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Podcast: Is it a Sin to Download Someone’s Consciousness?
Greg and Dan make a last ditch effort to save humanity from the rise of the robots.
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Greg’s new book: Inspired Imperfection
Dan’s new book: Confident Humility
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Tags: Future, Technology
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