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069 The Future of Humanity | Book Club with Kevin Joey Chen Sep 12, 2019

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In this episode I'm joined by my buddy Kevin and we discuss the book, The Future of Humanity: Our Destiny in the Universe by Michio Kaku

We talk about developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology that may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars and beyond. We talk about elevators to space, wormholes, laser porting, and much more!

Plus we debate the question of if you digitize your brain, is that still you? Is the soul just information?

Join Kevin and I in this fun talk and review about the book!

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068 Randy's Donuts - Yeah, with the 32 ft. Doughnut on the Roof! Sep 09, 2019

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Randy's Donuts has been an LA icon for nearly 60 years! You know it, it's the building with the giant doughnut on top featured in countless movies, music videos, and television, such as Arrested Development, Crocodile Dundee, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers' "Californication" music video.

But when I noticed them opening up more locations, I instinctively got concerned for the future of Randy's and needed to make sure it was in good hands!

In this episode, I was relieved to chat with Tom Bartsch, Randy's vice president of marketing and development, and get the full story. We talk about the history of Randy's Donuts, the sale of the business, how they're staying true to the brand, the brothers that are still involved, and the future franchise and expansion of Randy's!

Learn more about Randy's on their website at http://randysdonuts.com

And on all social platforms with the handle @RandysDonutsLA

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067 Is Artificial Intelligence the End of the Human Era? | James Barrat, author of Our Final Invention Aug 28, 2019

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Until now, human intelligence has had no rival. Can we coexist with beings whose intelligence dwarfs our own? And will they allow us to?

In as little as a decade, AI could match and then surpass human intelligence. Corporations and government agencies are pouring billions into achieving AI's Holy Grail―human-level intelligence. Once AI has attained it, scientists argue, it will have survival drives much like our own. We may be forced to compete with a rival more cunning, more powerful, and more alien than we can imagine.

Grab your copy of James' book, Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era, on Amazon at https://amzn.to/33Tbewm

Visit http://www.jamesbarrat.com to learn more and connect with James

Learn about and support AI advocacy at https://futureoflife.org and https://www.fhi.ox.ac.uk and https://intelligence.org

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066 How to Get Started Mountain Biking | Jeff Barber, co-founder of Singletracks Aug 20, 2019

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I've always wanted to try mountain biking but felt a bit intimidated with choosing the right equipment, finding the right trails for a beginner, and how to stay safe and not kill myself.

Luckily I got Jeff Barber, co-founder of Singletracks.com and the Singletracks podcast, to give me the low down on everything I need to know to get started! So if you've ever wanted to give mountain biking a try, this episode is for you!

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065 The Rivalry of Leo Fender and Les Paul | Ian S. Port, author of The Birth of Loud Aug 15, 2019

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Electric guitars have been around since the 1930's but had some serious drawbacks including their inability to get very loud. Both Leo Fender and Les Paul strived to achieve louder sounds which paved the way for new music styles including rock 'n' roll.

Leo Fender was a quiet, half-blind, self-taught radio repairman motivated by his curiosity and requests from local musicians. Les Paul was a brilliant but headstrong pop star and guitarist who spent years toying with new musical technologies for himself. Their contest empowered the most inventive musicians of the 1950s and 1960s—including Muddy Waters, Buddy Holly, the Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eric Clapton— with a vibrancy and volume never before attainable.

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064 The Architects of J. P. Morgan, Westinghouse, and the Panama Canal | John Oller Aug 10, 2019

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John Oller, a former Wall Street lawyer, tells the story of a new type of "White Shoe" lawyer. These lawyers were architects of the monopolistic new corporations so despised by many, and acted as guardians who helped the kings of industry fend off government overreaching. Yet they also quietly steered their robber baron clients away from a "public be damned" attitude toward more enlightened corporate behavior during a period of progressive, turbulent change in America.

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And visit John's website at http://www.johnollernyc.com

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063 The Case to Abolish Sport Hunting | Anne Muller of C.A.S.H. Aug 01, 2019

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In Episode 051, I interviewed a hunter and asked him if it's ethical to hunt. So I thought it'd only be fair if I asked the same question of someone who is against sport hunting.

Anne Muller of The Committee To Abolish Sport Hunting (CASH) was kind enough to come on the show and share some of her thoughts and perspective on the ethics of hunting. Anne has some enlightening information to share which I think you'll find very interesting.

So be sure to check out episode 051 along with this episode to get a fascinating insight into both viewpoints to make an informed decision for yourself!

To learn more about CASH visit: https://abolishsporthunting.org

Or: https://wildwatch.org

Or: http://lohv.org

Send Anne an email to wildwatch@verizon.net

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062 Hidden History of Transportation in Los Angeles | Charles Hobbs Jul 30, 2019

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Growing up in the LA area, I've always been curious about the transportation scene here. Why are we so reliant on cars to get around and why don't we have a great subway system like New York?

To find out I spoke to Charles Hobbs, the author of Hidden History of Transportation in Los Angeles.

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061 Moon Landing 50th Anniversary Series part 4: The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control | Rick Houston, author of Go, Flight! Jul 16, 2019

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The folks who worked at mission control are often clouded behind the astronauts they worked with. But the reality is that none of NASA's storied accomplishments would have been possible without these people. Join Rick Houston and I in this episode as he shares exactly what it was like to be in mission control!

Rick served as an associate producer and consultant on the documentary film "Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo". That project was inspired by Rick's most recent book, "Go, Flight! The Unsung Heroes of Mission Control". More recently, Rick served as a technical advisor and extra on the set of the film, First Man, on legendary Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong.

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