Ed Zitron: Silicon Valley's Empty Promises and Billion-Dollar Blunders

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The Power of People: How Activism Really Works with Charlie Euchner

What does effective activism actually look like, and why does so much of it begin with simply listening? Charlie Euchner, author of Rules of Activism, explores the power of grassroots organizing, one-on-one conversations, focused agendas, and turning public gatherings into sustai ...  Show more

What Makes Humans Remarkable in the Age of AI with Vivienne Ming

What does it really mean to become “robot-proof” in an age when AI can outperform us at so many traditional skills? Theoretical neuroscientist, AI pioneer, entrepreneur, and author Vivienne Ming argues that the answer isn't to compete with machines, but to use them to become more ...  Show more

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