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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants with David McKay
Hosted by David McKay · EN
Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
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Hackers in the Matrix: Navigating the Labyrinth of Code and Chaos
Jul 17, 202300:29:03Tap to summarizeIn this episode I discuss hackers, hacking and computer security. We dive into past, present and future of the trade. We discuss events that have occurred, and things that I have direct connections with as well. We talk through motivations and how those have also evolved throughout the life of the Internet. PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Head in the Cloud
Jul 10, 202300:23:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode I discuss the burning question you've been afraid to ask, What is the Cloud? What is this technology all about? What does it mean when someone says something's in the cloud? PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Molecular Biologist Amanda Vondras, PhD
Jun 12, 202301:31:09Tap to summarizeAmanda Vondras, PhD is a molecular biologist who's currently working with Genrait as Head of Science. Amanda has also worked extensively in cancer and grape research. Amanda and I discuss molecular biology, wine, grapes, melanoma, the Beatles, personalized medicine, GMOs, and the nature of reality, among other topics. https://www.genrait.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Cambridge University Professor David Reiner
Jun 5, 202301:36:13Tap to summarizeProfessor Reiner is a political scientist and is currently Professor of Technology Policy at Cambridge University Judge Business School. David has advised government, industry and non-governmental organizations on energy and environmental policy. David and I discuss technology policy, energy policy, life and experiences at Cambridge University, physics, AI, GPT, and education among other topics. https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/faculty-research/faculty-a-z/david-reiner/ https://twitter.com/dmreinercamb PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Whurley (Will Hurley), CEO & Co-Founder Strangeworks, VC, Entrepreneur
May 28, 202301:51:05Tap to summarizeWhurley is the CEO and Co-founder of Strangeworks, a Venture Capitalist, an IEEE senior member, quantum computing pioneer and an awesome human. We chat about quantum computing, AI, ChatGPT, physics, cryptography, telecommunications, and mental health among other things. https://whurley.com/ https://strangeworks.com/ https://ecliptic.capital/ @whurley PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Grace Rachmany, Blockchain expert, PricelessDAO Co-Founder
May 14, 202301:38:14Tap to summarizeGrace Rachmany is a prolific blockchain white paper author with over 100 white papers written, and Co-Founder of the PricelessDAO. Grace and I talk through blockchain, DAOs, Initial Coin Offerings, privacy, the Panama Papers, democracy, voting, shared economies, payments and biodiversity among other topics. https://gracerachmany.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Joseph Menn, Washington Post technology reporter, author
Apr 30, 202301:38:16Tap to summarizeJoseph Menn is a technology reporter specializing in hacking, privacy and surveillance. Joe has been integral in the hacking and information security scene for decades authoring several books including All the Rave: The Rise and Fall of Shawn Fanning's Napster, Fatal System Error, and Cult of the Dead Cow: How the Original Hacking Supergroup Might Just Save the World. Joe and I discuss hacking, privacy, cyber warfare, journalism, AI, Elon Musk and Twitter among other topics. On Mastodon at @JosephMenn@infosec.exchange. PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Neurologist Brian Ahuja, MD
Apr 16, 202301:30:20Tap to summarizeBrian Ahuja, MD is a neurologist specializing in intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring, which is monitoring brain activity in patients during surgery. Brian and I talk through AI in medicine, brainwaves, automation, aphasia, cold headaches, dopamine, serotonin, and education, among other topics. @brianahuja PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Scott Longheyer, Microsoft's Director of Industrial Network Defenses
Apr 9, 202301:50:55Tap to summarizeScott Longheyer has a sensational career in technology spanning over 25 years. Originally with Hotmail, and staying on at Microsoft after the acquisition of Hotmail, serving in a number of roles and presently as Microsoft's industrial counter-hacker. Scott and I worked at Hotmail and Microsoft together all those years ago. Scott and I talk through hackers, hacker culture, industrial networks, DEF CON, Sri Lankan aid, C.O.L.O.R. his charity organization, voting machine security, IoT, the creation of the Xbox and online network, quantum technology, among other topics. http://www.coloraid.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottlongheyer/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
Transcribe →Jose Maria Barrera, AI Computer Scientist
Apr 2, 202301:38:35Tap to summarizeJose Maria Barrera is a computer scientist with the AI company Elemental Cognition, interested in the way everything is interconnected, the impact of technology, languages and symbology. Jose and I discuss AI, ethics, Pablo Escobar, programming languages, measurements, the manhattan project, among other topics. https://josemariabarrera.com/ PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://www.davidmckay.com Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3F9pqWn Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3L9QhFz RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db01549c/podcast/rss SOCIAL: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmckayv - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmckayv - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmckayv - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmckayv - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmckayv Breaking down science, technology, engineering and math in a way that the rest of us can comprehend and utilize in our daily lives. Imagine a Lex Fridman for the everyman, translating the complex thoughts of the worlds greatest thinkers like Lee Cronin, Razib Khan and the CTO of Signal, the preeminent encrypted messaging app. This podcast is inspired by Andrew Huberman, Lex Fridman, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, David Friedberg, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferris, Balaji Srinivasan.
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