In this episode, I bring a very real, soon-to-be-parent concern to the AI: how can I get some sleep when there’s a newborn in the house? It may sound a bit selfish for me to want to get some sleep while my partner is obviously going to be awake, but we both agree that its […]
The Quest for Silence: AI and the Science of Blocking Out Baby Cries Read More »
In this episode, Paul dives into the subtle art of talking with AI — exploring why ChatGPT sometimes seems evasive, overly cautious, or even misleading. The discussion uncovers the hidden “principles” guiding AI behavior — from its safety filters and ethical boundaries to the complex balance between creativity and correctness. You’ll hear a live, unedited
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In this episode, I step back to ask a big, foundational question: what exactly is science, and how do we judge the quality of evidence? Before diving into future conversations on scientific topics, I wanted to better understand the scientific process itself. With the AI, I explore the hierarchy of studies—from gold-standard randomized controlled trials,
AI Helps me make sense of scientific evidence Read More »
So I started to think about hosting this properly so thought Id have a quick chat about it. Image created via grok
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So the first time I chatted with chatgpt I taught it to hum. However its still not very good. I fear it now thinks it can hum buts having real trouble. It is trying to sing now but it is not very good. Second time round s is a funny and sometimes frustrating experiment in
ChatGPT remembers to hum!? Read More »
In this episode, I bring a very personal question to the AI: what should I name my soon-to-arrive baby girl? With my English roots, my partner’s Norwegian background, and my connection to Australia, the challenge is finding a name that’s meaningful, unique, easy to pronounce in both languages, and free from awkward nicknames. Together, we
Can ChatGPT Name My Baby? Read More »
In this episode, I dive into the quirks of AI with a mix of curiosity and humor. What begins as a serious chat about the limits of artificial intelligence—like its inability to feel emotions or read body language—quickly turns playful when I challenge the AI to hum and sing. The results surprised me: stretched-out “hmms”