Apr 19, 20261h 19mS1
<p>What is human consciousness? Is it local and generated from our biology, or non-local and part of a different field? What are other ways of studying and probing it? Where does meaning and purpose come from? Can we...
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Variance
Hosted by Arun Rao · society · EN
About this Podcast:
Discover how bold ideas are born. In each episode, we sit down with trailblazers in science, tech, art, and design to uncover the variant mindsets and views that spark breakthroughs. Tune in for insights into what it takes to upend convention—and create something truly new.
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What is Variance about?
Discover how bold ideas are born. In each episode, we sit down with trailblazers in science, tech, art, and design to uncover the variant mindsets and views that spark breakthroughs. Tune in for insights into what it takes to upend convention, and create something truly new.
Who hosts Variance?
Variance is hosted by Arun Rao. The show has published 5 episodes to date.
What has Variance covered recently?
Recent episodes include "5 | Exploring Consciousness, Funding Science, and Connecting with People (Niraj Mehta of Kilowatt Capital and Coongie Research Institute) 19 APRIL 2026" (19 April 2026, 79 minutes), "5 | Exploring Consciousness, Funding Science, and Connecting with People (Niraj Mehta of Kilowatt Capital and Coongie Research Institute) 19 APRIL 2026" (19 April 2026, 79 minutes), and "4 | Teaching AI How to Be Moral (Jared Moore of Stanford) 31 JAN 2026" (1 February 2026, 63 minutes).
How often does Variance publish?
Variance publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 5 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Variance?
Booking probability for Variance is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Variance requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Variance's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Variance?
The strongest fits for Variance are Scientific Research & Development and IT Services & Software Development. Variance has a society audience.
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Arun Rao hosts Variance, a society podcast with 5 episodes published.
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- Apr 19, 20261h 19mS1
What is human consciousness? Is it local and generated from our biology, or non-local and part of a different field? What are other ways of studying and probing it? Where does meaning and purpose come from? Can we more...
Feb 1, 20261h 3mS1<p>Can we make moral AI agents? Can these agents get good enough to provide therapy and other personal services to humans, and even if they can, is that a good idea? Are language models sentient and deserving of moral...
- Feb 1, 20261h 3mS1
Can we make moral AI agents? Can these agents get good enough to provide therapy and other personal services to humans, and even if they can, is that a good idea? Are language models sentient and deserving of moral...
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Episode #3
3 | Algorithmic movies, AI Dogs, and the Afterlife (Miguel Novelo of Stanford) - 29 SEPT 2025
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