Mark Pesce

Mark Pesce, a noted futurist and founder of Wisely AI, dives deep into the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. He discusses the alarming phenomenon of 'chat GPT psychosis' and critiques AI mediocrity, arguing that reliance on technology doesn't replace human effort but adds to it. Pesce emphasizes the importance of understanding knowledge, truth, and the dangers of 'vibe coding' in software development. He warns against the societal impact of siloed information and the rising challenges of disinformation in today’s world.

Mark Pesce, a tech commentator and researcher, dives into how increasing social circles since 2010 have ironically heightened polarization. He discusses cognitive overload from friendship expansion and the necessity of fostering tolerance within growing networks. Pesce also warns about deepfakes, revealing the alarming capabilities of AI in fabricating realistic documents and voices, while highlighting Brazil's innovative cryptographic receipt system as a countermeasure. The episode examines the ramifications of AI-generated cheating and even mind-captioning technologies for the speech-impaired.