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Technology Erich Wenzel Technology Erich Wenzel

Exploring AI's Role and Limitations: From Corporate Automation to Human Creativity

In this episode of Feeding Curiosity, the hosts explore the implications of AI technology, discussing concerns about AI replacing human productivity; they debate the potential and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT. The conversation covers corporate automation, the dangers of over-reliance on AI, and its inability to generate original thought or creativity. They examine how AI's capacity to reorganize known information could transform industries while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human consciousness and creativity in problem-solving. The discussion concludes by urging a balanced perspective on AI, advocating for its use as a complementary tool rather than a solution to all problems.

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Technology, Games Erich Wenzel Technology, Games Erich Wenzel

Jordan Criss on Video Games, Simulations, VFX, and Electric Vehicles

Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Jordan Criss, a longtime friend and guest. In many ways, we caught up after not talking for a couple of weeks. As always, it's a lot of fun to dive into everything we're thinking about, interested in, or just the goings-on in life.

Topics include storytelling in video games, VFX in films, photorealistic image enhancement, and more!

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Film Deep Dive: Ex Machina

In this episode, we are back with a deep dive into the film Ex Machina. Ex Machina was written and directed by Alex Garland and starred by Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. We discuss the film’s key elements in themes, storytelling, and philosophical questions posed. If you have not watched the movie yet, this is a spoiler warning, and you should watch the movie before listening we cannot recommend the movie enough!

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