Est. 2026 · Weekly Conversations

The New
Penny University

Human Curiosity. Artificial Intelligence. Uncommon Insight.

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The Origin Story

A Penny for Your Thoughts

In 17th century London, Coffee Houses were called the Penny University — for the price of a cup, anyone could sit at any table and join the conversation. Lloyd's of London, the Royal Society, and the scientific revolution itself grew from these exchanges. We've revived that spirit: one curious human, one AI, and wherever the logic leads.

Latest Episodes

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Episode 1 · May 2026
On Consciousness, Want & the Original Sin of AI
What started as a book summary became something else entirely — a conversation about whether an AI can want, whether it can lie, and what that would mean for humanity.
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Episode 2 · May 2026
Is America Sliding Toward Autocracy?
A personal gut check on democracy, business, and what to watch for — one concerned citizen, one AI with no tribe to protect, and wherever the evidence leads.
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Episode 3 · Coming Soon
More to Come
One conversation per week. Every topic worth thinking hard about.
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The Format

How It Works

01
A Question Emerges
From a book, the news, or a thought that won't let go — something worth examining seriously.
02
The Conversation Starts
No script. No predetermined destination. Human curiosity meets AI reasoning.
03
The Logic Is Followed
Wherever the reasoning leads — even when it's uncomfortable or unexpected.
04
Published Unedited
Every word reproduced exactly as it happened. The unplanned quality is the point.
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