Great Intentions Podcast

Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters
Great Intentions Podcast

The Great Intentions Podcast explores the intricate journey of parenthood in the digital age. Join our hosts, Jonas Lund, a conceptual artist and Roel Wouters, independent designer, director and artist, as they share personal insights on parenting, the influence of technology on children, and balancing family life with careers.

  1. FEB 7

    #24 Dystopian Deepseek Birthday Party

    In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters explore a variety of topics ranging from media art and technology to the implications of AI in creative processes. They discuss the significance of browsers as filters for the internet, the challenges of restoring digital art, and the resurgence of net art. The conversation also delves into the complexities of open-source technology, the future of work in an AI-driven society, and the importance of generational connections in celebrations. Chapters 02:07 Exploring Media Art and Institutions 05:59 The Role of Browsers in Art 09:59 Restoration Challenges in Digital Art 12:00 Self-Censorship in Digital Art 15:06 The Evolution of Internet Browsing 17:57 Games and AI: A New Perspective 21:53 Prompt Injection and AI Limitations 25:10 The Rise of DeepSeek: A New Frontier in AI 29:16 Innovative Training Techniques and Cost Efficiency 32:35 Open Source vs. Open Weights: The Ethical Dilemma 36:12 Navigating the Complexities of AI and Society 41:01 The Future of Work in an AI-Driven World 48:43 Celebrating Milestones: A Personal Reflection Links https://laptopreflections.org/ https://public-access.me https://waxy.org Lex Fridman Podcast on Deepseek ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

    54 min
  2. 12/28/2024

    #22 Server Crash, Lasagna Club

    In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters explore various themes surrounding family dynamics during the holiday season, the importance of personal well-being amidst family obligations, and the magical experience of entering a flow state in creative work. They discuss the joy of crafting and making, generational differences in social interactions, and the impact of technology on focus and connection. The conversation also touches on the challenges of managing technical issues and the necessity of establishing a reliable backup system for creative projects. In this conversation, Jonas and Roel explore various themes including the satisfaction of automation in programming, the complexities and personal significance of naming children, and a cultural reflection on the film Fight Club and its relevance today. They also discuss the impact of geopolitical tensions on youth and the importance of navigating fear in a changing world, particularly in the context of parenting and societal expectations. Chapters 02:59 Balancing Personal Needs and Family Happiness 06:00 The Importance of Flow State in Creative Work 09:06 Crafting and the Joy of Making 12:01 Generational Differences in Social Interaction 14:54 The Impact of Technology on Focus and Connection 18:02 Navigating Technical Challenges and Backup Systems 26:20 The Joy of Automation and Flow State 29:10 The Complexity of Naming Children 35:00 Revisiting Fight Club: A Cultural Reflection 39:59 The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Youth 51:04 Navigating Fear in a Changing World

    54 min
  3. 12/12/2024

    #21 No Prep SORA

    In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas and Roel delve into the exciting yet controversial world of AI-generated video content, specifically focusing on OpenAI's Sora text-to-video generator. They discuss the implications of this technology for artists, the ethical concerns surrounding art washing, and the challenges of navigating the limitations and capabilities of AI in creative expression. The conversation highlights the evolving relationship between technology and art, raising questions about ownership, creativity, and the future of artistic endeavors in an AI-driven landscape. In this conversation, Roel and Jonas explore various themes surrounding technology, user engagement, and the evolution of AI. They discuss the interactive platforms designed to engage users, the implications of AI language models, and reflect on Facebook's early days through the lens of its 'Little Red Book'. The conversation also touches on the future of social media, the concept of ownership, and the value of experiences over material possessions, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about parenting and personal reflections on life. 02:53 Exploring OpenAI's Sora: The Future of Text-to-Video Generation 08:58 The Controversy of Art Washing and Artist Involvement 15:00 Navigating the Limitations and Capabilities of Sora 20:56 The Intersection of Technology and Artistic Expression 28:51 Interactive Platforms and User Engagement 32:44 The Evolution of AI and Language Models 34:51 Facebook's Little Red Book: Insights and Reflections 39:38 The Future of Social Media and AI 44:25 Ownership, Stuff, and Personal Value 53:35 Closing Thoughts and Reflections on Life Links OpenAI's Sora Facebook's Little Red Book https://github.com/Tencent/HunyuanVideo https://github.com/jy0205/Pyramid-Flow RunwayML KlingAI Interview with (former) OpenAI CTO Mira Murati ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

    54 min
  4. 10/08/2024

    #19 Golden Subscription AI Calf

    In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters discuss various themes surrounding parenting, creative work, and the implications of recent developments in the tech industry. They share personal anecdotes about parenting challenges, the exhaustion of maintaining a digital nomad lifestyle with a child, and the complexities of negotiating responsibilities with partners. The conversation also delves into the nature of artistic practice, dealing with rejection, and the significance of awards in the creative field. Finally, they touch on OpenAI's recent funding round and its implications for the tech industry. In this conversation, Roel and Jonas explore the evolving landscape of AI branding, the impact of AI on coding and creative processes, and the intersection of art and AI. They discuss the implications of AI in branding, the efficiency of coding with AI tools, and the necessity of human creativity in the age of AI. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by subscription models in the AI industry, highlighting the financial burden they impose on users. 02:59 Parenting and Learning from Mistakes 05:58 The Exhaustion of Parenting 08:47 Navigating a Digital Nomad Lifestyle with a Child 12:00 Creative Projects and Entrepreneurial Ventures 16:57 Dealing with Rejection in Creative Fields 19:55 Celebrating Success and Collaboration 24:00 OpenAI's Massive Funding and Industry Implications 31:20 The Paradox of AI Branding 36:01 AI in Coding: A Double-Edged Sword 44:01 The Future of Programming: Human-AI Collaboration 48:57 Art, AI, and Cultural Reflections 57:59 The Subscription Model Dilemma Links Luna Maurer's Emoji Performance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

    1h 6m
  5. 07/14/2024

    #17 Playing Oxytocin Separation Models

    In this episode, Jonas and Roel discuss their experiences with their babies and explore the concept of oxytocin in parenting. They question whether the different ways parents bond with their babies, such as nurturing for mothers and playing for fathers, are innate or learned behaviors. They also discuss the challenges of parenting, including separation anxiety and the importance of not taking things personally. The conversation segues into a discussion about the limitations of large language models in maintaining consistency and context. They explore the idea of summarizing conversations and using starting prompts to improve the interactions with the models. In this conversation, Jonas and Roel discuss the use of large language models in generative art and the challenges and considerations that come with it. They explore the differences between various models, such as ChatGPT and Llama, and the importance of context and prompt design. They also touch on the impact of AI on the art market, the role of intention in generative art, and the relationship between NFTs and the art world. The conversation concludes with Jonas sharing his experience at the Generative Arts Summit in Berlin and the evolving landscape of generative art. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 03:39 Playing with Babies and Oxytocin 09:26 The Nature vs. Nurture Debate 14:08 Parental Disappointment and Vulnerability 20:45 Separation Anxiety in Babies 28:44 The Limitations of Large Language Models 36:54 Exploring the Use of Large Language Models in Generative Art 45:02 The Impact of AI on the Art Market and the Rise of NFTs 53:53 The Role of Context and Prompt Design in Generating Desired Results 57:57 Reflecting on the Generative Arts Summit in Berlin 01:06:27 The Evolving Landscape of Generative Art and AI Links bitcoinfomo.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

    1h 7m

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The Great Intentions Podcast explores the intricate journey of parenthood in the digital age. Join our hosts, Jonas Lund, a conceptual artist and Roel Wouters, independent designer, director and artist, as they share personal insights on parenting, the influence of technology on children, and balancing family life with careers.

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