Episode #284
Daniel H. Wilson
Books mentioned
How to Survive a Robot Uprising
Mentioned by Daniel H. Wilson · at 00:12:43
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Amped
Mentioned by Daniel H. Wilson · at 00:15:24
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Machine Man
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 00:19:26
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Robopocalypse
Mentioned by Daniel H. Wilson · at 00:40:11
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Where's My Jetpack?
Mentioned by Daniel H. Wilson · at 00:41:58
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Fifty Shades of Grey
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 01:24:54
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Logan's Run
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:04:01
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Twilight
Mentioned by Joe Rogan (host) · at 02:33:16
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Daniel H. Wilson is an author and roboticist whose books include Robopocalypse and Amped. He and Joe Rogan discuss intelligent machines, robot ethics, autonomous vehicles, human enhancement, and the possible dangers of humanlike robots, alongside science fiction’s influence on technology and society, video games, drones, evolution, and changing cultural norms.
What they talked about
- Robotics background and writing Robopocalypse
- Autonomous weapons and self-healing minefields
- Prosthetics and performance enhancement in sports
- Simulation theory and string theory
- Space exploration and moon bases
- Jetpack history and development
- Domestic robots and safety concerns
- Technology addiction and social media impact
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