Sentient Developments Podcast
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Sentient Developments Episode 2012.01.02
Sentient Developments Podcast
01/01/12 • -1 min
This week's episode is themed around animal enhancement. Topics discussed include the recent film Rise of the Planet of the Apes, human-and-animal video game interaction, the ethics of animal uplift, and the recent report in the U.S. declaring chimps largely unessential as research subjects.
Tracks used in this episode:
- Panda Bear: "Scheherazade"
- Antlers: "Rolled Together"
- Snowman: "Snakes and Ladders"
Sentient Developments Episode 2011.12.19
Sentient Developments Podcast
12/18/11 • -1 min
This week's episode is devoted entirely to the life and work of Christopher Hitchens who passed away last week.
Tracks used in this episode:
- Gang Gang Dance: "Glass Jar"
- M83: "Intro"
Sentient Developments Episode 2011.12.12
Sentient Developments Podcast
12/11/11 • -1 min
Topics discussed in this week's episode include my new strength routine, using Ecstasy to treat autism, cognitive enhancement and potential side-effects, Radiolabs on amnesia and free will, H+ interview with Eric Drexler, New paper by Keith B. Wiley: "The Fermi Paradox, Self-Replicating Probes, and the Interstellar Transportation Bandwidth", genetically modifying mosquitos to combat diseases (and mosquitos), and how to engineer a zombie virus.
Tracks used in this episode:
- Liturgy: Generation
- Tim Hecker: The Piano Drop
- The Field: This is Power
- Biosphere: Genkai-1
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Sentient Developments podcast for the week of November 28, 2011
Sentient Developments Podcast
11/27/11 • -1 min
Topics discussed in this week's episode include the current Adderall shortage in the United States and its rampant off-label use (including a discussion of its nootropic qualities), the question of whether or not SETI is scientific (in response to a recent Rationally Speaking Podcast episode), how to avoid an asteroid impact (reflecting on Phil Plait's recent TED talk), observing the lost tribes of the Amazon (in consideration of Scott Wallace's new book), and remembering biologist Lynn Margulis.
Tracks used in this episode:
- Opeth: "Heritage"
- Cynic: "Amidst the Coals"
- Cynic: "Hieroglyph"
- Steven Wilson: "Grace for Drowning"
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Podcast 2011.10.30
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10/30/11 • -1 min
Podcast 2011.10.23
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10/23/11 • -1 min
Podcast 2011.10.16
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10/17/11 • -1 min
Sentient Developments Episode 2012.02.27
Sentient Developments Podcast
02/27/12 • -1 min
Topics discussed in this week's episode: PETA's lost case against SeaWorld and their next steps, addressing the potential perils of radical memory enhancement, the increasing role of AI in healthcare and medicine, and rethinking cosmetic enhancements.
Tracks used in this episode:
- Cloud Nothings: "Separation"
- Ulrich Schnauss & Mark Peters: "Long Distance Call"
- Burial: "Loner"
- Porcelain Raft: "Drifting in and Out"
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How many episodes does Sentient Developments Podcast have?
Sentient Developments Podcast currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Sentient Developments Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Futurism, Society & Culture, Future, Human, Aging, Fitness, Intelligence, Podcasts, Technology, Science, Philosophy, Health, Longevity, Politics and Life.
What is the most popular episode on Sentient Developments Podcast?
The episode title 'Sentient Developments Episode 2012.04.16' is the most popular.
How often are episodes of Sentient Developments Podcast released?
Episodes of Sentient Developments Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Sentient Developments Podcast?
The first episode of Sentient Developments Podcast was released on Apr 29, 2008.
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