Archive for October, 2024

The AI Revolution Marches On

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

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This week, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young explore the forefront of AI technology, from OpenAI’s Dev Day revelations to Meta’s video AI marvels. They discuss the practical applications and implications of these advancements, such as customer service bots and AI-assisted video production, while also pondering the ethical and professional impacts on fields like medicine. The episode veers into a critique of current content production costs and praises for shows that manage to do more with less. Picks from the hosts include AI-related resources and entertainment that captures the spirit of innovation.

Picks:

Justin Robert Young: Agatha: Coven of Chaos on Disney+

Brian Brushwood: Only Murders in the Building

Andrew Mayne: Awillow.com/book by JF Dubeau

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Augmented Reality, VR, and the Quest for the Perfect Hologram

Thursday, October 10th, 2024

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a chat about the weather before diving into the world of augmented reality and virtual reality. They discuss the limitations of Apple’s Vision Pro and the potential of Facebook’s Project Orion, comparing the two and expressing their hopes for the future of AR. The conversation then shifts to acoustic holograms, showcasing how sound can be used to manipulate objects in space, creating what could be the future of holographic displays. The trio also touches on the advancements in AI, demonstrating how smaller, faster models can generate content and perform tasks with impressive speed and accuracy. Throughout the episode, the hosts maintain a slightly irreverent tone, mixing in their personal experiences and opinions on the tech industry.

Picks:

Brian Brushwood: I’m Beginning to Get Worried About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin

Justin Robert Young: Mr. McMahon on Netflix

Andrew Mayne: Alien Rom

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The Quest for a Silent Burrito Delivery

Sunday, October 6th, 2024

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a discussion that starts with Justin’s craving for a burrito and evolves into a conversation about the future of delivery services, including drones and autonomous vehicles like Waymo and Zoox. They explore the implications of AI advancements for space exploration, particularly on Mars, and the ethical considerations of colonizing planets with existing ecosystems. The trio also touches on the potential for AI in scientific research and ends with a speculative journey into a cave, humorously debating the essentials one might need, from snacks to an air horn.

Picks:

Justin Robert Young: The Wire Season 2

Brian Brushwood: The Sopranos

Andrew Mayne: The Eagle

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