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Drones, Deepfakes, and Disruptors with Lon Harris, Remento and Cuby | E2058

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Innovations in Memory and Construction

This chapter explores the emotional significance of storytelling and memories in a digital age, while discussing the impact of technology on ride-sharing services like Uber. A significant focus is placed on innovative approaches to home construction through mobile micro factories, highlighting their role in addressing the housing crisis and transforming traditional methods. The speakers reflect on the need for new strategies in the labor market, particularly in the face of automation and the evolving construction landscape.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Lon Harris kick off the show

(2:06) Welcome back to Lon Harris and discussion on current events

(6:04) Drones in New Jersey: Security issues and speculations on their origin

(11:01) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST

(13:04) Privacy concerns surrounding drone technology (15:27) The future of drone delivery services (19:32) OpenAI's launch of the video generation tool, Sora

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(21:34) The emergence of new mediums from AI tools

(31:04) Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://w⁠⁠⁠⁠ww.oracle.com/twist (32:28) Startup of the Day: Remento (43:06) Uber's milestone and the future of ride-sharing (51:14) Alex Gumbel from Quby Technologies joins the TWIST500 (56:00) Economics of mobile micro factories and deskilling labor in home construction (1:04:09) Market demand and strategic focus in construction innovation (1:07:10) Business model, customer base, and production goals for Qubii Technologies (1:11:11) Challenges and future prospects in the construction industry

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Check out OpenAI’s Sora: https://sora.com/

Check out Cuby: https://www.cubytechnologies.com/

Check out Remento: https://www.remento.co/

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