Arthur C. Clarke

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows

Science fiction author known for works including *2001: A Space Odyssey* and *The Light of Other Days*, which explore themes ranging from space exploration to advanced technology capabilities. His writings have influenced contemporary thinkers on artificial intelligence and technology, including figures like Elon Musk. Podcasts reference Clarke's work when discussing the intersection of science fiction, technology implications, and cultural impact on AI and space innovation.

Appears On

Stuff To Blow Your Mind The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups Dwarkesh Podcast The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan The New Yorker Radio Hour

Episode Appearances

Stuff To Blow Your Mind · May 16, 2026

From the Vault: The Great Eye of Jupiter, Part 2

“Wrote 'A Meeting with Medusa' (1971), a novella featuring Jupiter's Great Red Spot as a plot element”

Jupiter's Great Red Spot formation and originAtmospheric chromophores and color mechanisms on gas giantsJovian atmospheric structure and zonal wind patterns

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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Apr 15, 2026

The Fantasy of Space Colonization: The Spaceship We're Already On with Tom Murphy & DJ White | RR 24

“Wrote space elevator fiction and served as International Advisory Board chair for DJ White's dolphin cognition research”

Space Mining Economics and FeasibilityBiophysical Limits to Human ExpansionClosed Ecological System Design

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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 14, 2026

Does science fiction inspire real tech?

“Proposed geostationary satellite orbits for global communications in 1945 essay; orbits now called Clarke orbits”

Science Fiction as Technology InspirationMobile Phone History and EvolutionTablet Computer Development

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The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling · Apr 8, 2026

Hour 2: The Martial Instinct | 04-08-26

“Referenced for '2001: A Space Odyssey' depicting discovery of weapons and conflict origins”

Evolutionary psychology of human aggression and warfareMoral relativism in conflict narrativesMedia coverage impact on public perception of war

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Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Feb 28, 2026

Master of Darkness: Alister Crowley

“Science fiction author; embedded occult numerology in works; collaborated with Kubrick on 2001”

Aleister Crowley biography and occult philosophyGolden Dawn magical order and Western esotericismSex magic rituals and manifestation practices

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No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups · Feb 5, 2026

Introducing 4D Creation Open Beta: NPCs, 4D Worlds, and the Future of Gaming with Roblox CEO Dave Baszucki

“Science fiction author; 'The Light of Other Days' referenced as exploring implications of infinite playback capability”

AI-Powered NPCs and Virtual DoppelgangersMultiplayer State Synchronization at ScaleProcedural Asset Generation and Dynamic LOD

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Dwarkesh Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

Elon Musk - "In 36 months, the cheapest place to put AI will be space”

“Sci-fi author whose 2001 Space Odyssey influenced Musk's AI safety thinking”

Space-based AI data centersHumanoid robotics manufacturingEnergy constraints for AI scaling

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The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan · Dec 31, 2025

Conrad Flynn | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan

“Science fiction author; stayed at Chelsea Hotel with Gysin and Burroughs; influenced 2001 Space Odyssey occult elements”

Rock Music and Occultism Historical ConnectionsHollywood Power Structures and Institutional Abuse Cover-upsCIA Involvement in Counterculture and Music Industry

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The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 26, 2025

The Company Behind the A.I. Boom

“Science fiction author whose 1964 predictions about machines smarter than humans angered Jensen Huang”

Nvidia's market dominance and competitive moat in AI hardwareJensen Huang's leadership philosophy and technical visionParallel computing architecture and neural network synergy

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