The Nonintuitive Bits Unknown
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Two and a half engineers, three different viewpoints. At the intersection of technology, business, gaming and psychology, get a second opinion about the issues of the day in the tech industry. Each opinion is held only the host sharing it (and not by our employers). *Warning:* The host may no longer hold that opinion by the end of the episode.
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Electrifying AI: From Formula One to Gaming
- Paydates and payday schedules in tech firms discussed
- The shift in U.S stock trading: Advancement to T+1 instead of T+2
- An unexpected discovery: Formula One Mercedes car Lego set
- Netflix documentary 'Drive to Survive' recommended for Formula One beginners
- Formula One viewed through the lens of an engineer: competition dynamics, changes in rules, strategies of the players
- Insight into the upcoming Las Vegas Formula One event
- Discussions on AI models: Pros and cons of Llama3, comparing Meta's GPT-3.5 to GPT-4
- Key highlights from Google's 2024 Cloud Next Event: AI Agents, AI and the role of BigQuery as a VectorDB
- Comparing AI models: ChargerPT vs Llama7b
- EV vs gas vehicles: Examining Cybertruck's features, recall event, and travel range
- Showcase of Gemini Pro's feature that converts YouTube links into a blog post
- Views on owning a Cybertruck: Weighing personal circumstances against the vehicle's features
- Discussing EV charging at home: Considering potential cost and utility, possible universal charging standards by Tesla
- Job changes revealed: Hosts' anticipation for their new roles at 'Snowflake'
- Evaluating 'Hell Divers' game: Discussing PlayStation and Xbox strategies
- Episode closure and segue into the next podcast
# Links mentioned:
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Maneuvering Melodies: Tech Talks on IoT, AI, and Networks
- In-depth exploration of Apple HomePod & Google Home.
- Critical analysis of Siri's utility in HomePod for smart home aspects.
- Sociological perspective on sequential changes in tech, relationships, and gender.
- References and insights from experts and content creators championing male rights.
- Aging and societal roles through the lens of 'The Kaminsky Method' & 'Amazon Fallout'.
- Discussion on network setup necessities: Xfinity 2.4GHz, TP-Link high-end, and Dream Machine.
- Detailed review & comparison of Dream Machine router vis-à-vis other routers & Apple devices.
- Examination of traffic analysis, remote access security, inter-VLAN traffic regulation, and HomeBridge for enabling non-HomeKit devices with HomeKit.
- Evaluation of local device connectivity hurdles and Philips Hue's sign-up approach.
- Introduction to Suno.com: An AI-powered music platform poised to disrupt the music industry.
- Explication on AI music tools' capability to orchestrate human-like compositions across genres.
- Exploration of AI's creative masterpieces, example: Swift Program Panic.
- Speculation on AI potentially curtailing music evolution and emergence of 'prompt engineer' as a future role.
- Glimpse into futurescape of programming being AI-powered APIs.
- Evaluation of several AI music platforms, best rating accorded to Suno.com.
- Closing thoughts on business prospects in reselling combinations of existing APIs.
- Advocacy for local & benign IoT and network systems.
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Vocal Chords, Monitors, and AI Responsibility: The Tech and Social Combo
* Vocal cord troubles in Slava : An investigation into stimuli such as chocolate, coffee beans, and temperature.
* Exploration of Dell's 6K monitor, its advantages and drawbacks, and comparison to Apple products.
* Examination of monitor specifications including DPI and aspect ratios, with a focus on their impact on gaming.
* Highlight on LG OLED TV Models - 77, 83, and 90+ inches variants.
* Presentation of 'OpenInteract,' a project simplifying laptop features accessibility via LLM.
* Introduction to the 'Cru UI,' a personal assistant using 'Mistral 7 billion' parameters and operating on local LLM.
* Appreciation of the 'Embeddings' feature in Cru UI, enabling smart cloud and local LLM hierarchies.
* Detailed conversation on developer responsibility, AI use in the Israeli defense force and the vital role of accountability.
* Conversations around AI responsibility and myths about developers' sole liability for AI errors.
* Examination of 'Responsible AI,' the hurdles it faces and possible consequences of indolence in AI learning.
* Correlating developer accountability in AI execution to practical scenarios while considering the ethical aspects.
* Comparison of regulation in industries to AI, evaluating AI system trust & reliability
* A case for human supervision in AI-powered systems and a glance at the mystery of AI mechanisms.
* Ethical dilemmas and hypothetical challenges associated with self-driving cars.
* Referenced Book - "Blindsight": A comparison between AI and human thought processes.
* Delving into societal impacts of AI deployment, inspired by TV show scenarios and real-life instances.
* Discussion on secretive and disclosure strategies of intelligence agencies such as the CIA and their connections to AI.
* Insights into the CIA-KGB relations.
* Discussion on the enhancement of public trust following CIA Leaks.
* A deep-dive, based on "PsyHawks" YouTube video, into men's rights and disgruntled marriages.
* Study on relationship value transitions from the third to the fourth decade.
* Investigation of companion selection trends among single women and the transformation of dating dynamics(strategies like "dating up" and "dating down").
* Revolutionary findings about radical feminists' alteration in viewpoints.
* The Leonardo DiCaprio case - an evidence in relationship dynamics.
* Comparison of ideologies in twenties and fifties - liberal versus conservative outlooks.
* Humorous discussion on wealth redistribution.
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Cyber Trails: Unveiling Airdrop Scams and Self-Driving Secrets
**Community Discussion:** [Discord](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ)
**Highlighted Topics:**
- Discussion on the perils of 'airdrop' investment scams in the cryptocurrency realm
- Fastmail's anti-spam feature exploration and privacy violation detection
- Overview of Robinhood Gold Card features and comparison with Privacy.com
- Examination of the self-driving industry's push from Level 4 to Level 2 and 3, with a focus on various notable partnerships
- Exploration of bringing self-driving tech to the heavy equipment industry as a safety measure
- Breakdown and analysis of the "Prometheus" movie, its audience responses and box office results
- Review of "Dungeons & Dragons", evaluating its creative potential and financial performance
- Discussion on the utility of productivity checklists
- Evaluation of the 'Second Brain' concept in information management
**Frequent Topics:**
- Introduction and assessment of Gmail's Gemini feature
- Survey of promising cloud technologies including DigitalOcean, Azure, and Google Cloud
- Prospects and challenges in AI and hardware startups investment
- Analysis of self-driving industry in the Bay Area and Uber's influence
- Insights into the construction of CI-CD systems and ensuring GPU availability
- Deep-dive into the "Three-Body Problem", its Netflix adaptation and the book-to-screen balance
- Review of the "Dune" movie, its visual impressions, parallels with the book and audience feedback
- Consideration of the 'Checklist Manifesto' and the impact of to-do checklists in task management
- Commentary on 'Obsidian' note-taking software as a productive tool
**Books, Movies, and Software:**
- "Prometheus" (Movie)
- "Dungeons & Dragons" (Movie)
- "Dune" (Movie)
- "Three-Body Problem" (Book)
- "Checklist Manifesto" (Book)
- "Fastmail" (Software)
- "Privacy.com" (Software)
- "Obsidian" (Software) -
Riding Through Solar City with Elden Ring and Don Lemon
* Insights: State of the podcast's [Discord](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ) server and viewing count differences across Twitter and other platforms.
**Movie and TV Reviews:**
* "Puss in Boots, The Last Wish" - Interesting contrast with previous film, deep discussion on 3D movies.
* "Ferrari" - Similar feel to "Ford vs Ferrari".
* TV Reflections: "The Gentleman" by Guy Ritchie on Netflix and upcoming "Shogun" series on HBO.
**Game Discussion:**
* New card game simulating stock market investing.
* Review of open-world RPG "Dragon's Dogma", anticipation for other titles such as Elden Ring and Starfield.
**Technological Exploration:**
* User experience with Tesla's Powerwall.
* Exciting developments in solar technology - solar windows, flexible panels.
* Introduction of Crew AI - agent-creation toolset with integrated backstory features.
* Deeper understanding of Language Learning Models (LLMs) interaction with Crew AI.
**Sociopolitical Insights:**
* Analysis of Don Lemon vs Elon Musk interview.
* Influence of active party members on political primaries based on "Primary Solution".
* Discourse on societal acceptance and impact of law.
**Final Remarks:**
* Impact and responsibility of popularity in the era of social media.
* Thank you note to listeners. -
The Impact of AI and Social Media on Traditional Businesses
- Exploring the strengths of **Godot** and **Unity** for game development, using the creation of a city builder game as a case study.
- Diving into **Google's IDX project**: its features, potential, and personal insights.
- The future of gaming: implications of AI technologies in managing game cheats.
- Challenges in large language models: scrutinizing the optimization boundaries in **ChatGPT**.
- Discussing the impact of a YouTuber's critique of **Fisker** on the car manufacturer.
- Analysing **WorldCoin**: Sam Altman's project merging cryptocurrencies and biometric data for identity verification.
- Exploring how AI-driven development could revolutionize the IT industry.
- The tools leading the AI revolution: **Intel on Devine AI developer model**, **Anthropic's Cloud Tree** coding model, and **migration from JavaScript to TypeScript**.
- Quantum computing's potential impact on the IT industry.