Are we really thinking for ourselves, or are we just NPCs in the algorithm’s favorite simulation? In this episode, we unpack why humanity decided to bully AI like it’s the new kid in school, the terrifying content creator-to-algorithm pipeline, and whether we’ve already outsourced our personalities to the For You Page. We also spiral into a healthy dose of existential dread—because what’s a podcast without questioning your entire digital existence?
Topics Covered: Why do we treat AI like dirt? The college dropout-to-content creator pipeline is real. Are influencers just AI’s unpaid interns? The ouroboros of engagement: AI trains us more than we train it. Is the algorithm actually running our lives? The internet time loop—why every discourse is just recycled drama. Have we already lost the ability to have original thoughts? The horrifying possibility that we are just anxious AI with flesh suits.
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