Topic: The Orb

2 chapters across the catalog

Connectionism
Episode 1560 52:27 - 55:23

1560: Connectionism

Sam Altman, WorldCoin and Universal ID

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is promoting WorldCoin, a cryptocurrency project that utilizes "The Orb" to scan users' irises for universal identity verification. The project aims to create a global financial and ID network, though it has faced criticism regarding privacy and data security. This initiative coincides with broader efforts by companies like Microsoft and Clear to integrate AI-driven identity verification into mainstream platforms.

Roundly Debunked
Episode 932 2:46:44 - 2:49:14

932: Roundly Debunked

Jeremy Scahill, The Angry Arab, and Saudi Wahhabism

Journalist Jeremy Scahill interviews Professor Abu Khalil regarding President Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia and the "glowing orb" incident. Khalil argues that the U.S. is hypocritical for partnering with the Wahhabi regime to fight extremism, as Wahhabism is itself a fanatical schism. The hosts discuss the optics of the Saudi trip and the complexities of Islamic sects.