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podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
October 6, 2022

Tagged
Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Chinese Room, Human intelligence, John Searle, non-algorithmic, Non-Computable You (book), Non-Computable You book excerpt, qualia, Robert J. Marks}

Get a Sneak Peek of the New Non-Computable You Audiobook

_{Robert J. Marks

October 6, 2022

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Will machines someday replace attorneys, physicians, computer programmers, and world leaders? What about composers, painters, and novelists? Will tomorrow’s supercomputers duplicate and exceed humans? Are we just wetware, natural computers doomed to obsolescence by tomorrow’s ultra-powerful artificial intelligence? Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Never Will by Mind Matters podcast host Robert J. Marks is now available in Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Michael Egnor
Date
September 29, 2022

Tagged
Anthropology, Boethius, Cartesian dualism, cartesianism, Consciousness, Dualism, free will, Joshua Farris, Michael Egnor, Quantum Mechanics, seizures, Seizures and the brain, Split brain, Split brain research, The Prime Mover Argument, theology, Thomas Aquinas, Transgender}

The Nature of Mind, Body, and Soul

_{Michael Egnor

September 29, 2022

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How do the mind, the body, and the soul interact? After years of studying the brain, there are still many questions. Dr. Joshua Farris discusses free will, consciousness, and philosophy on this bingecast with Dr. Michael Egnor. Additional Resources Dr. Joshua Farris Dr. Michael Egnor Buy Dr. Joshua R. Farris’ Book: The Soul of Theological Anthropology Cartesian Exploration What is Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
September 22, 2022

Tagged
AI Church, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Artificial Intelligence, David Krieger, John Catsimatidis, Non-Computable You (book), Pastor Greg Young, Patent, Patents held by AI, Robert J. Marks, school shootings}

School Shooters, the AI Church, and Patents

_{Robert J. Marks

September 22, 2022

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Walter Bradley Center Director and Mind Matters podcast host Robert J. Marks discusses artificial intelligence and predicting school shootings with John Catsimatidis on The Cats Roundtable. He talks about religions based on artificial intelligence and artificial general intelligence with David Krieger on The Power Hour. Finally, he examines the idea of issuing patents to AI with Pastor Greg Young on Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
September 15, 2022

Tagged
2001: A Space Odyssey, Artificial Intelligence, HAL 9000, Mark Hahn, Michael Medved, Non-Computable You (book), Robert J. Marks, Top Gun: Maverick (film 2022)}

Top Gun, HAL 9000 and Jobs of the Future

_{Robert J. Marks

September 15, 2022

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Walter Bradley Center Director and Mind Matters podcast host Robert J. Marks continues the press tour for his book Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Never Will. He discusses artificial intelligence, drone technology, and the movie Top Gun: Maverick with Michael Medved on his nationally syndicated talk show. Then, he talks about the job market and intelligent computers Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
September 8, 2022

Tagged
Adam Goad, Austin Egbert, cryptocurrency mining, cryptocurrency validation, Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), Ethereum, Ethereum 2.0, liquidity, liquidity pool, market maker algorithms, staking, tokenomics, Web 3.0, Web3}

Staking and Liquidity on Web3

_{Robert J. Marks

September 8, 2022

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Like gold, cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin is mined. Gold becomes harder and harder to find as it is mined. In the same way, as the supply of a cryptocurrency increases, computers have to solve harder and harder problems to be awarded cryptocurrency. Staking is a is a new approach that replaces mining and reduce costs. How does it work? Adam Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
September 1, 2022

Tagged
Adam Goad, Austin Egbert, Bitcoin (currency), Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, DAOs (and cryptocurrrency), DeFi (decentralized finance), Ethereum, Finance, flash loans, Stablecoins, trustless}

What Is Decentralized Finance?

_{Robert J. Marks

September 1, 2022

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When you pay Uber for a ride, or anybody else, you use a bank or a third party like PayPal. What if you could pay the Uber driver directly? Decentralized finance uses blockchain to establish trust and security without government regulations. Is decentralized finance the way of the future? Adam Goad, Dr. Austin Egbert, and Dr. Robert J. Marks discuss Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
August 25, 2022

Tagged
AI swarm, Algorithms, Animal Algorithms, Animal Algorithms (book), Ants, Darwinian evolution, Darwinism, Eric Cassell, Evolution, genetic entropy, Homing Pigeon, Ingenious Instincts, Insects, Monarch Butterfly, Navigational Cues, Orphan Genes, Path Integration, Pheromone, Polarization, Sun Polarization, Swarm intelligence, trail pheromone, World War I, World War II}

Animal Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence

_{Robert J. Marks

August 25, 2022

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Did you know that animals have built-in algorithms? Some of these amazing algorithms allow animals to migrate to new places and navigate back to previous locations. Insects also have a wide variety of fascinating social behaviors. Where did they come from? Eric Cassell, author of Animal Algorithms, discusses animal algorithms, artificial intelligence, instincts, and irreducible complexity with Robert J. Marks. Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
August 18, 2022

Tagged
Adam Goad, alpha call, Austin Egbert, Blockchain, crowdfunding, cryptocurrencies, DAOs (and cryptocurrrency), decentralization, Decentralized Applications (DAPPs), Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), Discord, Helium blockchain, hype curve, Kickstarter, MakerDAO, Non-Computable You (book), Non-fungible token (NFT), OpenSea, Web3}

The NFT Anti-Bubble

_{Robert J. Marks

August 18, 2022

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When new technology is introduced, there is often a buildup of incredible hype. But eventually, people are going to recognize the limitations of the new technology and it can become irrelevant. Where are NFTs on this “hype curve” and will they continue to exist? Adam Goad, Dr. Austin Egbert, and Dr. Robert J. Marks discuss non-fungible tokens, the economy, and Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
August 11, 2022

Tagged
Adam Goad, Austin Egbert, bitcoin, Blockchain, Collectibles, Copyright, decentralization, Ethereum, Etherscan, fungible tokens, InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), memes, NFT, Non-fungible token (NFT), OpenSea, Patent, semi-fungible token, Web3}

What Are NFTs?

_{Robert J. Marks

August 11, 2022

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What’s the big deal with non-fungible tokens (NFTs)? Is it worth it to invest in NFTs? How does copyright work with NFTs? Adam Goad, Dr. Austin Egbert, and Dr. Robert J. Marks discuss non-fungible tokens, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. Additional Resources Adam Goad at IEEE Xplore Dr. Austin Egbert at IEEE Xplore ”Just As Cryptocurrencies Went Mainstream — a Huge Collapse!” Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
August 4, 2022

Tagged
Adam Goad, Austin Egbert, Big Tech, Big Tech influence, Bitcoin (currency), Blockchain, censorship, Centralization, cloud, cryptocurrencies, decentralization, Edge computing, Ethereum, Facebook, metaverse, Twitter, Web3}

Web3: The Next Generation of the Internet

_{Robert J. Marks

August 4, 2022

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Futurist George Gilder forecasts that decentralization of the web is going to be the future of the internet. Data will become more personalized and stored on your local computer instead of in the cloud and companies like Google will have to figure out some way to adjust. Adam Goad and Dr. Austin Egbert discuss blockchain, Web3, decentralization, and the metaverse Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Michael Egnor
Date
July 28, 2022

Tagged
Andrew Newberg, body, Carol Zaleski, Dr. Andrew Newberg, Dualism, duelist perspective, EEG, Idealism, Idealist perspective, LSD, Materialism, materialist perspective, mental disorders, Methodological naturalism, Michael Egnor, Mind vs. brain, mind-body dualism, mind-body problem, Mind-Brain Distinction, MRI, Near Death Experiences, Negative encounters, Neurotheology, Nuclear Medicine, Phenomena, Psychedelics, Roger Scruton, Schizophrenia, Thomas Aquinas, Thomistic dualism, Tongues}

Mysteries of the Mind

_{Michael Egnor

July 28, 2022

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It’s hard to know where the brain ends and the mind begins. How can studying our brains give us insight into our minds? Neuroscientist Andrew Newberg and neurosurgeon Michael Egnor sit down for a chat about all things brain related including neurotheology, methods of studying the brain, and other mind/brain phenomena. Additional Resources Andrew Newberg’s Website Michael Egnor at Discovery.org Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks and Andrew McDiarmid
Date
July 21, 2022

Tagged
Andrew McDiarmid, authentic technology, Big Tech, Big Tech influence, critical thinking, Jacques Ellul}

Who Controls the Tech?

_{Robert J. Marks and Andrew McDiarmid

July 21, 2022

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Technology companies spend a lot of money trying to determine the best way to hook customers on their products. They have tremendous influence, but you have the final say. Andrew McDiarmid discusses technology, influence, and how to reset your technology use with Robert J. Marks. Additional Resources Andrew McDiarmid’s website Andrew McDiarmid at Discovery.org How to Glorify God with Your Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks and Andrew McDiarmid
Date
July 14, 2022

Tagged
authentic technology, digital authenticity, digital wellness, etymology, Freedom, industrial revolution, Jacques Ellul, Technology, Technology (lifestyle management)}

Weaving the Technology of Our Lives

_{Robert J. Marks and Andrew McDiarmid

July 14, 2022

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We have the ability to choose how to weave technology into our lives. How can we use technology in a healthy way? What are the consequences of being always connected and having everything available instantaneously? Andrew McDiarmid discusses technology, digital wellness, and freedom with Robert J. Marks. Additional Resources Andrew McDiarmid’s website Andrew McDiarmid at Discovery.org How to Glorify God Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
July 7, 2022

Tagged
Alan Turing, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Artificial Intelligence, Chinese Room, Creativity, machine intelligence, Mind-Brain Distinction, mind-brain problem, Non-Computable You (book), qualia, Robert J. Marks, Sentience, the imitation game}

Why Computers Will Never Understand What They are Doing

_{Robert J. Marks

July 7, 2022

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Can computers be sentient? Are there things which humans can do that computers can’t? Is artificial intelligence really creative? Robert J. Marks talks about his new book Non-Computable You: What You Do That Artificial Intelligence Never Will with talk show host Bill Meyer. Additional Resources Hear Bill’s podcasts at www.BillMeyerShow.com (broadcast from KMED / KCMD, Medford, OR). Purchase Robert J. Marks’ Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
June 30, 2022

Tagged
AI and Philosophy, AI software, AI wins Jeopardy, Alchemy, Alex Trebec, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Artificial General Intelligence (as impossible), Artificial General Intelligence (as very difficult), Artificial general intelligence (declining interest), Artificial Intelligence, China, contingencies, deep convolutional neural network, deepfake technology, Deepfakes, domain expertise, exponential expansion of contingencies, fast.AI, full self driving, George Gilder, Google, human contingencies, IBM, IBM Watson, IBM's Deep Blue, Justin Bui, pareto effeciency, pareto trade-off, Pareto tradeoff, Paul Harvey, pixels, pseudo-AI, pseudoscience, Robert J. Marks, samuel haug, Science fiction, self-driving cars, Software, standardization of the AI, Technology, The Rest of the Story, types of known, unexpected contingencies}

AI: The Potential and the Problems

_{Robert J. Marks

June 30, 2022

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Despite the hype regarding the seemingly infinite possibilities surrounding AI technology, artificial intelligence still has a number of humbling hurtles to overcome. Justin Bui and Samuel Haug join Robert J. Marks to discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence. Show Notes 00:00:56 | The Homunculus 00:04:09 | Introducing Justin Bui 00:06:54 | Fast AI 00:13:45 | Deepfake Technology 00:21:40 | Read More ›

Poker. Playing cards in a casino. Dealer deals cards. Successful game. Online casino advertising.

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
June 23, 2022

Tagged
21, blackjack, Blaise Pascal, Bryce Carlson, Card Counting, Cards, casino, casinos, christian gambling, gambling, Holy Rollers, Holy Rollers: The True Story of Card Counting Christians, Keven Spacy, Matt Damon, Pascal, Pascal and Gambling, Pascal Wager, poker, Robert J. Marks, Rounders, Sal Cordova, Salvador Cordova, Team Play, The Big Player Model}

Card Counting Strategies and Dangers

_{Robert J. Marks

June 23, 2022

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Some of the most successful card counting strategies include working with others as a team. Of course, casinos aren’t happy about successful card counters, so you might run into some trouble. Robert J. Marks and Sal Cordova discuss card counting, statistics, and gambling. Show Notes 00:07 | Introducing Sal Cordova 00:23 | Team Play 09:47 | The Big Player Model Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
June 16, 2022

Tagged
blackjack, Bryce Carlson, Card Counting, Cards, casinos, christian gambling, computers playing poker, gambling, hustling, hustlingm, Peter A Griffin, poker, Robert J. Marks, Sal Cordova, Salvador Cordova, The Theory of Blackjack}

Can A Good Hustler Count Cards Like A Computer?

_{Robert J. Marks

June 16, 2022

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Do you have to be a genius to count cards? What are the skills needed to learn this algorithmic art? And what happens if you get caught? Robert J. Marks and Sal Cordova discuss the ins and outs of card counting. Show Notes 00:06 | Introducing Sal Cordova 00:36 | What Does It Take to be a Good Hustler? 01:45 Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
June 9, 2022

Tagged
Advantage players, Atlantic City, Black Jack, box man, Card Counting, Cards, casinos, Craps, Don Johnson, gambling, Las Vegas, poker, rail bandit, Robert J. Marks, Robot, Robot Wins At Poker, Sal Cordova, Tells, Twenty-One}

When The House Can’t Win The Game, It Will Change The Rules

_{Robert J. Marks

June 9, 2022

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Intelligent gamblers can try and beat the house, but the house will fight back. Casinos protect their investment in a variety of ways including surveillance, banning players, and even changing the game rules. Robert J. Marks and Sal Cordova discuss gambling, casino oversight, and “advantage players.” Show Notes 00:31 | Recapping How Don Johnson Cleaned Out Atlantic City 02:48 | Read More ›

^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
June 2, 2022

Tagged
A favorable strategy for twenty-one, Atlantic City, blackjack, casinoes, casinos, Claude Shannon, Don Johnson, Edward Oakley Thorpe, gambling, Information Theory, Robert J. Marks, Sal Cordova, Shuffle Trackers, Whale}

The House Always Wins In The Long Run

_{Robert J. Marks

June 2, 2022

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In statistics, there’s a theorem called the law of large numbers. It teaches you can’t win in the long run at casino games. It’s why casinos always get rich, and the gambler always gets poor. Robert J. Marks and Sal Cordova discuss gambling, statistics, and mathematics. Show Notes 01:06 | Introducing Sal Cordova 03:11 | The Famous Team: Claude Shannon Read More ›

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^{Type
podcast

Author
Robert J. Marks
Date
May 26, 2022

Tagged
Active information, algorithmic specified complexity, allele, amino acids, anthropic principle, beliefs theist, Cosmic fine-tuning, cosmological constant, Daniel Andres, entrophy, fine tuning, gambit on complexity, gravitational constant, gravity, gravity and weight, intervals, irreducible complexity, life begins, LPI, matrix, maximum entropy, measuring fine tuning, molecular machines, Multiverse, mutations, origins, Panspermia, Population, proteins, reduction to practice, ribosome mitochondria, Robert J. Marks, Statistical models, stochastic, Teleology, The creator theory, the sims theory aliens, universal constant, universal fine tuning, universe fine tuning, wiggle room}

It’s a Wonderful, Complex, and Finely-Tuned Universe

_{Robert J. Marks

May 26, 2022

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What does it mean for something to be finely-tuned? Does fine-tuning extend beyond our own man-made systems and into biology and the universe itself? If so, what or who has done the fine-tuning? Robert J. Marks, Ola Hössjer, and Daniel Diaz discuss the concept of fine-tuning. Show Notes 00:02:17 | Introducing Ola Hössjer and Daniel Diaz 00:04:39 | No Free Read More ›