Piloting the Cloud: A Technical Tour with Walter Myers III

Piloting the Cloud: A Technical Tour with Walter Myers III

Author: Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence April 3, 2025 Duration: 0:00
Like many, you may be storing important files and photos in the cloud. But just where is this magical cloud? How is it powered? Is it safe? To answer these questions and more, host Robert J. Marks is joined by Walter Myers III, a principal engineering manager for Microsoft’s Azure Cloud and a Senior Fellow at Discovery Institute. Their conversation Read More ›

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What does it mean to think, to create, or to be conscious in an age of machines? Mind Matters, from the Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial Intelligence, digs into these profound questions without easy answers. This isn't a series of dry technical lectures; it's a thoughtful exploration where technology intersects with philosophy, culture, and the very fabric of society. Each episode examines the real-world impact of intelligent systems, separating hype from reality while considering both their staggering potential and their inherent limitations. You'll hear discussions that go beyond algorithms to ask what these developments reveal about human nature itself. The conversations hosted by the Walter Bradley Center tackle misconceptions, ethical challenges, and the practical applications that are reshaping our world. Tune in for a nuanced perspective that connects the dots between silicon and soul, offering a essential guide to understanding not just how our tools work, but what they mean for our future. This podcast provides a unique space to grapple with the ideas that will define the coming decades.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 201

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Exploring the Mind-Brain Relationship and Challenging Materialism [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:57
Can the mind be explained in purely physical terms? Or is it something else entirely? In this interview, neurosurgeon Michael Egnor kicks off a three-part discussion with Dr. Angus Menuge about his book Minding the Brain…
Philosophies of Mind: Jim Madden on Hylomorphism and Neuroscience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:35
Is matter governed by an immaterial form, as Aristotle once argued? Or is the physical world all there is? On today’s episode, guest host Pat Flynn interviews philosopher Jim Madden, author of a chapter in the new book M…
After You Die: Near-Death Experiences With Glimpses of Heaven and Hell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:51
Can near-death experiences provide evidence that the mind is greater than the brain? On today’s episode from the archive, host Robert J. Marks interviews Walter Bradley about near-death experiences. Dr. Bradley discusses…
Body & Soul: Joshua Farris and The Creation of Self [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:00
How does the body contribute to the soul? On today’s episode, host Michael Egnor and theologian Dr. Joshua Farris discuss the implications of a neo-Cartesian understanding of the human soul on divisive cultural issues su…
Minding the Brain: Unraveling the Mystery of Consciousness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:37
Are the mind and brain distinct? What is the connection between our physical brain and our mental thinking? On today’s episode, podcaster Pat Flynn concludes his conversation with the editors of the new book Minding the…
Minding the Brain: Why Science and Philosophy Need Each Other [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:01
Does science have to stay within a materialistic framework? It turns out, materialism itself isn’t science — it’s philosophy. In this episode, Pat Flynn interviews Brian Krouse, Angus Menuge, and Robert J. Marks about al…
What Makes Humans Unique?  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:42
What makes humans unique compared to the rest of the natural world? Can strict materialists answer that question? In today’s podcast episode, neurosurgeon Michael Egnor speaks with Dr. Joshua Farris on the idea that huma…
The Person as “Immaterial Substance” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:55
Is there substantial evidence that we are more than our bodies? And does that point to the existence of God? Theological anthropologist Dr. Joshua Farris thinks so. In this podcast episode, Farris speaks with host and ne…
When the Government Controls the Spectrum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:26
The federal government determines how the radio spectrum is used and who can use it. Turns out, renting out the spectrum to private companies is a billion-dollar business. The spectrum business goes to the highest bidder…