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Walter Myers on Cloud Computing and Philosophy of Identity
Duration 1:10:24 Download Audio File (101MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/44538/ep398.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:10:24 | Like many, you may be storing important files and photos in the cloud. But just where is this magical cloud? How is it powered? Is it safe? To answer these questions and more, Mind Matters News host Robert J.
Leasing the Sky: The Technology and Economics of Spectrum Sharing
Austin Egbert, Charles Baylis, and Jonathan Swindell October 7, 2026 3 Leasing the Sky: The Technology and Economics of Spectrum Sharing Austin Egbert, Charles Baylis, and Jonathan Swindell October 7, 2026 3 Watch Episode Duration 44:08 Download Audio File (63MB) In this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J.
Tech Entrepreneur David Copps on Building Real-World AI
Duration 1:30:11 Download Audio File (129MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/43688/ep396.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:30:11 | How can entrepreneurs incorporate the benefits of AI while maintaining their dedication to serving fellow human beings? On this bingecast episode of Mind Matters News, enjoy the full uninterrupted conversation between host Robert J.
Angus Menuge: Powers of the Soul That Are Beyond AI
Watch Episode Duration 1:13:34 Download Audio File (106MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/43129/ep395.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:13:34 | In this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, Dr. Robert J.
Models of Consciousness: Objections to Integrated Information Theory
Watch Episode Duration 1:26:14 Download Audio File (124MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/42302/ep393.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:26:14 | On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, guest host Pat Flynn welcomes Dr. Robert Marks and Dr. Michael Egnor to the show to critique Integrated Information Theory (IIT), a popular mathematical model that attempts to explain consciousness through computational complexity.
How Cognitive Principles Can Inform Better Technological Design
Duration 47:08 Download Audio File (68MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/41790/ep392.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 47:08 | The age of AI is upon us and is already changing the way we conduct our lives. What is the optimal division of tasks between humans and machines? On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J.
AI Doesn't Absolve You of Getting Facts Right the First Time
With AI It’s 'Verify Then Verify' In the rapidly expanding world of artificial intelligence (AI), people can be thought of as belonging to one of two groups: AI immigrants and AI natives. To explain, I'm an AI "immigrant" because I spent much of my life before artificial intelligence became part of everyday experience. AI "natives," by contrast, have grown up in a world where AI is woven into daily life and have never known a time without its pervasive influence.
Beyond the Written Word: AI’s Role in Reaching Oral Cultures
Duration 1:10:42 Download Audio File (101MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/41339/ep391.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:10:42 | AI is having impact everywhere. But what about global outreach initiatives? And specifically Christian missions? How are those in the mission field using artificial intelligence? On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks and co-host Jonathan Swindell welcome Dr. Don Barger to the show.
Beyond the Written Word: AI’s Role in Reaching Oral Cultures
Watch Episode Duration 1:10:42 Download Audio File (101MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/41339/ep391.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:10:42 | AI is having impact everywhere. But what about global outreach initiatives? And specifically Christian missions? How are those in the mission field using artificial intelligence? On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks and co-host Jonathan Swindell welcome Dr. Don Barger to the show.
The Evaporating Promise of AGI: An Economist’s View
Episode 2228 With Robert J. Marks Guest(s) Gary Smith Duration 01:10:55 Download Audio File (97.4 mb) Share Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Flipboard Print https://op3.dev/e/idthefuture.com/podcast-player/44053/2228.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:10:55 | ID The Future listeners now get to enjoy two episodes each month from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence.
Mind Over Models: An Economist’s Take on AI Speculation
Duration 1:11:09 Download Audio File (102.5MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/41123/ep390.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:11:09 | In this bingecast installment of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes economics professor and author Gary Smith to discuss the hype around artificial intelligence and its impact on the market. Smith is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Ponoma College and a frequent contributor to Mind Matters News.
Donald Wunsch on the Limits of AI and Why It Matters
Watch Episode Duration 4:07:39 Download Audio File (148.6MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/40970/ep389.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 4:07:39 | The hype around AI is reaching fever pitch these days. But never mind predictions of future AI potential. What can it actually do and not do today? On this episode of the Mind Matters News podcast, host Robert J. Marks welcomes Dr. Donald C.
Strategic Design: A Fighter Pilot on Military Readiness and Excellence
Episode 2213 With Robert J. Marks Guest(s) Bobby Hollingsworth Duration 01:56:16 Download Audio File (159.7 mb) Share Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Flipboard Print https://op3.dev/e/idthefuture.com/podcast-player/43805/2213.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:56:16 | ID The Future listeners now get to enjoy two episodes each month from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence.
Peace Through Strength: A U.S. Marine Shares His Story
Duration 1:56:08 Download Audio File (167MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/40813/ep388.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:56:08 | Before we get to today’s episode, a quick reminder: In the past, we’ve released interviews in segments over multiple episodes, but we’ve found that this can fragment attention. Now, Mind Matters News releases two full-length interview episodes each month that will be longer, more comprehensive, and we hope, more engaging.
Change Your Mind, Restructure Your Brain
Watch Episode Duration 51:47 Download Audio File (74.6MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/40764/ep387.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 51:47 | Before we get to today’s episode, a quick reminder: In the past, we’ve released interviews in segments over multiple episodes, but we’ve found that this can fragment attention. Now, Mind Matters News releases two full-length interview episodes each month that will be longer, more comprehensive, and we hope, more engaging.
Mirror Neurons, Consciousness, and an Irreducible Self
Episode 2201 With Robert J. Marks Guest(s) Dr. Mihretu Guta Duration 01:31:06 Download Audio File (125.1 mb) Share Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Flipboard Print https://op3.dev/e/idthefuture.com/podcast-player/43689/2201.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 01:31:06 | ID The Future listeners now get to enjoy two episodes each month from our sister podcast Mind Matters News, a production of the Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence.
Nothing Apocalyptic About AI, Let's Stop the Headline Hype
When AI Headlines Sound Apocalyptic or Miraculous, It's Time to Slow Down Most media content about AI today read like supermarket tabloids . . . sensational, shallow, and often misleading. They can confuse more than they clarify. The reasons are many: clickbait incentives, genuine ignorance, and biased enthusiasm from those selling AI products. Most of the authors of these articles have never taken a foundational computer science course, have never written code, and have never run AI software.
What Separates AI From the Qualities of the Human Mind
Episode 2189 With Robert J.
Beyond Imitation: Testing for True Artificial General Intelligence
Duration 1:36:06 Download Audio File (138MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/40552/ep383.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:36:06 | Before we get to today’s episode, a quick update on our podcast release schedule. In the past, we’ve released interviews in segments over multiple episodes, but we’ve found that this can fragment attention.
Irreducible Intelligence: Why AI Imitation is Not Functional Knowledge
Episode 2182 With Robert J.
No Thinking Without a Thinker: Dr. Mihretu Guta on Consciousness
Episode 2177 With Robert J.
The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp
Episode 2172 With Robert J.
The Importance of Human Wisdom in AI Policy
Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 29, 2026 2 The Importance of Human Wisdom in AI Policy Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 29, 2026 2 Duration 53 minutes, 50 seconds Download Audio File (74 MB) On this episode of Mind Matters News, we’re wrapping up our conversation with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI in his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about artificial general intelligence. This is the sixth part of our conversation with Dr. Wunsch.
How to Navigate the Real and Immediate Risks of AI
Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 22, 2026 2 How to Navigate the Real and Immediate Risks of AI Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 22, 2026 2 Duration 41 minutes, 44 seconds Download Audio File (51 MB) While the risk of AI becoming smarter than humans and taking over the world is often discussed, it can also distract us from a more pressing matter: the real-world, right-now risks of AI. On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J.
Will AI Make the World Better or Worse?
Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 15, 2026 2 Will AI Make the World Better or Worse? Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 15, 2026 2 Duration 46 minutes, 42 seconds Download Audio File (64 MB) If computers and AI took over the world, would we even notice? Today, host Robert J.
Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Hype, Limitations, and Ethics
Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 8, 2026 2 Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the Hype, Limitations, and Ethics Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 8, 2026 2 Duration 1 hour, 7 minutes, 49 seconds Download Audio File (93 MB) On this episode of Mind Matters News, our conversation continues with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI and his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about artificial general intelligence.
The Ins and Outs of Scaling Up AI: Dr. Donald Wunsch
Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 1, 2026 2 The Ins and Outs of Scaling Up AI: Dr. Donald Wunsch Donald Wunsch and Robert J. Marks January 1, 2026 2 Duration 25 minutes, 4 seconds Download Audio File (34 MB) On this episode of Mind Matters News, we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Donald Wunsch on his experiences with AI and his recent article in the IEEE Computational Intelligence Magazine about artificial general intelligence.
Monday Microsofty 58: Is a Famous Bassist His Own Grandfather?
3 hours ago The adventure game is not dead, nor does it sleep. Far from it. While previous years have seen plenty of remarkable adventure games, like The Excavation of Hob's Barrow and Return of the Obra Dinn, 2025 was an exceptional year for the genre. The past twelve months have been absolutely packed with …
Dr. Donald C. Wunsch: A Level-Headed Approach to AI’s Promise and Peril
Duration 22 minutes, 31 seconds Download Audio File (31 MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/40075/ep374.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 22 minutes, 31 seconds | In today’s episode, host Robert J. Marks begins a multi-episode conversation with Dr. Donald C. Wunsch II, endowed professor of electrical and computer engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology and director of the Kummer Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems.
Robert J. Marks Remembers Tech Pioneer Walter Bradley
Duration 39 minutes, 49 seconds Download Audio File (55 MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/40018/ep373.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 39 minutes, 49 seconds | On today’s episode of Mind Matters News, Dr. Robert J.
Exploring Consciousness in Human and Artificial Intelligence
Brian Krouse, Joseph Green, and Robert J. Marks December 4, 2025 2 Exploring Consciousness in Human and Artificial Intelligence Brian Krouse, Joseph Green, and Robert J. Marks December 4, 2025 2 Duration 24 minutes, 25 seconds Download Audio File (34 MB) Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their four-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on the limitations of modern neuroscience.
Doug Smith: A Critical Look at Apple’s Virtual Reality Headset
Doug Smith and Robert J. Marks November 27, 2025 2 Doug Smith: A Critical Look at Apple’s Virtual Reality Headset Doug Smith and Robert J. Marks November 27, 2025 2 Duration 1 hour, 3 minutes, 37 seconds Download Audio File (87 MB) What happens when you let Big Tech control how you see the world? Apple recently released a new model of the Apple Vision Pro headset. Although it can provide immersive experiences, what are the potential downsides to furthering our connection to the digital realm?
How Neuroscience and Philosophy Combine to Illuminate the Nature of Consciousness
Duration 29 minutes, 10 seconds Download Audio File (40 MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/39831/ep370.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 29 minutes, 10 seconds | Today on Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse conclude their three-part conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on how we can bridge the gap between cutting-edge neuroscience and philosophy of mind.
Bridging the Gap Between Neuroscience and Philosophy of Mind
Duration 27 minutes, 17 seconds Download Audio File (37 MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/39738/ep369.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 27 minutes, 17 seconds | On this episode of Mind Matters News, hosts Robert J. Marks and Brian Krouse continue their conversation with Dr. Joseph Green on the limitations of cutting-edge neuroscience. In this segment, the focus turns to the philosophical questions involved.
Robert Marks Remembers ID and Tech Pioneer Walter Bradley
Episode 2131 With Andrew McDiarmid Guest(s) Robert J. Marks Duration 00:39:10 Download Audio File (53.9 mb) Share Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Flipboard Print https://op3.dev/e/idthefuture.com/podcast-player/43396/2131.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:39:10 | In 1984, three scientists dared to probe the mystery of life’s origin by putting the prevailing theories of prebiotic and chemical evolution to the test. One of those men was engineer Walter Bradley. Today, Dr. Robert J.
Integrating Personal Identity Into Scientific Discovery and Reasoning
Duration 1 hour, 18 minutes, 7 seconds Download Audio File (107 MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/39553/ep367.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1 hour, 18 minutes, 7 seconds | The scientific method has undoubtedly provided great insight into the impersonal mechanics of the world around us throughout human history. However, the scientific method itself is put into practice by very personal human beings.
The Challenge of Definitively Proving Creativity in AI
Georgios Mappouras and Robert J. Marks October 2, 2025 2 The Challenge of Definitively Proving Creativity in AI Georgios Mappouras and Robert J. Marks October 2, 2025 2 Duration 35 minutes, 12 seconds Download Audio File (48 MB) On this episode, host Robert J.
Dr. Eric Jones: The Case for a Relational View of Personhood
Duration 1 hour, 34 minutes, 25 seconds Download Audio File (130 MB) https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/39029/ep362.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes, 25 seconds | “No man is an island,” wrote poet John Donne in the 1600s, and these words still ring true today. However, much of our modern analysis and study of ourselves is turned entirely within. We focus on our needs, wants, and abilities rather than how we interact with others.
A New Test to Measure Understanding in AI Models
Georgios Mappouras and Robert J. Marks September 18, 2025 2 A New Test to Measure Understanding in AI Models Georgios Mappouras and Robert J. Marks September 18, 2025 2 Duration 29 minutes, 29 seconds Download Audio File (40 MB) On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J.
Turing Test 2.0: A Better Way to Test Machine Intelligence?
Georgios Mappouras and Robert J. Marks September 11, 2025 2 Turing Test 2.0: A Better Way to Test Machine Intelligence? Georgios Mappouras and Robert J. Marks September 11, 2025 2 Duration 35 minutes, 21 seconds Download Audio File (49 MB) On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks speaks with Dr. Georgios Mappouras about his proposal for a more rigorous test for measuring artificial intelligence.
Journey to Longevity: Insights From Inventor Hal Philipp
Hal Philipp and Robert J. Marks September 4, 2025 2 Journey to Longevity: Insights From Inventor Hal Philipp Hal Philipp and Robert J. Marks September 4, 2025 2 Duration 1 hour, 9 minutes, 4 seconds Download Audio File (95 MB) Today, hosts Robert J. Marks and Bradley Norris speak again with Hal Philipp, inventor of the modern touchscreen, about his entrepreneurial work in health and nutrition. After selling his technology company, Hal turned his focus to personal health, particularly nutrition.
Hal Philipp on The Perils and Profits of Invention
Bradley Norris, Hal Philipp, and Robert J. Marks August 21, 2025 2 Hal Philipp on The Perils and Profits of Invention Bradley Norris, Hal Philipp, and Robert J. Marks August 21, 2025 2 Duration 23 minutes, 50 seconds Download Audio File (33 MB) On this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Bradley Norris conclude a three-part interview with Hal Philipp, inventor of the modern touchscreen.
Defending a Patent: Lessons from Hal Philipp’s Entrepreneurial Journey
Bradley Norris, Hal Philipp, and Robert J. Marks August 14, 2025 2 Defending a Patent: Lessons from Hal Philipp’s Entrepreneurial Journey Bradley Norris, Hal Philipp, and Robert J. Marks August 14, 2025 2 Duration 23 minutes, 18 seconds Download Audio File (32 MB) Today Robert J. Marks and Bradley Norris continue their conversation with Hal Philipp, inventor of the modern touchscreen. In Part 1, we covered several of Hal’s earlier inventions, including the creation of the charge transfer sensor.
The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp
Bradley Norris, Hal Philipp, and Robert J. Marks August 7, 2025 2 The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp Bradley Norris, Hal Philipp, and Robert J. Marks August 7, 2025 2 Duration 33 minutes, 7 seconds Download Audio File (45 MB) On this episode, hosts Robert J. Marks and Bradley Norris begin a conversation with Hal Philipp, the man behind the modern touchscreen and a prolific inventor with an impressive 98 U.S. patents.
A Liberating Alternative to Methodological Naturalism in Science
https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/37804/ep349.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 54 minutes, 32 seconds | Today, hosts Robert J. Marks and Angus Menuge welcome Dr. Robert Larmer to discuss methodological naturalism, the topic of his chapter in Minding the Brain, a recent anthology exploring the mind-body debate. Methodological naturalism is the view that science should only appeal to natural causes and never to supernatural or non-physical causes, even if they exist.
A Neurosurgeon Weighs in On Near Death Experiences
Michael Egnor and Robert J. Marks June 19, 2025 2 A Neurosurgeon Weighs in On Near Death Experiences Michael Egnor and Robert J. Marks June 19, 2025 2 On this episode of Mind Matters News, host Robert J. Marks concludes his four-part conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor about his new book The Immortal Mind.
Can Evolutionary Processes Explain Human Creativity?
Episode 2062 With Andrew McDiarmid Guest(s) Robert J. Marks Duration 00:38:53 Download Audio File (53.4 mb) Share Facebook Twitter/X LinkedIn Flipboard Print https://op3.dev/e/idthefuture.com/podcast-player/43042/2062.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:38:53 | On this ID The Future, we’re sharing a conversation that first aired on Mind Matters News, another podcast from the Discovery Institute that focuses on the intersection of artificial and natural intelligence.
The Immortal Mind: An Interview with Neurosurgeon Dr. Michael
https://op3.dev/e/mindmatters.ai/podcast-player/36977/ep344.mp3 Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 46 minutes, 9 seconds | Is the mind more than the brain? Is there a scientific case for the existence of the soul? On this episode, host Dr. Robert J. Marks speaks with neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Egnor about his new book The Immortal Mind: A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Existence of the Soul.
AI Ascends — But Not Above Its Teachers | Flipboard
3 hours ago The Universe Is 'Suspiciously' Like a Computer Simulation, Physicist Says We have long taken it for granted that gravity is one of the basic forces of nature – one of the invisible threads that keeps the universe stitched … 4 hours ago Golf fans stunned after learning stroke and distance rule for first time during PGA Championship "Can you imagine how insane l'd sound telling the boys this is a real rule?!" golfers are only just coming to terms with this stroke and distance … 3...
AI Ascends - But Not Above Its Teachers
This article is reprinted fromNewsmaxwith permission. If we consider the vast material in the U.S. Library of Congress as “intelligent,” then it becomes reasonable to classify augmented large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, GROK, and DeepSeek as intelligent as well. These systems have been augmented with such additions as web search and mathematical abilities. Augmented LLMs distill massive amounts of information into useful responses, making knowledge more accessible than ever before.
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