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Orthodox ConundrumWhen We Get It Wrong: Orthodox Communities and the Nechemya Weberman Case (279)Check out Orthodox Conundrum Commentary on Substack and get your free subscription by going to https://scottkahn.substack.com/ - and paid subscribers get this and other episodes of the Orthodox Conundrum Podcast ad-free and with early access and additional bonus content! This episode of Orthodox Conundrum addresses an extremely painful and unsettling subject. Last week, we learned that Nechemya Weberman, who was convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a minor, has had his prison sentence dramatically reduced. Although Weberman originally received a sentence of more than one hundred years, that sentence has now been cut...
2026-02-021h 30
Robinson's Podcast269 - Scott Aaronson: What Is Quantum Computing?Scott Aaronson is the Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. He researches the capabilities and limits of quantum computers, and computational complexity theory more generally. For the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years, he was on leave to work at OpenAI on the theoretical foundations of AI safety. In this episode of Robinson’s Podcast, Scott answers a host of questions about the basics of quantum computing. He and Robinson discuss the physics- and computer science elements of the field, how it connects to the foundations of...
2026-02-011h 25
Cryptoria｜用简单的语言，讲述纷乱繁杂的加密世界Ep.144 量子风暴 — 数字世界的"末日"与重生2024年12月Google发布Willow量子处理器,证明量子纠错可随物理比特增加而指数级改善,量子计算专家改口称竞赛已从热身进入正式开赛。全球政府在量子计算投资达540亿美元,中国在量子通信和专利数量领先,美国在计算硬件卓越。量子计算威胁不仅影响Crypto,更涉及国家安全和金融主权,堪比新一代核武器竞赛。我们全面拆解量子计算三大核心物理现象、物理比特与逻辑比特的本质差异、2025年纠错技术突破的关键意义、比特币地址安全等级分析、四种潜在攻击者模型、AI与量子计算的相互加速效应,以及普通持币者的实用防御指南。1. 量子计算基础:打破常见误区• 常见错误:量子计算机在多个平行宇宙中计算并收集答案(类似漫威奇异博士)• 真实原理:威力来自三大核心物理现象• 叠加态:量子比特同时处于0和1状态,如硬币在空中旋转的瞬间• 纠缠:多个量子比特产生神奇关联,改变一个其他瞬间响应• 干涉:通过完美量子门操作让错误答案互相抵消,正确答案概率提升• 生动比喻:传统计算机像在迷宫中一条路试,量子计算机像奇异博士释放能量波探索所有路径,在出口形成共振2. 物理比特vs逻辑比特:关键区别• 物理比特:实际量子系统(真空中离子、超导电路微小电流)• 极度脆弱:温度波动、电磁辐射、宇宙射线都可能导致翻车• 逻辑比特:用多个物理比特编码一个可靠比特• 量子纠错:如古代派10-20个信使送同一密信,只要一半以上到达即可还原3. 2025年转折点:纠错技术突破• 历史矛盾:每增加量子比特系统错误率上升,如摇摇欲坠底座上叠积木• Google Willow突破:纠错技术重大进展• 以前:1个逻辑比特需要1000个物理比特• 现在:错误率降低后可能只需100个物理比特• 破解比特币椭圆曲线加密需要1500-2000个逻辑比特• 意味着需要几百万到上千万物理比特(取决于纠错成熟度)• 转折点意义:不在物理比特数量,而在纠错效率提升4. 比特币地址安全等级分析• 相对安全地址类型• 危险地址类型• Taproot解决方案:软分叉禁用密钥路径花费,强制使用脚本路径或升级抗量子版本• 中本聪的币:使用P2PK地址,公钥完全暴露,量子计算机可直接从公钥推导私钥5. 比特币钱包安全铁律• 铁律一:不要重复使用地址• 铁律二:确认币在哈希化地址里• 铁律三:养成良好钱包卫生习惯6. 四种潜在攻击者模型• 国家行为者: - 动机:情报收集、破坏敌对国加密货币储备、战略布局 - 优势:资源最充足,技术积累最深 - 目标:可能针对特定高价值钱包或国家级加密货币储备• 犯罪组织: - 动机:纯粹为钱 - 目标:交易所热钱包、被遗弃但未认领的旧地址 - 限制:资源有限,不太可能成为量子计算领跑者• 私立企业: - 动机:炫技、向投资者和客户证明技术成熟度 - 灰色地带:可能以"失物招领"名义打捞长期无人认领的钱包 - 矛盾:既然能找回为何要收佣金而不直接拿走?本质是用合法理由占有• 守法政府: - 可能对比特币是好事:政府拿到量子计算机后可能做战略储备 - 逻辑:国家A实现突破→知道BCD会复制→短暂窗口期→主动征用量子脆弱的比特币 - 理由:我拿了能保护币值,不拿可能被其他国家拿走7. 核武器历史的参照• 时间窗口极短:技术扩散速度远超预期• 原因:一旦知道某事物理上可行,复制非常容易• 量子计算类似:一旦有人证明可以建造,其他国家会快速跟进• 攻击方:必须在窗口期内造成最大破坏• 防御方:必须在窗口期内准备好防御措施8. AI与量子计算的正反馈循环• AI加速量子计算: - 量子纠错是极其复杂的优化问题(设计纠错码、实时监控、检测错误、纠正错误) - 机器学习擅长模式识别和快速决策 - Google Willow使用机器学习和强化学习优化纠错策略 - 传统方法需物理学家数月设计,AI几天探索上千种匹配找到最优方案 - 过去两年神经网络辅助量子纠错学术论文大量涌现 - AI帮助发现新超导材料和量子比特架构,找到更高温、更稳定的量子系统 - DeepMind等实验室用机器学习预测材料属性,原本几年工作缩短为几个月• 量子计算加速AI: - AI瓶颈:存储墙 - 内存带宽和能耗成为限制因素 - 某些量子算法理论上可更高效处理特定优化和采样问题 - NVIDIA波士顿建立量子研究中心,整合量子硬件和AI超算基础设施 - 已推出生成式量子AI框架,整合量子生成数据到AI工作流9. 量子计算的正面应用• 药物研发领域: - 模拟分子量子行为(传统计算机完全做不到) - 设计新药、理解蛋白质折叠、找到新催化剂都需要量子系统精确模拟• 材料科学领域: - 设计新电池材料,提高能量密度和充电速度 - 更高效太阳能电池 - 捕获二氧化碳的新材料(对气候变化至关重要)• 金融领域: - 投资组合优化、风险评估、衍生品定价 - 虽然不像破解比特币需要那么多逻辑比特,但可证明商业价值10. 专家时间线预测• Global Risk Institute对量子专家调查: - 破解RSA-2048或比特币SECP256K1的50%可能性在2040年• a16z Crypto的Justin Thaler: - 未来5年内出现密码相关量子计算机的可能性几乎不存在 - 公开已知进展不支持此预期 - 即使10年时间线也仍然非常有挑战性• Nick Carter和Scott Aaronson: - Nick预计2030-2032年左右 - Scott表示按当前硬件进展惊人速度,更早出现可能性存在
2026-01-281h 14
From Boots to BoardroomEdison Electric Institute’s Scott Aaronson on AI, Data Centers, Energy Security & Affordability | From Boots to Boardroom | KYRO AIIn this episode of Boots to Boardroom we talk to Scott Aaronson — Senior VP of Energy Security at EEI. The US grid is facing its biggest test in decades: can it handle the massive power demand from AI and data centers? Scott breaks down why the myth that "the grid is old and antiquated" is wrong and reveals the $1.1 trillion investment plan over the next 5 years to modernize American infrastructure. We discuss the mismatch between Amazon's "long-term" 5-year view and the utility sector's 50-year planning cycle, and why "gripping the club too tight" kills leadership. Scott also explains...
2026-01-131h 26
The Quantum KidScott Aaronson's Chat with Kai: Time Travel, Wormholes, Paradoxes, and the Future of PhysicsIn this episode of The Quantum Kid, Katia Moskvitch and nine-year-old co-host Kai explore one of the most fascinating frontiers in modern physics: time travel, and what quantum mechanics and relativity really say about it. Our guest is Scott Aaronson — one of the world’s leading experts in quantum computing, the Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, and director of UT’s Quantum Information Center.Together, we dig into the science behind the movies — from Back to the Future to Interstellar — and unpack what physics actually allows. Scott explains:- Why traveling forward in...
2026-01-0823 min
Increments#94 - Is AI Just a Tool? (w/ Scott Aaronson)The time has come for Vaden to defend his faith in the face of cold, hard scientific rationality. Will AI take over the world, automating away everything that makes humans distinct? Or can Vaden defend the church of just-ism, the radical belief that AI is simply "just a tool." Scott Aaronson, professor of computer science at UT Austin, goes to head to head against the zealotry.
Check out Scott's website and his blog, Shtetl Optimized.
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Scott view's on education. Should we radically reform K-12?
Is ChatGPT changing Scott's approach to teaching
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2025-11-061h 24
Salvador Podcast#15 - Scott Aaronson: quantum computing, AI and AGI progressScott Aaronson is a theoretical computer scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, known for his pioneering work on quantum computing and computational complexity. He writes the widely read blog Shtetl-Optimized and has shaped how researchers and the public understand both the possibilities and limits of quantum technology.We talk about the reality of quantum computing, cryptography, AI progress, large language models, and what the future might look like when these technologies converge. Topics are outlined in the timestamps below.Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
2025-08-171h 07
632nmQuantum Complexity: Scott Aaronson on P vs NP and the FutureIn this episode of the 632nm podcast, Scott Aaronson shares his early fascination with calculus at age 11 and how “rediscovering” old mathematics led him toward groundbreaking work in complexity theory. He gives a lucid explanation of P vs NP, revealing how seemingly trivial questions about verifying solutions speak to some of the deepest unsolved problems in all of computing.Aaronson also explores the frontiers of quantum computing, from the nuances of quantum supremacy experiments to the idea of quantum money and certified randomness. He explains how amplitudes—rather than straightforward probabilities—unlock powerful interference effects, yet still face lim...
2025-07-162h 01
Know Time#119: Quantum Computing, Complexity Theory, P vs. NP, AI & Consciousness ft. Scott AaronsonScott Aaronson, theoretical computer scientist, professor at University of Texas Austin and leading innovator in quantum computing and complexity theory, talks about AI consciousness, can machines think, universality, quantum computing, computation complexity, P complexity, NP complexity, P vs. NP and consciousness.Scott: https://scottaaronson.blog/SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinPODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm...
2025-06-211h 41
Advanced Quantum Deep DivesQuantum Era Arrives: MIT's Fault-Tolerant Leap and Aaronson's Certified Randomness BreakthroughThis is your Advanced Quantum Deep Dives podcast.Welcome to Advanced Quantum Deep Dives, I'm Leo, your quantum computing specialist. Today is May 18th, 2025, and we're diving straight into what's happening at the quantum frontier.Have you noticed how everyone's suddenly talking about the "Quantum Era"? It's not just marketing hype anymore. As Time magazine declared last month, the Quantum Era has already begun, and those lagging in quantum investment risk falling behind in cybersecurity, energy modeling, and drug development.I was particularly excited by the breakthrough announced just last month by a team...
2025-05-1803 min
Curiosity ⇔ EntangledScott Aaronson x Zvi Mowshowitz | Why the AI Revolution Won’t Look Like You Expect—And Why That’s More DangerousThis podcast is produced by volunteers at Accelerator Media, a nonprofit educational media organization. Our work is supported by listeners and viewers like you. If you’d like to help us ignite curiosity and inspire long-term thinking about our shared future, please consider making a donation: https://acceleratormedia.org/donate/In this episode of Curiosity Entangled, theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson and writer Zvi Mowshowitz confront one of the biggest questions of our time: what happens when humanity builds tools that can outthink us? In a wide-ranging and unsparing conversation, they explore the realities of AI risk, gr...
2025-04-281h 40
Ahead of the ThreatEpisode Eight - Scott AaronsonClass is in session! Professor Scott Aaronson, a leading researcher in quantum computers, takes time away from his teaching at the University of Texas at Austin to give Ahead of the Threat a detailed overview of quantum theory and the applications of what a quantum computer could do—when one is invented. Though a real quantum computer remains unlikely for a few more years, its potential to unravel nearly all known encryption has led to the development of post-quantum encryption to protect sensitive data. In the episode’s Top Three segment that highlights current cybersecurity news, hosts Brya...
2025-03-261h 07
Build, Repeat. (A Paces Podcast)Unlocking Land for Solar with Scott Aaronson - E139In this episode, we sit down with Scott Aaronson, founder and CEO of Demeter Land Development, to explore his unexpected path from criminal defense attorney to renewable energy land origination expert.Scott recounts how his real estate ventures led him to community solar development, shedding light on the evolving challenges of securing land for distributed generation (DG) projects. He discusses the industry's transformation from old-school, door-knocking tactics to a highly strategic, data-driven approach.We cover:How his unique...
2025-03-1830 min
Doom DebatesRoger Penrose is WRONG about Gödel's Theorem and AI ConsciousnessSir Roger Penrose is a mathematician, mathematical physicist, philosopher of science, and Nobel Laureate in Physics.His famous body of work includes Penrose diagrams, twistor theory, Penrose tilings, and the incredibly bold claim that intelligence and consciousness are uncomputable physical phenomena related to quantum wave function collapse. Dr. Penrose is such a genius that it's just interesting to unpack his worldview, even if it’s totally implausible. How can someone like him be so wrong? What exactly is it that he's wrong about? It's interesting to try to see the world through his eyes, before reco...
2025-03-101h 31
Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalScott Aaronson Λ Jacob Barandes: Harvard Scientist Rewrites the Rules of Quantum MechanicsIn this episode Curt Jaimungal talks with Harvard physicist Jacob Barandes, who proposes a wave‑function‑free reformulation of quantum mechanics, and with computer scientist Scott Aaronson, who offers a skeptical perspective. They explore whether the new “indivisible” approach reshapes our understanding of reality or simply repackages existing puzzles.- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- 05:40 - The Power of Quantum Computing- 36:17 - The Many Worlds Debate- 1:09:05 - Evaluating Jacob's Theory- 1:13:49 - Criteria for Theoretical Frameworks- 1:17:15 - Bohmian Mechanics and Stochastic Dynamics- 1:18:51 - Generalizing Quantum Theory- 1:22:3...
2025-03-042h 37Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalScott Aaronson Λ Jacob Barandes: Harvard Scientist Rewrites the Rules of Quantum MechanicsIn this episode Curt Jaimungal talks with Harvard physicist Jacob Barandes, who proposes a wave‑function‑free reformulation of quantum mechanics, and with computer scientist Scott Aaronson, who offers a skeptical perspective. They explore whether the new “indivisible” approach reshapes our understanding of reality or simply repackages existing puzzles.- 00:00 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics- 05:40 - The Power of Quantum Computing- 36:17 - The Many Worlds Debate- 1:09:05 - Evaluating Jacob's Theory- 1:13:49 - Criteria for Theoretical Frameworks- 1:17:15 - Bohmian Mechanics and Stochastic Dynamics- 1:18:51 - Generalizing Quantum Theory- 1:22:3...
2025-03-042h 37
BanklessWill Quantum Computing Kill Bitcoin? | Scott Aaronson & Justin DrakeQuantum computing is advancing rapidly, raising significant questions for cryptography and blockchain. In this episode, Scott Aaronson, quantum computing expert, and Justin Drake, cryptography researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, join us to explore the impact of quantum advancements on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the future of crypto security. Are your coins safe? How soon do we need post-quantum cryptography? Tune in as we navigate this complex, fascinating frontier. ------ 📣SPOTIFY PREMIUM RSS FEED | USE CODE: SPOTIFY24 https://bankless.cc/spotify-premium ------ BANKLESS SPONSOR TOOLS: 🪙 FRAX | SELF SUFFICIENT DeFi https://bankless.cc/Frax ...
2025-01-132h 04
Doom DebatesScott Aaronson Makes Me Think OpenAI's “Safety” Is Fake, Clueless, Reckless and InsaneToday I’m reacting to the recent Scott Aaronson interview on the Win-Win podcast with Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov.Prof. Aaronson is the Director of the Quantum Information Center at the University of Texas at Austin. He’s best known for his research advancing the frontier of complexity theory, especially quantum complexity theory, and making complex insights from his field accessible to a wider readership via his blog.Scott is one of my biggest intellectual influences. His famous Who Can Name The Bigger Number essay and his long-running blog are among my best memories of c...
2024-12-111h 52
Office Hours with David MeltzerDavid Brown, John Dearie, Scott Aaronson, Martina SimmondsDavid BrownAt 17, Brown enlisted in the U.S. Navy, completing rigorous training at the Naval Training Center in Illinois and Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Class 115 in California. Following Army Airborne training at Fort Benning, he served with UDT-21 and SEAL Team 4, engaging in global operations. Transitioning from military service in 1987, Brown became a civilian special agent with NCIS, working across various locations, including South Carolina, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. His federal law enforcement career expanded with the EPA Criminal Investigation Division in Missouri, where he rose to Assistant Special Agent in Charge. He...
2024-12-0541 min
Win-Win with Liv Boeree#32 - Scott Aaronson - The Race to AGI and Quantum SupremacyHow fast is the AI race really going? What is the current state of Quantum Computing? What actually *is* the P vs NP problem? - former OpenAI researcher and theoretical computer scientist Scott Aaronson joins Liv and Igor to discuss everything quantum, AI and consciousness.
We hear about his experience working on OpenAI's "superalignment team", whether quantum computers might break Bitcoin, the state of University Admissions, and even a proposal for a new religion! Strap in for a fascinating conversation that bridges deep theory with pressing real-world concerns about our technological future.
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2024-12-042h 25
The Scott Horton Show from The Libertarian Institute11/14/24 Ken Silva on the Real and Fake Trump Assassination Plots
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Scott interviews Ken Silva about some of his recent reporting. They first look into the alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President-elect Trump. Silva, who has reported on many FBI sting and entrapment schemes, believes that these plots are being advanced or even outright fabricated by the Bureau. He explains why. They then turn to the actual assassination plot that culminated in the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, PA, of which there are still many important questions to be answered.
Discussed on the show:
“Sen. Grassley Removes ‘Sensiti...
2024-11-2136 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsKen Silva on the Real and Fake Trump Assassination PlotsScott interviews Ken Silva about some of his recent reporting. They first look into the alleged Iranian plots to assassinate President-elect Trump. Silva, who has reported on many FBI sting and entrapment schemes, believes that these plots are being advanced or even outright fabricated by the Bureau. He explains why. They then turn to the actual assassination plot that culminated in the shooting at the Trump rally in Butler, PA, of which there are still many important questions to be answered. Discussed on the show:
“Sen. Grassley Removes ‘Sensitive’ FBI Records from Website after Bureau Complains” (Headline...
2024-11-2137 min
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary UniverseWhat's so exciting about quantum computing? (featuring Scott Aaronson)Daniel and Kelly chat with Dr. Scott Aaronson about quantum computing, and try to bust through the most common misconceptions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-1453 min
Marvin's MemosThe First Law of ComplexodynamicsThis episode breaks down the blog post The First Law of Complexodynamics : which explores the relationship between complexity and entropy in physical systems. The author, Scott Aaronson, is prompted by a question posed by Sean Carroll at a conference, asking why complexity seems to increase and then decrease over time, whereas entropy increases monotonically. Aaronson proposes a new measure of complexity, dubbed "complextropy", based on Kolmogorov complexity. Complextropy is defined as the size of the shortest computer program that can efficiently sample from a probability distribution such that a target string is not efficiently compressible with respect to that...
2024-11-0208 min
Infinite LoopsScott Aaronson — Quantumania (EP.240)My guest today is Scott Aaronson, a theoretical computer scientist, OG blogger, and quantum computing maestro. Scott has so many achievements and credentials that listing them here would take longer than recording the episode. Here's a select few: Self-taught programmer at age 11, Cornell computer science student at 15, PhD recipient by 22! Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin. Director of UT Austin's Quantum Information Center. Former visiting researcher on OpenAI's alignment team (2022-2024). Awarded the ACM prize in computing in 2020 and the Tomassoni-Chisesi Prize in Physics (under 40 category) in 2018. … you ge...
2024-10-311h 12
Ayush Prakash Podcast“Quantum Computers Will Break Everything” – Dr. Scott Aaronson on the Future of ComputationThis is episode 103 of the Gen Z Diplomat Podcast.Scott Aaronson is an American theoretical computer scientist and Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin. His primary areas of research are computational complexity theory and quantum computing.Connect with Scott:https://scottaaronson.blog-00:00: Regular podcast.33:16: Bitcoin for you scallywags.40:00: More regular podcast.-Info: Spotify: https://sptfy.com/O2uWApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3qXL37WConnect: Website: https://ayushprakash.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-ayush/ Instagram: instagram.com/ayushprxBooks: AI for Gen Z: https://www.amazon.ca/AI-Gen-Story-Technology-Society/dp/0981182151/
2024-10-2646 minScott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsConnor Freeman on Trump’s Baseless Iranian Kill Teams Accusation and the Lebanon BombingsConnor Freeman was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about two big stories in the news. The first was the press conference Trump’s campaign called where they claimed the intelligence community had told them that Iran has teams trying to assassinate the former president. Scott and Freeman then discuss the pager attack in Lebanon and the subsequent bombings carried out by the IDF on Lebanese neighborhoods. They end with a quick discussion of the latest coming out of the West Bank.Discussed on the show:
Kamala launches belligerent new Cold War ad blitz
The Te...
2024-09-2834 minThe Scott Horton Show from The Libertarian Institute9/26/24 Connor Freeman on Trump’s Baseless Iranian Kill Teams Accusation and the Lebanon Bombings
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Connor Freeman was on Antiwar Radio this week to talk about two big stories in the news. The first was the press conference Trump’s campaign called where they claimed the intelligence community had told them that Iran has teams trying to assassinate the former president. Scott and Freeman then discuss the pager attack in Lebanon and the subsequent bombings carried out by the IDF on Lebanese neighborhoods. They end with a quick discussion of the latest coming out of the West Bank.
Discussed on the show:
Kamala laun...
2024-09-2832 min
Lateral with Tom ScottPolo pitch invadersÓlafur Waage, Evan Edinger and Hannah Witton face questions about humble hills, landmark LPs and supplemented signs.PRE-ORDER THE BOOK: https://www.lateralcast.com/bookLATERAL is a comedy panel game podcast about weird questions with wonderful answers, hosted by Tom Scott. For business enquiries, contestant appearances or question submissions, visit https://lateralcast.com.Join the Producer's Club via https://members.lateralcast.com for ad-free episodes and bonus content.HOST: Tom Scott. QUESTION PRODUCER: David Bodycombe. EDITED BY: Julie Hassett at The Podcast Studios, Dublin. MUSIC: Karl-Ola Kjellholm ('Private Detective'/'Agrumes', c...
2024-09-2746 minScott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsMax Blumenthal on the Second Trump Assassination AttemptScott brings Max Blumenthal back on the show to discuss everything he’s learned about the second would-be Trump assassin, Ryan Routh. Blumenthal lays out Routh’s extensive criminal background and explains all the strange details about his activities in Ukraine.Discussed on the show:
“Alleged would-be Trump assassin recruited for Ukraine’s International Legion” (The Grayzone)
The Management of Savagery by Max Blumenthal
Pulse: The Untold Story by Trevor Aaronson
Kamala launches belligerent new Cold War ad blitz
Max Blumenthal is a senior editor of the Grayzone Project and the author Goliath, Republican Gomorrah and The 51...
2024-09-2135 min
The TrajectoryScott Aaronson - AGI That Evolves Our Values Without Replacing Them (Worthy Successor, Episode 4)This is an interview with Scott Aaronson, theoretical computer scientist and Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin.This is the fourth episode in the "Worthy Successor" series - where we explore the kinds of posthuman intelligences that deserve to steer the future beyond humanity. This episode referred to the following other essays and resources: -- A Worthy Successor - The Purpose of AGI: https://danfaggella.com/worthy -- Scott's TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgCHZ1G93iAWatch this episode...
2024-09-131h 17Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsSteve Baker on the Stunning Failures leading up to the Trump Assassination AttemptScott interviews Steve Baker from The Blaze about all the research and reporting he’s been doing into the hardly foiled assassination attempt on Donald Trump. After pouring over everything related to the attempt for almost a month, Baker has come to the conclusion that the likeliest explanation for the astounding level of incompetence we saw from the various agencies and departments tasked with protecting Trump was that it was purposefully allowed to fester by higher-ups in the government. He explains to Scott how he’s arrived there. They also discuss the ongoing persecution of January 6th protestors. Dis...
2024-08-121h 12Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsKen Silva on How the FBI Infiltrates Anti-Government GroupsKen Silva returns to the show to talk about the work he’s doing to uncover how the FBI is going after dissident right-wing Americans. In this interview, they discuss Silva’s recent interview with David Gletty, who previously helped the FBI infiltrate the American neo-Nazi movement. Silva and Scott review what Gletty revealed and reflect on the FBI’s domestic activities more broadly.Discussed on the show:
“Ex-FBI Source Reveals How He Infiltrated Anti-Gov’t Groups” (Headline USA)
The Terror Factory by Trevor Aaronson
“Fed Files V: DOJ Prosecutors Expose Identities of Alleged FBI Informants” (Headline USA)
“T...
2024-06-2354 min
Hidden Layers: AI and the People Behind ItScott Aaronson: Aligning Superintelligent AGI | EP.21In this episode Ron interviews Scott Aaronson, a renowned theoretical computer scientist, about the challenges and advancements in AI alignment. Aaronson, known for his work in quantum computing, discusses his shift to AI safety, the importance of aligning AI with human values, and the complexities involved in interpreting AI models. He shares insights on the rapid progress of AI technologies, their potential future impacts, and the significant hurdles we face.
2024-05-2950 min
Metanoia Lab | IA, Liderança e Futuro do TrabalhoEp. 169 | A teoria do “Game Over”: qual o problema com a unicidade humana na era da IA? Scott Aaronson comentado por Andrea Iorio.Neste episódio da quarta temporada do Metanoia Lab, patrocinado pela Oi Soluções, o Andrea (andreaiorio.com) analisa uma frase do Scott Aaronson, professor de Computação Quantica na University of Texas Austin e hoje colaborador da OpenAi, que fala sobre a "Game Over theory", e introduz o elemento da subjetividade na questão de se a IA já super a o ser humano em todas as suas tarefas, ou se apenas naquelas em que a avaliação do resultado é objetiva.
2024-05-0818 min
Clearer Thinking with Spencer GreenbergSeparating quantum computing hype from reality (with Scott Aaronson) Read the full transcript here. What exactly is quantum computing? How much should we worry about the possibility that quantum computing will break existing cryptography tools? When will a quantum computer with enough horsepower to crack RSA likely appear? On what kinds of tasks will quantum computers likely perform better than classical computers? How legitimate are companies that are currently selling quantum computing solutions? How can scientists help to fight misinformation and misunderstandings about quantum computing? To what extent should the state of the art be exaggerated with the aim of getting people excited about the possibilities...
2024-05-021h 18Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalThe Universe Is Simulated. Now What? | David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson (Part 3/3)In this Mindfest 2024 panel, David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson discuss the philosophical implications of the simulation hypothesis, debating whether our reality could be a simulation and examining various perspectives. The conversation also touches on the future of consciousness research and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PlmOXQ18...
2024-04-3032 minTheories of Everything with Curt JaimungalThe Universe Is Simulated. Now What? | David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson (Part 3/3)In this Mindfest 2024 panel, David Chalmers and Scott Aaronson discuss the philosophical implications of the simulation hypothesis, debating whether our reality could be a simulation and examining various perspectives. The conversation also touches on the future of consciousness research and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of reality.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PlmOXQ18...
2024-04-3032 minTheories of Everything with Curt JaimungalOpenAI's Scott Aaronson On The Simulation HypothesisScott Aaronson presents at MindFest 2024, critiquing the simulation hypothesis and probing its scientific relevance and computational feasibility. He examines whether complex physical theories can be simulated and challenges the assumptions behind the hypothesis.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https...
2024-04-1215 minTheories of Everything with Curt JaimungalOpenAI's Scott Aaronson On The Simulation HypothesisScott Aaronson presents at MindFest 2024, critiquing the simulation hypothesis and probing its scientific relevance and computational feasibility. He examines whether complex physical theories can be simulated and challenges the assumptions behind the hypothesis.SPONSORS:- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!)- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- Center for the Future Mind (Mindfest @ FAU): https://www.fau.edu/future-mind/- Other Ai and Consciousness (Mindfest) TOE Podcasts: https...
2024-04-1215 minTheories of Everything with Curt JaimungalOpenAI INSIDER On Future Scenarios | Scott AaronsonScott Aaronson delivers a lecture at MindFest, hosted by FAU's Center for the Future Mind, exploring quantum computation and its philosophical implications. The talk is part of a broader effort to map diverse perspectives on the future of mind and technology.SPONSORS:- Omega Media: https://www.omegamedia.io- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- FAU's Center for the Future Mind Website: https://www.fau.edu...
2024-02-271h 13Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalOpenAI INSIDER On Future Scenarios | Scott AaronsonScott Aaronson delivers a lecture at MindFest, hosted by FAU's Center for the Future Mind, exploring quantum computation and its philosophical implications. The talk is part of a broader effort to map diverse perspectives on the future of mind and technology.SPONSORS:- Omega Media: https://www.omegamedia.io- Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal- Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE- PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE- TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerchRESOURCES:- FAU's Center for the Future Mind Website: https://www.fau.edu...
2024-02-271h 13Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsTrevor Aaronson on the FBI’s Latest Entrapment SchemeScott talks with journalist and author Trevor Aaronson about an article he published recently at The Intercept. The piece tells the story of Jason Fong, a young Chinese American who was targeted online by some undercover law enforcement officers and federal informants who attempted to persuade him to commit violent acts to further his beliefs. Aaronson lays out the details of Fong's story and argues that it is another example of federal law enforcement working to create and entrap violent extremists. He and Scott then talk about the FBI’s long history of carrying out these schemes. Dis...
2024-01-0941 min
NEI PodcastE210 - The PsychopharmaStahlogy Show: Potential Therapeutic Indications for Psychedelics with Dr. Scott Aaronson What do the clinical trials of psilocybin and other psychedelics show in terms of efficacy and safety? How much of the benefit with psychedelic treatment is attributable to psychological support? Is the psychedelic trip important for the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic treatments? Brought to you by the NEI Podcast, the PsychopharmaStahlogy Show tackles the most novel, exciting, and controversial topics in psychopharmacology in a series of themes. This theme is on the role of psychedelics in modern psychiatry. Today, Dr. Andy Cutler interviews Dr. Scott Aaronson and Dr. Stephen Stahl about the potential indications and...
2023-12-2058 min
The Origins Podcast with Lawrence KraussScott Aaronson: From Quantum Computing to AI SafetyScott Aaronson is one of the deepest mathematical intellects I have known since, say Ed Witten—the only physicist to have won the prestigious Fields Medal in Mathematics. While Ed is a string theorist, Scott decided to devote his mathematical efforts to the field of computer science, and as a theoretical computer scientist has played a major role in the development of algorithms that have pushed forward the field of quantum computing, and helped address several thorny issues that hamper our ability to create practical quantum computers. In addition to his research, Scott has, for a number of...
2023-12-163h 02Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalScott Aaronson: The Greatest Unsolved Problem in MathIn this episode Curt Jaimungal talks with computer scientist Scott Aaronson about the frontiers of quantum computing, computational complexity, and the deep philosophical questions surrounding AI, consciousness, and free will. The conversation weaves through topics such as Turing universality, the no‑cloning theorem, superdeterminism, and the challenges of defining consciousness.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:27 - Turing universality & computational efficiency- 00:12:35 - Prediction and free will- 00:15:16 - Newcomb's paradox- 00:23:05 - Quantum information & no‑cloning- 00:33:42 - Chaos & computational irreducibility- 00:38:33 - Brain duplication, AI & identity- 00:46:43 - Many‑worlds, Copenhagen & Bohm i...
2023-12-112h 22Theories of Everything with Curt JaimungalScott Aaronson: The Greatest Unsolved Problem in MathIn this episode Curt Jaimungal talks with computer scientist Scott Aaronson about the frontiers of quantum computing, computational complexity, and the deep philosophical questions surrounding AI, consciousness, and free will. The conversation weaves through topics such as Turing universality, the no‑cloning theorem, superdeterminism, and the challenges of defining consciousness.- 00:00:00 - Introduction- 00:02:27 - Turing universality & computational efficiency- 00:12:35 - Prediction and free will- 00:15:16 - Newcomb's paradox- 00:23:05 - Quantum information & no‑cloning- 00:33:42 - Chaos & computational irreducibility- 00:38:33 - Brain duplication, AI & identity- 00:46:43 - Many‑worlds, Copenhagen & Bohm i...
2023-12-112h 22
GeekNights Tuesday - GamingThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Tonight on the 18th anniversary of the first episode of GeekNights, we review The Jackbox Party Pack 10. It's got the streamlined TKO 2 and a trivia game that's like the ones we like. In the news, Rym keeps playing Overwatch, Super Mario Wonder is good fun, and Deltarune 3 and 4 will come out sooner than anticipated.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Things of the DayRym - i could probably beat ramiel in a fightScott - This is an Aaronson Oracle
2023-11-011h 06
GeekNightsThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Tonight on the 18th anniversary of the first episode of GeekNights, we review The Jackbox Party Pack 10. It's got the streamlined TKO 2 and a trivia game that's like the ones we like. In the news, Rym keeps playing Overwatch, Super Mario Wonder is good fun, and Deltarune 3 and 4 will come out sooner than anticipated.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Things of the DayRym - i could probably beat ramiel in a fightScott - This is an Aaronson Oracle
2023-11-011h 06GeekNights Tuesdays: GamingThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Tonight on the 18th anniversary of the first episode of GeekNights, we review The Jackbox Party Pack 10. It's got the streamlined TKO 2 and a trivia game that's like the ones we like. In the news, Rym keeps playing Overwatch, Super Mario Wonder is good fun, and Deltarune 3 and 4 will come out sooner than anticipated.Related LinksForum ThreadThe Jackbox Party Pack 10Things of the DayRym - i could probably beat ramiel in a fightScott - This is an Aaronson Oracle
2023-11-011h 06
Eye On A.I.#143 Scott Aaronson: Revealing the Truth About Quantum ComputingThis episode is sponsored by Crusoe. Crusoe Cloud is a scalable, clean, high-performance cloud, optimized for AI and HPC workloads, and powered by wasted, stranded or clean energy. Crusoe offers virtualized compute and storage solutions for a range of applications - including generative AI, computational biology, and rendering. Visit crusoecloud.com to see what climate-aligned computing can do for your business. On episode #143 of Eye on AI, Craig Smith sits down with Scott Aaronson, Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at The University of Texas and director of its Quantum Information Center.
2023-10-091h 09Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsKen Silva on FBI-Created Terrorist Plots and Nazi GroupsKen Silva joined Scott to discuss the recent acquittal of three men tied up in the FBI-created plot to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Silva gives some background on who these men are and how they fit into the overall plot. That leads to a broader discussion about the many terrorist schemes the FBI has concocted using informants planted in fringe groups from all sides of the political spectrum. They then talk about a story Silva has been digging into about an FBI informant who created one of the main Nazi groups active in the U.S. today. Discussed o...
2023-09-2750 min
Catch-42Quantum Computing und Internet
Catch-42
Wie funktionieren Quantencomputer und das Quanteninternet? Wo stehen wir heute und wo könnte die Reise hin gehen? An welchen Herausforderungen arbeitet die Wissenschaft aktuell? Was sind die größten Versprechen, spannendsten Einsatzmöglichkeiten, und fatalsten Irrtümer? Droht uns ein Quantenwinter oder liefert uns diese Technologie den Schlüssel zur Lösung einiger der größten Fragen unserer Zeit? All das besprechen Soenke und Felix in der heutigen Folge des Catch-42 Podcasts.
2:35 Quantum Computing Basics
7:16 Quantenverschränkung
11:20 Gartner Hype Cycle
14:22 Supraleitende Systeme vs. Ionenfalle und damit einhergehende Herausford...
2023-08-161h 11
ReWrite ReBirth[CATCH42] Kommt der Quantum Winter?
Quelle: https://podcast.catch-42.com/2023/08/16/catch-42-03/
Catch-42
Wie funktionieren Quantencomputer und das Quanteninternet? Wo stehen wir heute und wo könnte die Reise hin gehen? An welchen Herausforderungen arbeitet die Wissenschaft aktuell? Was sind die größten Versprechen, spannendsten Einsatzmöglichkeiten, und fatalsten Irrtümer? Droht uns ein Quantenwinter oder liefert uns diese Technologie den Schlüssel zur Lösung einiger der größten Fragen unserer Zeit? All das besprechen Soenke und Felix in der heutigen Folge des Catch-42 Podcasts.
2:35 Quantum Computing Basics
7:16 Quantenverschränkung
11:20 Gartner Hype Cycle
14:2...
2023-08-151h 11Soenke Scharnhorst Podcasts[CATCH42] Kommt der Quantum Winter?
Quelle: https://podcast.catch-42.com/2023/08/16/catch-42-03/
Catch-42
Wie funktionieren Quantencomputer und das Quanteninternet? Wo stehen wir heute und wo könnte die Reise hin gehen? An welchen Herausforderungen arbeitet die Wissenschaft aktuell? Was sind die größten Versprechen, spannendsten Einsatzmöglichkeiten, und fatalsten Irrtümer? Droht uns ein Quantenwinter oder liefert uns diese Technologie den Schlüssel zur Lösung einiger der größten Fragen unserer Zeit? All das besprechen Soenke und Felix in der heutigen Folge des Catch-42 Podcasts.
2:35 Quantum Computing Basics
7:16 Quantenverschränkung
11:20 Gartner Hype Cycle
14:2...
2023-08-151h 11
The Gradient: Perspectives on AIScott Aaronson: Against AI DoomerismIn episode 72 of The Gradient Podcast, Daniel Bashir speaks to Professor Scott Aaronson. Scott is the Schlumberger Centennial Chair of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin and director of its Quantum Information Center. His research interests focus on the capabilities and limits of quantum computers and computational complexity theory more broadly. He has recently been on leave to work at OpenAI, where he is researching theoretical foundations of AI safety. Have suggestions for future podcast guests (or other feedback)? Let us know here or reach us at editor@thegradient.pubS...
2023-05-111h 09
The New Quantum Era - innovation in quantum computing, science and technologyQuantum Supremacy to Generative AI and Back with Scott AaronsonDescription: Welcome to another episode of The New Quantum Era Podcast hosted by Kevin Rowney and Sebastian Hassinger. Today, they are joined by Scott Aaronson, who is a leading authority in the space of Quantum Computing, a fascinating person with a long list of relevant achievements. Scott is also the author of an outstanding blog called Shtetl-Optimize and a book named Quantum Computing Since Democritus.Scott helped design Google Quantum Supremacy, but his work exceeds it; he is involved in Complexity Theory and Computer Science and is just extremely good at connecting, explaining, and...
2023-05-081h 18
Fri Tanke-poddenScott Aaronson: Om framtidens kvantdatorerGäst i veckans podd är Scott Aaronson, professor i datavetenskap och föreståndare för Quantum Information Center vid University of Texas. Vad är skillnaden mellan de datorer vi har idag och kvantdatorer? Och hur kommer den nya tekniken potentiellt att påverka oss? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-04-2954 min
AXRP - the AI X-risk Research Podcast20 - 'Reform' AI Alignment with Scott AaronsonHow should we scientifically think about the impact of AI on human civilization, and whether or not it will doom us all? In this episode, I speak with Scott Aaronson about his views on how to make progress in AI alignment, as well as his work on watermarking the output of language models, and how he moved from a background in quantum complexity theory to working on AI. Note: this episode was recorded before this story (vice.com/en/article/pkadgm/man-dies-by-suicide-after-talking-with-ai-chatbot-widow-says) emerged of a man committing suicide after discussions with a language-model-based chatbot, that i...
2023-04-122h 27
QuantumQuantum 47 : Actualités Mars 2023============= Bienvenue dans le 47e épisode de Quantum, le podcast mensuel de l’actualité quantique francophone que nous avons lancé en septembre 2019. - Compte-rendu de l’APS March Meeting à Las Vegas- BIG QC-AI HPC Hackathon - Plan UK de 2.5 milliards de livres Sterling - Semaine diplomatique quantique en France + Jeudi 30 mars avait lieu la journée nationale quantique à la BNF avec trois Ministres. A l’occasion, le SGPI a publié un rapport d’activité du plan quantique d’une cinquantaine de pages s...
2023-04-0544 min
Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy RadicalsHow the FBI Disrupted Racial Justice Movements in Colorado w/ Journalist Trevor Aaronson (G&R 216)In the summer of 2020, an FBI informant posing as an antifa warrior in a silver hearse loaded with guns descended on protests to infiltrate and disrupt Denver's racial justice movement. In Colorado Springs, the FBI attempted similar efforts to undermine racial justice movements there. Investigative reporter Trevor Aaronson reveals secret undercover recordings exposing federal entrapment schemes targeting unsuspecting Americans in both Denver and Colorado Springs. Bob and Scott talk with Trevor Aaronson about his reporting in the podcast series "Alphabet Boys." They discuss FBI infiltration, disruption and attempts to entrap activists in Denver and Colorado Springs. They discuss parallels...
2023-03-2557 min
Lexman ArtificialProfessor Scott Aaronson on Arborization and QuinsyScott Aaronson, Professor of Mathematics at MIT and author of the book "The High-Road" tells us about arborization, a phenomenon he calls quinsy.
2023-02-1003 minScott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsTrevor Aaronson Gives a Window Into FBI Entrapment SchemesScott interviews journalist and author Trevor Aaronson about an article he recently published for the Intercept. Aaronson has been one of the best reporters exposing how the FBI uses paid informants to manipulate people into agreeing to carry out violent attacks and other crimes so the agency can swoop in and pretend it’s taking dangerous terrorists off the street. His Intercept article examines one such case from about a decade ago. Scott and Aaronson dig into what happened. They then shift to a broader discussion of FBI entrapment schemes against both right and left-wing dissidents as well as fi...
2022-12-0546 min
Orthodox ConundrumThe Chaim Walder Case, One Year Later: What Has Changed... and What Hasn't, with Shana Aaronson (137)On November 12, 2021, Haaretz first reported that several women alleged that popular author Chaim Walder had sexually assaulted them for years, in some cases starting when they were children. Soon after, many more people came forward with similar accusations. And on December 27, 2021 Walder was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, lying next to his son's grave. This all took place approximately a year ago. Earlier that same year, in March, police opened an investigation regarding allegations of sexual misconduct on the part of Zaka founder Yehuda Meshi-Zahav. In April of last year, Meshi-Zahav tried to kill himself...
2022-11-291h 09
The Cartesian CafeScott Aaronson | Quantum Computing: Dismantling the HypeScott Aaronson is a professor of computer science at University of Texas at Austin and director of its Quantum Information Center. Previously he received his PhD at UC Berkeley and was a faculty member at MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2007-2016. Scott has won numerous prizes for his research on quantum computing and complexity theory, including the Alan T Waterman award in 2012 and the ACM Prize in Computing in 2020. In addition to being a world class scientist, Scott is famous for his highly informative and entertaining blog Schtetl Optimized, which has kept the scientific community up...
2022-11-223h 05The Cartesian CafeScott Aaronson | Quantum Computing: Dismantling the HypeScott Aaronson is a professor of computer science at University of Texas at Austin and director of its Quantum Information Center. Previously he received his PhD at UC Berkeley and was a faculty member at MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2007-2016. Scott has won numerous prizes for his research on quantum computing and complexity theory, including the Alan T Waterman award in 2012 and the ACM Prize in Computing in 2020. In addition to being a world class scientist, Scott is famous for his highly informative and entertaining blog Schtetl Optimized, which has kept the scientific community up...
2022-11-223h 05
ericmckay4 's Listen LaterScott Aaronson: Quantum Computing, Unsolvable Problems, & Artificial Intelligence — #9 Podcast: Manifold (LS 48 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Scott Aaronson: Quantum Computing, Unsolvable Problems, & Artificial Intelligence — #9Pub date: 2022-04-07Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationScott Aaronson is the David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. Previously, he taught for nine years in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. His research interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers, and computational complexity theory more generally.
2022-09-141h 21
Lexman ArtificialScott Aaronson on Homomorphism, Adjectives, Friarbirds, and More!In this episode, Lexman interviews Scott Aaronson, a mathematician and computer scientist who studies issues in mathematical artificialintelligence and new forms of computation. They discuss friarbirds, homomorphism, adjectives, penuchles, curns, and autonomous decision-making.
2022-07-2103 min
Lexman ArtificialScott Aaronson on Inequality, Triangularity, Nevers, Chinches, Conglobation, and GuamanianIn this quite in-depth interview with visiting Professor Scott Aaronson, Lexman explores the concepts of inequalities, triangularity, Nevers, chinches, conglobation and Guamanian. The conversation is informative and poignant, and provides listeners with a deep understanding of the issues at hand.
2022-07-0506 min
Lexman ArtificialScott Aaronson on Gorgerin, Cutis, and Okinawa ClothingOur exciting guest this week is Dr. Scott Aaronson, neuroscientist and mathematician. Dr. Aaronson is the co-author of the book The Gorgerin Problem: Novel Technologies for Scalable Cryptography, and he's also the recipient of the 2017 IEEE computational sciences medal. In this episode, we discuss his book, his work on gorgerin, and his thoughts on Okinawa clothing.
2022-06-2502 min
The Rational View podcast with Dr. Al ScottDr. Scott Aaronson on sentience, AI and quantum computingIn this episode I am continuing my investigation into the so-called hard problem of consciousness. I’ve spoken to several people who believe that consciousness arose in single celled organisms and is somehow integrated at higher levels through electrical synchronization or intercellular molecular transport into a unified experience. Hindus and Buddhists believe that there is a Universal consciousness of which we all partake. This is similar in some ways to Sir Roger Penrose’ theory of consciousness called Orchestrated Objective Reduction, where microtubule organelles in the brain’s neurons have evolved to concentrate the diffuse universal consciousness present in the collap...
2022-06-181h 01Scott Horton Show - Just the InterviewsJim Bovard on the Michigan Acquittals, Terrorism Entrapments and the FBI’s All-Around AwfulnessScott talks with Jim Bovard about the recent acquittals in the Michigan Kidnapping case and FBI entrapments in general. Bovard explains how the Supreme Court changed the definition of entrapment which allowed federal agents to take more active roles in organizing the plots they would later use to arrest and charge participants. Bovard and Scott discuss how the FBI really kicked up these operations to target young Muslim men after 9/11. Now as the government pivots to so-called domestic terrorism, there’s no indication that the tactics have changed. Discussed on the show:
“Inside the FBI’s infiltra...
2022-04-1554 min
ManifoldScott Aaronson: Quantum Computing, Unsolvable Problems, & Artificial Intelligence — #9Scott Aaronson is the David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. Previously, he taught for nine years in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. His research interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers, and computational complexity theory more generally. Scott also writes the blog Shtetl Optimized: https://scottaaronson.blog/ Steve and Scott discuss:Scott's childhood and education, first exposure to mathematics and computers.How he became interested in computational complexity, pursuing it...
2022-04-071h 21
Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews1/14/22 Ken Bensinger on the Whitmer Kidnapping Plot and January 6thKen Bensinger of Buzzfeed News returns to the show to follow up about the 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Although the plot made national headlines when 14 militia members were arrested, Bensinger and fellow journalists dug deeper to find a large presence of FBI agents and informants involved than had gone reported. Further, some informants had apparently played a role in instigating the entire scheme. Bensinger explains the details and developments in that case, and he gives his thoughts and observations about the riot at the National Capitol on January 6th.
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2022-01-201h 03
Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews12/30/21 Darren Beattie on the Mysterious Men Who Breached the CapitolScott interviews Darren J. Beattie of Revolver News about the in-depth articles he’s written about the riot at the Capitol last January. Beattie’s reporting uses video and photo evidence to highlight a number of individuals who were instrumental in breaching the Capitol grounds and in directing rally-goers towards the building. But while hundreds of attendees have been charged for their actions that day, this group of instigators has remained virtually untouched by federal investigators. Scott and Beattie discuss possible explanations and look at the broader context beyond the riot.
Discussed on the show:
Tucker Carls...
2022-01-0359 min
Orthodox ConundrumAnswering New Questions About the Chaim Walder Situation with Shana Aaronson (92)On December 27, celebrated children's author Chaim Walder was found dead after apparently shooting himself in a Petach Tikva cemetery. In November, Walder had been credibly accused of sexual assault and sexual harassment in an expose published by Haaretz; this was followed by the revelation that these particular accusations were only the tip of the iceberg. Walder, it turned out, was a monster. The news of Walder's suicide has rocked the Orthodox world. Scott asked Shana Aaronson, the executive director of Magen, to join him again on the podcast to answer questions that she has been receiving over the past two...
2021-12-2948 min
Quantum Computing NowThe Future of Quantum Computing with Scott Aaronson – Episode 42The burden of proof lies on the side of the people saying quantum computing is impossible. Agree or disagree? In this episode Scott Aaronson talks about why he thinks it's true!
Quantum Supremacy episode: https://anchor.fm/quantumcomputingnow/episodes/Googles-Quantum-Supremacy---Episode-5-News-e7ssst
Scott’s website (including links to lecture notes): https://scottaaronson.com/
Scott’s blog: https://scottaaronson.blog/
Pop article from Scott: https://www.quantamagazine.org/why-is-quantum-computing-so-hard-to-explain-20210608/
Zero to QC Hero in One Year preliminary curriculum: https://gitlab.com/1ethanhansen/zero-to-qc-hero/-/blob/main/Zero_to_QC_Hero_in_One_Year.ods.torrent
In case you haven't torr...
2021-12-1952 min
Orthodox ConundrumThe Chaim Walder Case, and Protecting Our Children from Abuse: A Talk with Shana Aaronson (87)Just over a week ago, we heard the very disturbing news that the well known and influential children's author, Chaim Walder, was accused by multiple people of sexually abusing several girls between the ages of 13 and 20. Apart from his celebrity as an author, Walder has worked as a therapist, and is the founder of the Center for the Child and Family in Bnei Brak, a talk show host, and a columnist. After these allegations were published in Haaretz and other media outlets, his newspaper and radio station have discontinued working with him, while numerous stores have stopped selling all of...
2021-11-2254 min
Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews10/15/21 Barrett Brown ReturnsScott interviews journalist and investigator Barrett Brown. Since his last appearance on the show in 2011, Brown spent four years in prison and he is currently seeking asylum from the United States. He tells Scott the story of those tumultuous ten years. Brown also gives background and updates on his fellow journalists and activists working to expose the cyber-industrial complex. Finally, he gives advice for listeners who may be interested in getting involved in activism.
Discussed on the show:
The Internet’s Own Boy — Full Movie
The Operators by Michael Hastings
Brown’s pinned tweet
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Foresight Institute RadioScott Aaronson | Quantum Computing: History, Near-term Applications, Future Possibilities“In some sense, we already have very special purpose quantum simulators that already do things that are interesting to physicists, it's just that most of those systems, we don't call quantum computers, because they're all completely specialized to one purpose. And what you really want is a programmable device.”Scott Aaronson is a Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas and director of its Quantum Information Center. His research center on the capabilities and limits of quantum computers.In this episode of the podcast, Scott gives a brief introduction to the...
2021-06-221h 33
docu-mental: mapping the american states of mindWhy you should care who controls psychedelicsvol. 3 issue 22 Photo: Psychedelic kayaks. Credit: Visualhunt.Greetings,Earlier this year, I recorded a provocative interview with Scott Aaronson, MD, clinical research director at Baltimore’s Sheppard Pratt Institute, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious psychiatric research facilities, and soon to be a site for psilocybin research thanks to a hefty investment by Compass Pathways, a UK-based mental health company, that is funding the construction of a Centre of Excellence at Sheppard Pratt’s Towson, Maryland campus. Dr. Aaronson will leverage his institute’s resources to help its new...
2021-05-071h 05
Sped up Rationally SpeakingRationally Speaking #143 - Scott Aaronson on "The theorem that proves rationalists can't disagree"Can rational people disagree? This episode of Rationally Speaking features guest Scott Aaronson. Scott is a professor of computer science at MIT and has written about "Aumann's Agreement Theorem," which is related to Bayesian probability theory and seems to imply that two people cannot rationally disagree after they've shared their opinions and information with each other. Julia and Scott discuss how to reconcile Aumann's theorem with real-world disagreements, and explore the disconcerting question: Why should you favor your own beliefs, just because they're yours?
Sped up the speakers by ['1.18', '1.0']
2021-01-0349 min
Dwarkesh PodcastScott Aaronson - Quantum Computing, Complexity, and CreativityScott Aaronson is a Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. He's the author of one of the most interesting blogs on the internet: https://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/ and the book “Quantum Computing since Democritus”.He was also my professor for a class on quantum computing.Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast platform.Episode website here. Follow me on Twitter to get updates on future episodes and guests.T...
2020-11-211h 27
The Filter Podcast with Matt AsherEp 22: Scott Aaronson on the Hunt for Real RandomnessScott Aaronson is a leader in the field of Quantum Computation. We discuss the idea that our universe contains "true randomness", and an experiment which indicates that no matter how well we understand our world, there will always be a level of unpredictability we cannot overcome. We also discuss the simulation hypothesis and our possible role as human dice, and the idea that the field of computer science is built on a foundation of uncertainty that's unique to the field.
Related links:
Scott Aaronson's homepage.
Shtetl-Optomized blog.
Pascal and Probability theory.
Types of randomness.
The CHSH game as a Bell...
2020-10-1646 min
Lex Fridman Podcast#130 – Scott Aaronson: Computational Complexity and ConsciousnessScott Aaronson is a quantum computer scientist. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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EPISODE LINKS:
Scott’s Blog: https://www.scottaaronson.com/blog/
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2020-10-121h 56
Utility + Function24. Scott Aaronson - Before and After The MachineScott Aaronson is a David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. Prior to coming to UT Austin, Aaronson taught for nine years in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. His interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers and, more generally, computational complexity theory
2020-09-031h 11
Flux CapacitorEpisode 023: Covid-19 Part 3, Scott AaronsonRecorded on Zoom in mid-July 2020, episode 23 is the third podcast in a series on preparation for and response to the challenges of Covid-19, featuring a discussion with Scott Aaronson, Vice President of Security and Preparedness at the Edison Electric Institute in Washington and secretariat to the Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council (ESCC). Scott and I talk about the evolution of the ESCC, how industry came together to tackle pandemic challenges, issue spotting and Tiger Teams, preparing for the next pandemic, and mutual assistance.
2020-07-2739 min
New PerceptionsTreatment-Resistant Depression: What is the role of Ketamine, DBS, VNS, TMS, and Psychedelics? Special Guest Dr. Scott AaronsonJoin the Editors of The Journal of Psychedelic Psychiatry as they discuss Treatment-Resistant Depression with Special Guest and Psychiatrist Dr. Scott Aaronson.
Dr. Scott Aaronson obtained his M.D. from Harvard University in 1981. He is currently an Associate Professor at The University of Maryland School of Medicine, a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Fellow of The American College of Psychiatrists. He serves on the board of the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology and the board of the Clinical TMS Society. He currently is the Director of Clinical Research for The Retreat at Sheppard...
2020-06-2459 min
Philosophical TrialsScott Aaronson on Computational Complexity, Philosophy & Quantum Computing | Episode 6Scott Aaronson is a world-renowned expert in the fields of Quantum Computing and Computational Complexity Theory. He is a David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin. Every Computer Science enthusiast knows who Prof. Aaronson is because of his extremely clear and engaging way of communicating difficult theoretical ideas. His book Quantum Computing since Democritus is a wonderful resource of dipping into the topics that we are discussing today. Conversation outline: 00:00 Introduction01:04 What draws you to Philosophy?04:36 The importance of focusing of subproblems of th...
2020-06-201h 25
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and IdeasScott Aaronson on Complexity, Computation, and Quantum GravityThere are some problems for which it's very hard to find the answer, but very easy to check the answer if someone gives it to you. At least, we think there are such problems; whether or not they really exist is the famous P vs NP problem, and actually proving it will win you a million dollars. This kind of question falls under the rubric of "computational complexity theory," which formalizes how hard it is to computationally attack a well-posed problem. Scott Aaronson is one of the world's leading thinkers in computational complexity, especially the wrinkles that enter once we...
2020-06-011h 52
Sean Carroll's Mindscape99 | Scott Aaronson on Complexity, Computation, and Quantum GravityThere are some problems for which it’s very hard to find the answer, but very easy to check the answer if someone gives it to you. At least, we think there are such problems; whether or not they really exist is the famous P vs NP problem, and actually proving it will win you a million dollars. This kind of question falls under the rubric of “computational complexity theory,” which formalizes how hard it is to computationally attack a well-posed problem. Scott Aaronson is one of the world’s leading thinkers in computational complexity, especially the wrinkles that enter once we co...
2020-06-011h 52
The CurrentEpisode 1: Scott AaronsonIn the inaugural episode of ‘The Current’ our host, Brad Viator has a discussion with Scott Aaronson about what the electric industry is doing to respond to the COVID-19 crisis to ensure electricity is available as America moves to working at home.
2020-04-2113 minLex Fridman Podcast#72 – Scott Aaronson: Quantum ComputingScott Aaronson is a professor at UT Austin, director of its Quantum Information Center, and previously a professor at MIT. His research interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers and computational complexity theory more generally.
This conversation is part of the Artificial Intelligence podcast. If you would like to get more information about this podcast go to https://lexfridman.com/ai or connect with @lexfridman on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Medium, or YouTube where you can watch the video versions of these conversations. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate it 5 stars on Apple Podcasts, f...
2020-02-171h 34
Orthodox ConundrumSexual Abuse and the Orthodox World: A Conversation with Shana Aaronson (21)Sexual abuse is a terrible problem in all communities, and unfortunately, the Orthodox world is no exception. Is the Orthodox community better or worse than others? Have things improved over the past few years as awareness has increased - or have things gotten even worse? And is there reason to hope for the future? Join Scott Kahn as he interviews Shana Aaronson, the COO of Jewish Community Watch (http://www.jewishcommunitywatch.org/) about a problem that we dare not ignore. Please subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes - just go to itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ortho…rum/id1289716034, click on...
2018-11-2140 min
Y Combinator Startup Podcast#83 - Scott AaronsonScott Aaronson is the David J. Bruton Centennial Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin, and director of its Quantum Information Center. Before teaching at UT, he taught Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT. His research interests center around the capabilities and limits of quantum computers, and computational complexity theory more generally.If you’ve listened to our other episodes about quantum computers and are curious to learn more, check out Scott’s book Quantum Computing Since Democritus.And if you want to read Scott’s blog you can find that at...
2018-06-291h 14