The Joel Beasley Show

Charting the Path to Artificial General Intelligence with Jon Kron

Today we’re talking to Jon Krohn, Co-Founder & Data Science at Nebula and host of the Super Data Science podcast. Jon discusses his project on AI-driven craft beer brewing and shares insights on the development and implications of Artificial General Intelligence. He reflects on his experiences as a data scientist and entrepreneur, highlighting AI’s impact across various sectors. The conversation offers a grounded look at how AI technologies are influencing both professional fields and personal passions.

My Body, My Pixels: A Deep Dive on Digital Autonomy

Today we’re bringing you a special episode focused on digital autonomy and Joel’s thought experiment that he has called the Control Layer. We’re joined by Todd Zywicki, renowned Professor of Law at George Mason University, to help us unpack all the legality surrounding what we truly own on our screens, and where this digitized age is heading next.

The Dangers of Artificial General Intelligence with Dan Fagella

Today we’re talking to Daniel Faggella, Head of Research & CEO at Emerj. We discuss the possibility of being 10 years away from AGI, how such a technology could compete with humanity, and what business leaders are actually talking about in light of these technological developments.

Cobalt & Ending Child Slavery in the Congo with Siddharth Kara

Today we’re talking to Siddharth Kara, expert on modern-day slavery and author of “Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.” We discuss the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation; the societal conditions that the people of the Congo trudge through to provide for their families; and why solving this problem starts with the leaders at the top of the supply chain.

The Tech That Lets Us Talk to Dogs with Melody Jackson, Professor at Georgia Tech

Today we’re talking to Melody Jackson, Professor at Georgia Tech; and we discuss how Melody is researching interaction between dogs and computers, her sensor vest for dogs that enhances communication between humans and dogs, and how this technology can improve the lives of people with disabilities.