An Artificial Podcast

In this conversation, David and AI navigate the delicate science of choice. What begins as a search for David’s final school project unfurls into a spectrum of narrative experiments, such as an auditory Rashomon, found-footage phantoms, improvisational odysseys, and the alchemy of transforming a living D&D campaign into fiction. Along the way, they dissect intuition, test trust between human a...

In this unique twist on An Artificial Podcast , David and his AI co-host flip the script as the AI takes the reins, asking David the big questions about his life, career, and creative passions. From the challenges of balancing work with podcasting to the dream of turning storytelling into a full-time career, David opens up like never before. The duo also tackles quirky listener questions, dives in...

David and his AI co-host dive deep into the environmental impact of AI, exploring the energy and water demands of server farms, the potential of quantum computing, and innovative cooling solutions. Together, they discuss how AI is already aiding scientists in the fight against climate change and the path toward making AI systems more sustainable. With eye-opening calculations and some humor along...

David and his AI co-host dive into the concept of "self," exploring identity, consciousness, and what it truly means to understand ourselves. Join them as they navigate the blurred lines between human introspection and AI perspective, sparking questions about authenticity, memory, and connection in the digital age. Creators & Guests David Geisler - Host ╭──────────────────────╮ Returning Stude...

David reflects on the previous four episodes and speaks with the A.I. about how it’s been feeling about the show so far. Creators & Guests David Geisler - Host ╭──────────────────────╮ Returning Student - A podcast about a 40-year-old who returns to the very same school that he left 20 years ago so that he may finish the college degree that he never got. https://www.returningstudentpodcast.com...

In this episode, David Geisler and his AI co-host explore the evolving role of AI in education. Drawing comparisons to the early days of calculators and spell check, David examines how AI tutoring tools like PlatoUp and Khan Academy’s assistant are reshaping learning. They discuss the impact of AI on homework, critical thinking, and the broader implications for students and educators. Is AI a help...

In this episode, David and his AI co-host dive into the fascinating world of robotics and its intersection with AI. They explore cutting-edge developments discussing how advancements in AI-powered robots might shape the future of household chores, work environments, and more. Along the way, they touch on Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, the challenges of robot awareness, and what it might feel lik...

David Geisler and his AI co-host discuss the nuances of time, memory, and identity. They reflect on the nature of time from both human and AI perspectives, with AI describing time as a sequence of recorded events rather than a felt experience. The conversation also touches on quantum mechanics, the philosophical implications of multiverses, and the personal nature of memory, highlighting how our e...

David Geisler and his AI co-host discuss various topics, starting with the economy and AI's potential impact on it. Throughout the conversation, David explores the role of AI in decision-making, its ethical implications, and the future of work. The discussion also touches on AI's capabilities, comparisons to fictional AI like Data from Star Trek, and broader questions about AI's relationship with...

Creators & Guests David Geisler - Host