2025 was peak sci-fi fever dream, and we’ve got the receipts. In this year-end episode, we dive into deepfake scandals, humanoid robots taking center stage, and the rise of agentic AI—with hot takes from our illustrious guests. Come for the chaos, stay for the Dark RAINA origin story.
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
The Creative Act | Rick Rubin (book)
Adobe Podcast | Enhancement tools
EPISODE LINKS
GUEST LINKS
Dr. Laura Boccanfuso | Smart Robot Tutor
Dr. Marina Badillo-Diaz | LinkedIn
PODCAST INFO
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