In this episode of the Technocracy podcast, hosts Ajay and Loong delve into a nostalgic view of the internet, predicting a return to pre-Facebook days. They explore the future of AI, debating whether AI can surpass human intuition and creativity, especially in terms involving taste and style. The hosts discuss how AI-generated content might lead to AI-free spaces and the potential need for new roles like AI trainers and sustainers. The conversation shifts to the nature of lightning, its immense energy, and the challenges of capturing it for power. They elaborate on the physics behind lightning strikes, debunking common myths and explaining why visible lightning appears to travel from the ground to the sky. The episode wraps up with reflections on the intersection of deep technology and human expertise, encouraging listeners to not just consider execution but also guard their innovative ideas in an AI-driven future.

Check out Ajay’s Stuff:

EntryLevel: https://entrylevel.net

Website: https://ajays.quest

Check out Loong’s Stuff:

QDX: https://www.qdx.co/

Automera: https://automeratx.com/

00:00 Introduction to the Future of the Internet

01:14 Exploring AI and Human Consciousness

05:06 The Role of AI in Content Creation

07:07 The Value of Human Effort and Taste

12:02 Future Job Roles in an AI-Driven World

24:50 Human Perception and Conscious Experience

32:19 Creating an AI Version of Yourself

33:51 Lightning, Doom, and Drugs

33:58 Debunking Lightning Myths

34:59 The Energy in a Lightning Bolt

36:43 Challenges in Capturing Lightning Energy

36:58 Historical Attempts to Capture Lightning

37:55 Modern Lightning Capture Technologies

44:12 How Lightning Actually Works

57:16 The Future of Lightning Energy

01:01:51 Closing Thoughts and Subscriber Goals

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