{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Will the Robots Save Us: Byron Reese on AI","description":"Byron Reese is an acclaimed author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He's spoken at TEDx Austin and SXSW and has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Wired, and The Washington Post. Byron is also the publisher of GigaOm and hosts the Voices in AI podcast.&amp;nbsp; Byron's latest book, The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity, is one of the most thought-provoking books I've read this year, so I brought him on the show to discuss it.  I think pessimism is the thing that will get us all killed.&quot; - Byron Reese  Some of the things we discuss include  How artificial intelligence affects our lives The difference between narrow AI and general AI Whether being human is something more than a machine Challenges and philosophical questions raised by advancements in AI Why optimism matters and can make all the difference How AI might redefine creative work  &amp;nbsp; Sponsors for this Episode nsavides productions&amp;nbsp; I make friendly, engaging videos for earnest people. Some of my videos are here. Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Masterclass Online training from some of the world's best filmmakers, musicians, and creative leaders. Get access to all of Masterclass's world-class instructors for one affordable price:  MasterClass All-Access Pass &amp;nbsp; # Learn how to be a better writer and storyteller from  Malcolm Gladwell. # Related Episodes For more on how technology influences creativity, check out this interview with Brian Solis, who also spoke at SXSW. # For more on the power of optimism, check out this interview with Golden Globe-winning producer Lindsay Doran. # Related Things   The Fourth Age Byron Reese  Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter   Voice in AI podcast   Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show  Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Books Mentioned  The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity Harry Potter &quot;I, Pencil&quot; (essay) The Lord of the Rings  # Shows Mentioned  The Animatrix Game of Thrones The Jetsons Star Trek The Twilight Zone  If You Liked the Show    Donate $1 to help keep the show going. Sign up for&amp;nbsp;The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review:  Apple Podcasts Spotify  Overcast  Say hello on Twitter:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;@nsavidesPRO  Thank you for visiting! ","author_name":"NICKSAV Film &amp; Music SHOW","author_url":"http:\/\/nicksav.show","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/12478061\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/4f85b7\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/12478061"}