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.
Today I’m speaking with Dr. Yvonne Burkart about the critical issue of environmental toxins and their impact on health. We discuss the alarming number of chemicals in our environment, the regulatory failures surrounding them, and specific toxins to avoid, including PFAS and microplastics. Our conversation also highlights the dangers of fragrances and beauty products, emphasizing …
Gabi is back in LA, and we have our very first post-pandemic outing in our city together. We catch the final day of Shattered Glass, an incredible group show at Jeffrey Deitch gallery, and discuss its affect on us as an important ode to Los Angeles, collaboration, and consistency. Following the LA theme, we discuss …
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On this episode of Harrytales, Harry sits down with viral Tik Tok duo behind @a_twink_and_a_redhead, Grant Gibbs and Ashley Gill. Best known for their content about being Swifties, besties, and of course, a twink and a redhead, the real life best friends share how they started, where they get their ideas, and what they love …
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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