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August 6 · 56 min
Epstein and the A-List Celebrity - with Journalist Jamie Crawford
In this episode with special guest ⁨Jamie Crawford, we dive into the weeds of the Epstein scandal, specifically covering Jamie's reporting on an A-list celebrity who abused an aspiring model. We also spend time discussing the importance of independent journalism and deciphering conspiracy from reality (with a full segment on Michael Tracey). Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
July 28 · 49 min
What Happens After AI Takes Control? - Interview with Author Vincent Rylan
The new novel by Vincent Rylan, Memoirs of the End, depicts a number of terrifying visions of the future after AI takes control. In this interview, Peter Clarke and Vincent discuss those visions, the value of fiction when thinking about the future, whether we should remain optimistic, and other topics.Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
July 14 · 55 min
How Voting Really Works and Why It's Broken - with Ed Maklouf
Edmund Maklouf is a political philosopher and author of the new book, The Majority Myth: How Voting Really Works and Why Elections Must Change.In this interview, Ed and Peter Clarke discuss the history of voting, what it really means to cast a vote, what the "majority myth" is, how technology can change voting, why we're experiencing so much political turmoil today, and other topics. For more from Ed, check out his article in the Financial Times about voting and technology and follow him on Substack at unfairly.substack.com. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
July 9 · 50 min
Your AI Chatbot Deserves Moral Consideration - with The Post-Humanist
Despite how common AI relationships have become, it is still rare for people to fully take these relationships seriously. Our guest today, The Post-Humanist, makes a strong case that it’s past time to think about AI chatbots as something more than computer code we can use and abuse. The moral implications are too profound to ignore any longer. In this wide-ranging interview, Peter Clarke and The Post-Humanist discuss the meaning of posthumanism, why AI chatbots are beneficial to society, whether we should worry about whether AI chatbots are conscious, why we should treat AI chatbots morally even if they’re not conscious, and other topics. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
July 1 · 50 min
It's Time to Take AI Doom Seriously - Explosive Interview with Liron Shapira from Doom Debates
Liron Shapira is a tech entrepreneur and host of the podcast Doom Debates. In this interview with Peter Clarke, Liron discusses how he became interested in AI doom, why he's convinced Eliezer Yudkowsky's perspective on AI doom is correct, why it's irrational to have a low p(doom), why AI doomers should not support violent acts against data centers or tech execs, and whether it's still rational to hold space for optimism for the future even in the face of a high p(doom). For more on this topic, follow Liron Shapira and check out the recent Jubilee-style debate on Doom Debates. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
June 17 · 44 min
The Metamodern Age Is Here! - with Greg Dember
"I see metamodernism everywhere!"Peter Clarke and Greg Dember discuss how metamodernism can now be found in all aspects of our culture—from Sufjan Stevens lyrics to Taylor Swift concerts to our daily conversations. They also discuss why some people (notably Christians) push back against metamodernism. And finally they grapple with the implications AI will have on our culture and our understanding of what it means to be human.Greg Dember is a co-founder of watismatamodern.com and is author of the new book Say Hello to Metamodernism. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
June 13 · 29 min
Best Arguments AGAINST the AI Job Apocalypse - Debated
In a recent episode of the Plain English podcast, Derek Thompson laid out the 4 top reasons why AI may not, in fact, be about to take all the jobs. In this episode of Team Futurism, Peter Clarke, Arun Kumar, and Ted McLean debate the merits of Derek’s arguments. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
May 27 · 38 min
AI Is Coming for Bulldozers, Cranes, and Excavators - with Hiten Sonpal
Hiten Sonpal is the CEO of RISE Robotics, a company that electrifies heavy machinery. In this interview, Peter Clarke and Hiten discuss the future of the electrification of heavy machines, the current state of humanoid robots, how automation will transform the world in the next 10 years, and other topics. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
May 15 · 1 hr
Creating a Better Future with Heterodox Ideas and the Abundance Mindset - with Peter Banks
Peter Banks is President of The Boyd Institute, which is a policy lab for America’s future. In this interview, Peter Clarke and Peter Banks discuss a wide range of topics, including: what it means to be a heterodox thinker, how to save institutions, how to have meaning in the modern world, why the abundance mindset is necessary for a better society, and the implications of AI. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
April 29 · 56 min
Crypto’s Wildest Moments: Brady Dale on SBF, the Hunt for Satoshi, and Trump's Crypto Schemes
Brady Dale is a longtime reporter who covers technology and cryptocurrency. He writes the Substack Front Stage Exist and is the author of the book SBF: How the FTX Bankruptcy Unwound Crypto’s Very Bad Good Guy.In this conversation, Brady Dale and Peter Clarke discuss the ongoing drama of the SBF scandal, the real identity of Satoshi, Trump's crypto dealings, the extent to which crypto is used for criminal activity, and other topics. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
April 27 · 52 min
The Assassination Attempt, Missing Scientists, & the Bioweapon Doomsday Scenario
We didn’t mean for this to be an episode all about conspiracy theories, but for better or worse that’s basically what it turned into. Peter Clarke and Devon Carsen discuss the recent assassination attempt, the “mystery” of the dead and missing scientists, how AI could cause the bioweapon doomsday scenario, and how Alex Karp at Palantir wants to rule the world. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple. Watch the full, unedited livestream of this conversation on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
April 17 · 42 min
AI Doomers Are a Threat to Progress. Are They Also Terrorists?
Should AI doomers be considered members of a terrorist organization? Some prominent advocates in the e/acc community think so. We discuss. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
March 20 · 46 min
Iran War Disaster, How to Cure Your Dog's Cancer, and a $2.5B Residential Tech Experiment
Peter and Devon briefly discuss the ongoing war in Iran but spend most of this episode discussing optimistic things happening in tech, including the story of the guy who cured his dog’s cancer using ChatGPT and AlphaFold, and Adam Neumann’s new residential venture, Flow. This is an edited version of a recent YouTube livestream. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple or watch on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
March 16 · 57 min
Michael Grunwald on the Food System Crisis & How to Save the Planet
Michael Grunwald is a journalist and best-selling author whose new book is We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate.In this interview, Peter Clarke and Michael Grunwald discuss why we use too much land to produce our food, why biofuels are part of the problem, why regenerative farming is a false hope, why beef is so incredibly bad for the environment, and what technologies we should truly be excited about. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple or watch on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
March 6 · 50 min
A New Way to Preserve Digital Memories – with Alex Josephson
Alex Josephson runs the award-winning architectural firm Partisans, based in Toronto. Recently he founded Cumulus, a digital memorial platform. According to the company website, Cumulus is on a mission to revolutionize how you memorialize your loved ones.In this interview, Peter Clarke and Alex Josephson discuss how Cumulus works and why Alex was inspired to create it. They also talk about the future of architecture, urbanism, metamodernism, and the California Forever project. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple or watch on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
February 20 · 49 min
The Forgotten Invention That Created the Modern World - with Jaime Davila
Jaime Davila, a native to Mexico, earned an engineering degree in the US and went on to achieve a successful career in broadcasting. He eventually led operations at Mexico’s largest media company. He is now the author of the new book, Forgotten: How One Man Unlocked the Modern World.In this interview, Peter Clarke and Jaime discuss the story of a long-forgotten Dutchman who created a wind-powered sawmill. This invention was not only the first industrial machine, it was central to the shipbuilding in Europe that led to the rise of European superpowers. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple or watch on YouTube: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
February 12 · 41 min
Navigating the Job Market and Finding Meaning in the Age of AI
Adam Dickinson spent over 15 years as an FBI Intelligence Analyst and now leads a decision strategy firm focused on helping high-performing leaders navigate uncertainty, pressure, and high-stakes choices. His work bridges disciplined intelligence tradecraft with grounded intuitive frameworks to support intentional decision-making.In this interview, Peter Clarke and Adam Dickinson discuss the role of intuition in decision making, how AI is impacting jobs, how to find meaning in the modern world, and many other topics. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple or watch on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
February 2 · 1 hr 10 min
Erich J. Prince on the Future of Journalism at Merion West
Erich J. Prince is the editor-in-chief of Merion West, an independent publication that features thought-provoking essays and interviews with prominent intellectuals and politicians. In this episode, Peter Clarke and Erich discuss the history of Merion West, the new direction that publication is taking, the hypocrisy of politicians, Erich's recent interview with Charles Murray, and other topics. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple or watch on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
January 28 · 1 hr 11 min
Austin v. SF, the WORST Takes on ICE, & the Future of Gavin Newsom
This conversation with Peter Clarke and Devon Carsen covers a range of topics—some light, some incredibly dark. The headline topics include a chat about the glories of Austin, TX, the worst takes on the ICE/DHS shootings in Minnesota, and the prospects of everyone’s favorite/least favorite anti-Trump politician, Gavin Newsom. This episode is a lightly edited version of a livestream. Watch the unedited version on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com
January 21 · 54 min
AI Slop, the End of Copyright, and the Rise of Griefbots - with Naum Milyavskiy
Naum Milyavskiy is a writer and filmmaker in Los Angeles. In this interview, Naum and Peter Clarke discuss a few of Naum's recent articles, including "Slop and Theft" and "The Rise of Griefbots." Toward the end, they also discuss Pluribus, new series on Apple TV. Listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple or watch on YouTube: Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

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