Paradigm Shock

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Podcast by Paradigm Productions

Paradigm Shock

The world is undergoing a radical transformation. Welcome to Paradigm Shock, the interdisciplinary podcast that provides critical analysis of the major forces at play, from the revolutionary impact of Artificial Intelligence and modern Fintech to the historic changes underway in the financial architecture of the global dollar system and its future. In our exploration of the shifting economy and investing landscape, the impact of digital currencies such as stablecoins and Bitcoin, and the ever-changing currents of culture and society, we grapple with the details and nuance to separate hype from reality. Join us as we navigate these critical times, offering insightful analysis and varied perspectives on the profound changes shaping our future.

Latest episodes

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20 May 2026

Radical Optionality: A New Framework for AI Governance with Charlie Bullock

Charlie Bullock from The Institute for Law and AI joins Anjon Roy on Paradigm Shock to delve into the challenges of AI governance amidst high uncertainty. Highlighting the radical optionality framework, Bullock advocates for developing government capabilities to respond flexibly to AI advancements. They explore policy suggestions like transparency laws and evaluation mechanisms as crucial tools for managing AI's rapid progression. By prioritizing institutional readiness over fixed regulations, the dialogue points to a necessary shift in political focus to adequately prepare for AI's potentially revolutionary impacts on society, even when the exact outcomes remain unpredictable.

Show Links

Radical Optionality Paper: https://law-ai.org/radical-optionality/

Charlie Bullock LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-bullock-79169b168/

Ad Link

Registration Link for Pause AI - Oxford Style Debate in Chicago on June 10th

https://luma.com/ais-chicago

Contact Show

Parshock2025@gmail.com

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15 May 2026

Building the Clinical Compliance Layer: The Future of Healthcare AI with Stephen Saine

The latest episode of Paradigm Shock features Anjon interviewing Stephen Saine, CEO of AnyBio, discussing the hurdles of deploying AI in clinical settings. Saine explains how AnyBio simplifies compliance for healthcare developers, making it easier to bring AI innovations to market securely. He describes the challenges of maintaining data safety with personal health information and the regulatory landscape surrounding AI in healthcare. The conversation covers the risks and opportunities of "vibe coding" and the potential risks of hallucination in clinical AI, stressing the critical importance of compliance to successfully integrate AI into healthcare solutions safely and effectively.

Show Links

AnyBio Webpage: https://anybio.io/

Stephen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephensaine/

Contact Show

Parshock2025@gmail.com

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27 April 2026

Andrés Soltermann: The Future of Securities Lending

(Note: This episode is sponsored by Edel Finance)

In this episode of Paradigm Shock, host Anjon Roy speaks with Andrés Soltermann from Edel Finance about their groundbreaking work in decentralized finance. Sulterman discusses his journey from software engineering to co-founding Edel, a company focused on creating a lending market for tokenized equities. They explore the transformative potential of blockchain technology in securities lending and the broader financial infrastructure, highlighting how Edel Finance is pioneering new opportunities in the space. As they delve into the company's motivations and strategic decisions, listeners gain insight into the evolving landscape of fintech and blockchain.

Show Links

Edel Finance Webpage: https://www.edel.finance/

Contact Show

Parshock2025@gmail.com

New YouTube Channel!

https://youtu.be/NNSf-V24PdM

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02 April 2026

Navigating the AI Safety and Governance Labyrinth with Andrew Harrison

Anjon Roy welcomes AI Governance expert Andrew Harrison to Paradigm Shock to discuss the complex challenges of AI Safety and Governance. Harrison shares insights from his multidisciplinary educational and professional journey, emphasizing the importance of synthesizing perspectives from psychology, data science, technology and international relations. The discussion spans emerging risks associated with the wide distribution of agent deployment, model scheming, technical solutions like mechanistic interpretability, the pivotal role of constitutional AI frameworks, and cyber risks from potential uplift scenarios. The episode underscores the transformative potential and risks of AI and the necessity of understanding its impacts on economic systems, international relations, and organizational dynamics. Harrison calls for a nuanced understanding of emergent risks, advocating for a balanced approach that draws from both technical and policy-driven perspectives to address AI's potential and perils.

Links

Andrew’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewphilipharrison/

BlueDot Impact AGI Course: https://bluedot.org/courses/agi-strategy

Contact Show

New Substack- https://aiuncertainty.substack.com/

Parshock2025@gmail.com

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26 March 2026

Bracing for Impact: AI and The Future of Jobs with David Timis

In the Paradigm Shock podcast, Anjon Roy and guest David Timis delve into the complex dynamics of AI's impact on the labor market. As a leading advocate in workforce development, Timis shares insights from his roles across various global organizations. They tackle critical questions about AI's potential to either diminish or redistribute employment opportunities. Highlighting both theoretical debates and on-ground realities, the discussion focuses on the current and future effects of AI on job availability, particularly for vulnerable communities and younger workers entering the job market. They also discuss potential catastrophic risk scenarios, such as the extreme power concentration that could result from mass labor displacement, and the potential limits of Jevons Paradox.

Show Notes

David’s website: https://www.davidtimis.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtimis/

David’s WEF Page: https://www.weforum.org/stories/authors/david-timis/

Concepts discussed:

https://davidoks.blog/p/why-the-atm-didnt-kill-bank-teller

https://stayathomemacro.substack.com/p/a-year-with-no-jobsbut-no-recession

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VhTO6HGkS-k

Contact Show

New Substack- https://aiuncertainty.substack.com/

Parshock2025@gmail.com

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21 March 2026

Unlocking Global Trade Disruptions: Bergstrand's Insights

In this episode of Paradigm Shock, host Anjon Roy welcomes Notre Dame Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Bergstrand, a leading figure in international trade economics. Bergstrand shares his journey from aspiring disc jockey to renowned economist, highlighting his influential Gravity Equation model, which transformed the study of international trade by explaining trade flows through economic mass and distance. He also reflects on the evolving views of globalization, examines modern disruptions such as tariffs, trade wars and the current oil price shock and discusses artificial intelligence's impact on the labor market. They also share thoughts about the new nominee for US Federal Reserve Chair, Kevin Warsh.

Show Links

Jeffrey Bergstrand University Website

Google Scholar Page

Book: Understanding Globalization Through the Lens of Gravity

Contact Show

New Substack- The Age of Uncertainty

Parshock2025@gmail.com

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