This episode contains: Everyone is back this week! Steven continues his Star Wars rewatch. Ben has issues with Steven telling his he listens to sad music. Devon chimes in on the music chat. We decide to make some playlists to share with our Patrons.
Unlimited Power: Scientists Successfully Transmit Space-Based Solar Power to Earth for the First Time. Caltech conducted a power transfer experiment using the Microwave Array for Power-transfer Low-orbit Experiment, or MAPLE. They beamed solar power from space to Pasadena. Gotta start somewhere.
https://gizmodo.com/scientists-beam-space-based-solar-power-earth-first-tim-1850500731
You Did It, You Blew it Up, You Maniacs!: They plugged GPT-4 into Minecraft—and unearthed new potential for AI. ChatGPT generates objectives to help an agent explore Minecraft and improve the bots skill over time. We use this as a jumping off point for exploring different uses for ChatGPT in our lives.
Big Question: Do we value experiences based on how shareable they are? We chat quite a bit about how to even parse this question. We end up talking a bit about our hobbies and how we share them with our kids.
Science Fiction: Steven watched Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, alone. We talk about if you need to see the Holiday Special first (we recommend it, but it’s not required). Minor spoilers for a bit of the movie, but nothing major. Steven had some issues with Adam Warlock. We talk a bit about Marvel’s (and Disney’s) Jonathan Majors problem. Ben and Steven are excited for The Marvels, and Steven hypothesis that Secret Invasion will allow the MCU to retcon whatever they want with Skrulls.
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