Topic
AI
Episodes and research papers from From First Principles that help explain AI from the ground up.
Episodes
Conversations and explainers connected to AI.
EP 21
Roman Concrete, Brain "Cognitive Legos," DeepSeek, and Econophysics
Roman concrete, compositional brains, DeepSeek scaling, and market impact physics.
EP 15
AI-Generated Genomes, Retinal Implants, and Palomar's Mystery Lights Explained
AI cancer genomes, bionic vision, and Palomar transient skepticism.
EP 10
AI Supercharges CRISPR & LIGO
A 2.5-hour special that sets the table for Nobel Prize Week.
EP 9
China's AI Breakthrough, Time Crystals, Hidden Viruses, & Brightest Cosmic Signal
Explore AI, time crystals, hidden viruses and fast radio bursts.
EP 7
Interstellar Visitor 3I/Atlas, Human Longevity Plateau, New No-Sort Plastic & Analog AI
Interstellar 3I/Atlas, longevity limits, plastic recycling, and analog AI.
EP 1
Earth's 1-ms Day, Baby Solar Systems, Record Black Hole, CRISPR Hack & AI Indiana Jones
Earth spin, baby planets, black-hole waves, CRISPR, and AI history.