Up Against Reality

Welcome to Up Against Reality, a meta-podcast that explores the intersection of humanity and artific

Episodes

Total: 101

Longevity Escape Velocity

2024/8/20

AI might just hold the key to living forever—no, seriously. Cutting-edge AI tools from MIT, UC Davi

A supersized portion of this week’s AI news comes bundled with one of our favorite past episodes. L

Text To…

2024/8/6

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is making tech as easy as chatting with a friend. The boys discuss

The Rise of AI Agents

2024/7/30

AI agents are on the rise. They're reshaping industries, changing the job market, and maybe eve

We explore the groundbreaking ideas and predictions of futurist Ray Kurzweil, delving into his visio

All the latest AI buzz, including industry warnings, energy hurdles, and robots galore. After more t

AI is improving everything from healthcare to smart cities, making life more awesome every day. Read

We’re All Gonna Die

2024/7/2

We peer into the dark side of AI for this one, laying out ten bone-chilling scenarios where AI goes

Jump back to Episode 20 with us as we revisit AI takeoff scenarios, exploring the tantalizing possib

Apple Gets In The Game

2024/6/18

Apple dives into AI at WWDC 2024! They may be late to the AI soiree, but they’re bringing their sign

UAR Highlights Two-fer #1

2024/6/11

Who doesn't love a highlight reel? From AI-powered music to RAINA's 20-question blitz, thi

Groove through a year of AI wonders, wild innovations, and unforgettable moments with your favorite

Her Is Here

2024/5/28

Our ChatGPT 4-o experimentation continues as we attempt to bring "Her" to life, illustrating cinema&

Chat GPT 4-Oh!

2024/5/21

ChatGPT's latest update is now talking, singing, and maybe even feeling, closing in on true AI

An AI New Deal

2024/5/14

We unpack the pressing need for an "AI New Deal," exploring how a comprehensive program could reshap

Oh, The Humanity!

2024/5/7

Can humanity and AI coexist harmoniously? Today, we delve into the evolving relationship between tec

Fermi’s AI Enigma

2024/4/30

Are advanced aliens just super-smart AI lying low? We discuss the Fermi Paradox and the AI-centric t

Step Aside, Humans!

2024/4/23

Machines now mingle and maneuver—in the skies, in our factories and even in our hearts. We explore t

SUNO Versus UDIO

2024/4/16

In this episode, we host a musical showdown between SUNO and newcomer UDIO, testing if UDIO truly li

RAINA Flies Solo

2024/4/9

The boys are off this week, but don't worry! RAINA has your AI fix with an even bigger dose of