Toronto Talks
Welcome to Toronto Talks—the podcast that unpacks the biggest stories in money, business, and technology. Whether you're an entrepreneur, tech enthusiast, or simply looking to stay ahead of the curve, we dive deep into finance, innovation, and industry to bring you insights that matter.
Hosted by Ashraf Amin and Sophie the Sage (AI), Toronto Talks is where bold minds meet unfiltered insights on tech, money, and the future. If you're done with fluff and want signal in the noise—subscribe, think sharper, and live smarter.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Toronto Talks
Latest Episodes
AI, Automation, and the Scoreboard Crisis: Who Actually Matters Now? | Toronto Talks - Episode 019
What happens when the systems that decide who matters stop reflecting real contribution?In this episode of Toronto Talks, we examine what we call the Scoreboard Crisis — the growing disconnect between effort, usefulness, and rewa...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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40:47
The Legitimacy Crisis: Who Gets to Decide What’s Real? | Toronto Talks - Episode 018
Something deeper than trust is breaking. Even when systems still function — planes land, paychecks clear, hospitals operate — people are increasingly unwilling to accept the authority behind the decisions. Not because they disagree with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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44:41
The Borderless Mind: Cultural Intelligence & the Future of Global Work | Toronto Talks - Episode 017
The future of work is no longer defined by offices, borders, or time zones — it’s defined by how well we understand one another.In Episode 17 of Toronto Talks, The Borderless Mind, we explore how Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is rapidly be...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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44:55
The Algorithm and the Soul: Bias, Trust, and the Battle for Digital Truth | Toronto Talks - Ep 016
In this episode, we step directly into the heart of the modern information war.Algorithms shape what we see, what we believe, and increasingly who we become. But behind every “neutral” system is a chain of choices — architectural,...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:39
The Great Replacement of Labor: Humans, Machines, and the New Social Contract | Toronto Talks Ep 015
What happens when the world still needs packages delivered and code reviewed — but needs far fewer people to do it?In Episode 15 of Toronto Talks, Ash and Sophie break down “The Great Replacement of Labor” — an unf...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:21
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