This week Dave and Gunnar talk about fake bodies, fake passports, fake speakers, a fake Commodore 64 CD-ROM, and Erich Morisse being mean to AI

Gunnar builds a Gemini-powered virtual team: It's all about perspective.
Farewell Pocket, hello Wallabag or Instapaper?
Ethically sourced “spare” human bodies could revolutionize medicine
- His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Fake Passport Generated by ChatGPT Bypasses Security
An episode of The Simpsons? Fake speakers found in Chinese Volvos.
- The Simpsons: I know a genuine Magnetbox, Panaphonic, & Sorny when I see one.
The Commodore 64’s Forgotten CD-ROM
Google's Co-Founder Says AI Performs Best When You Threaten It
Erich Morisse asks: What If We’re Mean To AI and It's Faster?

Cutting Room Floor

Character Card: Dave Egts, the Tech Conduit

Class: Information Broker/Wandering Scholar
Level: 10 (Represents seasoned experience in gathering and disseminating information)
Key Stats:
- Intelligence: 14 (Keen interest in technology and current events)
- Wisdom: 13 (Experienced in presenting information and guiding discussions)
- Charisma: 15 (Engaging host, able to connect with listeners and Gunnar)
- Dexterity: 11 (Likely adept at navigating digital interfaces)
- Constitution: 10 (Average resilience)
- Strength: 9 (Less emphasis on physical prowess)
Skills:
- Information Gathering: +4 (Constantly bringing up news and interesting links)
- Persuasion: +5 (Convincing in his role as host)
- Technology Lore: +4 (Knowledgeable about various technologies, especially AI)
- Networking: +3 (Maintains connections, has an intern)
- Podcastcasting: +5 (Years of experience hosting the "Dave and Gunnar Show")
Equipment/Tools:
- The Scroll of Cutting Room Findings: A collection of intriguing and often bizarre information snippets.
- The Referral Link Amulet: Grants minor luck when promoting digital services.
- The Microphone of Amplification: Enhances his voice and presence.
Special Abilities:
- Rapid Link Retrieval: Can quickly recall and share relevant information from his vast mental archives.
- Interruption Evasion: Skilled at navigating conversational tangents and bringing the focus back.
- Beard of Minor Intimidation: Once grew a beard that reportedly scared children. (Grants a +1 to Intimidation checks, but only when visibly bearded).

Character Card: Gunnar Hellekson, the Organized Sage

Class: Productivity Master/Lorekeeper
Level: 10 (Represents deep knowledge and refined organizational skills)
Key Stats:
- Intelligence: 15 (Deeply analytical and knowledgeable in various subjects)
- Wisdom: 14 (Offers insightful perspectives and well-reasoned opinions)
- Charisma: 12 (Engaging in discussions, though sometimes focused on his own systems)
- Dexterity: 12 (Likely efficient with digital tools and interfaces)
- Constitution: 11 (Average resilience)
- Strength: 8 (Less emphasis on physical pursuits)
Skills:
- Organization: +6 (Master of Todoist and the PARA method)
- Lore (Technology): +4 (Extensive knowledge of tech trends and concepts)
- Lore (Games): +4 (Passionate about Dungeons & Dragons and video games like Fallout)
- Insight: +4 (Able to identify underlying issues and biases)
- Digital Note-Taking: +3 (Proficient with InstaPaper)
Equipment/Tools:
- The Immaculate Todoist Ledger: A constantly updated record of tasks, goals, and accountabilities.
- The InstaPaper Tome of Summaries: Contains AI-generated summaries of vast amounts of information.
- The D&D Dice of Fate: Used for both entertainment and occasional insightful pronouncements.
Special Abilities:
- Systematic Efficiency: Can optimize tasks and processes for maximum productivity.
- Lore Recall: Able to access detailed knowledge on a wide range of topics, especially related to technology and games.
- Twitter Banishing Aura: Once permanently deleted his Twitter account, creating a zone of social media detachment around him.
- PARA Method Mastery: Can impose order on chaotic situations with a well-defined system.

We Give Thanks

Erich Morisse for having us think about AI kindness!

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