Dive into the transformative world of AI & VR, where we explore their impact on healthcare, education, governance, and more using Apple Vision Pro as a diving off point. This episode traverses the fine line between technological advancements and human ethics, examining VR's potential in medical training, AI's role in policy-making, and the balance between innovation and democratic values.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

• VR's Revolution in Healthcare Education: The potential and challenges of integrating VR into medical training.
• AI's Ethical Dilemma in Governance: Debating AI's influence in policy-making, emphasizing transparency and societal values.
• Democracy vs. Tech's Speed: Reflecting on the need for forward-thinking, inclusive policies amidst rapid technological progress.
• The Cobra Effect: Unintended consequences of AI-driven policies.
• Public Engagement & Data Integrity: The importance of public participation and accurate data in AI decisions.

OUTLINE:

00:00 - Intro

6:30 - Vision Pro First Thoughts, psychedelics in MR experiences

16:40 - What’s different about the Vision Pro

29:38 - VR headsets as prosthetics, Zuckerburgers, Vision Pro UI

55:00 - VR world incentives to be better than real life

1:04:00 - OpenAI supremacy vs other big tech

1:13:52 - Innovators Dilemma

1:21:10 - Healthcare - Surgical Training, also compliance

1:40:30 - The Founding Fathers and bureaucracy by design

1:48:30 - AGI In Government, and perverse incentives

2:03:00 - China Bullet Train, Data issues for AGI in government

2:12:00 - Full Self Driving, Sci-Fi

2:34:32 - Students’ learning issues

2:48:45 - Building VR apps and marketplace for learning

3:01:15 - Students are getting dumber?

3:13:50 - VR in professions, Healthcare, HoloLens

3:21:50 - Psychedelic VR, Wrap up

PODCAST INFO / SOCIALS:

• All links: https://linktr.ee/notanothermeeting

MEET THE HOSTS:

• Captain: An ML engineer interested in tech's broader impacts.
• B: Brings insights from AI/ML product and strategy.
• Say: Adds depth with experience in data engineering and a love for random tech facts.

RESOURCES:

• 3D printing + AR for surgical training, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFOv39THP1U
• SimLab, https://www.simlab-soft.com/
• “The trouble with Roblox, the video game empire built on child labour”, https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/jan/09/the-trouble-with-roblox-the-video-game-empire-built-on-child-labour
• Book: Innovator’s Dilemma
• VR App: Tripp
• The Trillion Dollar Equation, https://youtu.be/A5w-dEgIU1M?si=Otx8UN9KAAdhB5xK

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In this episode of "Not Another Meeting," we delve into the transformative landscape of remote work, highlighting both the benefits and challenges it presents. As we navigate through personal anecdotes, expert opinions, and futuristic technology, we explore how remote work is reshaping our professional lives, societal norms, and economic structures. Join us as we dissect the velocity of money in a remote work era, the role of technology in bridging human connections, and the uncanny valley of virtual interactions.

Meet the Hosts:

• Captain: An ML engineer interested in tech's broader impacts.
• B: Brings insights from AI/ML product and strategy.
• Say: Adds depth with experience in data engineering and a love for random tech facts.

Episode Highlights:

• Global Work Dynamics: Tackles cultural understanding in a diverse workforce and the balance between automation and human creativity.
• Career Evolution: Explores shifts towards fulfilling and sustainable career paths, emphasizing personal and societal well-being.
• Remote Work Challenges: Discusses strategies for meaningful networking and connection in remote settings, alongside the impact on local economies.
• Technological Solutions: Investigates VR and AI as potential solutions to enhance virtual interactions and address remote work's social and economic implications.
• Navigating Future Work: Highlights the importance of aligning work with personal values, embracing diverse experiences, and the critical role of human connection in a digital age.

Join us as we navigate the exciting confluence of tech and life, inviting listeners to explore, learn, and be inspired.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:48 - Podcast Name Choice

5:00 - Remote Work Intro

7:45 - “Layoffs”, attrition

09:54 - Pandemic, Gen Z, Being “social animals”

22:04 - Introvert vs. Extravert

25:59 - Benefits of remote work, Flow state

35:57 - Generational differences

40:31 - VR, Definition of remote work, training for remote work

1:00:26 - Smash Bros characters, Remote work benefits Cont’d

1:06:49 - Local economy ecosystem

1:09:35 - Challenges of remote work

1:26:00 - Communication fidelity in remote, Lex and Zack’s interview

1:38:57 - Geographically tied down, work commoditization, hybrid work

1:50:20 - Newer generation mentality, relevance of nations

2:19:09 - Importance of creativity, niche in remote, future careers

2:31:55 - Advice on remote working

Links:

• Lex Fridman and Zuckerberg interview, https://youtu.be/MVYrJJNdrEg?si=B3Hl7R-HI6lG74-8
• The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life
• Donut, https://www.donut.com/
• Gather Town, https://www.gather.town/

Welcome to our tech podcast's first episode, featuring hosts Captain, B, and Say—three friends united by a love for tech, AI, and machine learning. This episode introduces us to the team, the podcast's inception, and dives into Sora, OpenAI's AI model, exploring its potential to reshape content creation.

Meet the Hosts:

• Captain: An ML engineer interested in tech's broader impacts.
• B: Brings insights from AI/ML product and strategy.
• Say: Adds depth with experience in data engineering and a love for random tech facts.

Episode Highlights:

• The Podcast's Origin: Born from gym conversations, the goal is to share tech insights and curiosities in a relaxed, informative setting.
• Sora: We delve into Sora's video generation capabilities, discussing its revolutionary impact on media, from filmmaking to advertising.
• AI and Beyond: The discussion extends to AI's role in creativity, consciousness, and its societal implications, inspired by Sora's advancements.

Looking Ahead:

• Future episodes promise a blend of information, analysis, and storytelling on topics at the intersection of technology, wellness, and more.

Join us as we navigate the exciting confluence of tech and life, inviting listeners to explore, learn, and be inspired.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:25 - Camera falls, fixing camera issues

6:00 - What is the podcast about? Origins

13:22 - Introduction of Mochi the dog

13:50 - Name of the Podcast?

15:15 - Discussion on other STEM podcasts and tech personalities

20:45 - Should we stream our discussions?

29:58 - Theme of the podcast

39:34 - GPT suggested podcast names

44:08 - More discussion on the name of the podcast, LLMs + George Hotz @geohotarchive

1:02:30 - OpenAI Sora Discussion

1:14:30 - OpenAI technical report, Diffusion Transformer

1:23:00 - Animal perception, evolution, Mayan Gods, Techno Gods

1:48:47 - OpenAI Sora Minecraft, Agent Policy + Kubernetes

2:00:34 - OpenAI Sora video blending, Filmmaking impacts, Dream creation

2:07:18 - Use video generators to re-create dreams, simulate scenarios

2:14:54 - Wrap up

Links:

• George Hotz, @geohotarchive
• Kubernetes, kubernetes.io
• Shows and Movies:
  • Halt and Catch Fire, IMDB
  • The Imitation Game, IMDB
  • Westworld, IMDB
• Games:
  • Factorio, factorio.com