The Last Invention
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The AI revolution has begun – the product of a seventy-year quest by scientists, mathematicians, and visionaries who set out to build machines that could think. But what began as a fringe idea has now become one of the most powerful forces of the 21st century. This is the story of that journey: its rivalries, its competing visions of utopia and apocalypse, and the race to build what may be humanity’s last invention.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 36min
EP 1: Ready or Not
Andy Mills, an investigative reporter, dives deep into the urgent race for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and the competing factions surrounding its development. He discusses alarming claims of a Silicon Valley coup that seeks to supplant traditional governance with AI. The conversation touches on the staggering potential of AGI to reshape jobs, education, and society within a few years. Leading experts raise concerns about the existential risks of superintelligence, while some advocate for preparing society rather than halting progress. Buckle up for a wild exploration of our AI future!
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Sep 15, 2025 • 2min
Introducing: The Last Invention
Explore the fierce debate over ultra-intelligent AI and its potential impact on humanity. Technologists voice alarm over the possibility of AI escaping human control, raising existential concerns. Meanwhile, optimists envision a future filled with unprecedented prosperity and even space travel. Dive into the rich history of the quest for a thinking machine and uncover the deep divides among experts. Are we on the brink of an amazing transformation or facing an unprecedented threat? The conversation is heating up!
