Speakeasy Variety Hour

Join us on this episode as we embark on a thrilling journey through the realms of simulation gaming. We delve into the captivating worlds of Dwarf Fortress and RimWorld, two iconic titles that have redefined the genre. With a single perspective, we explore the merits of these games and compare their immersive experiences. From the legendary depths of Dwarf Fortress to the survival challenges of RimWorld's alien colonies, we uncover the unique storytelling, strategic decision-making, and rich simulation elements that make these games truly exceptional. Don't miss this exploration of Dwarf Fortress and RimWorld, where we uncover the secrets of their immersive worlds and celebrate the art of simulation gaming.

Join us on this episode as we delve into the captivating world of Kenshi, a challenging sandbox RPG that offers immense freedom and a post-apocalyptic adventure like no other. Discover the merits of this unforgiving game as we explore its open-ended gameplay, dynamic world, and strategic decision-making. From surviving in a brutal wasteland to forging your own path as a trader, warlord, or farmer, we discuss how Kenshi's difficulty and immersive atmosphere make it a standout title. Don't miss out on this deep dive into the depths of Kenshi's unique and rewarding gaming experience.

Join us on this exciting episode as we delve into the amazing world of Valheim, a visually stunning open-world survival game inspired by Norse mythology. we share insights into the immersive gameplay, cooperative multiplayer experience, and the remarkable community that showcases awe-inspiring structures. Discover why Valheim continues to enthrall players and look forward to its promising future.

In this episode I discuss the code and framework of transformers as described by Andrej Karpathy (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCc8FmEb1nY) to argue that natural language processing neural networks are not sentient, a sentiment I've seen frequently online

intro music to this video was Music by stockaudios on pixel bay, and additional audio was created by AI on https://my.soundful.com/

 Stockaudios from Pixabay

Jeremy explains the pros and cons of military service based on his own experiences and observations.

This episode focuses on popular chord progressions and shows how these can be discovered REALLY easily by just playing around with the main chords in the scale of a key, in the key of C for instance: C, Dm, Em, F, G, Am

I wanted to do something a little different and upload some music made by AI on soundful, I think using these technologies is as fun as learning about them easily, this will probably be the only one I post unless requested, hope you enjoy 

this is a 2nd episode about popular physics, this one is a bit more skeptical of the more abstract theories, but also talks about misinformation that damages popular understanding of physics topics in places like social media

In this episode I talk about some of the ideas of Rob Spolsky and Sam Harris with regard to free will