Robots and Reason
Robots and Reason
Charles Meeks
This show exists to give people a bit more hope in people. The future of technology is being built fast, and mostly out of sight. I want to get to know the humans that will be designing this future and find out what actually makes them tick. I hope to remind everyone of the richness in humanity, while talking about modern day philosophy, technology and of course… Robots.
An Interview with a Designosaur - With Jim Clancy
In the 10th ever episode of the Robots and Reason podcast, Jim and I discussed Design! We talked about what the design world is like, what makes projects meaningful and what enables great design to shine. We discussed the evolution of the tools designers have used over the decades, and finally what Jim hopes the future of design will look like. Tune in for a great discussion!
Jul 11
55 min
Solo: What AI Actually Is (And Why It Can't Fold Your Laundry)
A different kind of episode - flying solo. Is AI actually reasoning, or just very good pattern matching? I break down what AI actually is (pattern matching, not magic), why robots can backflip but can't use a pencil, and my case for why grounded reasoning is the real barrier to superintelligence.
Jul 9
33 min
Social Media - With Chiya Srivastava
On this weeks episode of the Robots and Reason podcast, Chiya and I discussed the effects social media has had on our own lives, and its role in the world. We talked about how we can improve the platforms many of us spend our lives on, to make them suited for the humans behind the screens.
Jun 27
1 hr 17 min
Have we already crossed the line? - With Georges Kreidy
This episode we talked about where the ethical lines surrounding technologies of the future (and today) lie. We discussed how much AI personalization is okay, the concept of a home robot, the risks and benefits of using superintelligence to coordinate economies, social media, and the nuances that lie between.
Jun 20
1 hr 15 min
Climate Tech: The Path from Lab to Industry - With Charlie Johnston
This week, Charlie Johnston and I talked about the difference between creating climate solutions, and actually implementing them. We discussed his work with the project SPLITTER, a predictive maintenance platform for PEM electrolysis stacks for green hydrogen production. Then, together we discussed optimism in times of uncertainty and how we can face big problems in the world head-on.
Jun 6
1 hr 6 min
Going Nuclear - With Deina Neokleous and Eliot Chaize
Today we talked about the feasibility of Nuclear Fusion technology. The political challenges, material challenges, and of course, technological challenges. Eliot and Deina discussed their stories, and what gives them hope for the future of technology.
May 30
29 min
Robots Reasoning and People Corrupting - With Manas Lodha
On this fourth episode of Robots & Reason Manas and I discussed the robotics world that we are exploring. We also discussed the state of privacy and corruption within the modern world.
May 23
54 min
Ambition and Innovation - With Disha Mrinalini Murugavel
In this third episode of Robots and Reason, Disha and I dig into a deceptively simple question: how much is enough? We follow it through ambition and drive, and then through money and the incentives that pull at all of us. It's a conversation about what fuels a builder. We explore Disha's passions, her philosophy, and the future she's working toward.
May 16
1 hr 4 min
AI & Trust - With Sarp Gençer
On this second episode of Robots And Reason, Sarp and I discussed trust in the age of artificial intelligence: Trust with information, AI, corporations and other people. What does the world of the future we want to build look like?
May 9
50 min
Forging a life - with Lara Seitz
On this first episode of Robots and Reason, Lara and I talked about forging a life, building hope, and our relationships with both people and media. Are we becoming more antisocial?
May 2
45 min