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Hey, Good Game
The Future of Puzzle Creation with Krazydad
Feb 6, 2024
Join us as we explore Jim Bumgardner's fascinating odyssey within coding and brainteasers. We discuss his insights on computers, music, and puzzle creation. We touch on AI's impact, revenue models, and crafting puzzles. We find levity with tributes to puzzles and entertaining tales from Jim's adventures in music.
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- Computers have the potential to generate high-quality puzzles, bridging the gap between human constructors and computers.
- Jim Bumgardner's journey as a puzzle constructor involved adapting to digital formats, monetization challenges, and exploring AI's impact on puzzle construction and traditional professions.
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Computers as Evil or Incompetent
Growing up in the 70s, computers were often portrayed as evil or incompetent in the media. This perception was influenced by movies like '2001 Space Odyssey' and episodes of 'Star Trek' where computers were depicted as problematic. The speaker recalls that their exposure to computers was limited to these negative portrayals.
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