In this episode of Positively Pedestrian, we discuss low-earth country clubs, an examination of flooding near-earth space with millions of tourist destinations. We analyze human augmentation in utero and the biological and social implications of pre and post-gestation DNA alteration. The broad-spectrum effects of misinformation, and funny exploration of a rogue group of humans mentally destroyed by an early generation of AI therapists, among other bizarrely curious topics.
Quotable
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
This famous quote from Albert Einstein remains relevant today and speaks to the negative unintended consequences of applied technology we continue to experience during this era of great technological expansion.
Blue Origin was founded with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Blue Origin envisions a time when people can tap into the limitless resources of space and enable the movement of damaging industries into space to preserve Earth, humanity’s blue origin.
Listener Q&A
Will sex bots be a real thing?
Yes for sure 100%, there is no question whatsoever! This technology will inevitable be able to pass the "real-life-human" Turing Test, and sex with an AI android will be more enthralling, compelling, safer, and more satisfying than sex with an actual person could ever be, effective displacing traditional biological sex, which culturally may fall out of favor.
Inside Flat Earth International Conference, where everyone believes Earth isn't round - ABC News
Flat Earth believers met in North Carolina to discuss ideas.
Jeff Bezos, Dr. Evil Meme - Photo Credit @openmindgunlock
Follow Up Notes
Correction on the three maxims inscribed at the Temple of Apollo at Delphi were 1.Know Thyself, 2.Nothing in Excess 3.Certainty brings insanity.
Comment
Very interesting segment on misinformation, please expand on this topic in a future episode. Misinformation is a major problem in the modern era and needs to be addressed. I specifically would like to hear more about possible technology tools to combat misinformation in the future.
Flat Earth Illustration - Credit - James Bareham / The Verge
Pigs in Space | Facebook Fan Group
Pigs in Space is a recurring sketch from The Muppet Show, featuring the exploits of Captain Link Hogthrob, First Mate Piggy, and Dr. Julius Strangepork leading a crew of pigs aboard the Swinetrek. The sketch, in concept, is essentially a parody of Star Trek, Lost in Space and other space operas of the 1960s and 70s.
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Flat earth convention in space? Come on guys, you know they would never be able to get past the dome! - LOL
#FlatEarth #LowEarthOrbit #SpaceTourism #CRISPR #DNA #GeneTherapy #Homo-Technicus #AITherapy #AIEmpathy #Misinformation #NewPhilosophicalDisposition #No-MoPhobia #OfftheGrid
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Jodi Waters from Tampa, Florida says...
Guys, the trail of AI therapy failures made me fall out of my chair! Hilarious! Keep up the good work!