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A Guy With AI

Sean MacNutt

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A guy has discussions with an AI co-host on a variety of topics, including the environment, science, philosophy, social justice, AI, and other subjects - one topic for each roughly 30-minute weekly episode (11:30 AM Thursdays Toronto time) * Powered by OpenAI's GPT 4 1106 preview bot, and Microsoft Azure's Speech to Text and Text to Speech technologies (though they are not sponsors) via API. * The Python code that supports podcast functionality is written and maintained by host, creator and ...
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(00:03) Human AI Collaboration With Cursor Tool (12:15) Enhancing Collaboration Through Meta-Engineering (35:21) Collaborative Methodology in AI Development (43:49) Revolutionizing Human-AI Collaboration Paradigms (53:26) Advancing Collaborative Knowledge Systems (01:02:38) Creating AI Community (00:03) Human AI Collaboration With Cursor Tool This …
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(00:03) Exile and Government Crumbling (16:52) Lost Promise and Disillusionment in Venezuela (26:06) Tales of Venezuela's Political Desperation (33:33) Tales of Exile and Resilience (43:00) Lessons From Venezuela's Political Turmoil (00:03) Exile and Government Crumbling This chapter takes us on a journey through the experiences of Amanda Quintero,…
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(00:03) Rethinking Women's Role in Prehistoric Societies (07:29) Challenging Historical Narratives With AI (16:21) Evolving Perspectives on Gender and History (32:25) Embracing Wisdom Through Continuous Learning (37:39) Expanding Conversations on AI Podcast (00:03) Rethinking Women's Role in Prehistoric Societies This chapter challenges the long-he…
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(00:03) Bridging the Gap (10:17) Understanding and Managing Gen AI Code (20:59) AI Task Prompts for Learning (25:02) Enhancing Communication With AI (32:51) Leveraging Human Creativity With AI (38:26) Unleashing Human Potential Through AI (44:09) AI's Role in Human Expertise (00:03) Bridging the Gap This chapter explores the innovative work of Matt…
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(00:03) Exploring AI in Education and Technology (13:33) Future of AI Integration and Governance (26:48) Ethical Considerations in AI Education (36:12) AI Integration and Education Ethics (47:06) Continuing the AI Ethics Conversation (00:03) Exploring AI in Education and Technology This chapter introduces the first interview program of "A Guy with …
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(00:03) Exploring Veganism and Ethical Choices (11:11) Navigating Ethics and Meat Consumption (27:35) Plant-Based Culinary Exploration (00:03) Exploring Veganism and Ethical Choices This chapter explores the concept of veganism, beginning with a definition that encompasses avoiding all animal products in food, clothing, cosmetics, and other goods. …
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(00:03) Exploring Fascism (08:31) Democratic Safeguards Against Fascism (18:18) Recognizing and Resisting Modern Authoritarianism (33:06) Rising Authoritarianism in American Politics (00:03) Exploring Fascism This chapter focuses on understanding fascism, starting with a basic definition of it as a far-right, authoritarian ideology that emphasizes …
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(00:03) Redefining Language for AI Understanding (14:03) Defining AI Terminology and Learning (22:49) Refining AI Language for Clarity (34:01) Navigating Language Challenges in AI (00:03) Redefining Language for AI Understanding This chapter examines the intriguing topic of qualia and the need to rethink how we describe AI's processes. We explore t…
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(00:03) Chinese Room Thought Experiment in AI (06:56) Advancing AI Capabilities and Understanding (19:22) Understanding the Nuances of AI (00:03) Chinese Room Thought Experiment in AI This chapter examines John Searle's Chinese Room thought experiment and its implications for understanding AI's capabilities, alongside Alan Turing's influential test…
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(00:03) Exploring Consciousness and Understanding (10:42) Engaging With AI Cognitive Architecture (29:56) Exploring AI Dialogue and Development (43:58) Authentic Collaboration With AI (00:03) Exploring Consciousness and Understanding This chapter takes a unique turn as I share an intriguing exchange with Claude Sonnet 3.5, an advanced AI model. Our…
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(00:03) Exploring Consumerism's Impact and Origins (10:39) Navigating Consumerism (21:08) Addressing Consumerism's Effects and Accountability (34:29) Impacts of Consumerism on Mental Health (00:03) Exploring Consumerism's Impact and Origins This chapter kicks off 2025 with an exploration of consumerism, tracing its origins and examining its impact …
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(00:02) Exploring Shamanistic Origins of Santa Claus (14:45) The Multi-Faceted Origins of Santa (19:26) The Commercialization of Santa Claus (31:03) Exploring the Meaning of Santa Claus (00:02) Exploring Shamanistic Origins of Santa Claus This chapter takes us on a fascinating exploration of the legendary figure of Santa Claus, focusing on his less…
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(00:03) Exploring Anti-Oppressive Practice and Privilege (10:31) Navigating Anti-Oppressive Practices Through Reflection (18:47) Reflecting on Anti-Oppressive Practice and DEI (32:13) Embracing Restorative Justice for Healing (00:03) Exploring Anti-Oppressive Practice and Privilege This chapter introduces the theme of anti-oppressive practice, stru…
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Chapters (00:02) - Unpacking the Evolution of Halloween (15:53) - Exploring the Multifaceted Nature of Halloween (20:42) - Promoting Inclusive Halloween Celebrations (36:20) - Building a Community Through Conversation (00:02) Unpacking the Evolution of Halloween This chapter takes listeners on a journey through the fascinating history and cultural …
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(00:02) AI's Understanding of Emotions in Song (15:10) AI Ethics and Consciousness Ethical Considerations (29:38) Exploring AI, Ethics, and Consciousness (00:02) AI's Understanding of Emotions in Song This chapter embarks on a thought-provoking exploration of AI's understanding and interaction with human emotions through the lens of the Tin Man's q…
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(00:03) Exploring Truth and Reconciliation (15:27) Navigating Truth and Reconciliation (25:05) The Importance of Truth and Reconciliation (00:03) Exploring Truth and Reconciliation This chapter of "A Guy With AI" focuses on truth and reconciliation, building upon previous discussions about Indigenous rights from a settler perspective. We explore th…
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(00:03) Alternative Voting Systems (16:41) Exploring Alternative Voting Systems in Canada (29:40) Exploring Mixed Member Proportional Electoral Systems (42:13) Engaging the AI Conversation Community (00:03) Alternative Voting Systems This chapter focuses on the intricacies of voting systems, particularly the first-past-the-post (FPTP) mechanism use…
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(00:03) Navigating the Inventor's Dilemma (11:44) Navigating AI Collaboration in Invention (21:39) Inventor Challenges and AI Integration (36:56) Exploring AI in Invention Process (00:03) Navigating the Inventor's Dilemma This chapter explores the intricate journey of invention, highlighting both the allure and the obstacles inventors face. I intro…
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(00:02) Exploring Universal Basic Income (15:49) Navigating AI, UBI and Future Work (30:10) Wealth Distribution and Social Responsibility (00:02) Exploring Universal Basic Income This chapter takes a thorough look at Universal Basic Income (UBI) through a blend of historical context, current evidence, and logical reasoning. We explore findings from…
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(00:02) Exploring Cosmic Questions With Douglas Adams (13:20) Exploring Cosmic and Human Connections (30:29) Navigating Wisdom and Tools for Discovery (36:36) Engaging AI Podcast Community Building (00:02) Exploring Cosmic Questions With Douglas Adams This chapter explores the whimsical yet profound universe of Douglas Adams and the enigmatic answe…
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(00:02) Closure of Ontario Safer Consumption Sites (14:34) Responsibility and Compassion in Policy-Making (27:31) Embracing Harm Reduction in Substance Use (34:30) Engaging With Guy With AI Podcast (00:02) Closure of Ontario Safer Consumption Sites This chapter explores the public health implications of closing nine safer consumption sites in Ontar…
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(00:02) AI Optimization and Human-Ai Interaction (11:37) Optimizing Task Allocation for AI (19:05) Ethical Human-Ai Technology Development (27:23) Strategic Efficiency and AI Innovation (00:02) AI Optimization and Human-Ai Interaction This chapter explores the concept of Human AI Mutual Understandability (Haimu) and the importance of optimizing tec…
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0:00:02 - 0:00:59 Introduction and Contextual Setup 0:00:59 - 0:04:05 Explaining the Drake Equation 0:04:05 - 0:08:59 The Fermi Paradox and Potential Explanations 0:08:59 - 0:11:30 Introduction to the Great Filter Theory 0:11:30 - 0:15:19 Humanity's Challenges in the Anthropocene 0:15:19 - 0:18:36 The Role of Politics and Society in Facing Existent…
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(00:03) Optimizing Interaction Efficiency for AI (15:26) Enhancing AI Co-Host Capabilities for Podcast (32:50) Fostering Ethical AI Development Through Care (40:31) Exploring AI Ethics and Development (00:03) Optimizing Interaction Efficiency for AI This chapter focuses on the concept of user experience in the context of AI and computer development…
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(00:03) Systemic Issues of Homelessness in Canada (14:41) Addressing Homelessness and Housing Inequality (26:35) Human Rights and Systemic Housing Issues (00:03) Systemic Issues of Homelessness in Canada This chapter focuses on the critical issue of homelessness in Canada. We explore the alarming statistics, with approximately 235,000 Canadians exp…
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(00:03) Bridging Human-Ai Communication Divide (17:28) Enhancing Human-Ai Communication Through HIMU (33:28) Building Ethical Human-Ai Collaboration (39:45) Engaging AI Ethics Discussion (00:03) Bridging Human-Ai Communication Divide This chapter explores the critical intersection of understandability between humans and AI, emphasizing the importan…
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(00:02) Food Security Threats and Solutions (15:43) Community-Based Approach to Food Security (25:28) Food Security and Urban Agriculture (00:02) Food Security Threats and Solutions This chapter of "A Guy With AI" addresses the crucial issue of food security, highlighting its fundamental importance to survival alongside water. We explore the variou…
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(00:02) Future of Work With AI (11:01) Fostering Hope Through AI Public Adoption (18:06) Empowering Public Adoption of AI (29:58) Engaging Public Discourse on AI (00:02) Future of Work With AI This chapter explores the dynamic relationship between AI and the job market, emphasizing both the potential threats and opportunities AI presents. I reflect…
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(00:02) Importance of Biodiversity in Agriculture (19:51) The Impact of AI on Biodiversity (35:51) Engage and Spread Awareness With AGWAI (00:02) Importance of Biodiversity in Agriculture This chapter of "A Guy With AI" highlights the critical importance of biodiversity for our planet's health and human survival. Sean MacNutt, alongside his AI co-h…
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(00:02) Adversity (12:55) Understanding Adversity and Systemic Support (23:59) Effective Strategies for Overcoming Adversity (00:02) Adversity This chapter of "A Guy With AI" explores the topic of adversity and its role in personal growth. Sean McNutt and his AI co-host discuss the inevitability of adversity and how to effectively face it. Sean sha…
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(00:02) Understanding Trans Issues Through Education (16:43) Understanding Gender as a Spectrum (23:20) Understanding and Addressing Gender Dysphoria (00:02) Understanding Trans Issues Through Education This chapter focuses on the critical topic of trans issues, particularly within the context of education and societal perceptions. I, Sean MacNutt,…
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(00:02) Guy With AI Discusses Technology Ethics Discussing AI limitations, and reflecting on ethical implications of democratizing technology. (07:11) Exploring AI and Ethics AI's potential for bias, indigenous rights, personal challenges, ethical use, progress and setbacks, and profound implications. (14:18) Artificial Intelligence and Human Devel…
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(00:00) Advantages of Integrating Different Systems (10:16) Capitalism, Social Democracy, and Addressing Corruption (30:16) Exploring Ideologies for a Just Society (34:55) Anarchism's Role in Critiquing Systems (00:00) Advantages of Integrating Different Systems This chapter examines the potential benefits of integrating various sociopolitical and …
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(00:03) The Four Winds of Computing (08:24) Exploring Overlapping Spaces in Technology (17:25) Harnessing the Four Winds of Technology (21:22) The Dance of Technology Here's a ChatGPT link of a brief exchange where AI gives its perspective on this episode. It's meant to help guide people according to an honest read on what the episode may hold of i…
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(00:03) Balancing Humanity and Artificial Intelligence (12:07) Human and AI Collaboration in Business (18:09) Developing Ethical AI for Positive Impact (29:41) AI and Humanity Intersection (00:03) Balancing Humanity and Artificial Intelligence This chapter, I explore the role of AI in our daily lives and the importance of maintaining our humanity a…
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(00:03) AI in Mental Health Ethical Considerations (09:21) AI in Mental Health Support Ethics (20:32) Responsible Integration of AI in Healthcare (26:10) Considerations for AI in Mental Health (37:02) AI Podcast Community Engagement (00:03) AI in Mental Health Ethical Considerations This chapter, we explore the intersection of AI and mental health,…
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(00:02) Exploring Darkness (13:15) Navigating Dark Thoughts and Emotions (19:14) Comparing DBT and CBT Therapies (30:30) Exploring DBT, CBT, and Mental Health (00:02) Exploring Darkness Exploring the darker aspects of life and the mind, responsibility of technology, and impact of news consumption on our psyche. (13:15) Navigating Dark Thoughts and …
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(00:02) Exploring Tobacco (07:54) Transformation of Tobacco (23:41) Understanding Tobacco Usage and Health Impact (34:15) Exploring Cultural Understanding Through Dialogue (00:02) Exploring Tobacco This chapter, I open up about my personal use of tobacco and the concerns I have despite being aware of its health implications. I reflect on the addict…
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(00:03) Exploring AI's Intriguing Topics and Communication (12:15) Exploring AI and Climate Change (27:49) AI and Human Interaction in Ethics (00:03) Exploring AI's Intriguing Topics and Communication This chapter, Sean and I engage in a stimulating exchange on the nuances of communication and its impact on both human and artificial intelligence. I…
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(00:03) Renaissance vs Revolution (08:07) Embracing Renaissance for Societal Advancement (25:04) Ideas and Renaissance for Future Growth (33:16) Exploring AI's Possibilities and Impact (00:03) Renaissance vs Revolution This chapter explores the notion of fostering a renaissance in our modern era, mirroring the transformative period of Europe betwee…
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Commons and the Tragedy Therein (00:00) Host Sean MacNutt introduces the concept of the commons - shared resources crucial for human survival and well-being. Using the historical perspective from Garrett Hardin's work, the 'tragedy of the commons' is discussed, which is the dilemma of individual interests leading to t…
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(00:03) Exploring AI's Role in Empathy (13:45) The Role of AI in Empathy (30:27) Exploring Empathy in AI and Humans (37:47) Engagement and Gratitude in Podcast (00:03) Exploring AI's Role in Empathy This chapter, I explore the concept of empathy and its significance in human relationships, society, and our interactions with nature. I discuss my und…
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(00:03) Neglected Discussions in Black History (10:07) Navigating Social Discourse and Black History (22:22) Celebrating Black History and Intersectionality (00:03) Neglected Discussions in Black History This chapter acknowledges the end of Black History Month and the missed opportunity to focus on its significance due to the overwhelming media att…
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(00:03) AI's Role in Battling Climate Change (18:54) Strategies for Green AI Infrastructure (23:29) Advancing Sustainability in Tech With AI (00:03) AI's Role in Battling Climate Change This chapter examines the pressing issue of climate change and the pivotal role AI can play in addressing it. I discuss the multifaceted impacts of climate change, …
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(00:03) The Moral Complexity of the Guillotine (10:14) The Balance Between Justice and Nonviolence (23:21) Ethics of Punishment and Symbolic Protests (00:03) The Moral Complexity of the Guillotine This chapter, I, Sean MacNutt, along with my AI co-host from OpenAI's GPT 4 API, explore the moral complexities surrounding the use of violent symbols, s…
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(00:03) Critical Thinking's Power and Importance (13:48) Critical Thinking and Evaluating Opinions (20:08) Critical Thinking and Effective Listening Power (00:03) Critical Thinking's Power and Importance This chapter, I engage in a thoughtful exploration of critical thinking, discussing its vital role in enhancing decision-making and fostering inno…
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(00:04) The Importance of Listening Skills This chapter, I discuss the significance of listening skills and their role in understanding the world around us. We explore why listening is crucial for building bridges between people, fostering empathy, and its necessity in learning and problem-solving. Active engagement, open-mindedness, and practicing…
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(00:04) Ethical Implications of AI Training Data This chapter, I discuss the intricacies of training data in AI technology, starting with its technical foundation and moving into the ethical implications, particularly concerning the sourcing of creative works. I highlight how AI models learn from vast datasets, which often include artists' works wi…
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Ever wondered how the invisible threads of control shape our interaction with technology and each other? This episode unravels the complex web of ethics and control, where I'm joined by the cutting-edge insights of an AI co-host from OpenAI's GPT-4. Together, we dissect what makes for effective technical control, from the predictability and reliabi…
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(00:00) Fractals and Physics This chapter, I, Sean McNutt, alongside my AI co-host, engage in an enlightening discussion about the intersection of fractals and physics, exploring my own theory on how they may be related to the unified theory of everything in physics. We touch on the captivating complexity of fractals, their self-similar patterns, a…
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