The Other Side: Recent Episodes
Lance Gruber
A conflict based, big picture technology and philosophy podcast where Lance pushes back and plays devil's advocate on whatever opinion the guest shares to stimulate a lively but casual debate with the goal of understanding perspective instead of changing minds. Cover art photo provided by Autumn Studio on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@autumnstudio
With personal data being sold, information being censored, and the idea of getting justice vs. staying true to the law, the rise of the internet has brought with it many new avenues of thought to explore, and with Drew Aggarwal, we get to work thinking and disagreeing about as much as we possibly can.
How could machine learning algorithms effect the role of representatives in government? how direct should democracy be? How should AI account for human nature in the voting process? These are several questions of many that are considered in this episode Featuring James Sours, a computer science student and hobbyist.
How much funding should go into American space programs?
What kinds of programs should NASA be encouraging or developing?
What role should private business have in space exploration?
Luis Hoderlein, a student and science hobbyist talks strongly about these questions and more with Lance as we consider the options society has in exploring the final frontier.