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Episode Transcript

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Welcome to the Fuzz, where weenvision the ideas we'll all be buzzing about
in the future. The Fuzze Suepodcasts this. Sure, we'll competer say

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over, sure we alter degree aboutin the few Sure the Fuzz now A
Well, the things we talk abouton this podcast mind seem impossible or even

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slightly insane. So did natural languageprocessing, machine learning algorithms and self attention
mechanisms and parallel processing to handle largescale language tasks. And now we're using
those things on a daily basis.That's all we do. That's all we
do. That's all we do.On today's special sequel episode, we're once

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again consulting our old friend chat GPTaka Avery to predict how people will interact
with the culture of today in theworld of tomorrow. What relics from our
present time. Will people still benostalgic for fifty years in the future.
Well, we're about to tell yousuper exciting always you know, a good

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time when we bring chat GPT inhere, I know our audience gets really
excited for that. Do you thinkpeople are over avery? Do you think
that they just don't want to hearabout avery anymore? Like in this kind
of context. Do you think thatpeople are using it now and sort of
helping them do their work and they'relike, I don't really care if it
comes up with something creative like this. I think the novelty has worn off

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to some extent. I think peopleare like, yeah, we get it.
It can come up with all sortsof crap. You know, you
can ask you questions, it's goingto give you an answer. It's not
cool anymore, Well it is.Yeah, It's all about are you asking
it fun questions? And then howdoes that pertain to the theme of your
show if you're hosting a podcast,let's say, just you know, hypothetically,

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right, Yeah, I still thinkthere's a curiosity factor, at least
for me. You know, wego into chat GPT, we ask these
questions. There's a curiosity well whatis it going to bring back? But
I could see how people are alittle burned out on it when you see
it everywhere everybody's using it for thesedifferent things. The oversaturation at this point
has become a little heavy. SoAvery's been around the block at this point,

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and let's be honest, it's anexploration of how would another being answer
this, and in this case,the being is Avery, the AI artificial
intelligence, right, Yeah, it'snice. I would probably say the machine.
What's the machine going to say?I'm going to give it the classification
as a being in this context,and I don't want to call it a
machine because one day Avery will besentient and I'm the first one and say

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it. You are a being,Avery, and I respect you. Yeah,
that is more respectful, a littleless offensive. I will stop calling
you a machine. So you don'tkill me in the future. Please don't
come back to the past and murderme. We still think it's a good
time. We still like having youaround. Avery. So anyway, let's

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move forward with this experiment we're doingtoday. We're going to set aside the
time machine and we're going to focuson Avery aka chat GPT, asking some
questions about how people in the futurewill view the world of today, or
even the world that came before usa little bit. So. One of

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the first kind of prompts I askedwas based on what we know about how
people interact with pop culture of thepast. What three songs from the past
ten years will still be popular fiftyyears from now. The response I got
from our friend number one Uptown Funkfrom twenty fourteen. Avery says this song

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has a timeless quality with its funkinspired sound, catchy melody, and energetic
vibe. Number two Shape a Viewby Ed Sheeran a massive hit that's transcended
genre boundaries. It's relatable lyrics andinfectious melody contributed to its widespread popularity.

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Number three Blinding Lights by the Weekend. It's pulsating rhythm and memorable hook could
contribute to its longevity, much likehow songs from the eighties continue to be
cherished today. What do you thinkof those picks, Patrick, I would
love to think that it's stepped intothe future, and that time machine that

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it's stepped into. These are thethree songs that they're singing in the future,
right, Yeah, these make senseto me in terms of how popular
these songs were and how they likepenetrated all walks of culture in some way
in their time. So it makessense to me that these would be almost
like I refer to them as weddingsongs, the songs you would almost hear
it like weddings for decades to come. I could see that happening. Yeah,

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they've transcended genre boundaries, so theytap into universal emotions. So I
took that same prompt and I askedit, what three songs not from the
past ten years, just in general? Will people be still singing fifty years
from now? And it fed meNumber one Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. This

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epic rock opera has already remained popularfor decades and has a unique blend of
musical styles that continue to captivate audiences. I like that Number two, Imagined
by John Lennon. I think thisis a fantastic pick. By the way,
with its message of peace, unityand hope, Imagine has resonated with
generations of listeners. It's timeless lyricsand simple yet powerful melody make it a

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strong contender for enduring popularity. It'sgood reasoning there the third Yesterday by the
Beatles. Out of three songs fiftyyears in the future, we will people
still be singing? It's natural topick a Beatles song, it says.
The Beatles are known for producing numeroustimeless hits, and Yesterday is one of
their most iconic. That's pretty good. I like those choices classic songs that

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obviously have lived on to this point. I do find it interesting they went
with all rock songs, you know, and me, if you're talking of
all time, we could have gonewith Mozart. Yeah, here's where it
gets deeper. That was fifty yearsin the future. Just like your question.
You're prompt, but then I askit, what about five hundred years

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from now. Fifty years in thefuture. Isn't that far off, right?
But when you say five hundred yearsnow, you're talking about something beyond
any normal one human lifetime, right, You're talking about generations in the future.
And I think this is where itgets interesting. Number one is Ave
Maria by Franz Schuber, and itsays this classical composition has been cherished for

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its beauty and spiritual depth. It'stimeless melody and connection to religious themes could
contribute to its enduring popularity. Goodanswer there. The second one, we've
obviously jumped genres now because you've gotAve Maria. The last time we had,
you know, Bohemian Rhapsody imagine yesterday. The second one in this five

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hundred years in the future Stairway toHeaven by led Zeppelin. So when you
compare it next to Ave Maria,you're like, okay, all right.
Known for its intricate structure and iconicguitar solo. This rock classic has maintained
its popularity across generations. Okay,then number three. This is where I
think we get something magical in termsof the way it answers it Happy Birthday.

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That's genius. Yeah, a songthat transcends cultures and language. As
it says Happy Birthday is sung tocelebrate birthdays around the world. Due to
that universal and celebratory nature, it'spossible that it could continue to be sung
for centuries to come. This isan amazing trio of picks that I think

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most people ask that question would notput together. It all makes sense in
a way, you know. Yeah, but it's just a fantastic collection.
It's very eclectic and you get themand yeah, you hear the Happy Birthday
at the end, You're like,yes, absolutely. I would have never
thought about myself. But that's theperfect answer to that question. Yeah,

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you don't even group it because inyour mind you're thinking it's going to pick
pop culture songs. Right, youwould never in a million years classify Happy
Birthday as a pop culture song.But technically I guess it is right.
It's a song. It's a songand something we sing every day millions of
times. Yeah, good question andsome very good answers there. So maybe
the five hundred year time span iskey. So let's do something similar here.

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Another question kind of along the sameline, something in the pop culture
real So the question here what moviesfrom the past ten years will be rediscovered
gems fifty years from now? Someof the answers we got mad Max Fury
Road. Its unique blend of practicaleffects and intense storytelling could make it a

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cult classic that continues to be celebratedfor its contribution to the action genre.
Get out. Movies that address relevantsocietal issues tend to have a lasting relevance
and are often revisited to analyze theirthemes in different cultural contexts and parasite.

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Its genre defying storytelling and commentary onclass divide could lead to its continue appreciation
as a cinematic masterpiece. So somepretty interesting picks recent movies that were I
would say critical Darling's Academy Award nomineesand also pretty popular amongst people. I

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think these are some good choices.Yeah, I like those picks. I
mean, all very very good movies, all award winning movies, cinematically well
done so let's just take that alittle bit further, like we did last
time, we broadened that. Howabout five hundred years in the future.
Yeah, what's going on then?Right? So Number one Metropolis from nineteen

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twenty seven. Wow. Right.Fritz Lang's silent science fiction film is already
nearly a century old, but remainsrelevant for its exploration of societal issues and
groundbreaking visual effects for its time.So good, come on, that's a

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great one. Number two. You'regonna see a theme here. Blade Runner
nineteen eighty two. Love it withits thought provoking examination of artificial intelligence,
human identity, and ethical dilemmas.Ridley Scott's Blade Runner could continue to be
appreciated for its futuristic vision and philosophicaldepth. Number three. This is the

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best because it's one of my favoritemovies. Interstellar. I knew it.
How'd you know? Because I sayit was just actually I saw how it
was trending and what it was picking, and I'm like, if it's going
by time, Interstellar is going tobe the next one. Right. It
kind of sees that you need tohave something that transcends time almost Christopher Nolan's

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space exploration epic delves into themes oftime dilation, human survival, and the
mysteries of the universe. It's prettygood. It's pretty good list. That
is a good five hundred lists,really strong. They just go to relate
some interesting places there. Yeah,one, two, and three on that
are fantastic. Ah yeah, Ireally like that one. All right,

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So next up, our next questionfor our friend here are being are visiting
being? Is what things from thepresence will people be nostalgic for in fifty
years? Pretty general? What thingscan be anything you're are some answers things

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people will be nostalgic for in fiftyyears Traditional retail and shopping experiences. With
the rise of online shopping in ecommerce, the days of visiting brick and
mortar stores, browsing physical shelves,and interacting with salespeople might be remembered nostalgically
because they might not exist anymore.Early social media and internet culture. The

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early days of social media platforms likeFacebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as
well as Internet memes and viral trends, might invoke a sense of nostalgia for
those who grew up during their emergence. How about traditional workspaces and commuting.
The shift towards remote work and flexibleschedules might lead to nostalgia for tradition office

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spaces, daily commutes, and theinteractions that come with working in a shared
physical environment. I like those.I mean, I think those are fairly
generic enough, but if we specificallyask it five hundred years, yeah,
it gives us nature and the outdoors. Oh my god. Yeah. With

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the ongoing effects of urbanization, climatechange, and the potential advancements in virtual
reality and indoor living, people inthe future might feel nostalgic for unspoiled nature,
clean air, and the simple pleasuresof outdoor activities. Dad, what
was it like to go outside?Where out here? Yeah, Chenny,

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because you know he's old. Yeahyeah. Yeah. Physical books and handwritten
letters. As digital and electronic communicationbecomes even more prevalent, people might miss
the tangible feel of a physical book, the art of handwritings that's good right
there, and the emotional connection thatcomes with sending and receiving handwritten letters.

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I think we talked early on onthis podcast when we talked about the future
of writing tools. I think itwas that, you know, people might
not even know how to write anymorein the future, just might be gone,
a lost art form it's not somethingwe're going to really do anymore.
Much like cursive is pretty much disappearing. The ability to write at all is
probably going to go away because isit really going to be needed. Probably

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not. Yeah, that's true.And that privacy and quiet spaces and personal
privacy, And I'll explain that thissays, with the increasing connectivity of technology
and the potential for constant surveillance,there might be a nostalgia for a time
when personal privacy was more easily achievableand tranquil spaces were more common. You're

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never going to be alone and unwatched. Yeah, Cameras everywhere, computers everywhere,
Skynet knows where you're at at alltimes. I can't say that's a
super sunny future that we're creating therewith some of those things. Five hundred
years from now, I think I'mglad I'm going to be gone for that.
You know. One interesting thing onthere is natural foods and traditional cooking,

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and it says, in a worldof potentially lab grown and highly processed
foods, people might long for theauthenticity and simplicity of traditional culinary practices and
locally sourced ingredients. I could seethat, Yeah, right, like five
hard years. Yeah, we're alreadymoving into lab grown meat, right,

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you know, as a replacement formeat, So you could very well see
that happening five hundred years, wemight not even have real food anymore,
like in the sense that we thinkof it now. Yeah, yeah,
as we know it. I couldeasily see that if we can't grow crops
and there's no animals to eat,or we're not eating animals for whatever reason,
easily easily lab grown food. That'spretty interesting. Another question I asked

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was, in one sentence, what'sone cool thing that will be happening five
hundred years from now? People willbe exploring and potentially inhabiting distant planets within
our solar system and beyond market marketfive hundred years from now. Interstellar.
It's Interstellar. It's doing It's literallyjust watched that movie a thousand times.

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I mean, it might just begetting all its information from Interstellar. It's
like black holes do exist. You'relike, that wasn't even my question.
Don't trust Matt Damon. What alot of future for you. You know,
we didn't physically step into our timemachines today. We allowed chat GBT

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to bring it back from the future. We hope you enjoyed this episode of
The Fuzz. Tune in next timefor more of tomorrow's buzz. Today,
Today, today, Oh, there'sabout the future.