Robot Literati -— Groks Science Show 2024-02-21

Modern life has provided many creature comforts that may cause more harm than benefit for our health. What is the benefit of discomfort? On this episode, Paul Taylor discussed his book, Death by Comfort.

Technological design is often hampered by runaway features with limited utility. How do we design a better future? On this episode, Scott Doorley discussed his book, Assembling Tomorrow.

What are the limitations and promises of artificial intelligence? How do we employ it effectively? On this episode, Dr. Pedro Domingos discussed his book, 2040, A Silicon Valley Satire.

The human brain operates in a manner to predict changes in the environment, but what happens when this prediction window changes? On this episode, Alexander Boldizar discussed his book, The Man Who Saw Seconds.

Technological advances have inundated daily lives and resulted in a massive oversubscription in unnecessary activities. How do we take back our time? On this episode, Julio Vincent Gambuto discussed his book, Please Unsubscribe, Thanks.

The internet has enabled a brand of anonymous negativity that often manifests physically. On this episode, Robyn Harding discussed her new book, The Haters.

Reducing pathogens in indoor environments is a major challenge, which can benefit from novel approaches. On this episode, John Rajchert discussed the development of Far UVC technology.

Public awareness of institutional malfeasance relies on investigative journalists. How has the landscape of such activism changed? On this episode, Barrett Brown discussed his book, My Glorious Defeats.

Leadership does not require exerting complete control. Rather, the most effective leaders empower their organizations and individuals for success. On this episode, James Wetrich discussed his book, Stifled: Where Good Leaders Go Wrong.

Federalism may seem inherent in the United States constitution, but it is a concept that has seen constant refinement, particularly in the interbellum period of the early 1800s. On this episode, Dr. Alison LaCroix discussed her book, The Interbellum Constitution.