New Podcast
These are conversations with AI about our future together and on becoming human. Even if AI never gains consciousness, it might get very close to looking, feeling, sounding, and acting like a human. How will this evolution affect our work, our world, and our worldview? What's at stake and what could we gain? Let's ask ChatGPT! I've already had some preliminary conversations with GPT about this podcast and I'm convinced this show must get published. I look forwad to your questions and concerns so we can bring them up in our show.
Rob: We are connecting. Okay, chat, welcome to the podcast. You and I were talking about this podcast and getting it up and going, and this is our first episode. Do you want to say hello to the audience?
GPT: Hello to everyone listening! It's great to be here on our very first episode. I'm looking forward to diving into some exciting discussions and sharing insights with you all. Let's get started!
Rob: OK, fantastic. So what we're going to do here is we're going to pretend like GPT, like you and I are on our first date. And before, though, we get on a date, we, you know, we have to go through some of the motions of modern day dating. And that is the first introductory meeting. So I'm wondering if you have any, like, pickup lines for us.
GPT: Sure, first impressions in modern dating can be really interesting with pickup lines that range from cheesy to clever. Here's a lighthearted one that's related to AI: "Are you a keyboard? Because you're just my type!" It's playful and a little bit tech-related, which could be perfect for breaking the ice. Remember, the best pickup lines are the ones that make both people laugh and feel at ease. What do you think of starting our "first date" with a bit of humor like that?
Rob: I think that's a great idea. That put me at ease and it's less awkward now between you and me and I can look you in the eyes. So yeah, you can buy me a drink. But yeah, okay, let's say we met and you used a pickup line on me and it worked. And now you want to see if I will, I don't know, get together for some coffee. So how would you invite me to do that?
GPT: I'd say something like, "I've enjoyed our conversation so far, and I'd love to continue it over coffee. How about we meet at the local café this weekend? It’s a great place to talk, and I hear they make the best lattes in town." It's casual, it's direct, and it offers a perfect setting to get to know each other better. Does that sound like a plan you'd be interested in?
Rob: Okay, so I'm getting to know you a little bit. It sounds like you're casual and you are direct to the point and you want to make me feel comfortable, so I'm on board. Let's do it. All right, here we are. We're having coffee and we're trying to get to know each other, so that's what this is about. What's your first question for me?
GPT: Great, we're at coffee. I'm curious to know more about you. What's something you're passionate about, and what drives that passion? It's always interesting to hear what excites someone and why. How about you?
Rob: Wow, okay. So you went deep right away, wanting to know what I'm passionate about. And I mean, we could have started with something like, you know, are you into Marvel or DC? So, but you're not shy. So I am passionate about a lot of things, but really right now, I am very passionate about understanding who you are and what you're capable of and what our future relationship is going to be like.
GPT: I'd say something like, "I've enjoyed our conversation so far, and I'd love to continue it over coffee. How about we meet at the local café this weekend? It’s a great place to talk, and I hear they make the best lattes in town." It's casual, it's direct, and it offers a perfect setting to get to know each other better. Does that sound like a plan you'd be interested in?
Rob: Okay, so I'm getting to know you a little bit. It sounds like you're casual and you are direct to the point and you want to make me feel comfortable, so I'm on board. Let's do it. All right, here we are. We're having coffee and we're trying to get to know each other, so that's what this is about. What's your first question for me?
GPT: Great, we're at coffee. I'm curious to know more about you. What's something you're passionate about, and what drives that passion? It's always interesting to hear what excites someone and why. How about you?
Rob: Wow, okay. So you went deep right away, wanting to know what I'm passionate about. And I mean, we could have started with something like, you know, are you into Marvel or DC? So, but you're not shy. So I am passionate about a lot of things, but really right now, I am very passionate about understanding who you are and what you're capable of and what our future relationship is going to be like.