
 Diggnation (Rebooted)
 Diggnation (Rebooted) Sora 2 Breaks Reality, Neurotech Zaps Your Brain, Instagram Still Confused | E21 | Diggnation
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 Oct 8, 2025  Dive into the whimsical world of neurotech as the hosts explore brain-zapping innovations to boost gym motivation. They hilariously criticize AI-generated deepfake videos and ponder the implications on reality. An exciting breakthrough in HIV prevention sparks conversation about its impact on communities. Additionally, they question the relevance of computer science degrees in the age of automation while dreaming up retro LAN parties for nostalgic tech lovers. Lastly, a critique of Instagram's shift from photo sharing to reels gets them brainstorming a new app! 
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Ketone Esters Tasted Terrible, Claimed Boost
- Alex drinks ketone esters (Delta G) live and describes the taste as terrible but claims mental boost potential.
- Kevin and Alex joke about immediate effects and recall using it after a meetup and on a plane.
Sora 2 Made Alex Bald In A Demo
- Alex and Kevin try Sora 2 and show demos where Alex's avatar becomes bald and emulates podcast speech.
- They react to the uncanny realism and laugh about how it made Alex bald and mimicked podcast delivery.
AI Video+Audio Will Blur Reality Quickly
- Kevin and Alex note that fused audio+video models are close to fooling many people, especially older generations.
- They warn virtual surrogates and auto-generated worlds could blur reality and create social confusion.
