
Podcast by Paradigm Productions

Podcast by Paradigm Productions

02 April 2026
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, 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
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New Substack- https://aiuncertainty.substack.com/
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26 March 2026
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/
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21 March 2026
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
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New Substack- The Age of Uncertainty
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24 February 2026
In a fascinating discussion on Paradigm Shock, legendary computational social science Professor Sandy Pentland joins the show to unpack the geopolitical and social implications of advanced AI. Fresh off his discussions on AI Sovereignty, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's ground breaking speech, and open source initiatives such as the India Citizen Stack at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Sandy finds mid-sized nations seeking to reclaim digital sovereignty from American and Chinese tech giants.
We also dive into the core thesis of his latest book, Shared Wisdom, exploring how humanity's true superpower lies in our collective cultural intelligence rather than individual intellect. Building on this, we discuss the urgent need to design AI systems that augment human deliberation, autonomy, and contextual specificity —acting as a vital countermeasure to over-centralized, Soviet-style tech monopolies and extractive platforms. The discussion concludes with a brief discussion on actionable governance approaches and understudied risks.
Show links
Sandy Pentland’s MIT Page: https://www.media.mit.edu/people/sandy/overview/
Shared Wisdom Book: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262050999/shared-wisdom/
Article on 2026 Davos Meetings: https://digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/news/big-changes-in-the-world-davos-2026/
Sandy Pentland’s Stanford HAI Page: https://digitaleconomy.stanford.edu/person/sandy-pentland/
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New Substack- The Age of Uncertainty
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10 February 2026
Evan Kaldelis, Global Deputy CEO of Fintech firm 3S Money, discusses his approach to integrating AI and human interaction within the fintech sector on Paradigm Shock. Emphasizing a personalized strategy for SMEs, Evan elaborates on why human-led processes are essential in specific areas of fintech, such as customer service, while AI is embraced for operational tasks. He argues for a human-centered model in regulated financial environments where determinism and risk minimization are crucial. This podcast episode is an insightful look into how fintech can leverage technology while still prioritizing the quality of human connection. This episode concludes with a brief discussion on the complexities of global payment systems.
Show links
Evan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evangelos-kaldelis/
Company Website: https://3s.money/
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31 January 2026
Nicholas Arcolano, Head of Research at Jellyfish joins Paradigm Shock to discuss the intersection of AI and software engineering, highlighting findings from recent research on AI-enabled coding assistants. The episode provides a unique look at how he leverages comprehensive data analysis to derive meaningful insights about AI’s impact on software engineering. Arcolano's reflections illuminate the necessity of simplifying complex models to understand multifaceted human and technological interactions. The insights shared extend beyond software engineering, offering a broader perspective on AI governance, adoption, and transformation within organizations, setting a path for future advancements in managing AI systems.
Show links
Nicholas LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arcolano/
Articles and Papers Mentioned:
Paper - AI In The Firm: https://jellyfish.co/blog/harvard-jellyfish-ai-is-making-developers-faster/
Bloomberg Odd Lots podcast on Claude Code: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/why-the-tech-world-is-going-crazy-for-claude-code/id1056200096?i=1000745716909
The Atlantic: Move Over Chat GPT: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/01/claude-code-ai-hype/685617/
Mckinsey Paper: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/technology-media-and-telecommunications/our-insights/unlocking-the-value-of-ai-in-software-development
METR Paper: https://metr.org/blog/2025-07-10-early-2025-ai-experienced-os-dev-study/
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