AI UNEMPLOYED

AI UNEMPLOYED

Author: Ampel October 17, 2024 Duration: 12:22

On this episode, we stare into the abyss of one of our deepest fears - that AI has suddenly made us all obsolete. Or has it?

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In this series of THE NEXT BILLION SECONDS we'll explore the enormous changes that are taking place right now - almost everywhere we look. Because things are moving fast.The future has suddenly become the present.

Hosted by award-winning podcast creator, journalist & futurist Mark Pesce, The Next Billion Seconds is everything you need to know about the future — so you can make the best decisions today.

The rate of change we are experiencing is the fastest humanity has ever seen. Stay informed as Mark simplifies the complex technological and societal changes we face. How we will work, connect, use money, drive, eat is all changing at a rapid pace. For more information on The Next Billion seconds with Mark Pesce, please check out https://nextbillionseconds.com 

The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce is produced by Ampel and Myrtle and Pine  

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Ever feel like the world is shifting beneath your feet? That's the sensation The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce captures and explores. Hosted by award-winning futurist and journalist Mark Pesce, this podcast digs into the profound technological and societal transformations happening right now-at a pace humanity has never before experienced. It’s not just speculation; it’s about understanding the forces reshaping how we work, connect, and even think about value and money, so we can navigate today with more clarity. Mark has a knack for untangling complex ideas, making the dizzying rate of change feel comprehensible and, more importantly, actionable. Each episode serves as a guide, helping you piece together what’s coming next from the signals already here. For anyone curious about where science, technology, and global news are steering us, this podcast from Ampel is an essential companion. Tune in to hear thoughtful analysis that connects the dots between emerging trends and your daily decisions, all delivered with an engaging, accessible style. The future isn't a distant abstraction on this show-it's the next billion seconds, and they're already unfolding.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 100

The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce
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Duration: 21:41
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Would electrifying everything eliminate carbon emissions? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:15
SUSTAIN #4: Inventor Saul Griffith makes a radical proposal: electrify everything, saving energy, money, and cutting emissions almost to zero. It also transforms the costs of climate change into enormous opportunities. C…
Can we 'flatten the curve' on climate change? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:07
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Will the next war be fought for control of semiconductors? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:04
TSMC now makes the best computer chips - making Taiwan a prize that China needs in order to continue its rise as an economic and military superpower.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/…
How did America lose the semiconductor race? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
For sixty years, Intel made the best chips in the world. As of 2020, they no longer do - and a company you've likely never heard of now holds the chipmaking crown.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See o…
Why do computers get faster and smaller and cheaper? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:13
More than 60 years ago, integrated circuits created a revolution in electronics that transformed the entire world. How are chips made? And why do we keep getting better at making them?See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

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