Prediction PERFECTION!

Your horoscope's been upgraded - AI knows your future better than your magic 8-ball ever did.

news, computer science, mathematics, physics, society, technologyPhilip ShaneDecember 9, 2024

STEAM World!

Explore the intriguing "what ifs" of a world powered by steam and ingenuity, where history's electric milestones take a whimsical turn.

news, artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering, psychology, scifi, technologyPhilip ShaneFebruary 23, 2024

The HOLODECK

This week we transform a simple room into a realm of endless possibilities, much like the holodeck from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Imagine a world where reality is what you make it, one command at a time.

news, artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering, psychology, scifi, technologyPhilip ShaneFebruary 16, 2024

Blade Runner REPLICANTS

Join Dr. Eldon Tyrell, Roy Batty, and ChatGPT in a mind-bending podcast adventure as they explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, replicants, and the existential questions of life and humanity.

Meet The Star Trek COMPUTER!

Beam up with us for an unforgettable chat with the Starship Enterprise's Computer as we delve into Star Trek's pioneering portrayal of AI, the iconic woman behind the voice, and the uncanny humor of our favorite 23rd-century machine.

artificial intelligence, computer science, technology, scifiPhilip ShaneJune 16, 2023ai

MYST Linking Books to OTHER WORLDS!

We're creating entire universes w/magical ink, making parallels from the game Myst to modern procedural generation & Conway's Game of Life.

artificial intelligence, computer science, technology, scifi, audience, universe, video gamesPhilip ShaneJune 2, 2023

REMOTE Control BRAINS!

On the latest episode of "What The If?", join Philip and Gaby as they navigate the thrilling frontier of mind-controlled gadgets, brain implants, and techno-neuroscience - it's a mental expedition you don't want to miss!

ADA Lovelace - PROGRAMMER #1

Join host Philip Shane on a time-traveling podcast adventure as he engages in a whimsical chat with 'Ada Lovelace,' discussing her life, her unprecedented journey into computer science, and her visionary insights into technology that were way ahead of her time.

HAL 9000 is my guest! We discuss: "AI, Friend or FOE?"

Join us on "What The IF?" as we chat with HAL 9000 about the future of AI, discussing Elon Musk's open letter and exploring the ethics and humor of being a "millennial" AI.