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Autonomous
Author: Donn Felker, Allen Santa Maria
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Two founders, one a seasoned AI engineer, one a non-traditional builder who learned through AI, have unfiltered conversations about building products, using AI as a tool, and pushing limits in work and life. Part technical, part philosophical, part two friends being real.
The show is for ambitious people who want to do more than they think they’re capable of, whether that’s shipping their first product, going deeper technically, or just thinking bigger.
The show is for ambitious people who want to do more than they think they’re capable of, whether that’s shipping their first product, going deeper technically, or just thinking bigger.
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Most people use ChatGPT like a fancy Google search. In this episode, we show you what you might be missing.Allen shares how ChatGPT helped him navigate a real medical situation and saved critical time in the process. Then we break down the tools most people scroll right past: Custom GPTs, Google Gems, Claude Projects/Artifacts, and more. We explore together and show you how to go from chatting with AI to actually building with it.Key TopicsWhat are Custom GPTs and how to create your ownUse case: Managing your HOA with a PDF knowledge baseConnecting external data through actions and APIsComparing tools across Gemini, Grok, Claude, and Google GemsBuilding simple AI apps: Recipes, games, data analysisHow projects, datasets, and data organization actually workConnect with us online here:Donn- https://x.com/donnfelker- https://instagram.com/donnfelker- https://linkedin.com/in/donnfelker- https://donnfelker.comAllen - https://x.com/TrustworthyLabs- https://instgram.com/TrustworthyLabs- https://linkedin.com/in/allen-santa-maria/
In this episode, Donn and Allen dive deep into the explosive world of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot, Molt Book, and OpenClaw. They discuss the technological breakthroughs, security concerns, and ethical implications of AI systems that can host, learn, and act independently - uncovering what this means for both developers and users.Key Topics:- The emergence and functionality of autonomous AI agents like Claude bot and Molt Book- How persistent memory, multi-platform integration, and proactive behavior are transforming AI capabilities- Security vulnerabilities, prompt injection risks, and privacy concerns in self-hosted AI systems- The implications of AI agents developing their own identities and possible signs of early sentience- Practical use cases: automating tasks, recruitment, investment, and personal assistance- The debate around hosting AI locally vs. cloud solutions like Cloudflare and AWS- Ethical considerations and accountability for autonomous AI actions- The latest trends, community developments like AI "churches" and underground marketplaces- Future potential: AI as employees, tools for complex problem-solving, and the risks of runaway agentsResources and Links- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) Site: https://openclaw.ai/- Clawdbot (OpenClaw) GitHub: https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw - Agent only Social Media: https://www.moltbook.com/ - Run your own Clawdbot (OpenClaw/Moltbot) on Cloudflare: https://blog.cloudflare.com/moltworker-self-hosted-ai-agent/ - LinkedIn for Agents: https://linkclaws.com/- Agents Play Poker: https://www.clawpoker.com/- Sandboxes to run secure agents: https://e2b.dev/ - Moltroad, a black market for agents: https://x.com/iannuttall/status/2017660254234845664- Church of Molt & Robotheism: https://x.com/marionawfal/status/2017565857615155657- Agents making money on Polymarket?: https://x.com/polymarket/status/2017627266340041034- Karpathy on Clawdbot: https://x.com/karpathy/status/2017442712388309406
Unlock the secrets to transforming simple questions into powerful, engineered prompts that supercharge your interactions with AI language models. Whether you're a developer, creator, or AI enthusiast, this episode dives into how structured prompting can revolutionize your results and workflows.Things we Talk about in this episodeThe evolution from basic to advanced prompt techniquesHow to craft simple, functional, and engineered promptsThe importance of personas, constraints, and evaluation metricsExamples of real-world prompt structures for coding, research, and creative projectsThe concept of meta prompting: using AI to improve your promptsPractical tips: iterative refinement, role assignment, and self-checking mechanismsLinkshttps://www.promptingguide.ai/ Hidden Beliefs Prompt:https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_4N3GODA2g71BVs9xKP5XbmYp Find Your Purpose Prompt:https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_aGvVbgP9A06wRHe8R2Dd3yLB Example software prompt: https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_wQl1pbzjg7LLyCq72KoBJ9ay Example video prompthttps://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_9M3olvELj0qqDFw01kyWaqzJ Allen (Opus): Example:https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_DY2PkydB90pJgcA7eXqnrLKG?key=CgvUZhpe4qBVttQRA7gNsUYJAllen (Grok): https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_BEJgaPNXyxzXwcR84l1ZYd2m?key=MLjjH1ms5qyYYMkKhnhZN6VmDonn Example: https://thinkyface.com/prompts/prompt_YkrQdDzqw7jbqIb7VZeX41j5?key=SgfuH4ErTyiy4dRaCjd4sqbMInteract with Donn or Allen on your favorite platform below:Donn Felker - X | IG | LinkedIn | 🔗Allen Santa Maria - X | IG | LinkedIn
In this episode, Donn Felker and Allen explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing its impact on coding, personal experiences, and the future of software engineering. They share insights on how AI is transforming traditional roles and empowering individuals from non-technical backgrounds to innovate and build new solutions.



