Author Archives: Adam

With AI safety still underrated yet imperative, in this bonus episode of the show we share the Introduction to “Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World” by Darren McKee. Download direct: mp3 file http://traffic.libsyn.com/therealitycheck/TRC_723.mp3

Today, December 2nd, is Giving Tuesday. Darren gives an overview of the concept of Effective Giving, with some tips on how your charitable donations could lead to the most good in line with your own priorities. Adam tackles a few … Continue reading →

Two years ago we interviewed Yoshua Bengio, the prominent AI researcher, about his long career in AI where he helped build the foundations for the tools millions use around the world every day. We discussed the future of AI systems, … Continue reading →

We’ve got two special guests on the latest show! TRC alumni Pat and Cristina join us with a couple of great segments. First Critina tackles a number of myths about diabetes, including her own recent serious experience with DKA or … Continue reading →

Is the “Disney Point” the bizarre result of certain images of Walt Disney around Disney Parks with cigarettes edited out to give the illusion of a unique pointing style? Adam weighs the evidence. Then Darren gives us a couple of … Continue reading →

With Halloween coming up we bring you some spooky segments on zombies and vampires! Darren looks at the thought experiment about philosophical zombies also known as p-zombies. Does this idea make that much sense? Then Adam looks at cases of … Continue reading →

Why does air conditioning seem to be more common in North America than in Europe or other places around the world? Adam looks at the many factors that can encourage or hinder adoption of AC in various places. Darren gives … Continue reading →

How is intelligence portrayed in works of fiction? In books, films and TV, we often see depictions of very smart of sometimes less intelligent people, but it’s never totally realistic. Darren leads a conversation about various fictional portrayals of intelligence … Continue reading →

Wood you believe that it’s all about trees on the latest episode of The Reality Check podcast? Here are two classic segments about trees. First up is an interview with tree expert Owen Clarkin who gets to the root of … Continue reading →

It’s a different kind of show this week as Darren and Adam discuss the recently released Superman film. The movie, directed by James Gunn, stars David Corenswet as Superman. The discussion includes a look at box office results and factors … Continue reading →