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Dave Troy Presents

Neuroscientist Anil Seth, hand on his chest, speaking in front of a bookshelf

Podcast: The AI Consciousness Trap with Dr. Anil Seth

Chatbots talk like we do, so we assume “someone” is there. Neuroscientist Anil Seth explains why today's AI isn't conscious, why we shouldn't try to make such a thing, and why mistaking a product for a person is bad for democracy.

Gil Durán, author of The Nerd Reich, beside the cover of his book

Podcast: Nerd Reich Redux with Gil Durán

Gil joins Dave for a discussion of his recently-released New York Times bestselling book, "The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy" and what it might mean for the midterms.

Terry Bouricius, smiling with both hands raised, speaking by video from a book-lined room

Podcast: Democracy without Politicians with Terry Bouricius

Imagine a courtroom where the jurors ran for office, raised campaign money, and met privately with the prosecution. Terry Bouricius argues that is a fair description of how we make our laws — and that choosing lawmakers by lottery, as Athens did, is one possible fix.

Podcast: Midterms, AI, and MAGA with Dr. Jen Golbeck

Podcast: Midterms, AI, and MAGA with Dr. Jen Golbeck

How will AI, data surveillance, and political radicalization affect our upcoming elections? Dr. Jen Golbeck joins us to discuss how these topics are interrelated and what we can do to help.

Podcast: The Case for National Service with Scott Reich

Podcast: The Case for National Service with Scott Reich

Historian Scott Reich makes the case that the idea of national service may be one way to repair our fractured democracy.