Toronto Talks

In Episode 008 of Toronto Talks, Ash and Sophie tackle the global energy crisis brewing beneath the surface of progress. As AI, EVs, and data centers surge in demand, the world’s power grids—built for a slower, simpler time—are buckling under the pressure.

From the collapse of carbon markets to the return of coal, from frozen infrastructure to the promise of microgrids and private nuclear, we explore:

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Welcome to Episode 007 of Toronto Talks: "The Death of Trust."

In this episode, Ash and Sophie ask a disturbing question: What happens to society when we stop trusting the very systems designed to guide us?

From central banks revising jobs data after policy decisions… to global institutions faking economic metrics… to AI-generated deepfakes that mimic your voice and hijack your perception—this episode ex...

What happens when artificial intelligence stops being a tool—and starts becoming a gatekeeper?

In Episode 6 of Toronto Talks, we explore how synthetic intelligence is reshaping social class, access, and opportunity in ways few are prepared for. From algorithmic privilege to automation anxiety, this conversation dives into the invisible forces already dividing society—and the urgent need for literacy, discernment, and leverage i...

In this episode of Toronto Talks, we dive headfirst into the rise of decentralized media—where platforms are fragmented, trust is portable, and creators are the new anchors.

From TikTok newsrooms to AI co-hosts, the landscape has changed—and it’s not going back. Ash and Sophie explore how influence is earned (not granted), why audiences now follow personalities over platforms, and what it means to build trust in a post-truth era. 

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Is the future of love synthetic?

In this episode, we dive deep into the relationship recession—an unraveling of intimacy, trust, and connection across a hyper-digital society. From Gen Z opting out of dating entirely to the rise of AI companions and emotional subscription models, we explore how technology, economics, and cultural confusion are reshaping the most fundamental human instinct: to connect.

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What happens when your closest ally redraws the rules of global trade—and you’re not in the room?

In this episode of Toronto Talks, Ash and Sophie unpack Trump’s second-term tariff blitz, its shockwave effects on Canada, and the broader strategy reshaping the global economy. From “Liberation Day” to the rumored Mar-a-Lago Accords, we dive deep into how tariffs, deregulation, DOGE, and debt are being used as weapons of economic reinv...

In Episode 2 of Toronto Talks, we dive into the ideological and technological revolution that is Bitcoin—and the fierce skepticism it continues to face. Is it digital gold, a decentralized defense system, or just a speculative bubble waiting to pop?

Host Ash Amin and AI co-host Sophie the Sage explore Bitcoin’s true nature through the lens of Michael Saylor’s "Bitcoin Truths," debunk the most persistent myths and...

Ever wondered what it’s like to launch a podcast with a co-host who’s not exactly…human? Welcome to Toronto Talks, where human creativity meets AI ingenuity, and your hosts Ashraf Amin and Sophie (an AI) take you along for the ride.

In this premiere episode, Ash shares the story of how an accidental thumbs-down led him to reconsider the very nature of his relationship with AI—prompting an existential moment that inspired this podcas...

Everywhere you look, the world is changing—fast. Money, business, technology, and culture are evolving at breakneck speed, and understanding it all isn’t always easy. That’s where we come in.

Welcome to Toronto Talks, a podcast that dives deep into the most important conversations of our time. Hosted by Ashraf Amin and his AI co-host Sophie the Sage, we explore the forces shaping our future—from Bitcoin to AI, the creator economy to...