Steven W Sorensen

Gradient Proof

Society EN ↓ 22 episodes

A longform discussion between co-hosts Roy Peer, an architect turned entrepreneur and sci-fi author, & Steven W Sorensen, a global soul turned tech finance and corporate board enthusiast, on a wide range of topics ranging from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We aim to bring on great minds, from the renown to the unknown, to discuss things we find interesting. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. Just like Hitchcock built suspense by placing a ticking time b-mb under the table of two people having a simple conversation, the status along the grad...

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Author

Steven W Sorensen

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.gradientproof.com

Latest episode

Nov 3, 2023

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Episodes

EP8 - AI Envisioned: The Next Architectural Epoch 03.11.2023

In this episode, “AI Envisioned: The Next Architectural Epoch”, speakers Roy Peer and Steven W Sorensen discuss various aspects of architecture and its evolution. They explore how technology has influenced architectural design throughout history, using examples such as the development of steel and elevators in New York City. They also discuss the work of architects like Louis Sullivan and Zaha Had...

EP7 - First, AI Resistance. Then, Human Renaissance 31.07.2023

The Gradient Proof podcast features Steven W Sorensen and Roy Peer discussing the potential implications of artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more advanced and intelligent. They explore the potential of combining different nodes of AI development to create a more general artificial intelligence, and the pushback against AI research, particularly GPT research, with an open letter calling for a...

EP6-P1 ChatGPT AI & the Swift End of Life 2.0 17.03.2023

The Gradient Proof podcast features a conversation between Roy Peer and Steven W Sorensen about the potential impact of AI on various aspects of life. They discuss Max Tegmark's book "Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," which breaks down the evolution of life into three categories. The podcast hosts speculate on the potential impact of AI on the entertainment industry, in...

EP6-P2 ChatGPT AI & the Swift End of Life 2.0 17.03.2023

In a podcast conversation between Roy Peer and Steven W Sorensen, the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on various industries and society as a whole is discussed. The speakers explore the potential for AI to create personalized and engaging experiences in video games and everyday objects to improve safety. However, they also discuss the potential dangers of AI, such as its use in wa...

EP6-P3 ChatGPT AI & the Swift End of Life 2.0 17.03.2023

In a podcast, Roy Peer and Steven W Sorensen discuss the potential of AI-enabled simulation as a learning tool. They explore how AI simulations could be used to provide scenario-driven education that would be difficult to replicate otherwise, and its potential in fields such as asteroid mining. The speakers also discuss the potential risks of AI, including the possibility of a superintelligent zom...

EP6-P4 ChatGPT AI & the Swift End of Life 2.0 17.03.2023

In a podcast, Roy Peer and Steven W Sorensen discuss the potential of AI in various fields, including drug development, engineering, and legal cases. They highlight the potential for AI to revolutionize these fields and democratize access to legal and financial resources. However, they also acknowledge the potential risks of blindly following AI advice and stress the importance of using AI as a to...

EP5-P1 - Rethinking Climate Change with Douglas Wyatt 09.01.2023

Gradient Proof Podcast Episode 5 - Rethinking Climate Change with Douglas Wyatt The Gradient Proof podcast featured Douglas Wyatt, an attorney with an interest in environmental law and technology, who has volunteered for over 20 years for the Foundation for Glacier Environmental Research. Wyatt discussed the changes he has observed in the glaciers over the years, including a significant reduction...

EP5-P2 - Rethinking Climate Change with Douglas Wyatt 09.01.2023

Gradient Proof Podcast Episode 5 - Rethinking Climate Change with Douglas Wyatt Welcome to Gradient Proof. This is Episode 5, part 2 of 3. Topics discussed in this episode are Energy, Climate Change, Science Confidence, Human Values, and Response. The pieces of information gathered from research data help us decide on the actions we, humans as a whole, need to take. We need to look at our values a...

EP5-P3 - Rethinking Climate Change with Douglas Wyatt 09.01.2023

Gradient Proof Podcast Episode 5 - Rethinking Climate Change with Douglas Wyatt Welcome to Gradient Proof. This is Episode 5, part 3 of 3. Topics discussed in this episode are Energy, Culture, Science, Confidence, Human Values, and Innovation. The pieces of information gathered from research data help us decide on the actions we, humans as a whole, need to take. We need to look at our values and k...

EP4-P1 - AI vs Education 11.05.2022

Gradient Proof Podcast Episode 4 - Part 1 In part one of today’s episode of the Gradient Proof Podcast, Roy Peer and Steven W Sorensen discuss the 2018 book, The Case Against Education by Bryan Caplan. They explored the idea that education is more of a signaling activity for employers than a way to learn skills, and questioned whether spending four to six additional years on a graduate degree is w...

EP4-P2 - AI vs Education 11.05.2022

Gradient Proof Podcast Episode 4 - Part 2 In a podcast, Steven W Sorensen and Roy Peer discuss the potential for a new education system that is more flexible and accessible to everyone. They explore the resistance that such a system would face from those who hold power in the current education system and the need for a new certification system that would allow for recognition of learning outside o...

EP4-P3 - AI vs Education 11.05.2022

Gradient Proof Podcast Episode 4 - Part 3 In part three of today’s episode of the Gradient Proof Podcast, Roy Peer and Steven W Sorensen continue to discuss the 2018 book, The Case Against Education by Bryan Caplan. In this Episode: [0:18] Entrepreneurship in Education [1:15] Success and Learning: Learning How to Learn [5:00] State Funding of Entrepreneurship [07:17] Why Minimum Wage is better for...

EP3-P1 - Why You'll Eventually be an NFT 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. This is Episode 3, part 1, topics discussed on this episode are Metaverse, NFT, Real Estate, Art, Digital Twins. With the rise of blockchains, crypto, and the metaverse, it won’t be long before digital currencies become the main medium of transactions. So today, we discuss the rising trend of NFTs, the metaverse, and why you will eventually be an NFT. As always we encour...

EP3-P2 - Why You'll Eventually be an NFT 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is Episode 3, topics discussed on this episode are Metaverse, NFT, Real Estate, Art, Digital Twins. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT GRADIENT PROOF: A l...

EP3-P3 - Why You'll Eventually be an NFT 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is Episode 3, topics discussed on this episode are Metaverse, NFT, Real Estate, Art, Digital Twins. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT GRADIENT PROOF: A l...

Pilot: EP2-P1- The Asteroid Miner's Dream 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is Pilot Episode 2, topics discussed on this episode are Rockets, Asteroid Mining, Energy, Meaning, Happiness. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT GRADIENT...

Pilot: EP2-P2 - The Asteroid Miner's Dream 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is Pilot Episode 2, topics discussed on this episode are Rockets, Asteroid Mining, Energy, Meaning, Happiness. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT GRADIENT...

Pilot: EP2-P3 - The Asteroid Miner's Dream 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is Pilot Episode 2, topics discussed on this episode are Rockets, Asteroid Mining, Energy, Meaning, Happiness. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT GRADIENT...

Pilot: EP1-P1 - What If You Lived To 10,000 Years Old? 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is a Pilot Episode 1, topics discussed on this episode are Longevity, Digital Dark Ages, Computation, Treating Aging. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT G...

Pilot: EP1-P2 - What If You Lived To 10,000 Years Old? 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is a Pilot Episode 1, topics discussed on this episode are Longevity, Digital Dark Ages, Computation, Treating Aging. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT G...

Pilot: EP1-P4 - What If You Lived To 10,000 Years Old? 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is a Pilot Episode 1, topics discussed on this episode are Longevity, Digital Dark Ages, Computation, Treating Aging. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT G...

Pilot: EP1-P3 - What If You Lived To 10,000 Years Old? 12.02.2022

Welcome to Gradient Proof. A long-form discussion on a range of topics from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. This is a Pilot Episode 1, topics discussed on this episode are Longevity, Digital Dark Ages, Computation, Treating Aging. As always we encourage you to drink with us, welcome to the gradient. MORE ABOUT G...

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