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Offline with Jon Favreau

Two Writers Wonder If They’ll Be Replaced By AI

Offline with Jon Favreau

Crooked Media

Society & Culture, News

4.72K Ratings

🗓️ 15 January 2023

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Evan Puschak, also known as The Nerdwriter, joins Offline to discuss ChatGPT, the revolutionary artificial intelligence chatbot from OpenAI. In his most recent video essay, “The Real Danger of ChatGPT,” Puschak explores how AI could erode our fundamental ability to understand ourselves and the world around us. He sits down with Jon to discuss that essay, evaluate the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT, and talk about the ways the internet is trying to replace our minds.

Transcript

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0:00.0

If you're looking for a great podcast to start the new year, check out Radio Lingo,

0:04.0

Kirkens fantastic new pod that looks at the ways language plays a role in our lives.

0:08.1

From swearing to subtitles and everything in between, you can binge the whole first season now

0:12.8

wherever you get your podcasts. There was a Princeton student last week who created a app that

0:21.3

can detect chat GPT, you know? I love that. To ruin all these high schoolers. Man, what a

0:27.8

snark. Yeah, I know. That's exactly what I saw. That's exactly what I saw.

0:32.6

That's a college kid. All of his friends are having fun with chat GPT. I know. Look

0:37.6

good for him. I'm John Favreau. Welcome to Oflin.

0:43.9

Hey everyone, my guest today is essayist and youtuber Evan Pusheck, also known as the nerd writer.

0:50.6

Evan's known for his in-depth analysis and commentary on a wide range of topics, including film,

0:56.6

literature, art, and philosophy. He's gained a large following for his ability to explain complex

1:02.2

ideas in an accessible and engaging way. He began his YouTube channel in 2011 and has since amassed

1:09.1

over three million subscribers. In addition to his YouTube content, Pusheck has also worked as

1:14.8

a writer, director, and producer on various film and television projects. On today's episode,

1:21.2

the two of us will be talking about chat GPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot from Open AI

1:27.2

that happens to be responsible for writing that intro of Evan I just read. Were you fooled?

1:33.4

Personally, I think it could have done a better job. But there have been a lot of takes.

1:38.3

Endless takes. The chat GPT may eventually bring about the demise of high school English,

1:44.0

Google, and the entire writing profession itself. Who knows? To prepare for this episode,

1:50.0

I spent a fair amount of time playing around with chat GPT. For those of you who haven't yet

1:55.1

had a chance, here's how it works. You log on and chat GPT welcomes you with a small text box.

2:01.5

Type in anything you want, question, or request something to edit, and chat GPT will respond to

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