Excited State Podcast

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Chemistry can be a daunting aspect of science for many people. Luckily Drs. Jared Bruce, Megan Newcomb, Krista Fruehauf and Dan Huh are here to help you navigate the subject. From atoms to proteins, these four chemists give a lighthearted take on the world of science for everyone. Guests from industry, government and the academy give a unique view behind the process getting to their respective positions.
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Episode 26: AI’s Impact on Education, Employment, and Climate Change
Episode 28
Monday, 30 June, 2025

In this episode, the group revisits our predictions about AI from two years ago. We explore its impacts on education, employment, and energy use, and debate the big question: will AI end up destroying the world? Dwarkesh Patel's Substack: https://substack.com/@dwarkesh Water footprint resource: https://watercalculator.org/ Water footprint of foods: https://watercalculator.org/water-footprint-of-food-guide/ Publication on AI water and energy use: https://arxiv.org/abs/2304.03271 Publication on impacts of AI on employment: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/ddeming/files/PNAS_2019.pdf