Modem Futura

We Turned One - plus Liquid Media, Work Slop, and the Road Ahead

Oct 14, 2025
Celebrate a year of insightful dialogue on themes like AI, robots, and space futures! The hosts recap their journey, emphasizing community over transactions. Dive into discussions on liquid media and the tension between AI tools and human connection. Humor shines in a playful 'Futures Improv' with scenarios like AI pets outsmarting real pets and autonomous cars demanding meditation. They also highlight the implications of AI in creative work and tease exciting upcoming tech topics. Join the conversation!
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
The Value of Consistency in Podcasting
01:52 • 3min
3
Building a Relational, Not Transactional, Podcast
04:57 • 2min
4
Parasocial Connections and Community Impact
06:53 • 11min
5
Episode Survey: Topics Covered in Year One
18:15 • 4min
6
Care as a Guiding Frame
21:51 • 5min
7
Liquid Media and 24/7 AI Radio
26:50 • 4min
8
Audio's Unique Role in AI‑Generated Media
31:09 • 32sec
9
Transactional AI Content vs. Relational Voice
31:41 • 4min
10
AI and the Art of Being Human Book Tie‑In
35:33 • 3min
11
Work Slop: Risks of AI in Professional Workflows
38:05 • 4min
12
Cognitive Load from AI‑Edited Work
42:13 • 2min
13
Practical Uses of AI for Creative Work
44:30 • 2min
14
Futures Improv Game Prompted by AI
46:48 • 32sec
15
AI Pets Become Smarter Than Real Pets
47:20 • 6min
16
Brain‑to‑Brain Headbands at Work
53:14 • 3min
17
Driverless Cars That Require Meditation
55:51 • 4min
18
Jurassic Park on the Moon: Designing Moon‑Adapted Creatures
59:45 • 4min
19
Other Playful Futures: Nanotech Willy Wonka and Holodeck Dreams
01:03:50 • 3min
20
AI's Relentless Offerings and the Slippery Yes Chain
01:06:34 • 2min
21
Recognizing AI's Mimicry Without Substance
01:08:38 • 56sec
22
Plans for Year Two and Upcoming Tech Episodes
01:09:34 • 2min
23
Community Gratitude and Calls to Support the Show
01:11:31 • 2min
24
Outro
01:13:16 • 3min