Best Sociotechnical Podcasts (2025)

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#17: Peter Wildeford on AI Policy and Forecasting 1:06:22

8d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Peter Wildeford, Chief Advisory Executive at the Institute for AI Policy and Strategy, joined the podcast to discuss forecasting 101, the U.S. government's forecasting track record, integrating forecasters into government, AI's societal impacts and opportunities, AI's improving software skills, AI-powered forecasting systems, future AI trajectories…

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#16: Gabe Alfour on Competing Beliefs About Superintelligence 1:20:55

2M ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Gabe Alfour, Chief Technology Officer at Conjecture, joined the podcast to discuss superintelligence, AI-accelerated science, the limits of technology, different perspectives on the future of AI, loss of control risks, AI racing, international treaties, and more. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and …

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#15: Bill Drexel on AI, China, and National Security 1:03:08

4M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Bill Drexel, Fellow at the Center for a New American Security's Technology and National Security Program, joined the podcast to discuss China's surveillance implementation and AI capabilities, open source AI, AI's potential role in enhancing bio weapons, U.S.-China relations on AI, U.S. AI policy actions, global AI competition, and more. Our music …

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#14: Anton Korinek on AI's Economic and Workforce Impacts 1:03:41

6M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Anton Korinek, a professor at the University of Virginia's economics department and business school, joined the podcast to discuss AI productivity gains, augmentation versus automation, the future of white-collar work, global access to AI technology, universal basic income, career planning in the age of AI, workforce adaptation, AI-generated podcas…

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#13: Nick Whitaker on AI Policy Principles 36:26

7M ago36:26

36:26

Nick Whitaker, a fellow at the Manhattan Institute working on emerging tech and AI policy, joined the podcast to discuss his AI Policy Playbook as well as progress studies, global competition in AI, artificial general intelligence, cyber security, export controls, AI talent recruitment, AI companions, and more. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer…

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#12: Michael K. Cohen on Regulating Advanced Artificial Agents 43:50

8M ago43:50

43:50

Dr. Michael K. Cohen, a postdoc AI safety researcher at UC Berkeley, joined the podcast to discuss OpenAI's superalignment research, reinforcement learning and imitation learning, potential dangers of advanced future AI agents, policy proposals to address long-term planning agents, academic discourse on AI risks, California's SB 1047 bill, and more…

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#11: Ellen P. Goodman on AI Accountability Policy 46:21

9M ago46:21

46:21

Ellen P. Goodman, a distinguished professor of law at Rutgers Law School, joined the podcast to discuss the NTIA's AI accountability report, federal AI policy efforts, watermarking and data provenance, AI-generated content, risk-based regulation, and more. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and relevan…

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#10: Stephen Casper on Technical and Sociotechnical AI Safety Research 59:46

11M ago59:46

59:46

Stephen Casper, a computer science PhD student at MIT, joined the podcast to discuss AI interpretability, red-teaming and robustness, evaluations and audits, reinforcement learning from human feedback, Goodhart’s law, and more. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and relevant links, visit the Center for…

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Choosing the Right Architectural Styles and Patterns 53:40

11M ago53:40

53:40

Summary In this conversation, Vaughn Vernon and Udi Dahan discuss various topics related to software architecture, including service-oriented architecture (SOA), event-driven architecture, and sagas. They emphasize the importance of using the right architectural styles and patterns in the right places, rather than over-applying or misapplying them.…

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#9: Kelsey Piper on the OpenAI Exit Documents Incident 52:59

11M ago52:59

52:59

Kelsey Piper, Senior Writer at Vox, joined the podcast to discuss OpenAI's recent incident involving exit documents, the extent to which OpenAI's actions were unreasonable, and the broader significance of this story. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript and relevant links, visit the Center for AI Policy …

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Innovating at Scale: Lessons from McDonald’s Tech Evolution 49:10

12M ago49:10

49:10

Hemi Trickey, Head of Global Enterprise Architecture at McDonald’s, shares her insights on software architecture and digital transformation. She discusses her background in telecom and digital marketing, as well as her experience with software as a service (SaaS) before it became popular. Hemi emphasizes the importance of architecture patterns, obs…

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#8: Tamay Besiroglu on the Trends Driving Past and Future AI Progress 1:43:07

12M ago1:43:07

1:43:07

Tamay Besiroglu, Associate Director of Epoch AI, joined the podcast to provide a comprehensive overview of the factors shaping AI progress, from algorithmic advances and hardware scaling to data availability and economic incentives, and to analyze the potential trajectories of AI development over the coming years. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Produ…

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#7: Katja Grace on the Future of AI and Insights From AI Researchers 49:03

1y ago49:03

49:03

Katja Grace, Lead Researcher and Co-Founder of AI Impacts, joined the podcast to discuss where AI is heading and what AI researchers think about it, including analysis of likely the largest-ever survey of AI researchers. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer). For a transcript, highlights, and relevant links, visit the Cent…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Discovering How Domain-Driven Design Leads to Improved Patient Outcomes 1:36:30

1y ago1:36:30

1:36:30

Mark Wardle, Chief Clinical Information Officer, and Vaughn Vernon discuss the intersection of healthcare and technology. Mark emphasizes the need for technology to improve patient care and the challenges of integrating digital systems in healthcare. Mark also highlights the importance of Domain-Driven Design in healthcare, as it allows for a more …

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#6: Jason Green-Lowe on Legal Liability for AI Harms 44:29

1y ago44:29

44:29

Jason Green-Lowe, Executive Director of the Center for AI Policy, joins the podcast to discuss who is held legally accountable when AI causes harm, how they're held accountable, and potential policies to improve or clarify liability law regarding AI. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).…

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Decentralizing Data: Navigating the Shift to Data Mesh 1:15:27

1y ago1:15:27

1:15:27

Summary In this podcast episode, Vaughn and Mark Planagumà discuss various aspects of data strategies and the implementation of Data Mesh. Mark shares his background in data engineering and his experience in building data platforms for different companies. They explore the use of Domain-Driven Design in data strategies and the role of contracts in …

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#5: Jeffrey Ladish on Cybersecurity, Cyberoffense, and AI 45:02

1y ago45:02

45:02

Jeffrey Ladish, Executive Director of Palisade Research, joins the podcast to discuss threats of AI-powered cyberattacks, security of model weights, and what lies ahead. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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#4: Sam Hammond on Modernizing Government for the AI Era 44:06

1y ago44:06

44:06

Sam Hammond, Senior Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, joins the podcast to discuss how AI creates a need for government modernization, and what that modernization should look like. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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#3: Daniel Colson on the American Public's Perception of AI 32:38

1y ago32:38

32:38

Daniel Colson, Co-Founder and CEO of the AI Policy Institute, joins the podcast to discuss US public opinion on AI, based on polling data from the AI Policy Institute. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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#2: Mark Beall on AI and US National Security 33:27

1y ago33:27

33:27

NOTE: Since recording this podcast, Mark Beall has left his role at Gladstone to focus fully on AI safety and security policy advocacy. You can reach him at [email protected] for more information. Mark Beall, co-founder and CEO of Gladstone AI, joins the podcast to discuss the state of AI, its implications for US national security, and next ste…

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#1: Thomas Larsen on AI Measurement and Evaluation 36:58

1y ago36:58

36:58

Thomas Larsen, Director of Strategy at the Center for AI Policy, joins the podcast to discuss capability evaluations, safety evaluations, preparedness frameworks, and why they're important. Our music is by Micah Rubin (Producer) and John Lisi (Composer).By Center for AI Policy

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Journey to Explore DDD: Denver, Americas, and Beyond 45:05

1+ y ago45:05

45:05

In this episode of the Add Dot podcast, Vaughn Vernon and Paul Rayner discuss the evolution of the Domain-Driven Design (DDD) community in North America. The conversation highlights the importance of fostering connections and providing valuable learning experiences. Throughout the conversation, Vaughn and Paul share insights into the complexities o…

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Breaking the Silence: Navigating the Spectrum of Communication Patterns 45:41

1+ y ago45:41

45:41

In this podcast episode, Vaughn interviews Jacqui Read, a .NET developer turned software architect and author of the book "Communication Patterns: A Guide for Developers and Architects." Jacqui discusses the inspiration behind her book, emphasizing the importance of soft skills in conjunction with technical expertise. She highlights her experience …

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Humanity and AI 55:10

1+ y ago55:10

55:10

Vaughn and Karen discuss the possible benefits for and threats to humanity in the use of AI. They dip into Karen's overlapping work in blockchain and AI and her unique accomplishments and awards in her blockchain and AI work. These topics take both Vaughn and Karen way back to the days of OS/2 and its superiority to Windows, which they both experie…

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Made for the Cloud: Cell-based Architecture, Ballerina Language, and Choreo Platform 1:10:30

2y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Vaughn and Asanka—WSO2's CTO— discuss a relatively radical and fresh approach to cloud applications and services development. The tools include the domain-driven Cell-based Architecture, the Ballerina programming language, and the Choreo cloud platform. This purpose-built trio is composed as one powerful offering to give software engineers the abil…

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Banking Transformation and Modernization 1:15:52

2y ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Vaughn Vernon has a conversation with Alfredo Muñoz regarding the transformation and modernization within banks, why it's so urgently needed, and how efforts can be successful. Their discussion encompasses BIAN, Domain-Driven Design, Data Mesh, and why focusing on business capabilities as business, service, events, and data domains is critical. We …

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From Sustainable Architecture to Domain-Driven Transformation 1:00:41

2y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Vaughn and Carola discuss human cognition and how our minds deal with complexity through recognizing shapes, organizing into hierarchies, and categorizing by types. This introduces what sustainable architecture is and why we naturally benefit from this brain-friendly way of designing software. Domain-Driven Design is a thread woven throughout their…

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AsyncAPI and Event-Driven Architecture 1:03:57

2y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Vaughn and Fran meander through the topics AsyncAPI and Event-Driven Architecture using Fran's "thinking out loud" style. They examine the motivation for AsyncAPI, which rescued a startup product team from prolific boilerplate infrastructure code. Every microservice they created suffered from enormous amounts of repeated code, which only got worse …

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API Portfolios for Everyone 41:33

2y ago41:33

41:33

Vaughn and John discuss API portfolios and the increasing number of APIs being made available for public consumption. From John's deep knowledge and background in APIs, the timeline of early to contemporary technologies is considered for perspective. From there, they discuss monetization of strategic APIs using his innovative HyperCurrent product. …

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AI That Actually Works (and With Ethics, Even!) 44:23

2y ago44:23

44:23

Vaughn discusses generative AI with Cassidy Williams (@Cassidoo) regarding the SaaS AI product that she and her team have developed. They cover the challenges of generative AI that supports accuracy in content repurposing, such as: customers don't want content generated as a talk transcript with all images from the speaker's slide deck. Customers w…

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Writing Patterns for API Design 1:01:44

2+ y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

With several great books on API design already on our shelves, this one stands out as a hefty pattern language and catalog for API designers. It's chock full of about everything you could need to design an industrial-strength API. Our discussion steps through the pattern writing process, including working as a team of five industry and academic pro…

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Viewpoints: Software Development's Future 1:24:23

2+ y ago1:24:23

1:24:23

What has changed in the software industry from 20 years ago and five years ago, and what might trends indicate about the future? Consider what developers use over and over again, year after year: programming languages, databases, testing, deployment, and operations. How can we improve developer experience with advanced programming language features…

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Web API Design in the Face of Complex Distributed Architectures 56:50

2+ y ago56:50

56:50

Matt McLarty (@mattmclartybc) is the Global Field CTO at MuleSoft. He works closely with organizations to define digital strategies, as well as design and implement enterprise-grade API and microservices solutions. An experienced software architect, Matt has worked extensively in the field of integration and real-time data distribution. He is the c…

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Functional, DRY, and Bi-Temporal Models 1:24:11

2+ y ago1:24:11

1:24:11

Tomasz discusses these advanced topics while applying the overarching principles of Domain-Driven Design. Functional Programming and Architecture The real meaning of the largely misunderstood DRY principle (Don't Repeat Yourself) The effects of tacit knowledge within organizations. The deep historical as-it-actually-was records of Bi-Temporal Model…

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