On What Matters Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/onwhatmatters What are the greatest forces, risks, and ideas that define the 21st Century? Each week existential risk researcher Coleman Snell speaks with academics, thinkers, and artists whose work speaks to life in the 21st Century for the modern individual. We talk about the biggest risks/challenges facing our species, solutions, unique aspects of 21st Century Life, and how we can find meaning in this strange century. Learn more about the field of global catastrophic & existential risk and about the podcast at https://xriskpodcast.com/ Thanks for supporting the Podcast! Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support</a> Coleman Snell 158a5cf5-91d7-5712-ab97-f4041fa624ce no en Mon, 18 May 2026 10:36:21 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:41:57 +0000 https://xriskpodcast.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/A8vyaZ0_s91v_ZNvAOs11dDSt8dGxv02QTLn-Vsvu7o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZGEx/NTA3OTg5ZThiMTE4/YWZlNGMwZWJjZDYz/YTAxOS5qcGc.jpg On What Matters https://xriskpodcast.com/ episodic Coleman Snell What are the greatest forces, risks, and ideas that define the 21st Century? Each week existential risk researcher Coleman Snell speaks with academics, thinkers, and artists whose work speaks to life in the 21st Century for the modern individual. We talk about the biggest risks/challenges facing our species, solutions, unique aspects of 21st Century Life, and how we can find meaning in this strange century. Learn more about the field of global catastrophic & existential risk and about the podcast at https://xriskpodcast.com/ Thanks for supporting the Podcast! Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support</a> What are the greatest forces, risks, and ideas that define the 21st Century. Coleman Snell No No #25 - TTotal Part 2, Biorisk and AI Risk 2 2 4 4 #25 - TTotal Part 2, Biorisk and AI Risk full f6a2bc8a-fe61-4947-b3ba-300f8b3ef44f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d0926b1 In part 2 of Coleman's discussion with TTotal, the pair discuss biorisk, ai risk, and various other components of the current existential risk landscape--focusing in on their points of disagreement and agreement. 

]]> In part 2 of Coleman's discussion with TTotal, the pair discuss biorisk, ai risk, and various other components of the current existential risk landscape--focusing in on their points of disagreement and agreement. 

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 21:36:48 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 2676 In part 2 of Coleman's discussion with TTotal, the pair discuss biorisk, ai risk, and various other components of the current existential risk landscape--focusing in on their points of disagreement and agreement. 

]]> technology, AI, chatgpt, ai risk, No #24 - Critqiues of X-Risk, AI, and EA with TTotal 2 2 3 3 #24 - Critqiues of X-Risk, AI, and EA with TTotal full e8da6958-c457-4abc-a390-cdd437eb139d https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e024/ Become a Patron on Patreon and support the show!

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In this conversation, Coleman and TiTotal discuss critiques surrounding Effective Altruism and the rationality community. They emphasize the complexities of computational physics and the limitations of AI in making significant scientific breakthroughs. The discussion also touches on the importance of peer review, the challenges of nanotechnology, and the need for humility in scientific discourse. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various themes surrounding nanotechnology, bio risk, global catastrophic risks, and critiques of effective altruism. They explore the theoretical foundations of nanotechnology, the implications of bio risk, and the potential dangers posed by omnicidal actors. The discussion also critiques the effective altruism community and emphasizes the importance of welcoming constructive criticism. Finally, they touch on the Leroy Jenkins principle, discussing how faulty AI could serve as a warning shot for future risks.

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In this conversation, Coleman and TiTotal discuss critiques surrounding Effective Altruism and the rationality community. They emphasize the complexities of computational physics and the limitations of AI in making significant scientific breakthroughs. The discussion also touches on the importance of peer review, the challenges of nanotechnology, and the need for humility in scientific discourse. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various themes surrounding nanotechnology, bio risk, global catastrophic risks, and critiques of effective altruism. They explore the theoretical foundations of nanotechnology, the implications of bio risk, and the potential dangers posed by omnicidal actors. The discussion also critiques the effective altruism community and emphasizes the importance of welcoming constructive criticism. Finally, they touch on the Leroy Jenkins principle, discussing how faulty AI could serve as a warning shot for future risks.

Big thank you to the Bilal and Jacob for helping to make this show happen! 

On What Matters is a Kairos.FM production. 

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In this conversation, Coleman and TiTotal discuss critiques surrounding Effective Altruism and the rationality community. They emphasize the complexities of computational physics and the limitations of AI in making significant scientific breakthroughs. The discussion also touches on the importance of peer review, the challenges of nanotechnology, and the need for humility in scientific discourse. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various themes surrounding nanotechnology, bio risk, global catastrophic risks, and critiques of effective altruism. They explore the theoretical foundations of nanotechnology, the implications of bio risk, and the potential dangers posed by omnicidal actors. The discussion also critiques the effective altruism community and emphasizes the importance of welcoming constructive criticism. Finally, they touch on the Leroy Jenkins principle, discussing how faulty AI could serve as a warning shot for future risks.

Big thank you to the Bilal and Jacob for helping to make this show happen! 

On What Matters is a Kairos.FM production. 

]]> Technology, science, peer review, effective altruism, existential risk, x risk, AI risk, rationality community, Ttotal, On What Matters, On What Matters Podcast, Coleman Snell, Global Catastrophicc Risk No #23 - National Security and Surviving Disinformation with Ryan McBeth 2 2 2 2 #23 - National Security and Surviving Disinformation with Ryan McBeth full 9bcb0619-83be-4164-ac55-ab4aa9bd38be https://share.transistor.fm/s/52ee686b Become a Patron on Patreon and support the show!

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Ryan McBeth, a software engineer and cybersecurity expert, discusses his work in combating disinformation and misinformation online. He explains his methodology of using Occam's razor to analyze information and debunk conspiracy theories. Ryan also talks about the importance of internet literacy and the promotion of critical thinking. He shares examples of disinformation he has encountered, particularly in relation to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Ryan emphasizes the need to take information warfare seriously and calls for a stronger response to combat disinformation. The conversation covers various topics related to cybersecurity, nuclear weapons, and international relations. Some key themes include the use of nuclear weapons against naval targets, the influence of China and Russia, the role of AI in military operations, the spread of misinformation, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation also touches on the vulnerabilities of internet-connected devices and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The conversation explores the relationship between disinformation and human error, as well as the challenges of building vulnerability into critical structures. It discusses the role of social media platforms in combating disinformation and suggests implementing tools such as vectorizing imagery and truth scores. The importance of critical thinking and fact-checking before sharing emotional content online is emphasized. The book 'The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error' is recommended for understanding the factors contributing to errors.

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Ryan McBeth, a software engineer and cybersecurity expert, discusses his work in combating disinformation and misinformation online. He explains his methodology of using Occam's razor to analyze information and debunk conspiracy theories. Ryan also talks about the importance of internet literacy and the promotion of critical thinking. He shares examples of disinformation he has encountered, particularly in relation to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Ryan emphasizes the need to take information warfare seriously and calls for a stronger response to combat disinformation. The conversation covers various topics related to cybersecurity, nuclear weapons, and international relations. Some key themes include the use of nuclear weapons against naval targets, the influence of China and Russia, the role of AI in military operations, the spread of misinformation, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation also touches on the vulnerabilities of internet-connected devices and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The conversation explores the relationship between disinformation and human error, as well as the challenges of building vulnerability into critical structures. It discusses the role of social media platforms in combating disinformation and suggests implementing tools such as vectorizing imagery and truth scores. The importance of critical thinking and fact-checking before sharing emotional content online is emphasized. The book 'The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error' is recommended for understanding the factors contributing to errors.

On What Matters is a Kairos.FM production. 

]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:19:19 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 5504 Become a Patron on Patreon and support the show!

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Ryan McBeth, a software engineer and cybersecurity expert, discusses his work in combating disinformation and misinformation online. He explains his methodology of using Occam's razor to analyze information and debunk conspiracy theories. Ryan also talks about the importance of internet literacy and the promotion of critical thinking. He shares examples of disinformation he has encountered, particularly in relation to the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Ryan emphasizes the need to take information warfare seriously and calls for a stronger response to combat disinformation. The conversation covers various topics related to cybersecurity, nuclear weapons, and international relations. Some key themes include the use of nuclear weapons against naval targets, the influence of China and Russia, the role of AI in military operations, the spread of misinformation, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation also touches on the vulnerabilities of internet-connected devices and the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The conversation explores the relationship between disinformation and human error, as well as the challenges of building vulnerability into critical structures. It discusses the role of social media platforms in combating disinformation and suggests implementing tools such as vectorizing imagery and truth scores. The importance of critical thinking and fact-checking before sharing emotional content online is emphasized. The book 'The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error' is recommended for understanding the factors contributing to errors.

On What Matters is a Kairos.FM production. 

]]> technology, security, national security, Ryan McBeth, Ryan Mcbeth, existential risk, disinformation, misinformation, On What Matters, On What Matters Podcast, ONW, ONW Podcast, Coleman Snell, Digital information, cybersecurity, internet literacy, critical thinking, conspiracy theories, Israel, Palestine, information warfare, cybersecurity, nuclear weapons, China, Russia, AI, military operations, misinformation, community engagement, internet-connected devices, disinformation, human error, critical structures, social media platforms, vectorizing imagery, truth scores, critical thinking, fact-checking, 'The Field Guide to Understanding Human Error' Yes #22 - Superintelligence, AI, and Extinction with Darren McKee 2 2 1 1 #22 - Superintelligence, AI, and Extinction with Darren McKee full 0d589db9-2e45-4fa3-9912-6ec8de8996f1 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e022 On this episode of the podcast, Coleman sits down with Darren McKee to discuss his book Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World. The two discuss the central case for concern surrounding AI risk, deep fakes, and Darren’s approach to understanding the rapidly changing AI risk landscape. 


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]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 5212 On this episode of the podcast, coleman sits down with Darren McKee to discuss his book Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World. The two discuss the central case for concern surrounding AI risk, deep fakes, and Darren’s approach to understanding the rapidly changing AI risk landscape.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support On this episode of the podcast, coleman sits down with Darren McKee to discuss his book Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World. The two discuss the central case for concern surrounding AI risk, deep fakes No #20 - Animal Ethics and the Moral Weight Project with Bob Fischer 1 1 20 20 #20 - Animal Ethics and the Moral Weight Project with Bob Fischer full f7e1283d-8ba6-4eac-aa2b-490089767fe5 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e020 Support 21st Talks on Our Patreon! 


Coleman spoke with Bob Fischer, a researcher at Rethink Priorities who recently worked on the Moral Weights project. In the discussion, Dr. Fischer and Coleman discussed a range of topics relating to animal ethics, including the research methodology of the team and the role that intuitions play in striving to live a moral life. --- Support this podcast: 

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Coleman spoke with Bob Fischer, a researcher at Rethink Priorities who recently worked on the Moral Weights project. In the discussion, Dr. Fischer and Coleman discussed a range of topics relating to animal ethics, including the research methodology of the team and the role that intuitions play in striving to live a moral life. --- Support this podcast: 

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]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:45:34 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 4903 Support 21st Talks on Our Patreon!  Coleman spoke with Bob Fischer, a researcher at Rethink Priorities who recently worked on the Moral Weights project. In the discussion, Dr. Fischer and Coleman discussed a range of topics relating to animal ethics, including the research methodology of the team and the role that intuitions play in striving to live a moral life.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support Support 21st Talks on Our Patreon!  Coleman spoke with Bob Fischer, a researcher at Rethink Priorities who recently worked on the Moral Weights project. In the discussion, Dr. Fischer and Coleman discussed a range of topics relating to animal ethics, i No #19 - Tobias Baumann on S-Risks and Avoiding the Worst for Humanity 1 1 19 19 #19 - Tobias Baumann on S-Risks and Avoiding the Worst for Humanity full d6a2f8d0-1ece-4ab9-a5b6-e4ac9683b175 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e019 To stay up to date with all things 21st Talks, follow Coleman's Twitter & Instagram. 

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 This week Coleman sat down with Tobias Baumann and discussed his recent book on the topic of suffering risks (s-risks)! They spoke about the ethical claims behind aiming to minimize pain vs. aiming to maximize flourishing, distinctions of pain and suffering, and potential paths towards literally the worst ethical situation humanity or its descendants could find itself (so-called suffering-risk scenarios)!

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 This week Coleman sat down with Tobias Baumann and discussed his recent book on the topic of suffering risks (s-risks)! They spoke about the ethical claims behind aiming to minimize pain vs. aiming to maximize flourishing, distinctions of pain and suffering, and potential paths towards literally the worst ethical situation humanity or its descendants could find itself (so-called suffering-risk scenarios)!

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]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 13:15:39 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 4876 To stay up to date with all things 21st Talks, follow Coleman's Twitter &amp; Instagram.  Remember to rate this episode and, if you have the means, become a member on our Patreon!  This week Coleman sat down with Tobias Baumann and discussed his recent book on the topic of suffering risks (s-risks)! They spoke about the ethical claims behind aiming to minimize pain vs. aiming to maximize flourishing, distinctions of pain and suffering, and potential paths towards literally the worst ethical situation humanity or its descendants could find itself (so-called suffering-risk scenarios)! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support To stay up to date with all things 21st Talks, follow Coleman's Twitter &amp; Instagram.  Remember to rate this episode and, if you have the means, become a member on our Patreon!  This week Coleman sat down with Tobias Baumann and discussed his recen No #18 - Anders Sandberg: Longtermism, Transhumanism, and Making Sense of the Existential Risk 1 1 18 18 #18 - Anders Sandberg: Longtermism, Transhumanism, and Making Sense of the Existential Risk full 45b26a1b-ffb7-449e-9172-5b2c205e17cc https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e018 In this episode, Coleman interviews Anders Sandberg, a senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford. Dr. Sandberg and Coleman discuss living forever, transhumanism, longtermism, and new approaches to understanding existential risk work in the 21st century.


Thank you to those in our community who have continued to show love and support for 21st Talks despite our extended hiatus. We are back and what an episode to jump into season 2 with! Stay in touch by following Coleman on Twitter @SnellColeman or on Instagram @MajorKant

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Thank you to those in our community who have continued to show love and support for 21st Talks despite our extended hiatus. We are back and what an episode to jump into season 2 with! Stay in touch by following Coleman on Twitter @SnellColeman or on Instagram @MajorKant

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]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:14:51 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 2780 In this episode, Coleman interviews Anders Sandberg, a senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford. Dr. Sandberg and Coleman discuss living forever, transhumanism, longtermism, and new approaches to understanding existential risk work in the 21st century. Thank you to those in our community who have continued to show love and support for 21st Talks despite our extended hiatus. We are back and what an episode to jump into season 2 with! Stay in touch by following Coleman on Twitter @SnellColeman or on Instagram @MajorKant --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support In this episode, Coleman interviews Anders Sandberg, a senior research fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford. Dr. Sandberg and Coleman discuss living forever, transhumanism, longtermism, and new approaches to understanding existential risk No #17 - Artificial Intelligence Governance 1 1 17 17 #17 - Artificial Intelligence Governance full ad85fd8f-b1dd-4152-8766-5af3254c3f37 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e017 Remember to support 21st Talks on Patreon with as little as $3 dollars a month! The first 25 patrons will receive exclusive 21st Talks sweatshirts that will only be available for a limited time!

On this episode, Coleman explored the obstacles & successes of governing advanced technological risks of Artificial Intelligence with Cornell Professor Dr. Sarah Kreps and Researcher and Cornell Ph.D. Candidate Amelia Arsenault. 


 Topics covered in this episode of the podcast include: 

  • The political ramifications of AI internally and internationally
  • AI and the future of democracies + democratic backsliding
  • As a regenerative/resilience-building force within democracy
  • Potential benefits of AI for democratic regeneration globally
  • How AI will impact international arms races and how its impact will distinct from any other technological breakthrough in history?
  • Will AI Governance become more challenging as other existential hazards (like climate change for example) become more impactful?
  • And of course, current cutting edge work being done at Cornell University in AI Safety and Governance

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On this episode, Coleman explored the obstacles & successes of governing advanced technological risks of Artificial Intelligence with Cornell Professor Dr. Sarah Kreps and Researcher and Cornell Ph.D. Candidate Amelia Arsenault. 


 Topics covered in this episode of the podcast include: 

  • The political ramifications of AI internally and internationally
  • AI and the future of democracies + democratic backsliding
  • As a regenerative/resilience-building force within democracy
  • Potential benefits of AI for democratic regeneration globally
  • How AI will impact international arms races and how its impact will distinct from any other technological breakthrough in history?
  • Will AI Governance become more challenging as other existential hazards (like climate change for example) become more impactful?
  • And of course, current cutting edge work being done at Cornell University in AI Safety and Governance

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]]> Fri, 27 May 2022 23:28:10 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 3390 Remember to support 21st Talks on Patreon with as little as $3 dollars a month! The first 25 patrons will receive exclusive 21st Talks sweatshirts that will only be available for a limited time! On this episode, Coleman explored the obstacles &amp; successes of governing advanced technological risks of Artificial Intelligence with Cornell Professor Dr. Sarah Kreps and Researcher and Cornell Ph.D. Candidate Amelia Arsenault.  Topics covered in this episode of the podcast include:  The political ramifications of AI internally and internationally AI and the future of democracies + democratic backsliding As a regenerative/resilience-building force within democracy Potential benefits of AI for democratic regeneration globally How AI will impact international arms races and how its impact will distinct from any other technological breakthrough in history? Will AI Governance become more challenging as other existential hazards (like climate change for example) become more impactful? And of course, current cutting edge work being done at Cornell University in AI Safety and Governance --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support Remember to support 21st Talks on Patreon with as little as $3 dollars a month! The first 25 patrons will receive exclusive 21st Talks sweatshirts that will only be available for a limited time! On this episode, Coleman explored the obstacles &amp; succe No #16 - Emmanuel Daudu on Prison Reform, Freedom of Speech, and 21st Century Politics 1 1 16 16 #16 - Emmanuel Daudu on Prison Reform, Freedom of Speech, and 21st Century Politics full 4f5507b9-722c-477c-ad46-afc6c61e88b3 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e016 Support us on Patreon! 


This week Coleman sat down with Emmanuel Daudu, an incoming Google Legal Analyst and close friend at Cornell University where he is Pre Law. The two jump into a wide range of questions, including the development of a new politics for a 21st century, working-class struggle, and the underlying woes associated with 21st-century capitalism and what we can do to improve the system. --- Support this podcast: 

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This week Coleman sat down with Emmanuel Daudu, an incoming Google Legal Analyst and close friend at Cornell University where he is Pre Law. The two jump into a wide range of questions, including the development of a new politics for a 21st century, working-class struggle, and the underlying woes associated with 21st-century capitalism and what we can do to improve the system. --- Support this podcast: 

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]]> Sun, 01 May 2022 02:13:08 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 5231 Support us on Patreon!  This week Coleman sat down with Emmanuel Daudu, an incoming Google Legal Analyst and close friend at Cornell University where he is Pre Law. The two jump into a wide range of questions, including the development of a new politics for a 21st century, working-class struggle, and the underlying woes associated with 21st-century capitalism and what we can do to improve the system.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support Support us on Patreon!  This week Coleman sat down with Emmanuel Daudu, an incoming Google Legal Analyst and close friend at Cornell University where he is Pre Law. The two jump into a wide range of questions, including the development of a new politic No #15 - The Heart of Effective Altruism with Dr. SJ Beard 1 1 15 15 #15 - The Heart of Effective Altruism with Dr. SJ Beard full 432c3d11-9de2-41fd-9dbc-3dc7f8225372 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e015 In this episode, Coleman sat down with existential risk ethicists and researcher Dr. SJ Beard from Cambridge's Existential Risk Institute about the far future of humanity, ethical growth through generations, and the psychology behind striving to do the most good. The two also discussed opening the number of possible future worlds and how it connects to motivation to do the work that morally we must this century. 


"We are motivated by what we believe we can achieve, much more than what we think we ought to do" -- SJ Beard. 


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]]> In this episode, Coleman sat down with existential risk ethicists and researcher Dr. SJ Beard from Cambridge's Existential Risk Institute about the far future of humanity, ethical growth through generations, and the psychology behind striving to do the most good. The two also discussed opening the number of possible future worlds and how it connects to motivation to do the work that morally we must this century. 


"We are motivated by what we believe we can achieve, much more than what we think we ought to do" -- SJ Beard. 


Host and Research: Coleman Snell

Podcast Producer: Justin Demilio --- Support this podcast: 

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support

]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:03:19 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 3414 In this episode, Coleman sat down with existential risk ethicists and researcher Dr. SJ Beard from Cambridge's Existential Risk Institute about the far future of humanity, ethical growth through generations, and the psychology behind striving to do the most good. The two also discussed opening the number of possible future worlds and how it connects to motivation to do the work that morally we must this century.  "We are motivated by what we believe we can achieve, much more than what we think we ought to do" -- SJ Beard.  Host and Research: Coleman Snell Podcast Producer: Justin Demilio --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support In this episode, Coleman sat down with existential risk ethicists and researcher Dr. SJ Beard from Cambridge's Existential Risk Institute about the far future of humanity, ethical growth through generations, and the psychology behind striving to do the mo Yes #14 - Governing Global Risks with Catherine Rhodes and Luke Kemp 1 1 14 14 #14 - Governing Global Risks with Catherine Rhodes and Luke Kemp full f92d8fe8-355f-49ff-a6dc-505380285a12 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e014 In this episode, Coleman and Nathaniel speak with Luke Kemp and Catherine Rhodes, about the two researchers' views on governing existential threats within our international system. The four also discuss some of the leading challenges to effective international cooperation and mitigation of pressing threats facing our world like climate change, advanced technological threats, biosecurity, and inequality. 


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]]> In this episode, Coleman and Nathaniel speak with Luke Kemp and Catherine Rhodes, about the two researchers' views on governing existential threats within our international system. The four also discuss some of the leading challenges to effective international cooperation and mitigation of pressing threats facing our world like climate change, advanced technological threats, biosecurity, and inequality. 


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]]> Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:25:42 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 5230 In this episode, Coleman and Nathaniel speak with Luke Kemp and Catherine Rhodes, about the two researchers' views on governing existential threats within our international system. The four also discuss some of the leading challenges to effective international cooperation and mitigation of pressing threats facing our world like climate change, advanced technological threats, biosecurity, and inequality.  Support 21st Talks on Patreon!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support In this episode, Coleman and Nathaniel speak with Luke Kemp and Catherine Rhodes, about the two researchers' views on governing existential threats within our international system. The four also discuss some of the leading challenges to effective internat No Q&A #1 - "Why Existential Risk Work?" 1 1 Q&A #1 - "Why Existential Risk Work?" bonus a5a67f8e-953f-4a5c-871e-e13ede16887c https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/q001 Support us by becoming a Patreon!

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Thank you for listening to the first episode of 21st-Talks Q&A! Remember to like and rate the podcast if you enjoyed it! It really goes to support the show's growth! 

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What role have philosophers played in existential risk? What conditions lead to the field's origin? Today Coleman Speaks with Dr. SJ Beard of The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at Cambridge. Covering topics from SJ Beard and Phil Torres' 2020 article Ripples on the Great Sea of Life, which covers in great depth the history of existential risk. 

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What role have philosophers played in existential risk? What conditions lead to the field's origin? Today Coleman Speaks with Dr. SJ Beard of The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at Cambridge. Covering topics from SJ Beard and Phil Torres' 2020 article Ripples on the Great Sea of Life, which covers in great depth the history of existential risk. 

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]]> Fri, 17 Sep 2021 23:50:33 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 2190 Support Us by becoming a 21st Talks Patron What role have philosophers played in existential risk? What conditions lead to the field's origin? Today Coleman Speaks with Dr. SJ Beard of The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at Cambridge. Covering topics from SJ Beard and Phil Torres' 2020 article Ripples on the Great Sea of Life, which covers in great depth the history of existential risk.  Share this episode with 1-3 friends or family, or give us a rating on spotify. Your support helps more than you know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support Support Us by becoming a 21st Talks Patron What role have philosophers played in existential risk? What conditions lead to the field's origin? Today Coleman Speaks with Dr. SJ Beard of The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at Cambridge. Cov No #12 - Can Engineering Inspired By Nature Save Humanity? W/ Dr. Joyce Cooper 1 1 12 12 #12 - Can Engineering Inspired By Nature Save Humanity? W/ Dr. Joyce Cooper full 2739f076-de96-4210-9eb6-5e1f10641f12 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e012 Engineering practices are fundamental to overcoming obstacles facing society in the 21st Century. Existential threats like climate change, artificial intelligence, looming food and water insecurity  Today I am speaking with  Dr. Joyce Cooper who is a professor and researcher at the University of Washington’s Mechanical Engineering Department. Her work largely focuses on combining environmental assessment with product design and engineering. My co-host today is John Hamann, who is one of the Master’s students at UW working with Dr. Cooper. 


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]]> Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 5359 Engineering practices are fundamental to overcoming obstacles facing society in the 21st Century. Existential threats like climate change, artificial intelligence, looming food and water insecurity  Today I am speaking with  Dr. Joyce Cooper who is a professor and researcher at the University of Washington’s Mechanical Engineering Department. Her work largely focuses on combining environmental assessment with product design and engineering. My co-host today is John Hamann, who is one of the Master’s students at UW working with Dr. Cooper.  Listen to our podcast 21st Talks for weekly discussions with experts on the threats and changing forces facing our world in the 21st century and how we as individuals can better standup to live flourishing lives in the 21st century!  Sign up for our NewsLetter at 21st-talks.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support Engineering practices are fundamental to overcoming obstacles facing society in the 21st Century. Existential threats like climate change, artificial intelligence, looming food and water insecurity  Today I am speaking with  Dr. Joyce Cooper who is a prof No #11 - Global Justice and Existential Risk with Dr. Ndidi Nwaneri 1 1 11 11 #11 - Global Justice and Existential Risk with Dr. Ndidi Nwaneri full d6a41c57-6f25-4b41-aab0-31f143864bcb https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e011 2Is global inequality an existential threat? How do  question social justice connect to questions of the greatest threats facing our world in the 21st century and what might conceptions of global justice inform our approach to looming risks like climate change and how might global justice help us in our overcoming of these risks? This week Coleman speaks with Dr. Ndidi Nwaneri from Loyola University in Chicago. Dr. Nwaneri'ss research surrounds social development, global justice, and existential risk. 


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]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:27:55 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 6469 2Is global inequality an existential threat? How do  question social justice connect to questions of the greatest threats facing our world in the 21st century and what might conceptions of global justice inform our approach to looming risks like climate change and how might global justice help us in our overcoming of these risks? This week Coleman speaks with Dr. Ndidi Nwaneri from Loyola University in Chicago. Dr. Nwaneri'ss research surrounds social development, global justice, and existential risk.  Check out the Podcast's website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support 2Is global inequality an existential threat? How do  question social justice connect to questions of the greatest threats facing our world in the 21st century and what might conceptions of global justice inform our approach to looming risks like climate c No #10 - Political Violence in the 21st Century 1 1 10 10 #10 - Political Violence in the 21st Century full 8b142d74-4e36-4aa3-a8de-bd0b020a8d05 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e010 Hosted by: Coleman Snell --- Support this podcast: 

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]]> Sat, 20 Feb 2021 02:18:26 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 3379 Hosted by: Coleman Snell --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support Hosted by: Coleman Snell --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support No #9 - Creating Sustainable Change with Dickson Despommier 1 1 9 9 #9 - Creating Sustainable Change with Dickson Despommier full 4b3decd6-8e7f-4ee3-a6af-10cf5055f790 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e009 How do we create sustainable change going forward into the future? Where do questions of equity fit into this discussion of the long-term health of global citizens? This week Coleman spoke with Dickson Despommier, an academic with over 30 years of experience in Public health at Columbia University and Fordham University. Dr. Despommier and Coleman discussed the future of agriculture and vertical farming in Episode 4 of the 21st talks podcast.


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]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:15:23 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 6063 How do we create sustainable change going forward into the future? Where do questions of equity fit into this discussion of the long-term health of global citizens? This week Coleman spoke with Dickson Despommier, an academic with over 30 years of experience in Public health at Columbia University and Fordham University. Dr. Despommier and Coleman discussed the future of agriculture and vertical farming in Episode 4 of the 21st talks podcast. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program.  Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support How do we create sustainable change going forward into the future? Where do questions of equity fit into this discussion of the long-term health of global citizens? This week Coleman spoke with Dickson Despommier, an academic with over 30 years of experie No #8 - Lessons from Cambridge's Conference on Catastrophic Risk 2020 1 1 8 8 #8 - Lessons from Cambridge's Conference on Catastrophic Risk 2020 full eb28630d-68b8-4e5c-922a-afd381e7258f https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e008 This was recorded on Coleman's third day of Cambridge's Conference on Catastrophic Risk 2020.  Which is a conference with the world's leading experts on Global Catastrophic Risk put on by The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and Cambridge.  


This conference was incredible, I am so thankful for the insights and growth into this field that I love talking, reading, and researching so much. Existential Risk is here to stay and is quickly coming into a renaissance of discovery into questions concerning our species survival in the 21st Century. In today's special episode of the 21st Talks, Coleman dives into the lessons from this year's conference and the philosophical and psychological connections that this conference has brought up for him. 


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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:53:16 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 630 This was recorded on Coleman's third day of Cambridge's Conference on Catastrophic Risk 2020.  Which is a conference with the world's leading experts on Global Catastrophic Risk put on by The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and Cambridge.   This conference was incredible, I am so thankful for the insights and growth into this field that I love talking, reading, and researching so much. Existential Risk is here to stay and is quickly coming into a renaissance of discovery into questions concerning our species survival in the 21st Century. In today's special episode of the 21st Talks, Coleman dives into the lessons from this year's conference and the philosophical and psychological connections that this conference has brought up for him.  Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program. Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support This was recorded on Coleman's third day of Cambridge's Conference on Catastrophic Risk 2020.  Which is a conference with the world's leading experts on Global Catastrophic Risk put on by The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk and Cambridge.   Th No #7 - Trumpism, Bipartisanship, and Threat to Democracy 1 1 7 7 #7 - Trumpism, Bipartisanship, and Threat to Democracy full 53eb538a-38eb-4ace-ae8a-3a2d78759ef4 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e007 Click here to Follow Us on Instagram

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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2020 03:24:54 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 4486 Click here to Follow Us on Instagram What does Trumpism tell us about the future of Democracy? Is Democracy in threat by Bipartisanship? This week Coleman spoke with Professor Richard Arenberg from Brown University's Watson Institute about his research on Bipartisanship, where it came from, and why it continues to get worse!    Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program. Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support Click here to Follow Us on Instagram What does Trumpism tell us about the future of Democracy? Is Democracy in threat by Bipartisanship? This week Coleman spoke with Professor Richard Arenberg from Brown University's Watson Institute about his research o No #5 - Correcting Quantum Mistakes With Elliot Lehrer 1 1 5 5 #5 - Correcting Quantum Mistakes With Elliot Lehrer full b0fe60d5-a9df-43fb-88a4-f531661d3b75 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e005 What are common misconceptions about Quantum Mechanics? What have been previous approaches to the field and what have past physicists, pop culture writers, and some new age folks on mass gotten wrong? This week’s conversation is with Elliot Lehrer, the science writer, and researcher for the 21st Century Blog and 21st Talks Podcast. Elliot is a senior at Brown University studying Physics.

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]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:46:30 -0100 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 4164 What are common misconceptions about Quantum Mechanics? What have been previous approaches to the field and what have past physicists, pop culture writers, and some new age folks on mass gotten wrong? This week’s conversation is with Elliot Lehrer, the science writer, and researcher for the 21st Century Blog and 21st Talks Podcast. Elliot is a senior at Brown University studying Physics. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program. Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. Check out the 21st Century Blog for more content!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support What are common misconceptions about Quantum Mechanics? What have been previous approaches to the field and what have past physicists, pop culture writers, and some new age folks on mass gotten wrong? This week’s conversation is with Elliot Lehrer, the sc No #4 - Vertical Farming and the Future of Agriculture with Dickson Despommier 1 1 4 4 #4 - Vertical Farming and the Future of Agriculture with Dickson Despommier full a154c090-2dc8-48f6-90c0-ba718424c322 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e004 This week Coleman spoke with past Columbia University professor of Microbiology and Public Health Dr. Dickson Despommier. Despommier is a serial author, Ted talk deliverer, and speaker who has given numerous lectures on the role Vertical Farming will play in the future of agriculture and the tremendous threat a lack of innovation and change in our food systems will bring unless we change.


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]]> This week Coleman spoke with past Columbia University professor of Microbiology and Public Health Dr. Dickson Despommier. Despommier is a serial author, Ted talk deliverer, and speaker who has given numerous lectures on the role Vertical Farming will play in the future of agriculture and the tremendous threat a lack of innovation and change in our food systems will bring unless we change.


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]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2020 00:01:21 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 6021 This week Coleman spoke with past Columbia University professor of Microbiology and Public Health Dr. Dickson Despommier. Despommier is a serial author, Ted talk deliverer, and speaker who has given numerous lectures on the role Vertical Farming will play in the future of agriculture and the tremendous threat a lack of innovation and change in our food systems will bring unless we change. Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program. Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. Check out the 21st Century Blog for more content!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support This week Coleman spoke with past Columbia University professor of Microbiology and Public Health Dr. Dickson Despommier. Despommier is a serial author, Ted talk deliverer, and speaker who has given numerous lectures on the role Vertical Farming will play No #3 - Communicating Existential Threats with Dr. Lara Mani 1 1 3 3 #3 - Communicating Existential Threats with Dr. Lara Mani full 385b2f35-6a4d-4dbf-824a-5720a7070aa0 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e003 How do you communicate facts about climate change, AI, and other global risks in a way that motivates action? What role does communication play in the field of Existential Risk? In episode #3 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman talks Dr. Lara Mani who is a researcher at the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at Cambridge. The two discuss the challenges of communicating about existential/global catastrophic risks to the public, politicians, and business people, as well as effective routes to helping the public, understand and take action against risks such as climate change, AI, and volcanic eruptions. 

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]]> How do you communicate facts about climate change, AI, and other global risks in a way that motivates action? What role does communication play in the field of Existential Risk? In episode #3 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman talks Dr. Lara Mani who is a researcher at the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at Cambridge. The two discuss the challenges of communicating about existential/global catastrophic risks to the public, politicians, and business people, as well as effective routes to helping the public, understand and take action against risks such as climate change, AI, and volcanic eruptions. 

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]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:45:06 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 4962 How do you communicate facts about climate change, AI, and other global risks in a way that motivates action? What role does communication play in the field of Existential Risk? In episode #3 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman talks Dr. Lara Mani who is a researcher at the Center for the Study of Existential Risk at Cambridge. The two discuss the challenges of communicating about existential/global catastrophic risks to the public, politicians, and business people, as well as effective routes to helping the public, understand and take action against risks such as climate change, AI, and volcanic eruptions.  Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program. Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. Check out the 21st Century Blog for more content!  Remember to give a rating and subscribe for more episodes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support How do you communicate facts about climate change, AI, and other global risks in a way that motivates action? What role does communication play in the field of Existential Risk? In episode #3 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman talks Dr. Lara Mani who is a No #2 - 21st Century Story Telling with Rycon Roleplays 1 1 2 2 #2 - 21st Century Story Telling with Rycon Roleplays full b6153e66-a855-4a8e-9d57-168b87c9d089 https://kairos.fm/onwhatmatters/e002 In episode #2 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman interviews Youtuber Rycon from the channel Rycon Roleplays. Rycon tells stories fully told to the audience through his voice acting and different video games. It's called Let's Roleplays and Coleman and Rycon discuss what this new mode of storytelling may have in store for the future as well as talking about Story Telling and its role in our lives (past, present, and future).

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]]> In episode #2 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman interviews Youtuber Rycon from the channel Rycon Roleplays. Rycon tells stories fully told to the audience through his voice acting and different video games. It's called Let's Roleplays and Coleman and Rycon discuss what this new mode of storytelling may have in store for the future as well as talking about Story Telling and its role in our lives (past, present, and future).

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]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2020 21:36:07 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 4680 In episode #2 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman interviews Youtuber Rycon from the channel Rycon Roleplays. Rycon tells stories fully told to the audience through his voice acting and different video games. It's called Let's Roleplays and Coleman and Rycon discuss what this new mode of storytelling may have in store for the future as well as talking about Story Telling and its role in our lives (past, present, and future). Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program. Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. Check out the 21st Century Blog for more content!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support In episode #2 of the 21st Talks Podcast, Coleman interviews Youtuber Rycon from the channel Rycon Roleplays. Rycon tells stories fully told to the audience through his voice acting and different video games. It's called Let's Roleplays and Coleman and Ryc No #1 - Lessons from Deep History, Paleontology, and Existential Risk in a Modern Pandemic — With Adrian Currie 1 1 1 1 #1 - Lessons from Deep History, Paleontology, and Existential Risk in a Modern Pandemic — With Adrian Currie full fb7fb7de-27be-4839-977e-c91498024225 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24ed83a3 In the first episode of 21st Talks, Coleman Snell talks with Philosopher, Paleontologist, and Existential Risk expert Adrian Currie. They talk about disasters, What paleontology can tell us about our world's response to Covid-19, and the importance of cultivating narratives for our disaster response. What can the deep past tell us about our modern predicament?

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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:48:28 +0000 Coleman Snell Coleman Snell 3675 In the first episode of 21st Talks, Coleman Snell talks with Philosopher, Paleontologist, and Existential Risk expert Adrian Currie. They talk about disasters, What paleontology can tell us about our world's response to Covid-19, and the importance of cultivating narratives for our disaster response. What can the deep past tell us about our modern predicament? Follow our Instagram to stay up to date on the Podcast, Blog, and to apply for our Meaning Oriented Communities (MOC) program. Or fill out this link to get onto the MOC email list to be considered for the next MOC. Check out the 21st Century Blog for more content!  Thank you for listening and all of the support already shown to the podcast! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onwhatmatters/support In the first episode of 21st Talks, Coleman Snell talks with Philosopher, Paleontologist, and Existential Risk expert Adrian Currie. They talk about disasters, What paleontology can tell us about our world's response to Covid-19, and the importance of cul No