Dave & Gunnar Show

Episode 272: Seed Oils Made Y’all Weak


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This week Dave and Gunnar talk about fake bodies, fake passports, fake speakers, a fake Commodore 64 CD-ROM, and Erich Morisse being mean to AI

  • Gunnar builds a Gemini-powered virtual team: It's all about perspective.
  • Farewell Pocket, hello Wallabag or Instapaper?
  • Ethically sourced “spare” human bodies could revolutionize medicine
    • His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
    • Fake Passport Generated by ChatGPT Bypasses Security
    • An episode of The Simpsons? Fake speakers found in Chinese Volvos.
      • The Simpsons: I know a genuine Magnetbox, Panaphonic, & Sorny when I see one.
      • The Commodore 64’s Forgotten CD-ROM
      • Google's Co-Founder Says AI Performs Best When You Threaten It
      • Erich Morisse asks: What If We’re Mean To AI and It's Faster?
      • Cutting Room Floor

        • The Business Cards of American Psycho
        • Alarm App Demands You Watch Advertisement to Hit "Snooze" Button
        • Influenders
        • Middle-Aged Man Trading Cards Go Viral in Rural Japan Town
        • Character Card: Dave Egts, the Tech Conduit

          • Class: Information Broker/Wandering Scholar
          • Level: 10 (Represents seasoned experience in gathering and disseminating information)
          • Key Stats:
            • Intelligence: 14 (Keen interest in technology and current events)
            • Wisdom: 13 (Experienced in presenting information and guiding discussions)
            • Charisma: 15 (Engaging host, able to connect with listeners and Gunnar)
            • Dexterity: 11 (Likely adept at navigating digital interfaces)
            • Constitution: 10 (Average resilience)
            • Strength: 9 (Less emphasis on physical prowess)
            • Skills:
              • Information Gathering: +4 (Constantly bringing up news and interesting links)
              • Persuasion: +5 (Convincing in his role as host)
              • Technology Lore: +4 (Knowledgeable about various technologies, especially AI)
              • Networking: +3 (Maintains connections, has an intern)
              • Podcastcasting: +5 (Years of experience hosting the "Dave and Gunnar Show")
              • Equipment/Tools:
                • The Scroll of Cutting Room Findings: A collection of intriguing and often bizarre information snippets.
                • The Referral Link Amulet: Grants minor luck when promoting digital services.
                • The Microphone of Amplification: Enhances his voice and presence.
                • Special Abilities:
                  • Rapid Link Retrieval: Can quickly recall and share relevant information from his vast mental archives.
                  • Interruption Evasion: Skilled at navigating conversational tangents and bringing the focus back.
                  • Beard of Minor Intimidation: Once grew a beard that reportedly scared children. (Grants a +1 to Intimidation checks, but only when visibly bearded).
                  • Character Card: Gunnar Hellekson, the Organized Sage

                    • Class: Productivity Master/Lorekeeper
                    • Level: 10 (Represents deep knowledge and refined organizational skills)
                    • Key Stats:
                      • Intelligence: 15 (Deeply analytical and knowledgeable in various subjects)
                      • Wisdom: 14 (Offers insightful perspectives and well-reasoned opinions)
                      • Charisma: 12 (Engaging in discussions, though sometimes focused on his own systems)
                      • Dexterity: 12 (Likely efficient with digital tools and interfaces)
                      • Constitution: 11 (Average resilience)
                      • Strength: 8 (Less emphasis on physical pursuits)
                      • Skills:
                        • Organization: +6 (Master of Todoist and the PARA method)
                        • Lore (Technology): +4 (Extensive knowledge of tech trends and concepts)
                        • Lore (Games): +4 (Passionate about Dungeons & Dragons and video games like Fallout)
                        • Insight: +4 (Able to identify underlying issues and biases)
                        • Digital Note-Taking: +3 (Proficient with InstaPaper)
                        • Equipment/Tools:
                          • The Immaculate Todoist Ledger: A constantly updated record of tasks, goals, and accountabilities.
                          • The InstaPaper Tome of Summaries: Contains AI-generated summaries of vast amounts of information.
                          • The D&D Dice of Fate: Used for both entertainment and occasional insightful pronouncements.
                          • Special Abilities:
                            • Systematic Efficiency: Can optimize tasks and processes for maximum productivity.
                            • Lore Recall: Able to access detailed knowledge on a wide range of topics, especially related to technology and games.
                            • Twitter Banishing Aura: Once permanently deleted his Twitter account, creating a zone of social media detachment around him.
                            • PARA Method Mastery: Can impose order on chaotic situations with a well-defined system.
                            • We Give Thanks

                              • Erich Morisse for having us think about AI kindness!
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                                Dave & Gunnar ShowBy David Egts & Gunnar Hellekson

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