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Aug 14, 2023 • 20min

This Is What Comes Next For AI - The Simulation | Interview with Fable Studio CEO - Edward Saatchi

Edward Saatchi, CEO of Fable Studio, discusses their mission to create intelligent life, the path to AGI, multi-agents, and action AI. They delve into the creation of virtual beings, AI show runners, and the appeal of TV shows with clear endings. They explore scaling up multi-agent simulation, the potential of a digital economy and cryptocurrency, and the significance of action AI for the future of AI.
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Aug 8, 2023 • 29min

WTF is a Superconductor And Why Might They Change The World?!

This week Robin and Luke discuss the latest metaverse and tech news, including new releases that could reinvigorate the faltering Meta Horizon World's fortunes. Plus Scientists in Korea have made one of the most ground breaking discoveries of this century. How could LK-99 superconductors (whatever they are) change human life as we know it?! Links Welcome to the Metaverse Twitter - https://twitter.com/WTTMPod BasedAF Twitter - https://twitter.com/BasedAF_ Luke Franks Twitter - https://twitter.com/luke_franks Robin Supermassive Schmidt Twitter - https://twitter.com/IamSuperMassive
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Aug 3, 2023 • 44min

The Man Who ‘fell in love with his ai chatbot’ Tells the Real Story

T.J. Arriaga has hit the headlines as ‘the man who fell in love with his ai girlfriend’ on popular app Replika, but is that what really happened? In this interview he explains the true story, how ai companions are taking the world be storm and what this all means for the future of human relationships. For a man that the media love to clickbait, T.J. has some very smart thoughts on where this is all heading.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 38min

The Weird Retina Scanning Orbs Are Here! + Getting Feelings for AI & Is This The Start of the Next Bull Market?

Luke considers becoming an Orb operator to get that sought after retina data. We talk about getting feelings for AI and if we'll all have relationships with them AND is this the start of the next bull market cycle? Welcome to the new and re-vamped Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast and community, which is now a BasedAF production. You can now watch all episodes on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel too⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links Twitter : ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF⁠⁠⁠ Instagram : ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf⁠⁠⁠ Discord : ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/basedaf⁠
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Jul 27, 2023 • 7min

What Your Kids Are Doing on Roblox...And Why You Should Care!

They play it all the time and are always asking for Robux but what are they actually doing on Roblox? Is it safe? And how are some kids making 100's of 1000's of dollars!? Follow the show to get more episodes about the future, how to navigate it, spot the opportunities and take it in your stride. Welcome to the new and re-vamped Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast and community, which is now a BasedAF production. You can now watch all episodes on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel too⁠⁠⁠ Links Twitter : ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF⁠⁠ Instagram : ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf⁠⁠ Discord : ⁠⁠https://discord.com/invite/basedaf⁠ Links Twitter : https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf Discord : https://discord.com/invite/basedaf Podcast : https://plnk.to/welcome-to-the-metaverse/e/
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Jul 24, 2023 • 42min

NEWS : AI Can Now Create Entire South Park Episodes! The Simulation is Here. (+Bezos and Gates Want to Put Computers In Our Brains)

Another week means another set of wild stories including the team at The Simulation who've created an AI showrunner to produce entirely new South Park episodes, absolutely wild. We also talk about new brain computer interfaces and zombie games in Fortnite. Just another classic week in the metaverse. Welcome to the new and re-vamped Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast and community, which is now a BasedAF production. You can now watch all episodes on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel too Chapters 00:00:00 - 00:01:17 - What This Video Is About 00:01:18 - 00:13:27 - Films & Fortnite Zombie Experiences 00:13:28 - 00:29:48 - AI South Park & The Movie Business00:29:49 - 00:40:18 - Brain Computer Interfaces. No drills! 00:40:19 - 00:43:10 - What's Happening At BasedAF Links Welcome to the Metaverse Twitter - https://twitter.com/WTTMPod BasedAF Twitter - https://twitter.com/BasedAF_ Luke Franks Twitter - https://twitter.com/luke_franks Robin Supermassive Schmidt Twitter - https://twitter.com/IamSuperMassive
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Jul 17, 2023 • 34min

NEWS : Roblox is Coming to Meta Quest VR! (+ Elon Musk starts xAI to Save Humanity from Terminator Future...)

Roblox the biggest game on the planet with 66 million users per day, is coming to VR! Could this be a major milestone in the metaverse journey? Plus Elon Musk says we need to worry about a 'Terminator Future' when it comes to the development of AI, so has started xAI to try and stop it. AI can also now read your emotions and much more as Tom steps in for Supermassive in this week's episode of the Welcome to the Metaverse podcast. Welcome to the new and re-vamped Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast and community, which is now a BasedAF production. You can now watch all episodes on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel too⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00:00 - 00:01:17 - What This Video Is About 00:01:18 - 00:10:00 - AI Can Read Your Emotions! 00:10:01 - 00:12:56 - AI and Sport 00:12:57 - 00:17:19 - Roblox Is Coming to VR! 00:17:20 - 00:19:16 - How The Metaverse Will Likely Adopt 00:19:17 - 00:21:11 - End of Metaverse Horizons 00:21:12 - 00:26:59 - Elon Musk & The Waluigi Effect 00:27:00 - 00:34:12 - 100 Thieves Fortnite Build Links Twitter : ⁠https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF⁠ Instagram : ⁠https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf⁠ Discord : ⁠https://discord.com/invite/basedaf Links Twitter : https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf Discord : https://discord.com/invite/basedaf Podcast : https://plnk.to/welcome-to-the-metaverse/e/
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Jul 14, 2023 • 10min

Esports 101 - A Beginners Guide to the World of Esports

So you know Esports is a massive deal, you keep hearing about the gigantic prizes and the crazy amounts of viewers but perhaps you also have some questions. How does it work? Who are the major teams? What are the tournaments? How many people watch? Is it a real sport? In this episode we dive into all of the above, your crash course in Esports. This is Esports explained Welcome to the new and re-vamped Welcome to the Metaverse Podcast and community, which is now a BasedAF production. You can now watch all episodes on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube Channel too Stats Sources : https://www.demandsage.com/esports-statistics/#:~:text=The%20global%20e%2Dsports%20audience,million%20viewers%20in%20that%20timeframehttps://explodingtopics.com/blog/esports-statistics Links Twitter : https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf Discord : https://discord.com/invite/basedaf
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Jul 10, 2023 • 48min

Inside the Underworld of Metaverse Crime! - NFT Hacks, Crypto Heists and True Crime Stories

Tara Annison has spent the last 4 years as Head of Technical Crypto Advisory at Elliptic - where she has spent her time tracking some of the biggest crypto hacks, heists and malicious activity. In this mind-blowing episode, she tells us the stories of how hackers attempt to steal your funds and get away with it, as well as the tactics we should be looking out for as we head towards a world of far more futuristic crime. Tara does a brilliant job of explaining what’s been going on and what to look out for to keep yourself safe. Thanks Tara for coming on. Tara writes amazing content also, be sure to follow her on LinkedIn here : https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarannison/ Elliptic Website : https://www.elliptic.co/ Chapters 00:00:00 - 00:02:51 - What This Video Is About 00:02:52 - 00:06:48 - Types of Crypto Crime 00:06:49 - 00:12:39 - Azuki Metaverse Scam 00:12:40 - 00:17:18 - Catching Crypto Criminals 00:17:19 - 00:24:42 - How 'Mixers' Work to Clean Funds 00:24:43 - 00:27:34 - The Role of Decentralised Exchanges 00:27:35 - 00:30:55 - Where Most Criminals Mess Up 00:30:56 - 00:33:44 - Crypto Crime vs. Traditional Finance 00:33:45 - 00:42:11 - The Future of Crime 00:42:12 - 00:48:20 - Safety Best Practices Twitter : https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf Discord : https://discord.com/invite/basedaf Podcast : https://plnk.to/welcome-to-the-metaverse/e/
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Jul 5, 2023 • 14min

Is Web3 Gaming the Next Biggest Opportunity? (A Simple Guide)

Gaming has come a long way since the days of blowing on an N64 cartridge to desperately try and make it work again. Now it is the biggest entertainment industry on the planet worth $200 billion globally. We've seen plenty of controversial moments along the way and Web3 gaming is definitely the next one to enter the ring. Is it all a scam or might this be the biggest moment in gaming history? We look at some of the best web3 titles that you can play today and talk about where this is all heading. Twitter : https://twitter.com/we_are_BasedAF Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/we_are_basedaf Discord : https://discord.com/invite/basedaf Podcast : https://plnk.to/welcome-to-the-metaverse/e/ Links : The PwC video game industry report / references : https://venturebeat.com/games/u-s-game-and-esports-revenue-to-grow-from-54-1b-to-72b-by-2027-pwc/ Games NFL Rivals : Football Manager - https://nfl.rivals.game/ Blankos Block Party - https://blankos.com/ Phantom Galaxies - https://phantomgalaxies.com/ Shrapnel - https://www.shrapnel.com/ Gods Unchained - https://godsunchained.com/

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