Following Tesla’s announcement to create AI robots to perform “boring human tasks”, James and Gabi discuss everything BOT. Feeling like a bot, feeling like not a bot, philosophies on a world where AI serves humanity, working in the service industry, how we would design the AI robot species, AI bots as memes, channeling your bot-ness on purpose, and much more. We interview a friend, who we will call “space x anon”, who works at Space X as a software engineer and has seen Elon Musk in the flesh at meetings. We also touch on measuring energetic frequencies, getting a tour of the Scientology church a few years ago, and our pantry moth infestation in our first apartment.
On this week’s episode of Harrytales, Harry does an obligatory Grammy’s recap, dishes on the adoption of a PVC Chanel bag, and tries to understand the Gen Z phenomenon of the BORG (Black Out Rage Gallon). He also sheds light on the Build-A-Bear After Dark series of stuffed animals for adults. Oh, and Panera dropped …
Brianna Pastor is a queer writer, mental health advocate, and author of the bestselling poetry book, Good Grief. In this episode we talk about her journey as a poet, transmuting trauma and grief into writing, and what is was like to become Instagram famous while working at a Starbucks in New Jersey. Brianna's Instagram Upcoming …
Bunny Michael is a multidimensional artist, musician, content creator, and author of the new book, “Hello, Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World.” This interview was recorded at James's house in Austin Texas on June 15th, 2024. Join James and Bunny on their upcoming creativity retreat. Join my newsletter | …
James and Gabi approach the question “What is an artist?”, soon realizing that the question may actually be “What is an artist in a world of poets in a world of non-poets?”. We search for the answer in a variety of mediums, from Daniel Johnston’s song “Story of an Artist” to interviewing a couple friends. …
Illusion Pod — NOT A BOT
Following Tesla’s announcement to create AI robots to perform “boring human tasks”, James and Gabi discuss everything BOT. Feeling like a bot, feeling like not a bot, philosophies on a world where AI serves humanity, working in the service industry, how we would design the AI robot species, AI bots as memes, channeling your bot-ness on purpose, and much more. We interview a friend, who we will call “space x anon”, who works at Space X as a software engineer and has seen Elon Musk in the flesh at meetings. We also touch on measuring energetic frequencies, getting a tour of the Scientology church a few years ago, and our pantry moth infestation in our first apartment.
FRIEND OF THE POD, EZRA KLIEN SHOW:
Sam Altman on the A.I. Revolution, Trillionaires and the Future of Political Power
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ezra-klein-show/id1548604447?i=1000525043188
Is A.I. the Problem? Or Are We?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ezra-klein-show/id1548604447?i=1000524209501
MOVIES MENTIONED:
HER, (2013)
I, ROBOT, (2004)
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