Send us a text When headlines turn science into a battlefield, who decides what counts as truth—and at what cost? We sit down with veteran science reporter and editor, Dan Vergano, now back on the DC science beat to unpack how politics, platforms, and power steer public understanding of vaccines, climate, and gender care. He explains why culture war flashpoints rarely start at the kitchen table, but are manufactured by media ecosystems and political fundraising that thrive on outrage, l...
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Send us a text When headlines turn science into a battlefield, who decides what counts as truth—and at what cost? We sit down with veteran science reporter and editor, Dan Vergano, now back on the DC science beat to unpack how politics, platforms, and power steer public understanding of vaccines, climate, and gender care. He explains why culture war flashpoints rarely start at the kitchen table, but are manufactured by media ecosystems and political fundraising that thrive on outrage, l...
Diamond Mind #12: Boiling Frogs, AI and Nuclear Bombs, Why Worry?
Diamond Mind
46 minutes
5 months ago
Diamond Mind #12: Boiling Frogs, AI and Nuclear Bombs, Why Worry?
What happens when we outsource our thinking to intelligent machines? Kyle Killian, an expert in AI security, joins the conversation to unpack the critical distinctions between AI alignment, security, and safety—and why these differences matter for our collective future. The dialogue begins by clarifying these often-confused terms: alignment aims to make AI systems follow human intentions, while security focuses on protecting AI systems from threats and preventing misuse. As Kyle explains, "A...
Diamond Mind
Send us a text When headlines turn science into a battlefield, who decides what counts as truth—and at what cost? We sit down with veteran science reporter and editor, Dan Vergano, now back on the DC science beat to unpack how politics, platforms, and power steer public understanding of vaccines, climate, and gender care. He explains why culture war flashpoints rarely start at the kitchen table, but are manufactured by media ecosystems and political fundraising that thrive on outrage, l...
