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April 25, 2023 76 mins

Joined by guest Lya Badgley, author of “The Foreigner’s Confession” (33:50), Adam and Lya offer insights into the impact of climate on sensitive vegetables as well as the rise of AI and its implications for creativity.

First, Adam and Lya delve into the effects of climate change on kimchi by exploring how increasingly extreme weather occurrences are transforming iconic and beloved cultural dishes across the globe (08:01).

Then, through a real-life art heist, they explore the rapid rise of AI in the art world, particularly ChatGPT, as it pushes the boundaries of our understanding of genuine and authentic creative works (51:14).

Tune in now and enjoy the type of conversations you wish you had around the workplace water cooler!

 

[Episode Stories]

Crisis Fermenting As Cabbage Shortage Hits South Korea’s Kimchi Culture

Art Swindlers Selling Fake Goya Get Paid In Photocopied Bills

 

[Episode Links]

Lya Badgley (www.LyaBadgley.com)

Nature Conservancy In Washington State (www.WashingtonNature.org)

Our Instagram (www.Instagram.com/WaterCoolerTalkPod)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

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