In stock trading today, many decisions are highly automated. It sometimes leads to flash crashes. If militaries rely on autonomous robots, can the same thing happen in war? Paul Scharre discusses the risks: podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-robots?sid…

A.I. is making possible predictive algorithms that translate languages and spot diseases. But these systems are also being used to make decisions about hiring and criminal sentencing. Is it possible to create an algorithm that is fair for everyone? Listen: podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-algorithms…

Should there be regulations around governments and private companies using predictive algorithms to make judgments about people? Rashida Richardson, Visiting Scholar at Rutgers Law ⚖️, tells Eric Lander what steps experts believe need to be taken: podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-algorithms…

Predictive algorithms have remarkable applications. But, they can also learn to be sexist and racist... which can make their use in criminal justice and job hiring concerning. So, what's inside the “black box” of algorithms? Eric Lander finds out. podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-algorithms…

A technology called #GeneDrives has the power to spread any genetic instructions you wish across an entire animal or plant species in the wild. Altering nature might save species or prevent disease. But could it have unintended consequences? Find out now. podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-gene-drive…

Could CRISPR-based gene drives be the key to ending #malaria once and for all? Biologist Kevin Esvelt speaks with Eric Lander about the possible applications in human health and agriculture. podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-gene-drive…

With all of the potential upsides, why aren't we releasing gene drives into the wild? As excited as scientists are, they worry about unintended consequences or worse, malicious use by bad actors. Eric Lander hears from experts about what could go wrong. podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-gene-drive…

Of all the possible uses of gene drives, none is more compelling than the idea of controlling the spread of malaria. And as Dr. Abdoulaye Diabaté tells Eric Lander, his home country of Burkina Faso is in need of a solution like this. Hear more: podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-gene-drive…

While everyone is in favor of eradicating malaria—which kills 400,000 people a year—some people are skeptical about using gene drives to do it. Journalist and filmmaker Zahra Moloo explains her concerns: podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-gene-drive…

Will powerful new technologies result in a utopian or dystopian future? Dr. Eric Lander investigates the implications of new scientific frontiers like AI and genetic engineering on Brave New Planet from Pushkin Industries 🎙️. apple.co/BraveNewPlanet

How can we come together to tackle big challenges in science and society? Eric Lander talks to Axios Today's @NialaBoodhoo about the importance of trust, humility, and skepticism in the worlds of science and media. Listen now: podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-what-will-…

What does it mean to be a “steward of the brave new planet” and, as one, how can YOU help make sure our future is guided by wise choices? The short answer, Eric Lander tells @NialaBoodhoo: “Do something.” podcasts.pushkin.fm/bnp-what-will-…

Utopia or dystopia? It's up to us. Eric Lander of Broad Institute joins Noah Feldman on Deep Background to talk: -The mission of Brave New Planet -Big data's role in the search for a #COVID19 vaccine -“Hypothesis-free science” And more: podcasts.pushkin.fm/deep-backgroun…

Meet Julie Boehm who helped create science lesson plans for the #BraveNewPlanet podcast! Calling all STEM high school #educators to take a look at these resources for the upcoming school year. bravenewplanet.org/teaching

Meet Todd Brown who helped create civics lesson plans for the #BraveNewPlanet podcast! Calling all social studies high school #educators to take a look at these resources for the upcoming school year. bravenewplanet.org/teaching

Meet Nia Gipson who helped create science lesson plans for the #BraveNewPlanet podcast! Calling all STEM high school #educators to take a look at these resources for the upcoming school year. bravenewplanet.org/teaching

Meet Mark Capansky who helped create civics lesson plans for the #BraveNewPlanet podcast! Calling all social studies high school #educators to take a look at these resources for the upcoming school year. bravenewplanet.org/teaching

Meet Naomi Volain who helped create science lesson plans for the #BraveNewPlanet podcast! Calling all STEM high school #educators to take a look at these resources for the upcoming school year. bravenewplanet.org/teaching

Meet Casey Cullen who helped create civics lesson plans for the #BraveNewPlanet podcast! Calling all social studies high school #educators to take a look at these resources for the upcoming school year. bravenewplanet.org/teaching