Shows
Neomania8. Field Tape: Vibe Camp 2025Guerrilla interviews on slurry futures, tactical optimism, and why you should never pray for a deluge.I went to Vibe Camp 2025 with a laptop harness and a USB mic, looking for impromptu conversations with anyone willing to be recorded. What emerged is a cross-section of how some very online people are thinking about our weird futures.I present to you: six frameworks from the ground at Vibe Camp.Topics include:• The coming evolution of humanity into an amorphous slurry• Why you need to do more offsites with people you...2025-06-2239 minNeomania7. Stochastic Funnerism and Autonomous Media w/ @somewheresyA deep dive into media evolution, generative chaos, attention economics, and the uncertain frontiers of digital cultureIn this episode, I'm joined by digital performance artist, developer, musician, and creative provocateur, @somewheresy. Together, we explore our turbulent media ecosystem—one where longevity grows elusive, songs become shorter and catchier by algorithmic necessity, and the temperature of attention economics continues to rise.We discuss the evolving role of podcasts as both a medium and genre still in its infancy, question why legacy media icons maintain cultural dominance despite the fragmentation brought on by the internet, and co...2025-03-212h 07Neomania6. Memetic Alignment and Vector Vibes w/ @deepfatesExploring AI alignment, meme theory, and how high-dimensional spaces are reshaping human knowledge.I'm joined by @deepfates, an internet thinker, dirtbag futurist, and meme theorist. We dive into the nuances of AI alignment beyond the typical pro/anti dichotomy and explore how language models are creating a new relationship between humans and semantic space. We examine the memecoin AI Agent "Bot Swarm Incident" as a real-world AI alignment challenge, discuss my concept of the "Vector Episteme" - how high-dimensional mathematical spaces are transforming our understanding of knowledge itself, and consider why magical metaphors provide surprisingly useful...2025-03-051h 46Neomania5. Midtopias and Blue Sky Futures w/ LastNPCAlexExploring decentralized social networks, sci-fi world-building, and why the future might be surprisingly mid.I'm joined by Alex (LastNPCAlex), a physicist and author of the sci-fi novel "A Mote in Shadow." We dive into why Bluesky's decentralized approach might be worth burning your social graph for, how to build believable tech interfaces in a space-faring sci-fi future, and a surprisingly rigorous approach to faster-than-light travel that doesn't entirely handwave the physics away. We explore the concept of "midtopias" - where we'll neither get our techno-utopia nor face apocalyptic doom, but instead land somewhere entertainingly weird in between...2025-02-252h 00Neomania4. Radical Friendship and Homie Futurism w/ @AinterShowExploring radical friendship, alternative futures, and the struggle for dignity in a techno-capitalist world.I'm joined by The Homie aka Marcos (@AinterShow), the charismatic force behind The Ain't Shit Show, and architect of "Homeism." We dive into his audacious philosophy where being kind might just be the most radical act of all. Our conversation spans from Silicon Valley's shortcomings to why the future must include space for everyone - not just the privileged few. And if we can sell you an apocalypse prep food bucket along the way, all the better.-it's ya boi2025-02-192h 04
Homie VulgarisA.S.S. 227: All My Homies Got NeoManiaRobotson's pod: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/neomania
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The Homie and Lance Robotson explore various themes including the challenges of working at the post office, the dynamics of morale and management, the crab bucket mentality among workers, and the creative chaos of comedy. They discuss the importance of community and real-life connections fostered through online platforms, emphasizing the need for optimism and collaboration in a world often filled with...2025-02-101h 33Neomania3. Sex 3 and Superstimulus w/ Warren ChortleExploring technology's impact on human intimacy and the future of social connection.
I'm joined by Warren (@warrenchortle.bsky.social), an independent Sex 3 researcher and internet humorist. We explore his concept of "Sex 3" as a lens for examining technological change and its effects on human relationships, discuss the evolution and future of social media platforms, and consider whether we need to enhance human capabilities to cope with an increasingly stimulating world.
-it's ya boi
Links:
Warren:
https://bsky.app/profile/warrenchortle.bsky.social2025-01-301h 54Neomania2. From Printing Press to Torment Nexus w/ @_ontologicDiscussing Large Language Models, Climate Pessimism, and Technoprogressive Optimism.
I'm joined by Spencer (@_ontologic) , a web developer, co-host of the AI Rebels podcast, and builder of various AI experiments. We explore the evolution of our experiences using Large Language Models, how technology might save us from (or accelerate) climate collapse, and why creating an optimistic future requires new narratives about technology’s role in social coordination and collective problem-solving.
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AI...2025-01-232h 02Neomania1. Building for the Day After Tomorrow w/ @joetforhireExploring network states, AI, and the future of education and communities.
I'm joined by Joe Holmes (@joetforhire) for the first episode of Neomania. Joe is an AI education curriculum developer, web programmer, and typewriter poet. We explore how technology is accelerating the fragmentation of social reality, the resistance to change in traditional education systems, and how discovering your “Dunbar number” of close connections may be key to building an optimistic future.
-it's ya boiLinks:
Joe Holmes:Website | Twitter | Bluesky
Your Host, Lance 'it's ya boi' Robotson:Twitter | Bluesky
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The Gist TalkAntifragile 6: Things That Gain from DisorderThis episode explore the concept of antifragility, arguing that robustness comes from embracing randomness and avoiding fragility. It emphasizes subtractive knowledge, focusing on what's wrong rather than what's right, and proposes "via negativa," a less-is-more approach to decision-making. The author applies these principles to various fields, including technology, medicine, and forecasting, advocating for simplicity and skepticism over complex, interventionist approaches. He highlights the dangers of neomania, the love of novelty for its own sake, and promotes a respect for the past and the Lindy effect, which suggests the longer something has existed, the longer it's likely to last.
2024-12-0526 min
La tribu del pulgar.Afluenza digital, neomanía y zapping actitudinal.Carlos Lara G., analista de la comunicación en clave cultural, expone en este episodio la afluenza digital, neomanía y zapping actitudinal, detonando el debate sobre padecimientos digitales.Invitada:Nancy Salazar.Ing en Tecnologías de la Información. Product Manager en U Camp, diseñando bootcamps en Tecnología. Es profesora, mentora y conferencista en temas de emprendimiento, tecnología, programación e innovación . Activista digital en la promoción de la participación de niñas y mujeres en la tecnología. Ha colaborado con empresas como IBM, Girls in Tech, Amazon, Pinte...2023-07-2040 min
Neomaniacos PodcastEpisodio 0 - Conoce la NeomaníaLos neomaniacos queremos llegarle a la gente que está a un empujón de hacer lo que siempre ha querido. Queremos dar a conocer historias de gente que está haciendo algo para mejorar a la sociedad y tener un negocio exitoso al mismo tiempo. ¿Cuales han sido sus obstáculos? ¿Cuál es la clave del éxito? ¿Que te hace falta para comenzar a escribir tu propia historia?2019-03-0112 min
Wombat RadioJana Perković (part 2)Jana Perković focuses on the intersection between urban policy and arts, immersive design and performance practice, and geographical theories.
Jana also runs a podcast called AudioStage, so we are podcasting about podcasting around art, dance, choreography and questions.
we also cover:
disrupting expected conversation, staying with the landmines
discomfort
capitalism
social blindness
working out the better question
perpetuation due to convenience
teaching as method of thinking
sunscreen
neomania
the skill of a conversation
more info:
the conversation
realtime
crikey
plotki
guerrilla semiotics
the guardian
the lifted brow
facebook
twitter
cultural policy reform
no plain jane
itunes: audiostage podcast
website: audiostage podc2017-04-1342 min
Culture GabfestThe Culture Gabfest: Uniball Vision Elite EditionSlate critics Stephen Metcalf, Dana Stevens and Julia Turner discuss the end of handwriting and Philip Hensher's book "The Missing Ink," Nassim Nicholas Taleb's book "Antifragile" and the idea of "neomania," and Slate's June Thomas stops by to explain why she neither wants a wife, nor wants to be one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2012-12-0546 min