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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.

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.

    Electrifying AI: From Formula One to Gaming

    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:

    - [Join us on our Discord channel](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ)
    - [Watch 'Drive to Survive' on Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80204890)

    • 1 hr
    Maneuvering Melodies: Tech Talks on IoT, AI, and Networks

    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.

    [Join the Conversation on Discord](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ)

    • 54 min
    Vocal Chords, Monitors, and AI Responsibility: The Tech and Social Combo

    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.

    Join the conversation on our [Discord](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ).

    • 50 min
    Cyber Trails: Unveiling Airdrop Scams and Self-Driving Secrets

    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)

    • 56 min
    Riding Through Solar City with Elden Ring and Don Lemon

    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.

    • 59 min
    The Impact of AI and Social Media on Traditional Businesses

    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.

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