will significantly benefit you.

Patrick Farenga is an education activist and writes about homeschooling and self-directed learning in his book "Teach Your Own: The John Holt Book of Homeschooling". He unschooled his 3 children and in this episode discuss how we can improve our educational system and why he supports homeschooling.

Robert Plomin is a Professor of Behavioral Genetics at King’s College London. He was ranked as the 71st most cited psychologist of the 20th Century. He is known for his twin studies and behavioral genetics, published more than 800 papers, and is the author of several books. In this episode, we go in-depth about how genetics affects our lives.

Bernardo Kastrup is a computer scientist and philosopher who works on the mind-matter problem and he himself says that he is not politically correct. He has worked at CERN, among other places, and is the author of many papers and books on philosophy and the natural sciences. In this episode, we go deep into the topic of consciousness.

Robert Plomin is a psychologist and geneticist. He was ranked as the 71st most cited psychologist of the 20th Century. He is known for his twin studies and behavioral genetics, published more than 800 papers, and is the author of several books. In this episode, we go in-depth about how genetics affects our lives.

Philip Fernbach is a cognitive scientist and professor of marketing at the University of Colorado Boulder. He studies how people think, and in his book "The Knowledge Illusion", he talks about how we aren't as smart as we think we are. In this episode, we will discuss this knowledge illusion and artificial intelligence in psychology.

Kenneth Stanley is an artificial intelligence researcher, author, and former professor of computer science at the University of Central Florida. He is the author of books such as “Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned: The Myth of the Objective”. In this episode, we talk about why success is something that can't be planned and the theory behind it.

John Vervaeke is a psychology, cognitive science, and Buddhist psychology professor at the University of Toronto. His concern is the integration of science and spirituality. He is the author of several books and hosts a YouTube channel. In this episode we will shed light on the importance of meaning, the path of learning and wisdom, and artificial intelligence.