Tim Ventura Interviews

Dr. Donald Goldsmith discusses Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Space Exploration, SETI, Mars Colonization, Alien Evolution & Post-Biological ET Civilizations from his book "The End Of Astronauts" with Martin Rees. In The End of Astronauts, Goldsmith and Rees explore the high costs and risks of human space exploration compared to the efficiency and adaptability of robotic explorers. While humans require extensive life-support systems and protection from space hazards, robots are steadily advancing in capability. Although robots currently lack the expertise of human geologists, this gap is expected to narrow by the time humans reach Mars. Drawing on extensive research and expert interviews, the authors argue that robots are the future of space exploration. They also address the need to regulate spacefaring AI as private companies compete to commercialize space. While humans may eventually venture into space, these journeys will likely follow the paths first charted by robots. Dr. Donald Goldsmith received his astronomy Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1969. After some years as a postdoc and assistant professor, he became a full-time popularizer of astronomy and related fields, with books and articles, plus working on documentary television programs that include Carl Sagan's "Cosmos," Neil Tyson's "Cosmos," "The Astronomers," and the NOVA program "Is Anybody Out There? with Lily Tomlin." Dr. Goldsmith’s most recent book, written with Martin Rees, the British Astronomer Royal, is The End of Astronauts: Why Robots Are the Future of Space Exploration." He is currently at work on a book about the Hubble tension, which explores different methods of measuring the universe's expansion rate. Dr. Goldsmith lives in Berkeley, California. LINKS & RESOURCES: The End Of Astronauts (Harvard Press) https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674257726 The End Of Astronauts (Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/End-Astronauts-Robots-Future-Exploration/dp/0674257723 Other Books on Astronomy & Cosmology by Donald Goldsmith https://www.amazon.com/stores/Donald-Goldsmith/author/B001ITVPB0 Donald Goldsmith (Planetary Society) https://www.planetary.org/profiles/donald-goldsmith Donald Goldsmith (IMDB) https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1350471/

Dr. Thomas Lombardo compares Eric Chaisson & Ray Kurzweil's visions of The Technological Singularity and explores the evolution of human & machine consciousness that may result from artificial superintelligence. In his JFS article, "Consciousness, Cosmic Evolution, and the Technological Singularity", Dr. Thomas Lombardo compared the work of both Eric Chaisson and Ray Kurzweil, especially how they conceptualize the significance of consciousness within their respective views of the coming “technological singularity”. The Chaisson Model is a series of "S-Curves" each representing a new level of complexity and development, whereas the Kurzweil model is exponential growth to infinity - which in his case means intelligence. In addition to discussing his article, we talk about Kurzweil's predicted merger of human and machine. Instead of a clear delineation between "pre" and "post" Singularity intelligence, what if we instead see a blurring effect where natural and artificial join together into something new? Communications technologies have been a rapid progression over time, from the telephone, to TV, then cellphones, computers, the internet, smartphones, and now wearables like the Apple Watch. We're becoming more connected, more of the time, and the devices are becoming smaller and more personal. Could the internet itself be this merger of human and machine, and could we already be well down this path to Singularity? Dr. Thomas Lombardo is the Director of the Center for Future Consciousness, Editor of Future Consciousness Insights, Professor Emeritus and Retired Faculty Chair of Psychology, Philosophy, and the Future at Rio Salado College, and past Director of The Wisdom Page. Dr. Lombardo is an Executive Board member and awarded Fellow of the World Futures Studies Federatio, a member of the Association of Professional Futurists, an editorial reviewer for Journal of Futures Studies, and has published thirteen books, over sixty articles, and given over a hundred presentations and lectures on a diverse number of topics in futurism & consciousness. LINKS & RESOURCES: Official Website: http://www.centerforfutureconsciousness.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tomlombardo75/playlists "Consciousness, Cosmic Evolution, and the Technological Singularity" https://jfsdigital.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/172-E01.pdf

For decades, Russia, China & the US have engaged in covert Grey-Zone Warfare in space...what happens if it suddenly turns hot? Paul Szymanski discusses the Oreshnik IRBM, China's FOBS & modern space warfare. In addition to discussing military strategy, tactics & weapons like the Russia IRBM, Chinese Fractional Orbital Bombardment (FOBS) system, and non-kinetic cyberattacks on satellite system, we'll explore the ramifications of space warfare on commercial constellations like Starlink. Commercial satellite systems are increasingly useful for long-range control of drones and other command & control activities in combat zones where conventional communications equipment has been disabled. We broach the very real question of when commercial space infrastructure is co-opted for military purposes, and what kind of risk that poses for civilian communications traffic. Paul Szymanski is a noted expert in space warfare theory, policy, doctrine, strategies & tactics. Paul’s background includes expertise in space control, space superiority, force application Space Situational Awareness (SSA), Space Domain Awareness (SDA) & space Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) studies, analyses, simulations & operations research. His career experience includes roles and affiliations with a variety of well known organizations including the Aerospace Corporation, Metatech, and the Air Force Research Lab, among others. LINKS & RESOURCES: LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/PaulSzymanski The Battle Beyond: https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/politics-and-current-affairs/policy/the-battle-beyond/?v=121172c4d136 Paul Syzmanski's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-Szymanski/author/B0CRLFWGTT

Putin could be bluffing, but stakes are global nuclear war. Dr. Lani Kass discusses Russian nuclear brinksmanship, the "Oreshnik" hypersonic IRBM, and compares WWI & Ukraine as the war approaches 1 million casualties. Dr. Kass is the former Senior Policy Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force (CSAF), Senior Mentor to USAF Project CHECKMATE, Director of the Cyber Task Force, Professor of Military Strategy and Operations and the National War College. Since retiring from government, Dr. Kass has served as a Senior Advisor to the Center for American Defense Studies, Senior Fellow at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies, Senior Vice-President at CACI International, and a Member of the Board of Visitors at the USAF Institute of Technology. Dr. Kass is a graduate of the National War College, National Defense University, holds a PhD from the Kaplan School of Economics and Political Science, and a joint PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs. Note: The views expressed in this interview are the opinions of Dr. Kass alone and do not represent the views or opinions of her employer or the United States Government. LINKS & RESOURCES Putin says Ukraine war is going global https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-says-russia-fired-hypersonic-ballistic-missile-ukraine-warning-west-2024-11-21/ World War III has officially begun, Ukraine’s ex-top general says https://www.politico.eu/article/ww3-officially-begun-ukraine-ex-top-general-valery-zaluzhny/ The Ukraine missile crisis: Putin’s shadow war against the west finally breaks cover https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/23/the-ukraine-missile-crisis-putins-shadow-war-against-the-west-finally-breaks-cover Russia recruits Yemeni mercenaries to fight in Ukraine https://www.ft.com/content/da966006-88e5-4c25-9075-7c07c4702e06 Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-issues-warning-us-with-new-nuclear-doctrine-2024-11-19/ Ukraine says Russia launched an ICBM targeting Dnipro https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-icbm-attackddnipro-38b0faf6eed2cef98bdbc9be18f58244 Putin issues warning to United States with new nuclear doctrine https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-issues-warning-us-with-new-nuclear-doctrine-2024-11-19/ Russia starts making nuclear-resistant mobile bomb shelters https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-begins-mass-production-radiation-resistant-mobile-bomb-shelters-2024-11-19/ Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,004 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/24/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-1004 China, Russia, and Ukraine: October 2024 https://www.cfr.org/article/china-russia-and-ukraine-october-2024

"Your favorite biohacker's favorite biohacker" discusses the latest trends in life-extension. Dr. Michael Lustgarten talks about self-testing & biomarker analysis and offers new insights on the science of NMN & NAD+. DISCLAIMER: This podcast discusses ongoing scientific research, and is NOT providing medical advice. Viewers should consult their doctor before starting any supplements, beginning an exercise routine, or undertaking lifestyle changes. Dr. Lustgarten's personal biohacking routine involves the intensive self-testing of key biochemicals to balance through supplements & diet – which stands in contrast with the “hit or miss” approach most people employ popping supplement pills. In addition to regularly self-testing his blood chemistry, he has also done a series of DNA tests, epigenetic testing, and a "biological age" test that attempts to measure his age based on body function rather than chronology. Dr. Michael Lustgarten earned his PhD in Physiology from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been studying aging in both animal models and older adult humans for the past 15 years. In addition to his academic work, he is the creator of the YouTube channel “Conquer Aging or Die Trying”, where he rigorously details his personal experiments aimed at optimal health and longevity. Today, we’ll get into his objective, data-driven, testing, tracking, and intervention-based approach, which attempts to slow aging and disease risk by discovering the diet, supplement, exercise, and sleep recipe that can push systemic biochemistry towards youth and health, and that keeps it there indefinitely. LINKS & RESOURCES: Official Website https://michaellustgarten.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/mike_lustgarten Conquer Aging or Die Trying! (YouTube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/@conqueragingordietrying123