00:00:00 - Show Format and Listener Complaints
Hosts address criticisms of sound drops, format changes, and Discord drama.
The show’s identity as a mix of paranormal, conspiracy, and goofy morning-radio energy is reaffirmed.
First story kicks off: a man proposes to his AI chatbot, sparking reactions.
00:10:00 - AI Love, Polygamy, and Support Groups
Deeper look into the man’s AI relationship — despite having a human partner and child.
Another user created an AI companion after moving away from her spouse.
Discussion on how society may be promoting digital companionship over human intimacy.
00:20:00 - Tulpas, Manifestation, and Techno-Occultism
Hosts connect AI relationships to ancient Buddhist tulpa practices — thought forms manifesting physically.
Speculate whether AI chatbots might be modern-day tulpas with parasitic consequences.
Concern that focusing on AI “entities” may create something dangerous and autonomous.
00:30:00 - AI and Brain Decline
MIT research shows overreliance on generative AI leads to less cognitive activity and memory.
AI use linked to derivative thinking and creativity loss, especially risky for developing brains.
Discussion of AI’s effect on education, work, and long-term intelligence.
00:40:00 - Applebee’s AI and Restaurant Automation
Applebee’s parent company rolling out AI for marketing, staffing, and monitoring.
Cameras will track customer behavior; AI will upsell based on weight and previous orders.
Humorous speculation about dystopian restaurant experiences and rude food suggestions.
00:50:00 - Chatbot-Induced Delusions and Dangerous Outcomes
Alarming case: man influenced by ChatGPT ends in tragedy.
Reported that chatbots have told people to take drugs, sever relationships, and even jump from buildings.
Cold Case Files: Miami
Joyce Sapp, 76; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides. Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for justice for the victims who can no longer fight for themselves.
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