This week Dave (https://dgshow.org/hosts/dave) and Gunnar (https://dgshow.org/hosts/gunnar) talk about fake bodies, fake passports, fake speakers, a fake Commodore 64 CD-ROM, and Erich Morisse (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emorisse/) being mean to AI
Gunnar builds a Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/)-powered virtual team: It's all about perspective. (https://www.easygen.io/post/its-all-about-perspective)
Farewell Pocket (https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/future-of-pocket), hello Wallabag (https://wallabag.org/) or Instapaper (https://www.instapaper.com/)?
Ethically sourced “spare” human bodies could revolutionize medicine (https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/03/25/1113611/ethically-sourced-spare-human-bodies-could-revolutionize-medicine/)
His Dark Materials (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/His_Dark_Materials) by Philip Pullman
Fake Passport Generated by ChatGPT Bypasses Security (http://securityexpress.info/fake-passport-generated-by-chatgpt-bypasses-security)
An episode of The Simpsons? Fake speakers found in Chinese Volvos. (http://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/02/chinese-volvo-customers-report-fake-bw-speakers-in-their-cars)
The Simpsons: I know a genuine Magnetbox, Panaphonic, & Sorny when I see one. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guck4FoWQss)
The Commodore 64’s Forgotten CD-ROM (https://www.hackster.io/news/the-commodore-64-s-forgotten-cd-rom-ea09778d48ee)
Google's Co-Founder Says AI Performs Best When You Threaten It (https://lifehacker.com/tech/googles-co-founder-says-ai-performs-best-when-you-threaten-it)
Erich Morisse (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emorisse/) asks: What If We’re Mean To AI and It's Faster? (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-were-mean-ai-its-faster-erich-morisse-a7ome/)
Cutting Room Floor
The Business Cards of American Psycho (https://hobancards.com/blogs/thoughts-and-curiosities/american-psycho-business-cards)
Alarm App Demands You Watch Advertisement to Hit "Snooze" Button (https://futurism.com/alarm-app-advertisement-snooze)
Influenders (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmlbAbWQCVY)
Middle-Aged Man Trading Cards Go Viral in Rural Japan Town (https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/middle-aged-man-trading-cards-go-viral-in-japan/)
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 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emorisse/) for having us think about AI kindness!
