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The Brave Technologist

Brave Software
Artificial Intelligence
Taylor Swift
Machine Learning
Data Privacy
Generative AI
Blockchain
Deepfakes
Scams
Safety Regulations
Self-Driving Trucks
Natural Language Processing
AI Safety
AI Ethics
Autonomous Vehicles
Supply Chain Challenges
Privacy-Preserving AI
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Social Media Platforms
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Technology is reshaping society—but how are users included in the conversation? The Brave Technologist explores how emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Web3 are influencing our lives, our choices, and our collective future. Unlike many tech podcasts that focus on hype and disruption, this show puts users at the center of the conversation. Each episode features... more

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Evin McMullen, co-founder and CEO of Billions Network, explores how identity for agents is going to unlock the next era of the Internet. She shares outcomes from collaborations with regulatory bodies and major companies (like HSBC and TikTok), along ... more

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Charles Hoskinson is a co-founder of Ethereum, and the CEO and Founder of Input | Output (the company behind the Cardano blockchain). In this episode he shares his journey into the world of cryptocurrencies and his early influences. He also explains ... more

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Dave Chatterjee, Adjunct Associate Professor at Duke University, explains how scale, speed, and surprise are reshaping cyber threats and why many organizations remain dangerously reactive. He shares his Commitment-Preparedness-Discipline (CPD) framew... more

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Leah Price, Vice President of Tinman AI Platform at better.com, breaks down why traditional subscription-based pricing no longer works and how outcome-driven AI can unlock real value for enterprises. She also shares how embedded AI, avatars, and auto... more

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Recent Guests

Evin McMullen
CEO and co-founder of Billions Network
Billions Network
Episode: Accountability Requires Identity: AI Agents & the Future of Digital Trust
Arjun Khemani
Author, podcaster, and memetic warlord
Zcash
Episode: Zcash and the Fight for Privacy in the Digital Age
Thorsten Jaeckel
Representative from 0x and Matcha involved in DeFi discussions
0x and Matcha
Episode: Live From Rare Evo: What's Stopping DeFi from Going Mainstream?
Sean Hehir
CEO of BrainChip, company behind Akida, the first neuromorphic AI processor
BrainChip
Episode: BrainChip: Bringing Brain-Inspired AI to Everyday Devices
Andrew Pelekis
CEO of Claynosaurz, known for the Nobody Sausage project
Claynosaurz
Episode: Nobody Sausage & Claynosaurz: Reaching Millions Through Frictionless Digital Collectibles
Adam Zarazinski
Former intelligence professional, now the CEO of Inca Digital, providing data and analytics on the digital asset ecosystem.
Inca Digital
Episode: Decoding the Genius Bill: A Catalyst for Stablecoin Innovation and Adoption
Austin Campbell
Managing partner and founder of Zero Knowledge Consulting, adjunct professor at Columbia Business School.
Zero Knowledge Consulting
Episode: Decoding the Genius Bill: A Catalyst for Stablecoin Innovation and Adoption
Ryan Rugg
Global Head of Digital Assets for Citibank's Treasury and Trade Solutions
Citibank
Episode: LIVE from Rare Evo: How Citi is Bridging The Gap Between Web2 and Web3
Assaf Kipnis
AI safety investigator with experience at LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google, currently at ElevenLabs.
ElevenLabs
Episode: AI Safety, Scam Tactics and Threat Mitigation

Host

Luke Mulks
Host of The Brave Technologist. He specializes in discussions about technology and its societal impacts, focusing on user-centric approaches and digital rights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Great Interview with John Kiriaku

    I appreciated the interview with John Kiriakou. I am a member of his Substack and a fan of his efforts to bring accountability to our government. I felt like Luke asked good questions about security.

    I’m going to download the Brave Browser.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sholbk
    United States7 months ago
  • Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BGeegpay
    United States9 months ago
  • Blockchain and CBDCs

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    How do you foresee Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and blockchain technology shaping the financial landscape in India, especially in terms of regulatory frameworks and integration into various economic sectors?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neo8910
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Listen

    Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Namiko22134
    Canada2 years ago
  • Bingeable

    Came for the technologist series and discovered the marketing series. Both are bingeable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Former Username
    United States2 years ago

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Engaging guests with diverse expertise in tech, policy, and ethics.
Well-structured discussions that balance technical depth with broader societal themes.
A refreshing take that prioritizes user-centric technology over market hype.
Thought-provoking insights on technology and its implications on society.
Listener testimonies highlight the educational value and actionable insights from each episode.

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#86
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#90
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#204
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#235
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Talking Points

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When AI Becomes the Attacker: Most Organizations Aren't Ready for AI Threats
Q: What do you see as the next evolution of cyber threats?
Deepfake threats are becoming highly adaptive and interactive, making it difficult to distinguish between real and AI-generated personas.
When AI Becomes the Attacker: Most Organizations Aren't Ready for AI Threats
Q: How should companies build AI resilience?
Companies need to adopt threat modeling, build fail-safe and contingency modes, and ensure high-quality data for AI systems.
When AI Becomes the Attacker: Most Organizations Aren't Ready for AI Threats
Q: What is the most misunderstood risk that leaders underestimate when it comes to AI?
The three underestimated risks are scale, speed, and surprise, which pertain to how AI attacks can resonate across networks and systems.
LIVE From AI Summit: AI That Only Gets Paid When It Works (Inside Tinman AI)
Q: What shifts in borrower expectations are you seeing as AI gets woven into the process?
Borrowers are starting to demand that they be met where they are, including having custom tailored interactions.
LIVE From AI Summit: AI That Only Gets Paid When It Works (Inside Tinman AI)
Q: Why don't we get into that a little bit more? You're leading this effort around the Tinman AI Platform at Better. What is Tinman doing and how is this changing the mortgage tech landscape?
We are making the shift from being a lender serving borrowers to now being the infrastructure for all of loans everywhere, which is a huge opportunity for the mortgage industry.

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2. Arjun Khemani
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4. Sean Hehir
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