Change the name to “The Worst Invention”

Dude is a grifter for the AI Industry. When everything goes bust, will you admit you’re being brainwashed then or will you make excuses like a MAGA supporter.

I just listened to the whole series and the follow-ups in 2 days. So good! I thought I was well versed in these things but I learned a lot. Highly recommended

This podcast shows the insane history of AI. It is a very well sourced pod and the presentation is phenomenal. Would recommend. Although the Steve Bannon episode is definitely skippable.

Very unfortunate to bring on an Epstein supporter. I guess nobody else was available. Undermines the work that was put in thus far.

Being a huge fan of this podcast since its inception, I found myself angered and sick to my stomach while listening to the recent episode on the topic of Wetware. I wasn’t upset by the topic of discussion, but rather by how the topic was being discussed. To me, Gregory and Andy lacked appropriate journalistic and moral integrity during their discussions about wetware computers. They hand-wave away any of the insidious moral implications of Hon Weng Chong describing how he abuses human neurons until they either comply with his requested outcomes or kill themselves (to this, the hosts laugh). For a podcast that is by definition exploring the implications of artificial intelligence, both positive and negative, it made me sick to my stomach as I listened to attempts at humorous analogies and and attempts at moral distancing. We’re talking about human neurons, that respond to stimuli, being kept alive specifically to supply computing power. Life enslaved for its valuable output. Please do better Longview. I understand people want entertainment, but your audience would prefer you take these god-like technologies a little more goddamn seriously.

I feel so icky that I was into this podcast for so long, after seeing Bannon’s face on the new episode. Absolutely lame to platform that dude, there’s no reason to.

This series of podcast is extraordinarily well done. The editing is excellent the sound effects, music, etc. are timely but not intrusive. The content is spectacular particularly for those who are interested in what AI is all about. It covers the complete population of those with various opinions of AI, including the accelerationists, the scouts, the doomers, and the skeptics. The series is outstanding. I recommend it highly.

I am really enjoying this pod and the multitude of perspectives but have you tried ordering food from an automated site??? I remain a skeptic.

Just gross to give him any type of recognition o platform.

Giving voices to straw-man peddling, pseudo scientists, to contrast actual scientists is unethical. Not calling out the fallacy of the argument is even worse. I wasn’t up on this show, and now I’m out.

I agree with many of the other reviewers about the indefensible judgment of inviting Steve Bannon to participate as a guest for Ep.10. Even if the intention was to seek commentary from a voice on the right-wing side of the political spectrum on the core issues of this podcast, one would think that there would be options to get that perspective than to platform such an odious individual. Completely undermines the credibility of this podcast.

Audio of a real execution is played during every episode in the form of an advertisement for one of the show’s sponsors. I think that’s enough information about the judgement and ethics of the creators of this show to decide not to trust them to talk to me about anything ever. It’s sick. And clearly so is their sponsor. I hadn’t realized the producer had done some other incredibly harmful podcasts under the guise of not taking sides. What a dangerously arrogant way to personally gain from pretending to talk seriously about important things.

You lost me w the interview w MacAskill in ep 1. This is not a “scout”—he is SBF’s mentor, in fact the person who encouraged SBF to go into finance. Why would I trust this person?

You completely lost all credibility when you platformed a hate monger and criminal like Steve Bannon. Ezra Klein doesn’t help much, either.

I swear I tried to listen, but it was impossible.. Steve Bannon?!? This is a good podcast, but you’ve overestimated your listener’s tolerance for this hateful, divisive man.. Of ALL of the AI experts to tap as a guest, you chose Bannon?! Read the room.. Do better. I’m unsubscribing, and I suspect others will as well.. Learn from this and be more deliberate next time. You’re an AI podcast, not a political mouthpiece, and sorry, not sorry, Bannon is inseparable from his polarizing, hateful politics..

The fact that they platformed Bannon after he we’ve known how close this dude was to Epstein, and was in fact actually working on a documentary to try to rehab Epstein’s image when he was Epstein was arrested in 2019 is not recoverable IMO

I appreciate Andy and this series so much. The deep reporting and multiple perspectives is so refreshing.

Loved the show until they brought on Steve Bannon.

You guys lost me by including this POS. I was really enjoying the podcast until this. Now you can kick rocks.

I unsubscribed when I saw that they interviewed Steve Bannon. Not a good look.

It's like a 21st century "War of the Worlds".

Having stuck my head in the sand long enough, I have come up for air to listen. This actually makes tech interesting. Having completed it, I don’t know if I should be scared or excited. Probably both. An important podcast and very entertaining to boot.

This is such a great podcast! I haven’t even heard over 4 minutes of it but it’s a great podcast would listen 10/10! (Update) I made it to episode two and it’s even better!!🔥

A thoughtful consideration executed thoroughly even handedly. Both informative and entertaining. Can’t wait for more.

This show is so well done. Love that they present all sides of this incredibly important subject at this critical moment in time. It’s both enlightening and thought provoking.

Balanced review of where AI came from to where it is headed. I hope they make a Season 2!

In the second episode, the suggestion was made that all human problems derive from technology, so a super intelligent AI is needed to save us. Apparently the developers of this show are unaware that many problems are the result of greedy people overriding technology. Countries working together to solve problems, like an AI takeover? Are they basing this expectation on the success of the Paris Accords on climate change?

I’ve listened to dozens of podcasts, for work and for pleasure, and this one tops the list. Amazing journalism, fantastic storytelling, superb sound design. Truly a great show and much needed given the current state of affairs.

A buzz word stuffed middlebrow history of AI that doesn't interrogate any of the possibilities of an AI future, refuses to acknowledge the environmental impact or physical dimensions of the supercomputers required to run these systems, tosses limp-wristed soft ball questions to interviewees who dredge up only the shallowest of information. Complete, lib-brained mush designed to make you feel smart without teaching you anything or challenging any of your preconceived ideas.

Overall a wonderful series. Really loved how entertaining and informative it was. However, I felt the Accelerationist (final) episode was an odd and weak choice to finish on. Some of the beliefs voiced by subjects interviewed sounded like they came from The Secret with embarrassing Law of Attraction likeness (“if we think positive, then positive things will come”). Give me a break. By contrast, The Doomers and The Scouts episodes had far more articulate, nuanced, and compelling discussions and would have been stronger finishers to the series.

The politician he first “debriefs” is Maxine Waters. This tells you everything you need to know about the guy.

to make things more dramatic. this podcast omits some really critical things like the invention of Transformers, or the landmark 2017 paper Attention Is All You Need. The podcast over emphasizes contributions from a few geniuses while overlooking the fact that lots of other people were advancing the field too. I also don’t think they take regulation capture and social cachet as a serious reasons for the period of extreme doomerism in 2023 and 2024.

I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast series. I really appreciate the thorough attempt to be fair and balanced, and just report on facts without a political leaning. It is so needed in our day. Also, the level of research and history was very impressive as well as credible.

Seems a very balanced presentation of artificial intelligence

He is good

What about the camp of people that doesn’t think agi is coming in the next 10 or even 20 years?

This is a great series covering the risk and potential for AI. The quality of the interviews was very good and I like how they highlight a variety of perspectives. Looking forward to future episodes as AI continues to develop.

Typical of so much in our current culture, the conversation surrounding AI is filled with hyperbole (“greatest since printing press!” “biggest since Industrial Revolution!” “biggest since fire!”), and I appreciate the reporter not voicing a specific opinion but simply informing the state of things. I believe this podcast will be a very useful guide as progress continues in AI development (maybe as useful as the “Big Bang” itself - ha).

Going to have to go take DS’s 10y pill to survive this mess of simpleminded credulity.

Balanced, informative, and thoughtful exploration of an important topic. I only wish that our federal politicians and policymakers were more aware and focused on this important issue. But that is par for the course…

Love this podcast kind of like waveform but more

An incredible report on the history, current state and future of A.I. Start here if you know nothing about A.I. or believe you’re an expert.

I learned so much from listening and I’m grateful!

This Podcast gives me hope 💖

This is a most complete and comprehensive understanding of AI, AGI, ASI. I learned so much and the format is perfect with great journalist and guests. I can wait for Season 2 but we need to wait what the future will be.

An incredibly well done, thoughtful, curious, and important show

I can’t say enough good things about this podcast. The quality of the research, the interviewing, the production and of course the ideas. If you’re looking for one podcast to synthesize the potential of the AI era, this is it.

Phenomenal podcast—very interesting and informative on an incredibly timely topic. I’ve recommended to so many people, any time the topic of AI comes up.

Great lay of the land with AI, its history and future risks