Gaming for Good, AI Agent Tsunami, and Automated Vehicles
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In this philosophical walk-and-talk episode of Positive Pedestrian, the hosts navigate a variety of topics, including Best Buy's decline, awkward massage experiences, the rise of digital NPCs, and AI companions. They delve deeply into the subject of "technology philanthropy," exploring applications designed to encourage community involvement, as well as the ethics surrounding the use of augmented humans. The discussion expands on what it means to assign agency in a world filled with technological advancements. It’s a raw, thoughtful, and at times hilarious conversation about technology, Minecraft charity work, and digital identities.
Chapters
1. Best Buy, Massages, and Waxing (00:00:00)
2. Gaming for a Cause (00:11:02)
3. Making a Difference by Volunteering (00:24:10)
4. Automated Journaling (00:30:06)
5. AI’s Cluster, Domain, and Agency (00:36:12)
6. Leveling Up Our “Real Life Avatars” (00:45:10)
7. Swept up by an AI Companion (00:51:09)
8. Technology Philanthropy & Flexible Morality (00:56:34)
9. Tech Trained Augmented Humans (01:04:00)
10. Ethical Choices & AI Driven Utopia (01:11:55)
11. AI’s Digital Revolution (01:36:28)
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