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Existential Risk, AI Ethics & Fungal Communication | Gabriel Torch | Episode 123
On Episode 123 of The TLB Podcast, James Oliva speaks with scientist and science communicator Gabriel Torch ( @bearbaitofficial ) to discuss the realities of scientific research, AI’s impact on language, skills, and journalism, ethical challenges in merging technology with humanity, envisioned apocalyptic scenarios, dangers of corporate overreach, fungi as environmental communicators, and the future of conscious artificial intelligence.
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Connect with Gabriel Torch:
YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@bearbaitofficial
TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@bearbaitofficial
Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bearbaitofficial
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
07:37 – Role of Science Communicators
14:04 – Dead Internet Theory
22:54 – AI’s Impact on Language and Skills
35:15 – Merging AI with Humanity
38:50 – Non-Invasive Brain–Computer Interfaces
47:47 – Dangers of Medical Technology and Patents
51:46 – Apocalyptic Scenarios
53:39 – Bird Flu & Global Food Security
01:01:49 – Nuclear Power
01:09:36 – Fungi in Environmental Solutions
01:21:10 – Nihilism in Younger Generations
01:32:06 – Creating Intelligence
01:36:39 – Rebellion Against Higher Powers
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