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Great Intentions Podcast#28 Connecting 2+1 Companion CraftIn 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...2025-07-2549 minGreat Intentions Podcast#27 Delayed Edit Two MonthsIn 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...2025-07-0459 minGreat Intentions Podcast#26 Opening Screentime Confessions InjuryIn 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...2025-04-2549 minGreat Intentions Podcast#25 Fishing Emotional DependenciesIn 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...2025-03-0354 minGreat Intentions Podcast#24 Dystopian Deepseek Birthday PartyIn 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...2025-02-0753 minGreat Intentions Podcast#23 Doom Scoll Brain RotIn 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.2025-01-261h 04Great Intentions Podcast#22 Server Crash, Lasagna ClubIn 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...2024-12-2853 minGreat Intentions Podcast#21 No Prep SORAIn 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...2024-12-1254 minGreat Intentions Podcast#20 Doomscroll Techno-OptimismIn 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...2024-11-2550 minGreat Intentions Podcast#19 Golden Subscription AI CalfIn 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...2024-10-081h 05Great Intentions Podcast#18 ASMR (Baby is Sleeping Next Door)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...2024-08-1658 minGreat Intentions Podcast#17 Playing Oxytocin Separation ModelsIn 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...2024-07-141h 06Great Intentions Podcast#16 Solo Parenting Kitsch IntelligenceIn 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
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters
2024-06-2456 minGreat Intentions Podcast#15 Tech Demo DisastersIn 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.
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters2024-05-201h 02Great Intentions Podcast#14 Dawn Likes Dead InternetIn 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
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters2024-04-2452 minGreat Intentions Podcast#13 Forgotten Laptop, Faked AiIn 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
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters2024-04-151h 09Great Intentions Podcast#12 Archiving Net Desert EveningsIn 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!
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters2024-03-3155 minGreat Intentions Podcast#11 Dishwashers and AI powered Parenting AdviceIn this episode we question whether the dishwasher marked the end of family cohesion, if an AI powered parenting advice LLM is a good startup idea, and tests, tests and tests in relation to pregnancy and we end the episode with a song celebrating being small by Kato.
Ubu Web
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters2024-03-131h 02Great Intentions Podcast#10 Father School Day LLMIn this episode we talk about Roel’s talk at his son’s film school in Denmark, the latest text-to-video tools and the future of the Internet in the age of generative AI, wondering if it means the final nail in the coffin for the free and open Internet among other things.
Nadja Buttendorf’s Finger Ring
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters2024-03-061h 03Great Intentions Podcast#9 Flying ArtistsIn this episode we talk about reasons for becoming an artist and how to survive in the age of algorithmically driven validation of likes, and flying with babies!
orderofbooks.com
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Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters
2024-02-151h 02Great Intentions Podcast#8 Future Craft Tunnel AnxietyIn this episode we talk about Futures, AI Rabbits, Infinite Crafting and second hand anxiety from parents about your kid being out and about in late evenings.
Links
JLT Futures
Bald and Bankrupt
AI Rabbit
Infinite Craft
Lauren Lee McCarthy 2024-02-0759 minGreat Intentions Podcast#7 Sleep Deprived Grizzly BearsIn this episode we discuss types of baby cries, panic crying vs release crying vs all other types, and what one should do or not do in those moments. Roel doesn’t rule out the possibility that he is smarter than God and did the grizzly man thought of bears as humans in bear suits?2024-01-1953 minGreat Intentions Podcast#6 I Want to BelieveIn this episode we talk about the Gathering Moss exhibition at Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam, how to deal with forthcoming climate disasters in relation to parenting, and building a machine learning computer rig, and the ending of the pure photograph in the age of AI.
Gathering Moss
https://www.melkweg.nl/en/agenda/gathering-moss-02-12-2023/
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https://nl.pcpartpicker.com/list/Ty8tL92024-01-0847 minGreat Intentions Podcast#5 Zooming into DesperationIn this episode we discuss solo parenting and the forthcoming AI disasters2023-12-2047 minGreat Intentions Podcast#4 Becoming a ParentIn this episode, we share our experiences balancing parenting and creativity. We have an honest discussion about alcohol and smoking, particularly in social settings, and the complexities of juggling these habits with the responsibilities of parenthood.2023-12-1356 minGreat Intentions Podcast#3 Baby Emotion in the AI AgeIn this episode we reflect on our visit to the Reboot exhibition at the New Institute in Rotterdam, linking it to digital parenting. We talk about the evolution from early digital art to modern AI technologies and the challenges of interpreting a baby's emotions in a digital age.2023-11-2934 minGreat Intentions Podcast#2 A baby has arrivedIn this episode, we focus on the early stages of fatherhood, discussing sleep patterns, baby development, and the impact of technology on parenting. We reflect on how family dynamics change as children grow, especially when they leave home for the first time.2023-11-1551 min
Great Intentions Podcast#1 Shortly before a baby is bornWelcome to the first episode of the "Great Intentions Podcast," where we explore the intricate journey of parenthood in the digital age. Join our hosts, Jonas Lund, a conceptual artist and Roel Wouters, an unconditional designer, as they share personal insights on parenting, the influence of technology on children, and balancing family life with careers.
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