Artificial general intelligence is what AI companies say they are building. Engineered super children are Silicon Valley's plan for when that AI takes over. Greg Fish explains why both ideas have the same problem.

CRISPR can edit one gene at a time. Human eyes are controlled by around six hundred genes. The immune system blocks large-scale genome manipulation for good reason. The idea that you can engineer intelligence out of this does not match how biology works.

The deeper problem is resources. Real scientists working on cancer vaccines, antibiotic resistance, and environmental cleanup are being pulled toward fantasies held by people who are used to hearing yes and have never been told no.

Topics: AGI, genetic engineering, CRISPR, Silicon Valley, superintelligence

GUEST: Greg Fish | cyberpunksurvivalguide.com

Originally aired on 2026-05-27

Artificial general intelligence is what AI companies say they are building. Engineered super children are Silicon Valley's plan for when that AI takes over. Greg Fish explains why both ideas have the same problem.
CRISPR can edit one gene at a time. Human eyes are controlled by around six hundred genes. The immune system blocks large-scale genome manipulation for good reason. The idea that you can engineer intelligence out of this does not match how biology works.
The deeper problem is resources. Real scientists working on cancer vaccines, antibiotic resistance, and environmental cleanup are being pulled toward fantasies held by people who are used to hearing yes and have never been told no.
Topics: AGI, genetic engineering, CRISPR, Silicon Valley, superintelligence
GUEST: Greg Fish | cyberpunksurvivalguide.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-27

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

ICYMI: Silicon Valley Is Building a God-Level AI. Its Backup Plan Is Genetically Engineered Children

Online shopping returns open the conversation and land somewhere unexpected. The Holt Renfrew jeans story, five hundred dollars, wrong pair sent, three hundred and thirty dollars in compensation sought in court, is the starting point.

The real argument underneath it is about being heard. Jamie Ellerton has not eaten a Domino's pizza since the day they refused to refund a dropped delivery. Lindsay Broadhead's point lands harder: every complaint, every political grievance, every separatist movement traces to the same root. People who do not feel heard.

The conversation closes on genuinely good news: Canada is negotiating to buy Bombardier-built surveillance jets modified by Saab. Military procurement usually takes a decade. First delivery is expected in under two years.

Topics: online shopping returns, customer service, Holt Renfrew, Canadian military procurement, Bombardier

GUEST: Jamie Ellerton | http://conaptus.com ; Lindsay Broadhead | http://broadheadcomms.ca

Originally aired on 2026-05-27

Online shopping returns open the conversation and land somewhere unexpected. The Holt Renfrew jeans story, five hundred dollars, wrong pair sent, three hundred and thirty dollars in compensation sought in court, is the starting point.
The real argument underneath it is about being heard. Jamie Ellerton has not eaten a Domino's pizza since the day they refused to refund a dropped delivery. Lindsay Broadhead's point lands harder: every complaint, every political grievance, every separatist movement traces to the same root. People who do not feel heard.
The conversation closes on genuinely good news: Canada is negotiating to buy Bombardier-built surveillance jets modified by Saab. Military procurement usually takes a decade. First delivery is expected in under two years.
Topics: online shopping returns, customer service, Holt Renfrew, Canadian military procurement, Bombardier
GUEST: Jamie Ellerton |<a href="http://conaptus.com"> http://conaptus.com</a> ; Lindsay Broadhead |<a href="http://broadheadcomms.ca"> http://broadheadcomms.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-27

The Return Policy Is Fine. The Part Where Nobody Listens Is the Problem

Punk rock and its community are the subject, and the perspective comes from someone who has been in it for forty-six years. Paul Gott started the Montreal band the Ripcordz in 1980 thinking he was already too old for it.

Seventeen albums, three thousand shows, and a view of punk that starts with the crowd. In punk, the crowd is the show. They are also the promoters, the basement venue operators, and the sixteen-year-olds booking their first gig. Paul Gott recently published a full list of Canadian punk houses.

The genre found a new generation through COVID. Paul Gott says if the Ripcordz were only playing to people his age, they would have stopped. They are not stopping.

Topics: punk rock, Montreal punk, DIY punk, punk community, The Ripcordz

GUEST: Paul Gott | ripcordz.bandcamp.com

Originally aired on 2026-05-27

Punk rock and its community are the subject, and the perspective comes from someone who has been in it for forty-six years. Paul Gott started the Montreal band the Ripcordz in 1980 thinking he was already too old for it.
Seventeen albums, three thousand shows, and a view of punk that starts with the crowd. In punk, the crowd is the show. They are also the promoters, the basement venue operators, and the sixteen-year-olds booking their first gig. Paul Gott recently published a full list of Canadian punk houses.
The genre found a new generation through COVID. Paul Gott says if the Ripcordz were only playing to people his age, they would have stopped. They are not stopping.
Topics: punk rock, Montreal punk, DIY punk, punk community, The Ripcordz
GUEST: Paul Gott | ripcordz.bandcamp.com
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-27

NEW - He Thought He Was Too Old to Start a Band in 1980. New It’s BeenForty-Six Years and 3,000 Shows Later

AI subscription costs are changing and not in the direction anyone hoped. The pay-by-workload model is replacing the all-you-can-eat subscription, and it looks a lot like the early internet.

Carmi Levy maps the problem precisely. You replace a fifty-thousand-dollar human assistant with AI at fifteen thousand. The AI company doubles the price. Features move behind paywalls. The rules change six months in. You have spent the budget and you own nothing, including the workflow you built around it.

The credits problem is the daily version of the same issue. You run out mid-morning. Work stops. Re-editing a mistake costs the same as getting it right. There is no gas pump equivalent that tells you what any of this actually costs.

Topics: AI subscription costs, digital ownership, AI credits, pay-by-workload, cloud computing

GUEST: Carmi Levy

Originally aired on 2026-05-27

AI subscription costs are changing and not in the direction anyone hoped. The pay-by-workload model is replacing the all-you-can-eat subscription, and it looks a lot like the early internet.
Carmi Levy maps the problem precisely. You replace a fifty-thousand-dollar human assistant with AI at fifteen thousand. The AI company doubles the price. Features move behind paywalls. The rules change six months in. You have spent the budget and you own nothing, including the workflow you built around it.
The credits problem is the daily version of the same issue. You run out mid-morning. Work stops. Re-editing a mistake costs the same as getting it right. There is no gas pump equivalent that tells you what any of this actually costs.
Topics: AI subscription costs, digital ownership, AI credits, pay-by-workload, cloud computing
GUEST: Carmi Levy
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-27

ICYMI: Silicon Valley Is Building a God-Level AI. Its Backup Plan Is Genetically Engineered Children

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