Great Intentions Podcast

In episode #31 of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters delve into the complexities of artistic identity, the challenges of navigating uncertainty, and the impact of digital culture on creativity and parenting. Roel shares his transition from a structured company to being a free artist, emphasizing the importance of autonomy and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with being an artist. The conversation explores various options for future projects, the concept of cultural scarcity in relation to parenting, and the need for balance in accessing culture. Both hosts reflect on their artistic journeys, the hustle of freelance work, and the role of gratitude in maintaining perspective during uncertain times.01:55 Transitioning from Employment to Freelance05:57 Exploring Options for Future Work11:55 The Challenges of Creative Entrepreneurship18:04 Navigating Uncertainty and Future Directions24:11 Navigating Artistic Endeavors During Crisis25:54 The Weight of Doubt and Motivation26:51 The Evolution of Artistic Practice30:00 Shifting Focus: From Institutional Critique to Societal Reflection32:42 The Freedom and Burden of Artistic Autonomy34:22 Finding Gratitude in Challenging Times35:05 Parenting in the Digital Age38:47 Cultural Scarcity and Its Impact on Creativity41:30 The Overload of Cultural Production45:10 The Future of Media and Cultural Landscape⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters⁠

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters explore various themes surrounding creativity, parenting, and the impact of technology on artistic expression. They discuss the importance of external validation, the role of artist portfolios, and the challenges of navigating social media as artists. The conversation also touches on parenting in a digital age, the balance of pressure in artistic development, and the future of AI in creativity. Throughout the episode, the hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, emphasizing the significance of the creative process and the joy of learning. 02:52 Creative Projects and External Validation05:49 The Concept of the User in Digital Spaces08:49 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health11:44 Artistic Portfolios and Online Presence14:45 Automating Social Media Management17:40 Parenting and Personal Reflections24:17 Navigating Career Choices and Autonomy27:07 The Balance of Pressure and Passion in Pursuing Arts30:26 Exploring Contemporary Music Education34:25 The Role of Technology in Creative Expression38:53 Multilingualism in Early Childhood Development43:07 The Impact of Technology on Parenting46:10 Cultural Consumption and Personal Rituals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode of the Great Intentions podcast, hosts Roel Wouters and Jonas Lund delve into the creative process behind Roel's new film 'Deep Soup', exploring themes of anticipation, post-project emotions, and the impact of parenting styles in a digital age. They discuss Jonas's recent achievement of winning an art prize and reflect on the role of generative AI in creativity, questioning its implications for artistic expression and cultural development. The conversation highlights the balance between providing access to culture and fostering imagination, ultimately pondering the future of AI in creative fields.03:02 Exploring the Themes of Deep Soup05:57 Premiere Details and Distribution Plans08:57 Navigating Post-Project Emotions12:02 Jonas's Artistic Achievements14:48 Cultural Reflections on Parenting17:54 The Significance of the Prize22:31 Predicting Outcomes with AI25:04 Parenting in the Digital Age32:23 Navigating Parenting Styles39:48 The Impact of Public Judgment on Parenting39:59 The Future of AI and Problem Solving42:47 The State of AI Systems and Model Collapse47:56 Generative AI: Creativity or Limitation?51:56 Cultural Scarcity and Imagination54:57 The Role of AI in Creative Production⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters delve into various themes surrounding online gaming, the evolution of internet communities, and the impact of social media on personal connections. They reflect on their experiences with chess and online gaming, discuss the nostalgia for early internet connections, and explore the role of AI in modern communication. The conversation also touches on parenting in the digital age, the importance of play in building connections, and the challenges of navigating technology within family life.00:00 The Chess Game Begins02:52 The Promise of the Internet05:55 Online Connections and Friendships09:03 Nostalgia for Early Internet Communities11:46 The Evolution of Gaming and Technology14:41 The Impact of AI on Human Interaction17:46 The Dangers of Digital Disconnection20:43 Reflections on Technology and Society26:29 Navigating Parenting Challenges28:03 The Impact of Technology on Parenting29:14 Future of Social Interaction and Technology31:40 Family Time and Personal Growth34:42 Language Development in Children35:45 Screen Time Management Strategies37:50 Screen Time Confessions and Family Dynamics40:05 Finding Balance in Productivity and Leisure40:52 Creative Play and Building Projects47:07 Closing Thoughts and Future Topics

In this episode of the Great Intentions podcast, hosts Jonas and Roel explore a variety of themes including the role of audience in art, the impact of AI on productivity, personal reflections on climate change, and the importance of nature in our lives. They discuss parenting challenges, the significance of conditional design, and the need for education systems to adapt to the rise of AI. The conversation also touches on nostalgia for older technologies and the importance of creativity in learning. Recorded on the 4th of May. Published two months later due to too busy times, and no one to edit. 02:19 The Importance of Feeling Seen05:09 Art, Audience, and Authenticity07:13 Life Updates and Productivity10:17 Health Tips and Personal Anecdotes13:02 Nature and the Return of Swallows16:05 Work-Life Balance and Stress Management19:07 Conditional Design and Its Evolution21:54 Nostalgia in Technology and User Interfaces24:59 Smart Devices and Their Challenges30:00 The Shittification of Technology32:10 Nostalgia for Physical Media34:44 The Subscription Economy39:53 Education in the Age of AI47:43 Rethinking Grading Systems57:28 The Future of Creativity and Learning

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters discuss a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and experiences in art and technology to the challenges of parenting in a digital age. They explore the importance of community connections, the impact of the political climate on personal well-being, and the challenges of artistic expression in a content-driven world. The conversation emphasizes the significance of local engagement and the need for social connections in navigating modern life.03:01 Art, Technology, and Local Production05:57 Network Maintenance: A New Interactive Art Piece08:56 Balancing Creative Projects and Personal Life12:00 Parenting Challenges and Experiences14:54 Reflections on Recent Events and Future Plans18:02 Cultural Commentary: Media and Entertainment21:01 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions25:17 Critique of Character Development29:12 Narrative Structure and Audience Engagement31:51 Politics and Personal Strategies35:24 Navigating Apathy and Activism37:14 The Role of Art in Society40:43 Content Overload and Artistic Integrity44:11 Community Connections and Local Engagement48:19 Skepticism in the Age of MisinformationNetwork Maintenance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In the episode 25 of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Roel Wouters and Jonas Lund discuss various topics ranging from the state of social media and messaging apps to the impact of AI on emotional dependencies and the future of programming. They explore the challenges of parenting, language development in children, and the influence of technology on communication. The conversation highlights the importance of user experience in tech, the role of boycotts in shaping corporate behavior, and the evolving landscape of AI in our daily lives.01:05 The State of Social Media02:58 Messaging Apps: Signal vs. WhatsApp05:25 User Experience in Messaging Platforms08:25 Boycotting American Tech Companies11:31 The Impact of User Experience on Political Choices14:34 Navigating Online Scams and Security17:27 The Role of AI in Human Interaction20:26 Personal Experiences with Digital Identity28:15 Privacy Concerns in AI Conversations30:22 The Role of AI in Therapy and Coaching33:28 Social Dynamics and AI Companionship38:26 Advancements in AI Models and Their Impact42:39 The Future of Programming and AI Integration44:24 Parenting in a Digital AgeLinksThe Real Jonas, the story of how Jonas lost his domain name⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters explore a variety of topics ranging from media art and technology to the implications of AI in creative processes. They discuss the significance of browsers as filters for the internet, the challenges of restoring digital art, and the resurgence of net art. The conversation also delves into the complexities of open-source technology, the future of work in an AI-driven society, and the importance of generational connections in celebrations. Chapters 02:07 Exploring Media Art and Institutions 05:59 The Role of Browsers in Art 09:59 Restoration Challenges in Digital Art 12:00 Self-Censorship in Digital Art 15:06 The Evolution of Internet Browsing 17:57 Games and AI: A New Perspective 21:53 Prompt Injection and AI Limitations 25:10 The Rise of DeepSeek: A New Frontier in AI 29:16 Innovative Training Techniques and Cost Efficiency 32:35 Open Source vs. Open Weights: The Ethical Dilemma 36:12 Navigating the Complexities of AI and Society 41:01 The Future of Work in an AI-Driven World 48:43 Celebrating Milestones: A Personal Reflection Links https://laptopreflections.org/ https://public-access.me https://waxy.org Lex Fridman Podcast on Deepseek ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode of the Great Intentions podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters explore various themes surrounding media consumption, parenting, and the impact of technology on mental health. They discuss the challenges of parenting in a digital age, the importance of intrinsic motivation in child development, and the effects of social media on attention spans. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for the future. Throughout the episode, the hosts share personal anecdotes and insights, creating a relatable and engaging dialogue.

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters explore various themes surrounding family dynamics during the holiday season, the importance of personal well-being amidst family obligations, and the magical experience of entering a flow state in creative work. They discuss the joy of crafting and making, generational differences in social interactions, and the impact of technology on focus and connection. The conversation also touches on the challenges of managing technical issues and the necessity of establishing a reliable backup system for creative projects. In this conversation, Jonas and Roel explore various themes including the satisfaction of automation in programming, the complexities and personal significance of naming children, and a cultural reflection on the film Fight Club and its relevance today. They also discuss the impact of geopolitical tensions on youth and the importance of navigating fear in a changing world, particularly in the context of parenting and societal expectations. Chapters 02:59 Balancing Personal Needs and Family Happiness 06:00 The Importance of Flow State in Creative Work 09:06 Crafting and the Joy of Making 12:01 Generational Differences in Social Interaction 14:54 The Impact of Technology on Focus and Connection 18:02 Navigating Technical Challenges and Backup Systems 26:20 The Joy of Automation and Flow State 29:10 The Complexity of Naming Children 35:00 Revisiting Fight Club: A Cultural Reflection 39:59 The Impact of Geopolitical Tensions on Youth 51:04 Navigating Fear in a Changing World

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas and Roel delve into the exciting yet controversial world of AI-generated video content, specifically focusing on OpenAI's Sora text-to-video generator. They discuss the implications of this technology for artists, the ethical concerns surrounding art washing, and the challenges of navigating the limitations and capabilities of AI in creative expression. The conversation highlights the evolving relationship between technology and art, raising questions about ownership, creativity, and the future of artistic endeavors in an AI-driven landscape. In this conversation, Roel and Jonas explore various themes surrounding technology, user engagement, and the evolution of AI. They discuss the interactive platforms designed to engage users, the implications of AI language models, and reflect on Facebook's early days through the lens of its 'Little Red Book'. The conversation also touches on the future of social media, the concept of ownership, and the value of experiences over material possessions, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about parenting and personal reflections on life. 02:53 Exploring OpenAI's Sora: The Future of Text-to-Video Generation 08:58 The Controversy of Art Washing and Artist Involvement 15:00 Navigating the Limitations and Capabilities of Sora 20:56 The Intersection of Technology and Artistic Expression 28:51 Interactive Platforms and User Engagement 32:44 The Evolution of AI and Language Models 34:51 Facebook's Little Red Book: Insights and Reflections 39:38 The Future of Social Media and AI 44:25 Ownership, Stuff, and Personal Value 53:35 Closing Thoughts and Reflections on Life Links OpenAI's Sora Facebook's Little Red Book https://github.com/Tencent/HunyuanVideo https://github.com/jy0205/Pyramid-Flow RunwayML KlingAI Interview with (former) OpenAI CTO Mira Murati ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters discuss a range of topics from personal updates to the political climate, the impact of social media, and the challenges of parenting in a digital age. They explore the role of technology in society, the importance of empathy in parenting, and the potential of AI in shaping future interactions. The conversation also touches on the significance of live action role play as a medium for exploring complex themes. Chapters 02:59 Political Climate and Public Sentiment 05:39 The Role of Technology in Politics 08:50 The Impact of Social Media on Society 11:43 The Future of US Politics and Global Relations 14:34 Cultural Reflections and Activism 17:35 Tech Optimism vs. Reality 20:21 Navigating Technology as Parents 29:41 Navigating the Future of Technology and Parenting 31:31 Exploring Misinformation Through LARP 38:58 The Challenges and Joys of Parenting Toddlers 46:28 Empathy in Parenting and Relationships 50:03 Winter Blues: The Struggles of Cold Weather 50:33 Longing for Summer: The Desire for Warmth Links Consensus Architects Inc. Backyard.ai Rafael Rozendaal at MOMA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode of the Great Intentions Podcast, hosts Jonas Lund and Roel Wouters discuss various themes surrounding parenting, creative work, and the implications of recent developments in the tech industry. They share personal anecdotes about parenting challenges, the exhaustion of maintaining a digital nomad lifestyle with a child, and the complexities of negotiating responsibilities with partners. The conversation also delves into the nature of artistic practice, dealing with rejection, and the significance of awards in the creative field. Finally, they touch on OpenAI's recent funding round and its implications for the tech industry. In this conversation, Roel and Jonas explore the evolving landscape of AI branding, the impact of AI on coding and creative processes, and the intersection of art and AI. They discuss the implications of AI in branding, the efficiency of coding with AI tools, and the necessity of human creativity in the age of AI. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by subscription models in the AI industry, highlighting the financial burden they impose on users. 02:59 Parenting and Learning from Mistakes 05:58 The Exhaustion of Parenting 08:47 Navigating a Digital Nomad Lifestyle with a Child 12:00 Creative Projects and Entrepreneurial Ventures 16:57 Dealing with Rejection in Creative Fields 19:55 Celebrating Success and Collaboration 24:00 OpenAI's Massive Funding and Industry Implications 31:20 The Paradox of AI Branding 36:01 AI in Coding: A Double-Edged Sword 44:01 The Future of Programming: Human-AI Collaboration 48:57 Art, AI, and Cultural Reflections 57:59 The Subscription Model Dilemma Links Luna Maurer's Emoji Performance ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about AI Wearables, haute couture in UX design, the fact that you can taste everything you look at automatically with your brain, unbreakable glass and other things. 01:29 Vacationing with a Baby 05:07 Embracing Chaos and Imperfections 12:20 The Rise of AI Wearables 17:21 Exploring the Intersection of Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Art 23:22 The Impact of Capitalism on Product Longevity and Sustainability 31:45 Introduction and Capitalism Critique 32:10 Buy it Cheap and Weep 34:55 The Connoisseur in User Experience Design 39:27 Recording Missed Moments 42:35 Exploring Edible Greens and Flowers 48:46 Tech Updates: Chrome, Lama 3.1, and System Data 55:59 The Mystery of System Data 57:31 ASMR Tech Talk and Computer Joy 58:14 kikkertjes.wav Links Buy it for Life Sub Reddit Laptop Reflections Public Access Me East-German Unbreakable Glass Crank (2006) Flux Schnell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode, Jonas and Roel discuss their experiences with their babies and explore the concept of oxytocin in parenting. They question whether the different ways parents bond with their babies, such as nurturing for mothers and playing for fathers, are innate or learned behaviors. They also discuss the challenges of parenting, including separation anxiety and the importance of not taking things personally. The conversation segues into a discussion about the limitations of large language models in maintaining consistency and context. They explore the idea of summarizing conversations and using starting prompts to improve the interactions with the models. In this conversation, Jonas and Roel discuss the use of large language models in generative art and the challenges and considerations that come with it. They explore the differences between various models, such as ChatGPT and Llama, and the importance of context and prompt design. They also touch on the impact of AI on the art market, the role of intention in generative art, and the relationship between NFTs and the art world. The conversation concludes with Jonas sharing his experience at the Generative Arts Summit in Berlin and the evolving landscape of generative art. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 03:39 Playing with Babies and Oxytocin 09:26 The Nature vs. Nurture Debate 14:08 Parental Disappointment and Vulnerability 20:45 Separation Anxiety in Babies 28:44 The Limitations of Large Language Models 36:54 Exploring the Use of Large Language Models in Generative Art 45:02 The Impact of AI on the Art Market and the Rise of NFTs 53:53 The Role of Context and Prompt Design in Generating Desired Results 57:57 Reflecting on the Generative Arts Summit in Berlin 01:06:27 The Evolving Landscape of Generative Art and AI Links bitcoinfomo.club ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about solo parenting, AI (Apple Intelligence!!) coming to a billion users, and how it will change human communication forever, time and work in the age of screen addiction and the New Kitsch.  Deepdreaming Willy Wonka: AI Weird as the New Kitsch, Silvio Lorusso ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about the latest tech demos from OpenAI and Google as they continue their AI arms race, and sweet fleeting moments that all of a sudden disappear.  ⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about the Dead Internet Theory, how chess has changed since the introduction of AI engines, XKCD, Octavia Butler’s Dawn, transhumanism and Cyborgs.  Dawn by Octavia Butler XKCD 2916 Blue Ball Machine Chess ⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about Jonas forgetting his bag with his laptop on a plane and his declining cognitive function, and the latest in AI trickery, including Amazon’s lies and Suno.ai for your own custom music generations. Suno.ai Jonas’s Bio song Amazon Fresh  I Will Say Whatever You Want In Front Of A Pizza, Sebastian Schmieg ⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about Constant Dullaart’s Evening at the New Institute in Rotterdam, how if at all it could be possible to archive particular LLM models, Roel’s coffee tip and other things! ⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters