

Jim Rutt
Podcast host and curator who guides in-depth conversations on science, technology, politics, and social systems and produces The Jim Rutt Show.
Top 5 podcasts with Jim Rutt
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105 snips
Oct 8, 2025 • 2h 31min
#48 - Jim Rutt - Why Capitalism Is Now A Game of Mind Control
Jim Rutt, an early internet pioneer and complexity scientist, dives into the darker side of capitalism and technology. He reveals how modern markets manipulate desires and reinforce addictive behaviors, comparing smartphones to slot machines. Rutt introduces 'Game B,' a post-capitalist vision emphasizing cooperation and sustainability. He discusses the challenges of reforming 'Game A' and proposes cultivating local communities with unique governance. This thought-provoking conversation explores the urgent need for systemic change in our approach to consumption and technology.

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Feb 17, 2026 • 1h 7min
EP 332 Worldviews: Jim Rutt
Jim Rutt, a longtime business executive turned complexity researcher and Game B advocate, shares his life arc and worldview. He recounts early religious skepticism, becoming a ‘complexity guy,’ and valuing human wellbeing, ecological richness, and humanity’s future. Conversations touch on limits of knowledge, the sacred as high-dimensional experience, ethics blending utilitarian and deontological ideas, and emergence as a cosmic theme.

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May 31, 2023 • 1h 25min
Large language models, deep peace, and the meaning crisis (with Jim Rutt)
Jim Rutt, host of the Jim Rutt Show and a tech executive, dives into the intricacies of large language models (LLMs) and their impact on creativity and society. He discusses the evolution of LLMs, addressing concerns about AI hallucinations and the risks of misinformation. Rutt also explores the concept of 'deep peace' and the ongoing 'meaning crisis,' suggesting a shift towards more meaningful decision-making. The conversation highlights the potential transformation of business models and the collaboration between humans and AI in the creative process.

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Jun 23, 2025 • 49min
In conversation with Jim Rutt
Jim Rutt, host of The Jim Rutt Show and former Chair of the Santa Fe Institute, dives deep into his tech journey and intersections with complexity science. He discusses how genetic algorithms and market simulations have shaped innovation. Rutt shares insights on AI's role in programming, the importance of multidisciplinary talent in tech, and critiques traditional business models under the Innovator's Dilemma. He also introduces Game B, a new social system focused on sustainability and systemic change.

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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 5min
EP 231 Vance Crowe Interviews Jim Rutt on AI Risk
Jim Rutt, an expert on AI risk, joins Vance Crowe to discuss the complexities of current and future AI risk. They explore topics like AGI, superintelligence, governance challenges, personalized political propaganda, economic inequality, GameB concept, and the importance of proactive decision-making in addressing AI-related issues.


