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Welcome to the Thinking On Paper Book Club. We're reading Chapter 2 of Yuval Noah Harari's Nexus, and it's all about how stories influence societies, build trust, and create shared realities. You'll learn how storytelling help humans organize, shape religions, nations, and corporations and our collective reality. From Stalin and Jesus to Coca-Cola and Bitcoin, Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson show you why these are nothing but stories and shared reality. You'll also learn how narratives drive trust among strangers and how you can use it to unify large groups. Guest Mustafa Quadri joins the conversation, adding fresh perspectives on the importance of stories in connecting people. We ask: - Are nations and corporations just shared myths? - Why do certain narratives become universally accepted? - How do stories influence behaviour and decision-making? 📘 Grab your copy of Nexus and share your thoughts in the comments. Please like, subscribe, and share. And enjoy the show. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Disruptors and Curious Minds (01:55) Books And Your Thinking Space (02:25) Dust Jacket Vote (02:51) A Religious Disclaimer (03:34) Mustafa On Why We Need Books (07:53) Can We Get Yuval On The Show? (09:21) Sapiens, Nexus And The Power Of Story (12:00) The Last Supper (13:02) Stories Extend Biological Bonds (16:04) Lawyers, Guns & Money (18:41) Inter-subjective realities (22:13) Plato, The Nobile Lie and The 10 Commandments (28:23) Starting A Nation (34:25) Kung Fu Brotherhood (42:00) Good Stories (45:00) Do You Think Unhappiness Make You Susceptible To Story (50:26) Different Believers -- Watch Chapter 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BhXeNQkbkY&ab_channel=WhereEmergingTechnologiesMeetHumanity -- Learn more at Thinking on Paper

Sorry. We had a top AI founder lined up for today's show. But they couldn't be bothered to show up. No apology. Nothing. Which is a shame because they have a pretty awesome project! So we went live anyway. Martian is building is an interesting AI routing technology that can help developers select the most appropriate AI model for specific tasks. Obviously, it would have been better if the expert had showed up. But why let the specialists have all the fun? We covered the technical nuances of AI model selection, tried to draw parallels with everything from football player performance to quantum path optimization. How might this technology transform software development? How do we use AI to boost productivity while maintaining critical thinking skills? Artificial intelligence, technological innovation, and the human elements that make such advancements meaningful. -- Timestamps: (00:00) Disruptors and Curious minds (00:56) Thanksgiving For Silly English People (02:35) Gratitude And Marketing (03:24) Nexus, Yuval Book Club (04:17) Use The Best AI Model For The Best Task (06:07) Quantum, AI & Finding The Quickest Model Routers (07:39) Artistic Vision and football creativity (09:17) How Does Martian Choose The Right AI Model (11:04) Pele, Messi & Beckham (15:08) Martian AI For Developers (17:35) AI What Is Success (19:10) Critical Thinking Cannot Be Outsourced (22:10) Freewill And Writing (26:00) The Difference Between Data And Information -- Our favourite AI episodes (where the guest did bother to turn up): AI Agents:    • The 23-year Old Founder Quietly Makin...   AI Gaming:    • Hold On To Your Joypads! This Is What...   AI Driving:    • Humans Are Terrible Drivers (Why It's...   -- For show notes and past guests visit: Thinking on Paper. -- Follow Thinking On Paper: Instagram Support the show, Mint an NFT: https://pods.media/thinking-on-paper

It's Book Club, Live! Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson are reading Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus, trying to understand and get their heads around information networks, power, truth, reality and AI in real time. What is humanity's relationship with information? What even is information? When is a pigeon really a dove? From ancient myths to AI, they explore how our networks of cooperation shape societies—for better or worse, according to Yuval and his book Nexus. The book club is live and unscripted. Mark and Jeremy won't necessarily agree with Harari's provocative ideas - and certainly can't articulate like the Yuval - but it will be entertaining, insightful and leave you with a few questions of your own. And if you feel like taking it further, chapter 2 will be live next Friday. Bring your book. Join the show. Please enjoy the show -- Timestamps TIMESTAMPS (00:00) - Welcome: Disruptors and Curious Minds, CEOs, Founders, and Book Lovers (00:50) - Revisiting Previous Books in the Thinking On Paper Book Club (01:08) - Exploring the Brief History of Information Networks (01:33) - Debate: Dust Jackets on Books - Yes or No? (02:40) - Insights from the Nexus Prologue (03:08) - Is Yuval Noah Harari’s Perspective Too Dramatic? (04:54) - The Naïve View of Information Explained (05:58) - The Growing Spectre of Artificial Intelligence (06:48) - Understanding Delusional Networks in Human History (10:03) - Exploring the Relationship Between Truth, Wisdom, and Power (13:52) - Yuval Noah Harari's Definition: What Is Information? (16:58) - The Story of Cher Ami: Information as the Transfer of a Story (17:36) - Most Information Does Not Represent Anything – What Does That Mean? (19:49) - Misinformation, Disinformation, and the Dove of Peace (21:37) - Why Truth Is Not the Same as Reality (28:00) - Music as a Medium of Information and Communication (29:26) - AI-Generated Art and the Importance of Micro Decisions (31:07) - Music, Silence, and the Information You Don't Say (34:57) - Information in the Context of Quantum Mechanics --

23-year-old Leonard Tang, CEO of Haize Labs, is revolutionizing AI safety at a critical moment in technological history. His company works with OpenAI and Anthropic to develop rigorous testing systems that expose hidden vulnerabilities in AI models like Claude and ChatGPT. Your Technology podcast hosts Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson speak with Leonard to learn how he and his team is creating the security standards that will shape the future of AI and keep us all safe. Sweet AI dreams, not nightmares. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) - Disruptors and Curious Minds (01:07) - Our Sponsor: Conviction (01:50) - Introducing Leonard Tang: AI CEO and Founder (03:37) - The Importance of AI Safety: What’s at Stake in AI Development? (06:21) - Using Mathematics and Modeling to Understand Human Behaviour in AI (08:12) - Why Are Technologists So Often Musicians? (11:06) - Language, Culture, and AI (17:05) - Common Misconceptions About AI: What People Get Wrong (19:20) - The Dartmouth Conference: Birth of AI and Its Lasting Impact (19:55) - Claude and ChatGPT Pre-training: What Do The Models Go Through? (25:20) - An Alan Watts AI Model for Enhanced Understanding (28:33) - Claude vs ChatGPT: Comparing AI Models and Performance (31:44) - AI Jailbreak Detection (33:25) - How Dreamlike Images Enhance AI Safety and Trustworthiness (38:20) - Top-Down vs Bottom-Up AI Development: Approaches to Building Safer AI (42:55) - Protecting Artists, Intellectual Property, and Art in the Age of AI (48:20) - Developing an AI Code of Conduct for Ethical AI Usage (49:45) - A Message for Veteran AI Stars (52:35) - Restructuring Education for Critical Thinking in the Age of AI (54:16) - Book Club Live -- Quotes from the show: "We need to rigorously test AI models to discover all their vulnerabilities, failure modes, and gotchas before they get deployed in production." "AI is a technology of language, and inevitably, it will empower us to merge cultures." "We’re trying to get AI to be a little more mature, a little more sophisticated, and just more reliable." "What we’re interested in is enforcing an AI code of conduct for specific applications, making AI systems tightly aligned with the needs of their use cases." "People in legacy industries are underestimating AI’s potential, while Silicon Valley is often overhyping it." -- 🔗 More: Visit Haize Labs: ⁠⁠⁠https://haizelabs.com/⁠⁠⁠ Visit Thinking On Paper: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thinkingonpaper.xyz/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the final chapter of Michio Kaku's "Quantum Supremacy," hosts Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson explore how quantum computers could unlock the secrets of the universe. From simulating cosmic phenomena and tracking asteroids to achieving unlimited fusion energy, could quantum technology reshape humanity's future? We sure hope so. Join this rebellion against 15-minute book summaries. Please, enjoy the show. -- Timestamps (00:00) - Book Lovers (00:43) - Sun Worship (02:05) - Fusion Power (04:32) - Ease of Creating Stars (05:36) - Workings of a Tokamak Fusion Reactor (08:01) - Interdependent Complexities (10:41) - Astronomical Data Volumes (12:25) - Galileo's Sky Watching (15:38) - Quantum's Data Analysis Capabilities (17:17) - A Day in 2050 (19:40) - Quantum Puzzles Read the rest of the book with us on YouTube. ⁠⁠Will Quantum computers cure cancer⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Will scientists unlock nature⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The history of quantum computing⁠⁠ -- For show notes and past guests, visit: ⁠⁠Thinking on Paper⁠⁠ -- Follow Thinking On Paper: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠

Toonstar founders John Attanasio and Louisa Huang are challenging Hollywood's animation giants with AI technology that cuts production time by 80% and costs by 90%. Their innovative platform, which produced hits like Steven And Parker and "The Gimmicks" with Mila Kunis, combines AI efficiency with human creativity while using blockchain to let fans shape storylines and characters. Join your Thinking On Paper Technology hosts Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson as they explore how Toonstar is reinventing animation for the social media age, testing concepts on TikTok and YouTube to create more engaging content. Please Enjoy the show. -- Timestamps TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Disruptors And Curious Minds (00:54) Why Beavis & Butthead Changed Animation For Mark (02:18) AI Animation Technology Explained (02:45) Disney & Warner Bros Executives on AI (04:21) Future of Animated TV Shows (05:03) Traditional Animation Process Explained (08:52) Creating Animated Characters in 2024 (10:49) Can AI Write Stories? (12:47) AI Animation Tools and Software (14:15) Toonstar Animation Technology (17:46) Animation Production Costs Today (19:26) Mila Kunis Web3 Animation Project The Gimmicks (23:00) Beyond Hollywood: How to Fund Animation Projects (24:35) Musicly (27:12) Steven & Parker: Making Viral Animated Content -- -- Other AI Episodes AI, Crypto And Gaming Collide Watch On YouTube. ⁠⁠Will Quantum computers cure cancer⁠⁠ ⁠ -- For show notes and past guests, visit: ⁠⁠Thinking on Paper⁠⁠ -- Follow Thinking On Paper: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠  

Your hosts Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson read Michio Kaku's "Quantum Supremacy" to understand how quantum computing could supercharge AI's capabilities in ways that make current technology look primitive. From revolutionizing disease treatment to predicting climate patterns, these combined forces might answer humanity's greatest challenges. Join this unconventional book club as Mark argues that "quantum is the muscle that makes AI much more useful," while debating whether we can control these powerful technologies or if they'll end up controlling us. Please enjoy the book club. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Welcome, Disruptors and Curious Minds: Introduction to Quantum Supremacy and AI (01:08) The Question of Machine Intelligence: Can Machines Think? (02:03) Marvin Minsky & the Dartmouth Conference: The Origins of Artificial Intelligence (03:46) Quantum Computing as the Muscle Behind AI’s Power (05:21) Quantum and AI: Sifting Through Data at Light Speed (09:47) Quantum Computing and the Science of Aging (10:54) Telomeres and Cellular Aging: Can Quantum Help? (12:03) Caloric Restriction and Longevity: Insights from Quantum Science (14:24) Quantum Computing’s Role in Molecular-Level Understanding (15:38) Climate Change and Quantum Computing: The Future of Environmental Science (17:50) Combatting Climate Change with Quantum and AI: Innovative Solutions -- Read the rest of the book with us on YouTube. ⁠Will Quantum computers cure cancer⁠ ⁠Will scientists unlock nature⁠ ⁠The history of quantum computing⁠ -- For show notes and past guests, visit: ⁠Thinking on Paper⁠ -- Follow Thinking On Paper: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Twitter⁠  

IBM's Lory Thorpe warns that quantum computers could soon crack the encryption protecting our banks, health records, and personal data, enabling "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks that threaten global security. Through IBM's collaboration with NIST and major institutions, she's racing to develop quantum-resistant algorithms before current encryption systems become obsolete. Join hosts Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson to explore how organizations and individuals can prepare for this looming cryptographic crisis, featuring insights from Apple's quantum-safe iMessage initiative. Please enjoy the show. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Intro: Disruptors and Curious Minds (02:30) Meet Lory Thorpe of IBM Quantum (03:21) Lory’s Journey: From Telecom to Quantum Security (07:01) Why Healthcare Needs Post-Quantum Protection (09:41) "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later": The Quantum Data Risk (12:00) IBM’s Work with Governments and Regulators (16:30) Cryptography 101: What You Need to Know (18:47) The Cost of Quantum and the Threat to Today’s Encryption (21:20) IBM & NIST: Setting Quantum Standards Together (22:08) Inside the 3 Quantum-Resistant Algorithms (25:17) Apple Adopts Post-Quantum Encryption in iMessage (25:52) Crypto Agility Explained: A Key to Future-Proof Security (29:54) The RSA Encryption Debate: Is the Quantum Threat Overblown? (38:45) Thought Experiment: November 1st, 2031 – The Quantum Deadline (42:51) Where Cryptography Touches Everyday Life (46:57) How AI and Quantum Shape IBM’s Strategy (52:35) Carryover Question for Next Episode -- Follow Thinking On Paper: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/thinkonpaperpod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thinkingonpaperpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@thinkingonpaper/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/thinkingonpaper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Past guests on The Thinking On Paper Show include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ciaran Murray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (web3 for journalists), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Torrey Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Robotics For Medicine), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jason Lynch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Quantum Computing), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Fitzsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Quantum Computing), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Sydorenko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Gaming), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don Norman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Humanity Centered Design), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mercina Tillerman Perez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Circle & Crypto), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tyler Adams⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Blockchain), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Todd Haselhorst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Blockchain for Logistics), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vince Yang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ZK Proofs)

Murray Thom, VP of Quantum Technology Evangelism at D-Wave, joins us to break down how D-Wave’s quantum computing technology (as used by NASA, VW, Lockheed Martin) is tackling complex, high-stakes problems across industries. Learn how D-Wave’s unique use of quantum annealing helps solve real-world challenges, from logistics optimization to drug discovery and traffic management. Murray explains how D-Wave’s hybrid quantum-classical systems maximize computational power by leveraging quantum effects alongside classical computing, enabling optimizations that traditional systems simply can’t match. Discover why D-Wave is trusted by organizations, including NASA, to handle high-dimensional, multi-variable data, delivering immediate benefits in efficiency, productivity, and operational insight. From the development of the first quantum computer to real-world applications, Murray explains how businesses are gaining a competitive edge and solving their toughest challenges with quantum technology. Stay tuned for practical insights, key D-Wave milestones, and a look at what’s next in quantum computing. 🔔And please subscribe. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Introduction to Quantum Innovation (01:22) Meet Murray Thom: Quantum Expert from D-Wave (02:30) How Quantum Incentives Drive Industry Collaboration (05:30) Breaking Down Quantum Complexity for the Real World (07:30) Murray Thom on Joining D-Wave 22 Years Ago (09:02) The Role of Quantum Physics in Real-World Solutions (10:07) Major Milestones in D-Wave’s Quantum Journey (12:36) Understanding Quantum Annealing: A Practical Guide (18:47) Key Benefits of D-Wave’s Quantum Annealing Technology (21:40) D-Wave’s Efficient Power Use: 15kW Explained (23:45) Quantum Computing Through a Pokémon Analogy (25:35) Real-World Impact: Workforce Scheduling with Quantum (31:45) Quantum Systems in Sports Team Optimization (33:02) Tackling Complex Industrial Problems with Quantum (34:48) Portfolio Optimization: Quantum vs. Classical Methods (40:53) What Does a D-Wave Quantum Computer Cost? (42:11) Exploring the D-Wave SDK (44:45) Partnering with D-Wave: What to Expect (45:58) Quantum Collaboration with IBM (49:39) A Question for IBM on Post-Quantum Cryptography -- Follow Thinking On Paper: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/thinkonpaperpod⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thinkingonpaperpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@thinkingonpaper/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/thinkingonpaper⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Past guests on The Thinking On Paper Show include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ciaran Murray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (web3 for journalists), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Torrey Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Robotics For Medicine), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jason Lynch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Quantum Computing), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Fitzsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Quantum Computing), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Sydorenko⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Gaming), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don Norman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Humanity Centered Design), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mercina Tillerman Perez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Circle & Crypto), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tyler Adams⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Blockchain), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Todd Haselhorst ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Blockchain for Logistics), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vince Yang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ZK Proofs)

Lava Network connects over 40 blockchains through a single access point, simplifying how dApps, wallets, and exchanges handle blockchain data. With 160,000 daily users and 80 billion on-chain interactions, this infrastructure solution removes the need for developers to manage multiple nodes while maintaining high uptime across major chains like Ethereum, Near, and Solana. Just in time for the cryptocurrency bull market. In this episode, Lava Network contributor Yair Cleper explains how the network's universal RPC compatibility creates reliable blockchain connections, why gaming needs multi-chain infrastructure, and how Web3 is moving from speculation to real applications. The discussion covers post-quantum cryptography preparations, practical advice for launching blockchain projects, and what mass adoption needs to succeed. From transparent data access to scalable infrastructure, learn why 160,000 users trust Lava Network daily. This episode breaks down complex blockchain infrastructure into clear, practical insights for developers, investors, and anyone interested in Web3's transition from theory to practice. -- TIMESTAMPS (00:00) New Intro! (00:44) Disruptors & Curious Minds (01:56) Yair Cleper: CEO of MagmaDevs & Lava Network Contributor (02:46) Understanding the Lava Network: A Revolutionary Blockchain Infrastructure Solution (06:14) Deep Dive into RPCs (Remote Procedure Calls): The Language of Blockchain (09:10) How Lava Network Acts as the Universal Translator for Blockchain Communications (11:44) Analysis of Lava Network's Daily Active Users: Real-World Applications (14:24) Future of Gaming on Blockchain: Interoperability Challenges and Solutions (17:08 Solving Critical Blockchain Infrastructure Problems for Mass Adoption (20:35) How New Blockchains Are Integrated into the Lava Network Ecosystem (24:13) Understanding Lava's Innovative Incentive Layer for Node Operators (26:31) Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing Blockchain for the Quantum Era (31:05) Expert Advice: How to Launch a Successful Blockchain Project in Today's Market (36:55) Blockchain Technology: Moving from Laboratory to Real-World Implementation (40:22) The Evolution and Future of Web3 Culture and Adoption -- Follow Thinking On Paper: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/thinkonpaperpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/thinkingonpaperpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@thinkingonpaper/videos⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/thinkingonpaper⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Past guests on The Thinking On Paper Show include: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Ciaran Murray⁠⁠⁠⁠ (web3 for journalists), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Torrey Smith⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Robotics For Medicine), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jason Lynch⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Quantum Computing), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Fitzsimons⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Quantum Computing), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Sydorenko⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Gaming), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Don Norman⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Humanity Centered Design), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mercina Tillerman Perez⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Circle & Crypto), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Tyler Adams⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Blockchain), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Todd Haselhorst ⁠⁠⁠⁠(Blockchain for Logistics), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vince Yang⁠⁠⁠⁠ (ZK Proofs), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shiti Manghani⁠⁠⁠⁠ (StepN CEO), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Han Jin⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Web3 & Digital Identity), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Senthil Nayagam⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Deep Fakes), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Larry Rosen⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Tech Psychology), ⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin Germishuys⁠⁠⁠⁠ (A.I.)