2Humans Podcast

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2Humans is a weekly podcast for people who want to understand the forces shaping our world. Topics we cover include frontier AI and the model wars, venture capital and startup strategy, financial markets and economics, the global energy transition, and the geopolitical forces that connect them all. Ross and Fede met as PhD students at UCL, both building startups while conducting research at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. They quickly discovered something useful: they agreed on almost everything that matters in the world, and almost nothing about how to think about it. A J...

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Socialism vs. Capitalism in the Age of AI 11.07.2026 21:45

Artificial intelligence could create the most prosperous society in human history, or the greatest concentration of wealth ever seen. In this episode, we explore three competing visions for AI’s future: Fully Automated Luxury Communism, Creative Destruction, and Power & Progress. We discuss who should own AI, whether work will disappear, how governments should respond, and present our own prop...

The UK Social Media Ban: ban the feed or fix the feed 02.07.2026 37:55

The conversation delves into the implications of the new social media policy in the UK, discussing the generational impact, motivation behind the policy, and the challenges of parental oversight and government intervention. It explores the influence of social media, the need for transparency and accountability in algorithms, and the potential impact of age verification and content regulation. The...

Real Science That Sounds Like Sci-Fi: Fly Brains and Organoid Computers 07.06.2026 23:52

In this episode of 2Humans, we look at two recent science papers that sound like they escaped from a sci-fi film: a digitally reconstructed fly brain/connectome, and brain organoids being explored as computing systems. We talk through what the research actually shows, why it feels so strange, and what it might mean for neuroscience, computing, AI, and the slightly unsettling future of biological m...

The Future of Energy: fossil fuels vs nuclear vs renewable power 13.05.2026 39:56

The conversation delves into the importance of the energy sector for economic growth and energy independence. It explores the cost benefit of renewable energy versus fossil fuels, highlighting the long-term sustainability and economic advantages of renewable energy. Additionally, it discusses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning to renewable energy and the impact of energy choices on...

Claude Mythos, Datacentres, Iran: Who Controls the Future Now? 29.04.2026 48:32

Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist. Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group. In this conversation, Ross and Fede discuss the release of the Anthropic...

Cancer Researcher Explains The Immunotherapy Revolution: How Your Body Will Cure Cancer from Within 25.04.2026 59:35

Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist. Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group. The conversation delves into the concept of immunotherapy as a revolution...

The Invisible Barrier Between Human Consciousness and AI. And How We Might Break It [Part 2] 21.04.2026 29:11

Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist. Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group. Are AI consciousness and human rights compatible—or even possible? In t...

The Invisible Barrier Between Human Consciousness and AI. And How We Might Break It [Part1] 18.04.2026 33:15

Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist. Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group. Main Topics Covered with Timestamps: (0:00) - Defining consciousness: Wha...

What happens when Academia is overtaken by AI? 13.04.2026 39:46

Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist. Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group. Will AI Replace Researchers or Transform Them? This episode cuts through...

Are We Overestimating the AI Revolution? A Raw Look at the Hype, Hidden Costs, and Future Risks 05.04.2026 38:50

Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist. Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group. In this episode, we challenge the prevailing narrative around AI's rapid...

The AI War: How Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic Are Shaping the Future 05.04.2026 42:41

Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist. Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group. The AI chatbot wars are heating up as companies compete to attract and re...