We asked an AI to write this description. It was boring. So we’re back to do it ourselves. This week, we’re exploring the jobs AI will create, not just destroy. Think you have what it takes to be an AI Ethicist? Listen now and find out. #TheOverlap #NewEpisode
Join Joshua and Will as we finish our episode on the state of employment in the United States, and build opposition to this nightmare of Late Stage Capitalism! This is Part 2 of a 2 part series, so if you haven’t listened to Part 1, go back to last week before continuing!
On this week’s episode of the Overlap, Join us as we talk about Employment in the US. We discuss the ins and outs of corporate America. And discuss how we can help to change it.
Alright, Overlappers, Joshua here, on a solo mission (Will’s probably still reveling in how right we are). Prepare to have your mind blown as we expose the colossal economic contributions immigrants make to the U.S. – regardless of legal status. We’re talking billions in taxes directly padding your Social Security and Medicare, debunking the “freeloader” myth with cold, hard facts. You’ll learn how immigrants are literally the backbone of our economy, filling crucial labor gaps and founding nearly half of all Fortune 500 companies. Plus, we’re revealing the absurdly high costs and dangers of both legal and unauthorized entry, proving it’s anything but a free ride. This isn’t just humanitarianism; it’s pragmatic economics. Arm yourself with data to shut down those “ridiculously stupid” anti-immigrant opinions. It’s time to recognize the undeniable strength immigrants bring to this American experiment.
Ever hired someone and immediately regretted it? Joshua certainly has, and thanks to his delightful experience with a fence installer who ended up in stir for grand larceny, we’re diving deep into the ultimate solution: Trust as a Platform. This week on The Overlap, Joshua and Will are building (theoretically, for now) a decentralized, no-trust-model-built-on-trust system that could save you from scammers, streamline everything from dirt work to dating, and maybe even fix the economy.
Welcome back to The Overlap, where we’re not afraid to get a little… epistemological. (Parents, you can keep the earmuffs on). This week, Joshua and Will drag you deep into the rabbit hole of First Principles Thinking. Ever wonder why some people are just better at figuring stuff out? It’s not magic (mostly). We’re talking about ditching the recipe book (being a “cook”) and learning to understand the fundamental ingredients of reality (being a “chef”). Forget just copying what others did before; we’re tearing ideas down to their absolute basics and building back up.
Alright folks, buckle up. We’ve reached the (temporary) end of our Resource Based Economy deep dive on The Overlap. Did we solve all the world’s problems? Debatable. Did we get an AI to spit out a 50-year, 22-step plan to get us from the current “hell pit” to an RBE utopia? Absolutely. Join Joshua and Will as they hilariously break down this ambitious roadmap, featuring everything from mass public education (turns out telling people stuff helps?) and building RBE research centers (not a cult, promise!) to decommissioning money, redesigning cities (sorry, Will’s mother-in-law), and implementing “cybernated governance” (don’t be scared… probably). We tackle the future of automation (RIP accountant jobs), ponder the ethics of turning carbon into gold (spoiler: too expensive), get sidetracked by Stephen Miller’s Goebbels-like qualities, and explain why universal high-speed internet is good for everyone (even the Curmudgeon on the lawn). This episode is a wrap-up, a look ahead, and maybe a cry for help, all rolled into one. We’re talking faster trains, automated transportation for goods (so they don’t get hurt!), universal basic everything, and the revolutionary idea that maybe, just maybe, we don’t need an “orphan crushing machine.” Is this plan realistic? Probably not in this exact order. Is it aspirational? Hell yes. Is it worth striving for? We think so. Listen in for the final word on RBE (for now!) and find out if we can achieve cultural maturity before the robots take over… or help us achieve it.
Is the Doomsday Clock stressing you out? It should be! But don’t worry, we’re here to make the apocalypse hilarious. Tune in for dark humor, doomsday insights, and maybe a survival tip or two (just in case).
Join us as we “real-talk” tRump’s first “A Hundred Days”. We know it’s not necessarily beneficial for your mental health (or ours), but it’s necessary to understand the grotesque erosion of all of our rights and quality of life in this new regime.
Okay, the dream of no alarm clocks and endless free stuff is great. But how do you actually run a planet when cash is obsolete? On Resource Based Economy Part 2, we’re ditching the fantasy (a little) and diving into the practical, occasionally dry, mechanisms of a Resource-Based Economy. Global surveys, AI allocation, prefab everything, and yes, lending libraries for screwdrivers. Join us as we lift the hood on the RBE and figure out if this thing even has an engine.
Imagine a world where you wake up because you want to, not because some evil clock demands it. We’re diving headfirst into the Resource-Based Economy – a supposedly ‘revolutionary’ vision where money, debt, and the soul-crushing need to work just vanish. Sounds like a fantasy? Maybe. But hey, at least the commute would be better in our shared, automated future. Buckle up, buttercups, this could get weird.
Why does the US spend nearly double what other wealthy nations do on healthcare, only to lag behind in life expectancy and infant mortality? Join Joshua and Will on The Overlap as they investigate the different ways countries structure their healthcare. Is socialized medicine the only answer? What exactly is a single-payer system? We break down the models, confront the uncomfortable truths about US healthcare performance (including billions in administrative costs and CEO pay), and discuss real-world alternatives that could put patients back in control. Ready for an honest look at a broken system and potential fixes? Press play.
Join us as we do our first interview on the podcast with third generation “Union Guy” Zakk Flash. We discuss unions, community organizing, and have lots of laughs along the way…
Welcome back to The Overlap, where we dissect the dumpster fire that is modern America with a side of philosophical musings, because why not? This week, brace yourselves for a roller coaster of doom and gloom as we unpack the latest in freedom-city schemes from our favorite billionaire overlords (Thiel and Andreessen, we’re looking at you), the ongoing saga of government shutdowns, and the GOP’s delightful budget proposal that’s basically a chainsaw massacre for social safety nets. We’ll ponder the age-old question: Is it better to colonize Mars or, you know, fix the actual planet we live on? And, we take a stab at a light conversation of human suffering. Plus, we’ll dissect a controversial Jubilee episode with Sam Seder facing off against MAGA enthusiasts, proving that sometimes, even conservatives can be turned off by blatant misogyny. Finally, we end by pondering the mysteries of the orphan crushing machine, a thought experiment that somehow sums up everything wrong with our priorities these days. Prepare for equal parts despair, philosophical pondering, and a healthy dose of snark.
Join us this week as we finally get to the end of this damned series! We discuss the end-goals and third-gen viewpoints of this awful ever-lovin’ regime currently taking undue and stolen power.
Part 2 of 3: Join Joshua and Will as we bring you deeper into the origins of the Dark Enlightenment and the authors of our current hellscape… #Resist #EndOligarchy #3E
Join Will and Joshua as they explore the Dark Enlightenment, it’s faces, names, and influence on today’s ruling class. This is a multi-part episode, thanks for tuning in! Make sure to follow us on Mastodon @overlappodcast
Join our podcast for insights on advanced AI’s transformative value and impact on humanity. We reflect on Smarter Child and modern models, clarifying values amid diverse perspectives. Recent AI trends intersect with political issues; tune in as we navigate ethical dilemmas together.
oin hosts Will and Joshua on their thought-provoking podcast, “The Overlap.” Each episode, they delve into pressing world and national issues, exploring diverse perspectives with the aim of finding common ground. Through open-minded conversations that challenge assumptions and clarify misunderstandings, Will and Joshua demonstrate that even seemingly disparate viewpoints can create a powerful overlap. Tune in to discover how these engaging discussions foster new insights and inspire progress.
On this week’s episode we discuss executive orders, ways our country is divided, and relevant political issues, in an attempt to draw attention to how our country is being further divided.
Join us as Will has an idea for how to solve the economic crisis in the US in one fell swoop! Joshua takes on the role of interviewer in this episode. If you have questions or comments email us at theoverlap@fof.foundation
We talk about the Presidential Inauguration in the US on January 20, 2025. If you’re trying to avoid politics right now, please don’t listen to this podcast. If you’re thinking of hurting yourself please dial 988 in the US for the US-Based LifeLine.
In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into the themes and pillars of FoFF and the themes and issues that unite us, and how to reach a wider audience. We also discuss ways that FoFF can collectivize people, discussing what reaches people where they are. Join us at https://fof.foundation
As we begin to understand why we are doing this, and what we are doing, stick with us as we explore the whats, whys, etc…