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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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. -
Crossing Realms: WWII, Gaming, Financial Markets & More
- Examination of RPG "Outer Worlds" from Obsidian.
- Speculation about the "Outer Worlds 2" sequel, potentially releasing in 2025.
- Dissecting options trading experiences, recommended book "Options as a Strategic Investment."
- Robinhood user experiences regarding SPY shares.
- Presentation of ProfitStaking and PredictingAlpha for generating trade ideas.
- Evaluation of long-term efficacy of trading strategies.
- Introduction to Shiny framework for R developers.
- Trading risk management insights and real-world stories.
- Recommendation to join WallStreetBets Reddit thread for investors.
- Netflix's "Blue Eye Samurai", comparison to "Arcane" series.
- Highlight on "Zone of Interest", a WWII movie focused on a German family around Auschwitz.
- Discussion on OpenAI's new video creation model, SORA.
- Features of "Dragon's Dogma 2" video game.
- Societal perspectives on abnormal behavior in privileged circles.
- Review of "Downfall" movie for its depiction of Berlin's final days in WWII.
- Origin and impact of popular meme from "Downfall."
- Historical quiz featuring Hitler.
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The Grand Tour Nostalgia: An Insight into Gamers' Hearts
* In-depth exploration of the current landscape of Firefox browser and potential AI integration.
* Deconstruction of OpenAI's new product, Sora: a tool generating video from text.
* Deep dive into the improvement of GPT's long-term memory by OpenAI and its implications.
* Review of the Turing test's effectiveness in evaluating AI intelligence.
* Fascinating story about AI being used for interaction on Tinder.
* Games reviewed: 'God of War, Ragnarok', 'Spider-Man 2', 'Elden Ring', 'Polytopia'.
* Detailed understanding and review of 'Options as a Strategic Investment' by Lawrence G. McMillan.
* Discussion on diverse investment strategies like write put and margin enabling.
* Examination of AI's capacity to learn and adapt across different domains.
* Recommended reading: 'Quantum Thief' by Hannu Rajaniemi, 'Options as a Strategic Investment' by Lawrence G. McMillan.
* Gaming highlights: 'God of War, Ragnarok', 'Spider-Man 2', 'Elden Ring', 'Polytopia'.
* Shout-out to tech tools: 'Sora' by OpenAI, 'Think or Swim', 'E-Trader'.
* Discussion on tech hardware: Xbox Console, PlayStation Console.
* Detailed analysis of the write put strategy using NVIDIA shares as an example.
* Reflections on different aspects of stock market principles and risk tolerance.
* A look back at the finale episode of The Grand Tour.
* Fond reminiscences about Top Gear.
* A tease about an exciting topic for the next episode.
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Riding the Tech Wave: AI, Motorcycles and Digital Fitness. Episode 89
* Sharing of personal motorcycle stories and aspirations, with a focus on Harley Davidson Pan America.
* Adventures with rental bikes and overseas riding experiences.
* Debate over functionalities and performances of Google's Gemini AI and OpenAI GPT-4.
* Examination of big tech data usage policies with a lens on chat data and Gmail uses.
* Discussion on Judge GPT's privacy policy by OpenAI.
* Introduction of an AI that estimates caloric intake from dish photos.
* Mention of the "Hot Dog or Not Hot Dog" app as portrayed in the "Silicon Valley" TV series.
* Deep dive into fitness tech, featuring Orange Theory's gym experiences and community engagement.
* Reflection on a news report about a stolen airplane and the related legal implications.
* Analysis of reckless behaviors in flying, motorcycling, and snowboarding activities.
* Investigation into a case regarding Samsung's alleged misconduct over warranty claims.
* Screening of Nassim Taleb's book with a focus on wealth concepts.
* The showcase of Luzit app for tracking calorie intake.
* Recounting of a tragic plane crash involving a popular YouTuber.
* Story of a plane theft incident at Palo Alto airport exposing a security lapse.
* Speculation over a potential lawsuit against Samsung for deceptive warranty processes.
* Revisit of the "Hot Dog or Not Hot Dog" app from TV series "Silicon Valley".
* Discussions on the consequences of dangerous behaviors in motorcycling and snowboarding.
* Strategies for managing risks while snowboarding in the Alpine region.
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Hi-Fi to Harley: A Technological Terrain
- Review and breakdown of HiFiMan Sundara High Fidelity Headphones.
- Insights on 'The Quantum Thief', a science fiction novel by Hannu Rajaniemi.
- Featuring 'Endurance', an exploration of survival and leadership.
- Examination of the TV show 'The Terror', a survival story with a monstrous twist.
- Coverage of topics such as privacy-focused societies, encryption function, and historical references.
- Highlight of the Netflix film 'Snow Society'.
- Deep-dive into North Pole survival stories and related films/books.
- Overview of 'Why Apollo was a success' and valuable engineering lessons from the project.
- Game review: 'Evil West' and 'Simulacra'.
- Exploring iOS features, specifically Stolen Device Protection.
- Update on OpenAI's advancements, privacy features and GPT-4 quotas.
- Discussion on GPT's new workspace-only visibility and its impact.
- In-depth talk about adventure motorcycles, featuring Harley Davidson Panamerica.
- Overview of Harley Davidson's move into the touring/adventure bike market.
- Experiences with off-road biking and plans for future excursions.
- Join us on Discord for more conversation. [Link](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ) -
Lego and Tech Stocks: Novel Investment Strategies
#### The Screens: Big and Small
- Reflective discussion on Apple TV's 'Oppenheimer'.
- Comparative analysis of cinema and IMAX experiences.
#### Books and Related Media
- Appreciation of "The Making of the Atomic Bomb" and its connectivity with 'Oppenheimer'.
- Thorough review and dynamic exchange on the 'Black Mirror' series.
#### Trade and Technology
- Insights on Lego investment potential and tech firm trading strategies with NVIDIA as a case study.
- Introduction to Profits Taken service for aiding day trading efforts.
#### AI and the Future of Trading
- Assessing the role of AI in trade with a look at platforms like GPT.
- Detailed debate on AI training platform efficiencies.
#### Gaming and AI
- Launch of a new game featuring two GPT AI actors; an exploration of 'Exit The Game'.
- Overview of the rising trend of 'AI Girlfriends' in tech circles.
#### In-Depth Tech Discussions
- Report on Meta's purchase of H100 GPUs for LAMA Tree training.
- A comprehensive conversation on the current scenario of global chip production.
- Discussion on the potential aftermath of a catastrophic event at a TSMC fab.
- Examination of Meta's growing interest in open-source technologies.
#### Controversies
- Addressing the ongoing OpenAI controversy straining relations between scientists and the business sector.
#### Multimedia Content
- Review and observations on the new Daily Wire movie centered on basketball and gender politics.
- Look at the quick sales of Apple Vision Pro and following discussions.
#### Gear Focus
- A detailed study of Dell UltraSharp 6K monitor and its potential uses.
- Comparisons between Apple's new studio display, LG UltraFine, and Dell UltraSharp 6K.
- Exploring HDR support across different devices.
## References
- Apple TV's series: Oppenheimer and Black Mirror
- Book References: "The Making of the Atomic Bomb", "Going Infinite"
- Investment Focus: Lego Sets, NVIDIA, ChargePT
- Tech Focus: OpenAI GPT, LAMA Tree, Profits Taken service
- User Interaction: [Discord Community](https://discord.gg/T38WpgkHGQ)
- Companies: Amazon, Uber, Meta, TSMC
- VR: Oculus
- Displays: Apple Vision Pro, Dell UltraSharp 6K, LG UltraFine 5K Monitor, Apple Studio Display
- Media Content: Silicon Valley (TV Show), Basketball-based movie by Daily Wire.