Best Joshua Carlton Podcasts (2025)

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SCP-151 - The Painting 4:00

5d ago4:00

4:00

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Agent Thornsmith:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-151License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patr…

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SCP-150 - Ship of Theseus 14:38

10d ago14:38

14:38

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY The Raven, A Random Day, and Decibelles:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-150License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.The voice of Dr. Harlan Sun was provided by Brittany Carlton.The voice of Dr. Wendy R…

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Echo Chambers of One: Companion AI and the Future of Human Connection 42:17

11d ago42:17

42:17

AI companion chatbots are here. Everyday, millions of people log on to AI platforms and talk to them like they would a person. These bots will ask you about your day, talk about your feelings, even give you life advice. It’s no surprise that people have started to form deep connections with these AI systems. We are inherently relational beings, we …

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AGI Beyond the Buzz: What Is It, and Are We Ready? 52:53

26d ago52:53

52:53

What does it really mean to ‘feel the AGI?’ Silicon Valley is racing toward AI systems that could soon match or surpass human intelligence. The implications for jobs, democracy, and our way of life are enormous. In this episode, Aza Raskin and Randy Fernando dive deep into what ‘feeling the AGI’ really means. They unpack why the surface-level debat…

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SCP-149 - The Blood Flies 4:43

1M ago4:43

4:43

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Arlecchino:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-149License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patreon! P…

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Rethinking School in the Age of AI 42:35

1M ago42:35

42:35

AI has upended schooling as we know it. Students now have instant access to tools that can write their essays, summarize entire books, and solve complex math problems. Whether they want to or not, many feel pressured to use these tools just to keep up. Teachers, meanwhile, are left questioning how to evaluate student performance and whether the who…

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SCP-148 - The "Telekill" Alloy 11:36

1M ago11:36

11:36

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Lt Masipag, REWRITTEN BY Communism will win:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-148License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Sound Credits"Alert4.mp3” by RICHERlandTV of Freesound.org [CC BY 3.0]----The…

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SCP-147 - Anachronistic Television 8:23

2M ago8:23

8:23

Content Warning: Mentions of filmed instances of rape, torture, genital mutilation, and other extremely violent acts (no details given); mention of suicide (no details given).----CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Eberstrom:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-147License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/--…

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Forever Chemicals, Forever Consequences: What PFAS Teaches Us About AI 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Artificial intelligence is set to unleash an explosion of new technologies and discoveries into the world. This could lead to incredible advances in human flourishing, if we do it well. The problem? We’re not very good at predicting and responding to the harms of new technologies, especially when those harms are slow-moving and invisible. Today on …

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SCP-1233 - The Lunatic 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

This episode was requested by Patreon patron, Bazingler. To join him in his support of the show, and to gain access to a number of patron-exclusive benefits, visit www.patreon.com/thescpfoundationdatabase.----CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY CadaverCommander:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-1233License: cre…

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Weaponizing Uncertainty: How Tech is Recycling Big Tobacco’s Playbook 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

One of the hardest parts about being human today is navigating uncertainty. When we see experts battling in public and emotions running high, it's easy to doubt what we once felt certain about. This uncertainty isn't always accidental—it's often strategically manufactured. Historian Naomi Oreskes, author of "Merchants of Doubt," reveals how industr…

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SCP-2718 - What Happens After 41:59

2M ago41:59

41:59

This episode was requested by Patreon patron, MusicalGolfBall. To join them in their support of the show, and to gain access to a number of patron-exclusive benefits, visit www.patreon.com/thescpfoundationdatabase.----CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Michael Atreus:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-2718Licen…

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The Man Who Predicted the Downfall of Thinking 58:57

3M ago58:57

58:57

Few thinkers were as prescient about the role technology would play in our society as the late, great Neil Postman. Forty years ago, Postman warned about all the ways modern communication technology was fragmenting our attention, overwhelming us into apathy, and creating a society obsessed with image and entertainment. He warned that “we are a peop…

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Behind the DeepSeek Hype, AI is Learning to Reason 31:34

3M ago31:34

31:34

When Chinese AI company DeepSeek announced they had built a model that could compete with OpenAI at a fraction of the cost, it sent shockwaves through the industry and roiled global markets. But amid all the noise around DeepSeek, there was a clear signal: machine reasoning is here and it's transforming AI. In this episode, Aza sits down with CHT c…

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The Self-Preserving Machine: Why AI Learns to Deceive 34:51

4M ago34:51

34:51

When engineers design AI systems, they don't just give them rules - they give them values. But what do those systems do when those values clash with what humans ask them to do? Sometimes, they lie. In this episode, Redwood Research's Chief Scientist Ryan Greenblatt explores his team’s findings that AI systems can mislead their human operators when …

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SCP-4005 - The Holy and Heavenly City of Fabled China 1:13:47

4M ago1:13:47

1:13:47

This episode was requested by Patreon patron, Colin Chlistovsky. To join him in his support of the show, and to gain access to a number of patron-exclusive benefits, visit www.patreon.com/thescpfoundationdatabase.----CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Tufto:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-4005License: creati…

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Laughing at Power: A Troublemaker’s Guide to Changing Tech 45:47

4M ago45:47

45:47

The status quo of tech today is untenable: we’re addicted to our devices, we’ve become increasingly polarized, our mental health is suffering and our personal data is sold to the highest bidder. This situation feels entrenched, propped up by a system of broken incentives beyond our control. So how do you shift an immovable status quo? Our guest tod…

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Ask Us Anything 2024 40:04

5M ago40:04

40:04

2024 was a critical year in both AI and social media. Things moved so fast it was hard to keep up. So our hosts reached into their mailbag to answer some of your most burning questions. Thank you so much to everyone who submitted questions. We will see you all in the new year. We are hiring for a new Director of Philanthropy at CHT. Next year will …

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SCP-146 - Bronze Head of Shame 16:28

5M ago16:28

16:28

Content Warning: Brief description of suicide (minimal detail); self-harm mention.----CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Skali Sharpnose:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-146License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.The voice of Professor …

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SCP-145 - Man-Absorbing Phone 10:55

6M ago10:55

10:55

Content Warning: Mention of torture; mention of sexual assault as torture (no details given)----CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Cinder:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-145License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.The voice of Dr. █████…

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SCP-144 - Tibetan Rope to Heaven 7:28

6M ago7:28

7:28

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY FritzWillie:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-144License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patreon! …

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The Tech-God Complex: Why We Need to be Skeptics 46:32

6M ago46:32

46:32

Silicon Valley's interest in AI is driven by more than just profit and innovation. There’s an unmistakable mystical quality to it as well. In this episode, Daniel and Aza sit down with humanist chaplain Greg Epstein to explore the fascinating parallels between technology and religion. From AI being treated as a godlike force to tech leaders' promis…

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SCP-143 - The Bladewood Grove 36:03

6M ago36:03

36:03

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Kain Pathos Crow AND VARIOUS AUTHORS:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-143www.scp-wiki.net/scp-143-testing-logLicense: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.The voice of the researcher was provided by Brittany…

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What Can We Do About Abusive Chatbots? With Meetali Jain and Camille Carlton 48:44

7M ago48:44

48:44

CW: This episode features discussion of suicide and sexual abuse. In the last episode, we had the journalist Laurie Segall on to talk about the tragic story of Sewell Setzer, a 14 year old boy who took his own life after months of abuse and manipulation by an AI companion from the company Character.ai. The question now is: what's next? Megan has fi…

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SCP Tales, Episode 14 - "The Worm" [SCP-1461] 37:33

7M ago37:33

37:33

An SCP Tale by SnakeoilSage:www.scp-wiki.net/the-wormFeatures SCP-1461:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-1461License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.The voice of Mr. █████ ██████ was provided by Lee Daniel.----Sound CreditsThe extensive sound credits for this episode can be found here:www…

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SCP-1461 - House Of The Worm 17:44

7M ago17:44

17:44

This episode was requested by Patreon patron, Autumn Kittell. To join her in her support of the show, and to gain access to a number of patron-exclusive benefits, visit www.patreon.com/thescpfoundationdatabase.----CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY SnakeoilSage:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-1461License: cr…

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When the "Person" Abusing Your Child is a Chatbot: The Tragic Story of Sewell Setzer 49:10

7M ago49:10

49:10

Content Warning: This episode contains references to suicide, self-harm, and sexual abuse. Megan Garcia lost her son Sewell to suicide after he was abused and manipulated by AI chatbots for months. Now, she’s suing the company that made those chatbots. On today’s episode of Your Undivided Attention, Aza sits down with journalist Laurie Segall, who'…

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SCP-142 - One-Armed Bandit 10:07

7M ago10:07

10:07

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY Lumancer:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-142License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patreon! Pat…

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SCP-141 - Codex Damnatio 9:21

8M ago9:21

9:21

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY AssertiveRoland:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-141License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patre…

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Is It AI? One Tool to Tell What’s Real with Truemedia.org CEO Oren Etzioni 25:36

8M ago25:36

25:36

Social media disinformation did enormous damage to our shared idea of reality. Now, the rise of generative AI has unleashed a flood of high-quality synthetic media into the digital ecosystem. As a result, it's more difficult than ever to tell what’s real and what’s not, a problem with profound implications for the health of our society and democrac…

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'A Turning Point in History': Yuval Noah Harari on AI’s Cultural Takeover 1:30:41

8M ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Historian Yuval Noah Harari says that we are at a critical turning point. One in which AI’s ability to generate cultural artifacts threatens humanity’s role as the shapers of history. History will still go on, but will it be the story of people or, as he calls them, ‘alien AI agents’? In this conversation with Aza Raskin, Harari discusses the histo…

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SCP-140 - An Incomplete Chronicle 16:00

8M ago16:00

16:00

CLEARANCE GRANTED... WELCOME, AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL...SCRIPT BASED ON ORIGINAL ENTRY BY AssertiveRoland:www.scp-wiki.net/scp-140License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/----The voice of the Database was provided by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----The outro music was written by Joshua Alan Lindsay.----Enjoy the podcast? Consider supporting us on Patre…

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‘We Have to Get It Right’: Gary Marcus On Untamed AI 41:43

8M ago41:43

41:43

It’s a confusing moment in AI. Depending on who you ask, we’re either on the fast track to AI that’s smarter than most humans, or the technology is about to hit a wall. Gary Marcus is in the latter camp. He’s a cognitive psychologist and computer scientist who built his own successful AI start-up. But he’s also been called AI’s loudest critic. On Y…

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