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• From App to Altar (Or Just Marry the App)

  Is the age of dating apps coming to an end? On this episode of Superintelligent, Emily Forlini and Mike Elgan explore why platforms like Bumble and Tinder are struggling financially even as half of young adults swipe their way to love. They dive deep into how the monetization of relationships might be killing the very connections these apps promised to create.As AI enters the dating scene—from profile ghostwriters to virtual girlfriends—Emily and Mike ask uncomfortable questions about authenticity in the digital age. They take aim at Silicon Valley's latest attempts to "solve" human connection, including a critical look at Elon Musk's venture into AI companions.Yet amid the digital dystopia, they find hope in the resurgence of old-school human connection. From neighborhood potlucks to spontaneous conversations with strangers, they explore how we might rediscover the community-building wisdom of previous generations—no apps required.Drop us a line at: [email protected]:https://elgan.com/about https://emilyforlini.comhttps://superintelligent.com Chapters00:00 The Rise of Dating Apps01:17 Financial Struggles of Dating Apps04:18 The Impact of AI on Relationships07:07 The Role of Social Skills in Modern Dating09:41 Elon Musk and Virtual Relationships12:42 The Dangers of AI in Personal Relationships15:40 Navigating Human Connection in a Digital Age23:51 Navigating Adult Friendships28:25 The Role of Technology in Making Friends33:34 Reviving Community Connections38:18 The Ethics of AI and Affiliate Marketing#Dating apps #online dating #modern relationships #artificial intelligence #virtual relationships #technology and society #social connection #authenticity #AI in matchmaking #decline of dating apps #monetization of digital platforms #virtual companions #chatbots #human connection #digital engagement #social isolation #loneliness #AI-assisted communication #ethics in tech #media #digital identity #tech industry trends #Bumble #Hinge #Tinder #Airbnb #Uber #OpenAI #Perplexity #Google Plus #Amazon choice badges #Substack #ChatGPT #Groundhog Day #anime culture #social clubs #community organizations #AI-generated dating profiles #data privacy #disclosure of affiliate revenue #editorial independence #tech founders #friend-finding apps #Bumble BFF #human “joiner” culture #digital tribes #real-world friendships #authenticity in content #community-driven media #listener engagement #podcast production #editorial transparency #algorithmic influence #influencer culture #journalism ethics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.superintelligentpodcast.com

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• AI Uses Your Browser (So You Don’t Have To!)

  In this episode of Superintelligent, Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini take a look at the new AI browsers and “vibe coding,” where anyone can build apps just by describing them. They dissect headline-grabbing drama—like Grok’s controversial outbursts and Tesla’s fart mode—while tackling big questions about the real-world impact of AI, including skyrocketing electricity prices and the shifting power dynamics of the tech industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Super Intelligent Podcast02:10 Hosts' Backgrounds and Perspectives05:06 The Concept of Super Intelligence07:52 The Evolution of Web Browsers11:04 The Role of AI in Browsers14:03 Vibe Coding: A New Era of App Development17:12 The Impact of AI on Job Markets20:16 Grok and the Political Landscape23:05 Electricity Demand and AI's Environmental Impact32:30 Podcast Launch and Engagement Strategies#AIBrowsers #VibeCoding #AgenticAI #OpenAIBrowser #PerplexityBrowser #ArcBrowser #ZenBrowser #SidekickBrowser #GoogleChrome #Chromium #ChromeExtensions #GrokChatbot #GrokControversy #TeslaFartMode #AIAssistants #NaturalLanguageInterfaces #PromptEngineering #AppBuildingWithAI #AIChatbots #PoliticalBiasInAI #ElectricityPrices #AIDataCenters #RenewableEnergy #TechIndustry #JobAutomation #AIImpactOnSociety #PowerDynamics #TechCommentary #SuperintelligentPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.superintelligentpodcast.com

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• Why we're renaming the podcast

  In this episode, Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini discuss the evolution of their podcast's name, the essence of podcasting, personal preferences in content, the current state of journalism, the importance of disagreement and diverse perspectives, the craft of writing, and monetization in podcasting (they're against it). Emily and Mike then talk about Apple's recent AI features (they suck) and their impact on user experience (it's bad). They explore the fate of iPhones in a future of emerging technologies like brain implants.• Emily Dreibelbis Forlini on PCMag• Mike Elgan on ComputerworldChapters00:00 Podcast Name Evolution02:03 The Essence of Podcasting05:01 Personal Preferences in Podcasting08:05 The Balance of Personal and Informative Content11:00 The State of Journalism Today14:04 Disagreement and Diverse Perspectives17:05 The Craft of Writing and Communication19:59 Monetization in Podcasting23:11 Apple's AI Plans and Insights26:46 Navigating AI in Communication29:18 Apple's AI Features and Consumer Expectations31:14 The Future of iPhones and Emerging Technologies36:25 Brain Implants: The Next Frontier39:24 The Ethics of Brain Technology46:24 The Future of Human-Technology Interaction#podcasting #journalism #personalbranding #monetization #AI #communication #writing #contentcreation #Apple #iPhone #brainimplants #technology #ethics #future #innovation This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.superintelligentpodcast.com

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• Grok Goes Rogue

  In this episode, Mike and Emily explore strange goings on in the worlds of robotics and AI, including Amazon's touchy-feely robot and Grok's sudden interest in South African racial politics. Your favorite podcast hosts then turn to Perplexity's recent transformation into an assistant from the future, and Apple's recent interest in implanting an iChip in your iBrain. All this and so much more!Links1. Amazon invents another robot, this time with feeling2. Grok AI: Rogue employee told me to post about white genocide in South Africa3. Perplexity AI's quiet coup4. Apple partners with Synchron to develop brain-computer interface5. Teens, Social Media, and Technology 20246. Trump attacks Digital Equity Act, rural internetChapters00:00 Introduction and Cat Talk00:10 Amazon's Robotics Revolution08:35 The Grok AI Controversy15:19 The Role of AI in Misinformation18:17 Shifting from Search to Direct Answers22:13 The Rise of Perplexity and AI Assistants26:45 The Future of Smart Glasses and AI31:03 Dystopian Futures: Brain Chip Implants36:19 The Impact of Constant Connectivity40:04 riverside_emily_& mike _ may 17, 2025 001_the_department of p.mp441:22 unicorn_roast_sonic-branding.mp3Keywords#AI #robotics #Amazon #Grok #technology #automation #ElonMusk #chatbots #coffeeTechnology #misinformation #searchEngines #Perplexity #smartGlasses #brainImplants #connectivity #socialMedia #futureOfTech #Apple #Google This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.superintelligentpodcast.com

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• Robotaxi Joy Ride

  In this conversation, Mike Elgan and Emily Forlini throw themselves in front of the autonomous vehicle industry, focusing on Tesla's initiatives and financial woes and the regulatory changes driving changes in the world of rolling robots. Then, your illustrious hosts politely explore the implications of proper etiquette when interacting with AI. They look at the environmental costs of AI interactions, and the necessity of good prompt engineering for effective outcomes. The conversation also touches on the future of AI in education.Links• Feds Relax Self-Driving Car Regulations Ahead of Tesla Robotaxi Launch• How to Win Fake Friends and Influence Fake People• Why Being Polite to ChatGPT Is Costing OpenAI Millions and Wasting ElectricityChapters00:00 The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles02:26 Regulatory Changes and Their Implications07:06 The State of Self-Driving Technology10:13 Tesla's Controversial Approach15:03 The Future of Transportation18:14 Elon Musk: A Psychological Profile26:16 Narcissism and Leadership27:40 Understanding the Value of Established Systems28:08 Politeness in AI Interactions29:02 The Role of AI in Social Networking31:03 The Cost of Politeness to AI32:11 The Nature of AI: Alive or Not?34:31 Prompt Engineering: The Key to Better AI Responses38:22 Becoming a Skillful Prompt Engineer40:22 Conscious AI Usage and Environmental Impact42:20 The Importance of Distinguishing AI from Humanity44:40 The Future of AI in Education48:23 The Role of AI in K-12 Education52:02 The Challenges of AI in the Education System01:00:48 unicorn_roast_sonic-branding.mp3Keywords#AI #AutonomousVehicles #Tesla #ElonMusk #Regulations #SelfDrivingCars #Technology #Transportation #Psychology #Innovation #Politeness #PromptEngineering #Education #HumanInteraction #SocialNetworking #EnvironmentalImpact #FutureOfAI #K12 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.superintelligentpodcast.com

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