Great Intentions Podcast

Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters

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 10

    #33 Nepo Baby Forest Bot

    In episode 33 of The Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters delve into various themes surrounding parenting, health, technology, and art. The conversation shifts to the impact of technology on education and creativity, exploring how AI is reshaping personal assistance and social interactions. They also reflect on the balance between praise and constructive criticism in nurturing creativity and independence in children. The episode concludes with thoughts on the evolving relationship between humans and technology, emphasizing the need for awareness and critical engagement with these changes. 02:47 Health and Nutrition Insights 05:40 Parenting and Developmental Concerns 08:30 Cultural Observations on Childhood and Society 11:23 Technology and Artistic Expression 16:46 Transitioning to Independence and New Projects 22:03 Nature, Folklore, and Environmental Awareness 25:08 The State of Nature and Roots 26:05 The Rise of Personal AI Assistants 26:40 Exploring AI Security Risks 30:29 The Emergence of AI Social Networks 34:49 AI Agents and Their Social Dynamics 37:43 Art, Technology, and Intentionality 41:15 The Dangers of Over-Praising in AI and Parenting 45:44 Navigating Creativity and Critique in Education ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters⁠⁠

    54 min
  2. JAN 22

    #32 Screen Time Special with Peter Ström

    In this episode of the Great Intentions podcast, hosts Roel Wouters and Jonas engage with special guest Peter Ström, to discuss the complexities of parenting in the digital age with a particular focus on SCREEN TIME.. They explore the impact of screen time on children, the importance of teaching digital literacy, and the challenges parents face in managing their own screen habits while guiding their children. The conversation delves into strategies for fostering healthy relationships with technology, the role of personal websites in education, and the collective responsibility of parents to navigate the smartphone culture. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the need for open dialogue and proactive approaches to ensure a balanced and thoughtful engagement with technology in family life. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:26 Nostalgia and Early Internet Experiences 04:03 Teaching Interactive Design Today 06:26 The Role of Self-Expression in Digital Design 07:47 Parenting in the Age of Screens 14:21 Navigating Screen Time Challenges 20:59 Collective Responsibility Among Parents 25:59 Strategies for Managing Screen Time 30:08 Creating a Phone-Free Environment 31:49 The Impact of Screen Time on Family Dynamics 37:54 Navigating Screen Time and Technology Education 44:31 The Role of Regulation in Technology 49:02 Hope for a Healthier Digital Future Links walloftext.co/ https://www.konst-teknik.se/ https://bio.peter.stream/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters⁠

    59 min
  3. 12/18/2025

    #31 Future Capitalism – Broke Artist

    In episode #31 of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters delve into the complexities of artistic identity, the challenges of navigating uncertainty, and the impact of digital culture on creativity and parenting. Roel shares his transition from a structured company to being a free artist, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being an artist. The conversation explores various options for future projects, the concept of cultural scarcity in relation to parenting, and the need for balance in accessing culture. Both hosts reflect on their artistic journeys, the hustle of freelance work, and the role of gratitude in maintaining perspective during uncertain times. 01:55 Transitioning from Employment to Freelance 05:57 Exploring Options for Future Work 11:55 The Challenges of Creative Entrepreneurship 18:04 Navigating Uncertainty and Future Directions 24:11 Navigating Artistic Endeavors During Crisis 25:54 The Weight of Doubt and Motivation 26:51 The Evolution of Artistic Practice 30:00 Shifting Focus: From Institutional Critique to Societal Reflection 32:42 The Freedom and Burden of Artistic Autonomy 34:22 Finding Gratitude in Challenging Times 35:05 Parenting in the Digital Age 38:47 Cultural Scarcity and Its Impact on Creativity 41:30 The Overload of Cultural Production 45:10 The Future of Media and Cultural Landscape ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters⁠

    49 min
  4. 11/27/2025

    #30 External Validation User Automation

    In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters explore various themes surrounding creativity, parenting, and the impact of technology on artistic expression. They discuss the importance of external validation, the role of artist portfolios, and the challenges of navigating social media as artists. The conversation also touches on parenting in a digital age, the balance of pressure in artistic development, and the future of AI in creativity. Throughout the episode, the hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the significance of the creative process and the joy of learning.   02:52 Creative Projects and External Validation 05:49 The Concept of the User in Digital Spaces 08:49 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 11:44 Artistic Portfolios and Online Presence 14:45 Automating Social Media Management 17:40 Parenting and Personal Reflections 24:17 Navigating Career Choices and Autonomy 27:07 The Balance of Pressure and Passion in Pursuing Arts 30:26 Exploring Contemporary Music Education 34:25 The Role of Technology in Creative Expression 38:53 Multilingualism in Early Childhood Development 43:07 The Impact of Technology on Parenting 46:10 Cultural Consumption and Personal Rituals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

    51 min
  5. 11/13/2025

    #29 Deep Slop Prize Parenting

    In this episode of the Great Intentions podcast, hosts Roel Wouters and Jonas Lund delve into the creative process behind Roel's new film 'Deep Soup', exploring themes of anticipation, post-project emotions, and the impact of parenting styles in a digital age. They discuss Jonas's recent achievement of winning an art prize and reflect on the role of generative AI in creativity, questioning its implications for artistic expression and cultural development. The conversation highlights the balance between providing access to culture and fostering imagination, ultimately pondering the future of AI in creative fields. 03:02 Exploring the Themes of Deep Soup 05:57 Premiere Details and Distribution Plans 08:57 Navigating Post-Project Emotions 12:02 Jonas's Artistic Achievements 14:48 Cultural Reflections on Parenting 17:54 The Significance of the Prize 22:31 Predicting Outcomes with AI 25:04 Parenting in the Digital Age 32:23 Navigating Parenting Styles 39:48 The Impact of Public Judgment on Parenting 39:59 The Future of AI and Problem Solving 42:47 The State of AI Systems and Model Collapse 47:56 Generative AI: Creativity or Limitation? 51:56 Cultural Scarcity and Imagination 54:57 The Role of AI in Creative Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

    1h 1m

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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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