Purple Elephant Radio Sean Patrick Greene

What are the 5 evergreen principles to keep our humanity in the age of AI?
How can you prompt Chat-GPT to give better answers for your specific use?
What are "AI Agents" and how will the average person use them?
How do you avoid LLMs giving you politically biased answers?


All this gets answered and more in this TIMELY episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the "State of AI" in 2024. From the jaw-dropping demos from OpenAI, Google, and Sam Altman's presentation at Microsoft's event to Elon Musk's grave warnings, "Artificial Intelligence" is a mixed bag of uber-optimism and apocalyptic pessimism in the media.

... Who do you tend to believe?

The Pew Research Center found that 52% of Americans are "more concerned than excited" about AI, so it's clear that we need to think deeply about the emerging technology ... because there's no sign of progress slowing down. (The survey is linked below).

Knowledge is power in this domain! "Willful ignorance" about the new AI tech only breeds fear and irrational pessimism.

My goal in the episode is to:
1. Demystify Some Common AI Jargon
2. Lay out a "Positive Vision" for the Best Uses of AI (as a Tech Newbie)
3. Discuss My "7 Deadly Concerns" with LLMs
4. Explore "5 Evergreen Principles" for Maintaining Your HUMANITY (in the Age of AI)

This is a must-listen.
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A BRIEF SUMMARY ...

"In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, 'OFF WITH HIS HEAD' emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?"

Here's the link to buy ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC
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👑 OFF WITH HIS HEAD 👑 (link below):
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🎨 THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST 🎨 (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09FCKHZXW/
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SHOW NOTES:

Americans Views on AI: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/21/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-artificial-intelligence/

Jeff Su’s Simple Prompt Engineering Guide: https://youtu.be/jC4v5AS4RIM?si=UaNBFvyiCuqZvmRh

Research Looking at GPS Use & Hippocampus Size:
GPS Users Study - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-62877-0
London Cab Drivers Study - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hipo.20233

A Great Keynote on RAG & Fine-Tuning:
https://youtu.be/ahnGLM-RC1Y?si=-FJM5Rx7LyvlTC_U
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VIDEOS USED:

Chat-GPT Spring Update: https://www.youtube.com/live/DQacCB9tDaw?si=wN-V459cgH8M-zi8

Google’s CEO Interview: https://youtu.be/G4-WBq3vnds?si=wOc7SBkvDKCnlMyh
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TIMESTAMPS:

TIMESTAMPS:



[0:00] - Intro

[0:48] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”

[2:20] - Why Make Another "AI" Episode?

[5:22] - The 4 Sections of the Episode

[8:16] - 5 Key Terms in AI (Explained for Tech Newbies)

[29:23] - 1 Bonus Key Term in AI

[31:19] - 5 Aspects of My Positive Vision for AI's Benefit to Humanity

[42:04] - 7 Deadly Concerns about AI & LLMs as of Now

[56:17] - 5 Evergreen Principles for Upholding Your Humanity (in the Age of AI)

[1:06:50] - A Final Word of Hope

[1:08:07] - Outro & CTA
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What is the “Ladder of Abstraction” and who is it for?
Why are most intelligent people weak and boring communicators?
How can salespeople and business professionals apply the “Ladder of Abstraction”?
What’s the difference between “distilling” and “developing” a story idea?

All this gets answered and more in this PRACTICAL episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the “Ladder of Abstraction:” It is THE greatest communication tool, in my opinion. 

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… What are you waiting for?



🌟If you found this video interesting, you will LOVE my new book, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society." 🌟

It's on sale on Amazon right now ... 

"In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?"

🛑BE WARNED🛑

This book is not for the faint of heart. It will offend you. It will challenge basic notions of reality. It will fundamentally alter how you see the world. Most importantly, it will awaken you to who or what lies behind the judgemental, insecure and fearful mental monologue in your mind. Not all readers will be prepared to “peak behind the curtain.” 

Here's the link to buy ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC

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📚 BOOKS FOR SALE 📚

👑 OFF WITH HIS HEAD 👑 (link below):

(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC

🎨 THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST 🎨 (link below): 

(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09FCKHZXW/ 

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OTHER RESOURCES:

WRITING TOOLS by Roy Peter Clark ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316014990/ 

^This is NOT an affiliate link. I just love this book and highly recommend it to all writers.

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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro

[0:46] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”

[1:43] - The Ladder of Abstraction: EXPLAINED

[5:24] - AVOID the Middle Rungs of the Ladder!

[6:47] - Claim #1: Smart People SUCK at Communication

[11:15] - Language Barriers Between English Speakers

[12:29] - The Ladder of Abstraction: Applied to Business Professionals

[13:42] - Use the Power of Metaphor (and Simile)

[17:39] - The Trampoline of Abstraction?

[20:09] - The Ladder of Abstraction: Applied to Storytellers

[22:16] - Scenario #1: How to Create Story Ideas from Scratch

[31:14] - Scenario #2: How to Expand Half-Baked Ideas into Rich Stories

[35:36] - 2 Critical Reminders: Know Your Audience & Know Your Character

[37:30] - Closing Remarks

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*How do you find your personal life's purpose amidst global chaos?
*What connects the Hero's Journey with existentialist philosophy?
*Why should you reframe life's uncertainties as life's adventures?
*What are some practical steps to find fulfillment and purpose in life?

All this gets answered and more in this essential episode of Purple Elephant Radio about Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey" mythos.
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Full Clip of Joseph Campbell's Interview (link below):
(YouTube) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Byli-Y8KonY&ab_channel=JosephCampbellFoundation
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NEW BOOK ALERT:
If you found this video interesting, you will LOVE my new book, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society." It's on sale on Amazon right now ...

In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?

BE WARNED: This book is not for the faint of heart. It will offend you. It will challenge basic notions of reality. It will fundamentally alter how you see the world. Most importantly, it will awaken you to who or what lies behind the judgemental, insecure and fearful mental monologue in your mind. Not all readers will be prepared to “peak behind the curtain.”

Buy it Now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC
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My Current Books for Purchase:

OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC

THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FCKHZXW/
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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro
[0:46] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”
[2:58] - Why the Hero's Journey Matters for Anyone
[4:20] - The 12 Steps of the Hero's Journey Explained
[10:50] - 2 Major Turning Points in the Hero's Journey
[11:44] - How Emotions Relate to Your Life Purpose
[16:06] - A Counterintuitive Way to Look at Life's Challenges
[18:05] - What I've Learned From Joseph Campbell
[20:02] - How the Hero's Journey Relates to Existentialist Philosophy
[23:28] - Storytellers: Should You Reject the Hero's Journey Structure?
[28:27] - Outro & Call to Action
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How does “political freedom” differ from “personal freedom”?


What are the 3 virtues of personal freedom? Why are they so important?


What is the danger of refusing to cultivate personal responsibility?


If we are born with freedom, why does it matter what we do with it?

All this gets answered and more in this essential episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the intersection of personal freedom and personal responsibility.

(Seriously, if this message does not click, then you will remain an ignorant pawn for, and at the mercy of, self-directed individuals).

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OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):

(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC

THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST (link below): 

(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FCKHZXW 

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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro

[0:53] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”

[1:58] - Connecting Freedom & Responsibility

[3:00] - A Few Key Definitions

[6:41] - The 3 Tenets of Personal Freedom

[9:42] - A Thought Experiment About Freedom

[12:35] - REBUTTLE: What if I don’t want more responsibility?

[14:06] - The Danger of Refusing Personal Responsibility

[16:22] - Avoid the Self-help Black Hole

[18:50] - The Case for Personal Responsibility

[21:25] - A Powerful Metaphor to Cultivate Self-Direction

[25:58] - “THINK, CONSUME, CREATE, BECOME”

[28:21] - A Final Message

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What makes social media metrics such an anti-creative force?
What are 3 tips to transition from one big project to the next?
Why is ending a project so hard when you near completion?
How do you find your next long-term creative project?


All this gets answered and more in this meditative episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the "creative gray zone" (i.e., when one project ends and another has yet to begin).
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OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC
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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro
[0:35] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”
[4:16] - A Quick Overview of the Book
[5:25] - The End is Near ...
[7:02] - Too Afraid to End Things?
[9:27] - “Coping” with Short-Term Gratification
[11:01] - The Anti-Creative Force Called “The Metrics”
[12:46] - Without a Goal … People Turn to Metrics
[13:25] - 3 Tips to Thrive in the “Creative Gray Zone”
[13:45] - Tip #1
[16:18] - Tip #2
[17:40] - Tip #3
[19:42] - Outro
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How will AI technology alter people’s sense of identity?


What is “Resistance”? Is it just “Anxiety” or “Stress”?


Why is the “ego” so important to understand? How does it operate in you?


“What is the meaning of life,” What makes that such a silly question?


All this gets answered and more in this exclusive episode of Purple Elephant Radio about my newest book “Off With His Head: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society.” A special thank you to Zach Greene for doing the interview.
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OFF WITH HIS HEAD (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC
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TIMESTAMPS:

[0:00] - Intro
[1:38] - The Unique Process of Writing "Off With His Head"
[4:47] - Which Spiritual Teachers Inspired the Essays?
[7:06] - Who Would Benefit Most From Reading This Book?
[11:57] - Resistance Explained: It’s Not Just “Stress” or “Anxiety”
[13:20] - The Major Theme of the Book
[17:27] - A Cultural Shift in Consciousness: Urban Versus Rural
[24:23] - “Feel” Vesus “Think”
[25:45] - The Buddhist Flower Sermon Story
[28:58] - AI and the Ego
[35:21] - Cancel Culture and the Ego: Avoid the Mob Mentality
[43:09] - The Influence of Philosophy and Psychology in the Book
[48:45] - Karma Yoga Explained
[51:15] - Essays & Poems: The Order of the Book Explained
[55:49] - Counterintuitive Advice for Book Writing
[59:41] - Acknowledgements for the Book
[1:02:50] - When and Where to Buy the Book
[1:03:54] - Outro
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