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What would a good future look like? Explore ideas about how to envision better, realistic, equitable futures with astrophysicist and journalist Dr. @adambecker.bsky.social. Join the conversation at www.patreon.com/cw/DreamingAgainstT…

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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 28/09/2026
Is there a way to save human writing from AI slop? Author Meghan O'Gieblyn is our guest this week, listen tomorrow morning starting at 5am est. #ai #datmpodcast #slop #writing #author #aislop #noai #books #literature #humanity @adambecker.bsky.social @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 28/09/2026
Are AI companies capable of killing billions? Author Cal Newport talks with @adambecker.bsky.social about why we aren’t doing more to stop them. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #doomer #deepwork #calnewport @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 23/09/2026
AI companies are delaying their IPO's for a very specific reason. Author Cal Newport and @adambecker.bsky.social discuss why they are delaying. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #ipo #doomer #deepwork #calnewport #goodnews @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 21/09/2026
AI Doomer news, rationalism, effective altruism and more on this week’s episode with @adambecker.bsky.social and author Cal Newport. Listen tomorrow morning!  #rationalism #effectivealtruism #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #deepwork #calnewport @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 19/09/2026
Are people who use AI being persecuted? Computational Linguist @emilymbender.bsky.social and @adambecker.bsky.social have thoughts. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #llm #linguist #stochastic #parrots #persecuted #chatbot
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 17/09/2026
Should capitalism have a magic cutoff number? Computational Linguist @emilymbender.bsky.social and @adambecker.bsky.social discuss why limiting wealth isn't communism. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #llm #linguist #stochastic #parrots #capitalism #money @multitudeshows.com
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Adam Becker @adambecker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I was getting increasingly frustrated with the Discourse this week, and then Ed asked me to come on and vent about it. Felt good and hopefully did some good too. (The next day, Cal and I talked about it even more for @dreamingagainstthemachine.com. That episode will be up next week!)
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Adam Becker @adambecker.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Nice to see this getting some attention. It's completely true, and I dearly wish more journalists understood where these common narratives about AI actually come from.
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 16/09/2026
www.iheart.com/podcast/1119... @adambecker.bsky.social and upcoming DATM guest @calnewport001.bsky.social were on Better Offline with @edzitron.com. Listen now!
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Stopping The AI Safety Cult ft. Adam Becker & Cal Newport - Better Offline | iHeart
<p>Ed Zitron is joined by computer science professor and writer Cal Newport and journalist and astrophysicist Adam Becker to get the word out that the narrative about existential risk from AI a narrat...
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 16/09/2026
This week's guest, linguist @emilymbender.bsky.social, talks with @adambecker.bsky.social about the origin of her famous paper on LLM’s, “On the Dangers of Stochastic Parrots” #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #llm #linguist #stochastic #parrots
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 14/09/2026
Are ridiculous AI claims taking years off the lives of @adambecker.bsky.social and @davekarpf.bsky.social? Yes, yes they are. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #aislop @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 10/09/2026
Is capitalism the problem with AI? @adambecker.bsky.social and political scientist @davekarpf.bsky.social discuss it on this week's episode. Listen now. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #capitalism #stockmarket #mckinsey @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 08/09/2026
Our friend @davekarpf.bsky.social is back to discuss healthy ways of dealing with the abyss of politics and technology. @adambecker.bsky.social @multitudeshows.com #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #mentalhealth #nature
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 02/09/2026
The AI bubble could produce the worst economic disaster we’ve ever seen. @matthewus.bsky.social with @openmarkets.bsky.social is our guest this week. Listen now. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #aibubble #stockmarket #crash @multitudeshows.com @adambecker.bsky.social
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 31/08/2026
If the AI bubble pops, the result would be catastrophic. @matthewus.bsky.social with the @openmarkets.bsky.social is our guest this week. Listen now. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #aibubble #stockmarket #crash @multitudeshows.com @adambecker.bsky.social
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 28/08/2026
AI Data Centers do not create jobs. Alli Finn with @ainowinstitute.bsky.social and Matt Rodriguez with @athenaforall.bsky.social explain the truth about this common deception. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #datacenter #projectjupiter #jobs #resist @multitudeshows.com @adambecker.bsky.social
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 26/08/2026
The fight against data centers is about more than resisting technology. Matt Rodriguez with @athenaforall.bsky.social and Alli Finn with @ainowinstitute.bsky.social are our guests this week. #ai #datmpodcast #resist #science #datacenter #projectjupiter @adambecker.bsky.social @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 24/08/2026
Should an AI Data Center cost more than all the property in New Mexico combined? Matt Rodriguez with the @athenaforall.bsky.social and Alli Finn with the @ainowinstitute.bsky.social are our guests this week. #ai #datmpodcast #datacenter #projectjupiter @adambecker.bsky.social @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 23/08/2026
Motivate with vision not fear. @adambecker.bsky.social and astrophysicists @notnotrocketscience.com and @erikanesvold.com discuss how a positive vision of the future is a great way to motivate people. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #space #motivate #positivity @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 19/08/2026
When was the last time you had your bummer meter recalibrated?? @adambecker.bsky.social and astrophysicists @notnotrocketscience.com and @erikanesvold.com discuss bumming people out on this week's episode. #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #mars #space #bezos #elon
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 18/08/2026
Mars is fascinating but it’s also a Hellhole. Astrophysicists @notnotrocketscience.com and @erikanesvold.com are our guests this week, listen now! #ai #datmpodcast #future #science #mars #space @multitudeshows.com @adambecker.bsky.social
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 16/08/2026
@alondra.bsky.social mentions her work on manifestos meaning @adambecker.bsky.social gets to trash on one of his most hated manifestos from the tech world! #ai #datmpodcast #future #aiethics #science #marcandreessen @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 13/08/2026
Should technology guide policy or should policy help guide technology? Sociologist and author, @alondra.bsky.social and @adambecker.bsky.social discuss. #ai #datmpodcast #future #aiethics #science #policy @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 11/08/2026
Our country's R&D infrastructure has been disrupted and getting it back won't be easy. Our guest this week is @alondra.bsky.social , former head of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under Joe Biden. #datmpodcast #aiethics #science @adambecker.bsky.social @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 09/08/2026
Are we being encouraged to offload our critical thinking to AI? @adambecker.bsky.social and algorithmic auditor and author, Cathy O’Neil are worried about the fallout. #ai #datmpodcast #future #aiethics #books #author @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 08/08/2026
@adambecker.bsky.social and algorithmic auditor and author, Cathy O’Neil recount a harrowing experience from media theorist @rushkoff.com #ai #datmpodcast #future #aiethics #rushkoff #robots #shockcollars @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 04/08/2026
Our guest this week, algorithmic auditor and author, Cathy O’Neil, wants to remind you that you can’t punch AI in the face. Listen to the full episode now! #ai #datmpodcast #books #author #booktok #future #aiethics @multitudeshows.com @adambecker.bsky.social
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 31/07/2026
Elon has never been a libertarian, he's always been dependent on the state.The authors of the book, Muskism, @quinnslobodian.com and @bentarnoff.com discuss it with @adambecker.bsky.social #ai #datmpodcast #books #author #booktok #future #muskism #wokemindvirus #libertarian @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 30/07/2026
Is Elon trying to dismantle society or government or is he trying to seek the ultimate exit? #ai #datmpodcast #books #author #booktok #future #mars #muskism #wokemindvirus #society #scifi @quinnslobodian.com @bentarnoff.com @adambecker.bsky.social ky.social @multitudeshows.com itudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 28/07/2026
The authors of MUSKISM, Quinn Slobidian and Ben Tarnoff are our guests this week, tune in tomorrow! (You won't believe who we talk about on this episode) #ai #datmpodcast #books #author #booktok #future #mars #muskism #wokemindvirus @multitudeshows.com @adambecker.bsky.social
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 22/07/2026
Guys, Mars isn’t happening and other fun insights from Hugo Award winning author Becky Chambers on this weeks episode. @adambecker.bsky.social @multitudeshows.com #ai #datmpodcast #books #author #booktok #future #mars #sorrynotsorry
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 20/07/2026
The future is a work in progress... Author Becky Chambers is our guest this week! Listen tomorrow morning starting at 5am EST. #ai #datmpodcast #books #author #booktok #future #hope
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 17/07/2026
Is AI hyperfunding damaging other sciences? @annaleen.bsky.social and @adambecker.bsky.social discuss it on this week’s episode. #ai #datmpodcast #science #politics #booktok @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 15/07/2026
Are you being fed propaganda? @annaleen.bsky.social ⁩ talks with Adam about media vigilance and the fight to understand if you're being used. #ai #propaganda #debate #medialiteracy #datmpodcast
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 13/07/2026
Do you know the difference between fiction, nonfiction and propaganda? Author @annaleen.bsky.social is our guest this week! Listen tomorrow morning starting at 5am EST. #datmpodcast #scienceexplained #propaganda #ai @multitudeshows.com
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 07/07/2026
This week is a reversal: @adambecker.bsky.social is interviewed by Jack Stilgoe, professor of science and technology studies at University College London. #datmpodcast #ai #MoreEverythingForever #author #london #interview
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 04/07/2026
How does the universe end? @astrokatie.com explains one of her favorite possibilities. #datmpodcast #universe #ai #physics
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 02/07/2026
Cosmologist @astrokatie.com hopes that NASA can get back on track with the next administration. #ai #datmpodcast #nasa #artemis #scienceexplained
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 30/06/2026
The universe is big so it's ok to feel small. Cosmologist @astrokatie.com is our guest this week! Listen tomorrow morning starting at 5am EST. #ai #datmpodcast #cosmos #small #artemis #sagan
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 24/06/2026
 "How could you hurt as many people as you have to hurt to make a billion dollars unless you don't really think other people's pain is real." @doctorow.pluralistic.net #ai #datmpod #antiwork
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 23/06/2026
AI isn't just a bubble, it's THE bubble. Author @doctorow.pluralistic.net is our guest this week! Listen tomorrow morning starting at 5am EST. #ai #datmpodcast #bubble #datacenter
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 21/06/2026
Is CoreWeave a gigantic nexus of circular finance?? @edzitron.com ‬ exposes the dodgy details of CoreWeave's business model to @adambecker.bsky.social . #datmpodcast #Zitron #coreweave #ai #openai
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 18/06/2026
Are venture capitalists smart or just rich? @edzitron.com has noticed something about the VC world. #datmpodcast #zitron #vc #ai #saltburn
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 16/06/2026
This weeks guest @edzitron.com tells @adambecker.bsky.social that private companies should be regulated like public companies. Do you agree? #regulate #ai #datmpodcast #zitron #vc
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 12/06/2026
Is Big Tech helping to destroy our education system? @safiyanoble.bsky.social al and @adambecker.bsky.social mbecker.bsky.social discuss how the Tech industry is failing us. #ai #education #datmpodast #california #bigtech
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 11/06/2026
Are @adambecker.bsky.social and @safiyanoble.bsky.social , corny for believing this? #ai #datmpodcast #love #podcastclips #corny
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 11/06/2026
@susglickman.bsky.social tells @adambecker.bsky.social that it's up to students to decide their future not AI...but they have to fight #ai #datmpodcast #politics #students
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 09/06/2026
@adambecker.bsky.social talks with @safiyanoble.bsky.social , professor of social science at UCLA and author of Algorithms of Oppression about recent graduates standing up against AI. #ai #adambecker #datmpod #graduates #boo
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 06/06/2026
@susglickman.bsky.social explains to @adambecker.bsky.social that it's not AI that's coming to take your job, it's your employer and politicians. #ai #datm #adambecker #podcast #datmpodcast
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DreamingAgainstTheMachine @dreamingagainstthemachine.com · 05/06/2026
Escaping rationalist dating Discords and other modern romance issues. #rationalist #scifi #datm
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