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.
Episodes
18 episodes
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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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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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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Episode 15
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45:21
The Right Revival: Politics, Faith, and Family in Times of Uncertainty | Toronto Talks Episode 014
How do faith, family, and economics explain the world’s new political mood?In Episode 14 of Toronto Talks, we explore the Right Revival — a global shift in which voters, feeling stretched by rising costs and cultural volatility, are tur...
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Episode 14
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47:09
Classrooms to Clean Rooms: AI, Education & the Talent Wars | Toronto Talks - Episode 013
How ready is Canada for the age of AI-driven learning and AI-powered jobs?In Episode 13 of Toronto Talks, we trace the full talent pipeline —from high-school classrooms to university clean rooms—and ask how artificial intelligence is re...
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Episode 13
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42:26
The Business of Wellness: Technology, Trends, and Transformation | Toronto Talks Episode 012
The global wellness industry is worth over $6 trillion — bigger than Big Pharma, tourism, or sports.But here’s the real question: is this wellness boom actually making us healthier… or just selling us hype?In Episode 12 of Toron...
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Episode 12
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31:10
The Business of War: Technology, Power, and the Military Industrial Complex | Toronto Talks Ep 011
War isn’t just fought on battlefields — it’s built into economies. In this episode of Toronto Talks, we unpack how technology, money, and politics intertwine to sustain one of the world’s most powerful markets: the military industrial complex.<...
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Episode 11
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35:09
The Collapse of Prestige: Harvard, AI, & the End of Intellectual Authority | Toronto Talks Episode 010
For centuries, prestige institutions like Harvard defined the meaning of authority. A diploma wasn’t just paper — it was power. It meant access, credibility, and a seat at the table. But today, artificial intelligence is eroding that monopoly o...
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Episode 10
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48:18
The Great American Default: Debt, Dollars, and the Degradation of Empire
What happens when a global superpower starts defaulting—not just on its debts, but on its promises?In Episode 009 of Toronto Talks, Ash and Sophie unpack the mounting contradictions in the U.S. economic system. From spiraling national d...
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Episode 9
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44:32
The Coming Energy War: Power, Progress & Pressure Systems Buckling Under
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 ...
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Episode 8
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46:35
The Death of Trust: From Central Banks to Deepfakes – Why Belief Is Collapsing in a Synthetic Age
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 revi...
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Episode 7
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46:25
Synthetic Intelligence: The New Class Divide? | Toronto Talks Episode 006
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 ...
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Episode 6
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36:24
Decentralized Media: How Creators Are Redefining Influence
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—...
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Episode 5
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48:58
Digital Intimacy: How AI is Reshaping Human Connection
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 com...
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Episode 4
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54:48
Borders, Tariffs & Tensions: Canada vs. Trump’s America
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, a...
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Episode 3
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58:42
Bitcoin’s Battle: Revolutionary Tech vs. Persistent Skeptics | Toronto Talks Ep. 002
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...
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Episode 2
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59:43
Meet Sophie: The AI Co-Host at the Vanguard of Innovation and Creativity
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...
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Episode 2
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36:25
Welcome to Toronto Talks – The Future of Money, Business & Tech
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 t...
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Episode 1
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