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Episode 64 - Snack Quiz!
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Paul and Martin . . . ya da ya da ya da ADHD ... its a shorter episode with a snack quiz
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Introduction and Podcast Background
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back in the room, back in the room. act And if you're watching YouTube, Paul has got a rather striking hat on his head. um yes It's a kind of a what we call, what is that that style of hat? A bucket. It's called a bucket hat. And it's got um hey what looks like a palm tree on it. It's got like a... It's got like a wine print on it.
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Why print? Now, you should there should be like this little there should be a spark going on in your mind thinking, oh, Paul, I've seen that somewhere before at a festival. Let's say you were wearing it at Glastonbury Festival. Yes, so let's say that. Let's say let's say last time you saw it, we were in front of Underworld. It's that hat has seen some things.
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It seems things people wouldn't believe. It's the use of stuff. All right. Well, yeah this is this. case um This is a random quiz episode that we've thrown in. We've thrown it in. um Right. Casually. So ah if you're up for a bit of random stuff from the boys here at ADHDville, then let's say Welcome to A.D.A. Steve Reel.
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Quiz.
Discovering ADHD: Personal Stories
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Hello, I'm Paul Thompson. I was diagnosed with the combined ADH and the D, almost exactly not almost more or less a year ago. Wow, you're so precise. I love that about you, Paul. And I'm Marty West and I was diagnosed with the combined poo-poo platter of ADHD in 2013.
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13. 13. So we're just two mates who, by coincidence or not, after 39 years of friendship, discover that we're co-ADHD as Marty. What a surprise. Yeah. Um, so, uh, what I'm going to suggest to you fellow ADHD is grab your jet packs, pedalo, space operas, any other transportation methods and let us take you to ADHD.
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where we like to make strange noises with our, like this, where we like to explore different parts of the ADH and the D. As it was here in the Town Hall in the Mayor's Office, where we, the joint mayors of ADHD, will take care of business. And looking at the agenda, we are we are we are going to squeeze in a quiz.
AI in Podcasting: Innovations and Insights
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um So, yes where shall we go for this Quizalar? Where should we go? Oh, should we? Oh, maybe I like the sound of that. We'll catch the autumn. um In fact, like i'm i'm I'm just I'm just looking out outside the ah my maze, the maze office window and I can see a squirrel in in a tree. um we Black, gray or red.
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Oh, okay. So it's a cross between, on the black ones, the black, if they're black and they've got a white stripe is because the red had um had ah mated with the gray. If it's stripe, it's a skunk. That's a skunk.
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run away no no well yeah maybe i don't know in europe and i heard that if a red squirrel had made love with a grass girl it turned black sweet love squirrel love don't know if that's true what don't know if that's true we'll just get the car brought brought around and uh let's let's hop in yes
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I'm gonna get a cup of tea.
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States? so I guess you do. Here is It is pumpkin spice latte season. So I'm gonna get a pumpkin spice latte with oat milk. Thank you barista.
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I know. Very nice. Would cinnamon be involved in the spices in the mix in the mix up? It won't. Because you're not a fan or because... You know what, you know how there are certain foods, this is this is like a bit of an a ADHD thing, where I will like cinnamon on a cinnamon roll, like an iced cinnamon bun. Right. But then that's possibly one of the few places that that I'm into it. Right.
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I'm like that with mustard. I'm okay with like a mustard glaze on something, but not like the dollop of mustard. You mean like, so if you get like a sort of roasted beef, for example, you'll sometimes have like a bit of Coleman's on the side. Yeah, that'll bring tears to your eyes. No, no, I'm sorry, a glaze.
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Oh, no, no. A glaze, you know, says like, it's been like a marinate. Very nice. I'd like this. Anyway, so what I've just this decided to to do as I've just looked at this quiz, because um because I used to chat, I asked chat GBT this morning to come up with a quiz for me because it was I couldn't be asked.
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um and right and also it reveals the answers at the end so I don't even know what the answers are. So I don't know what the answers are.
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either. okay So we can now do just like a you versus me quiz. What you can do the chat, the quiz you're doing directly in chat GBT as you're asking. I asked for a for a five question quiz that has three alternate answers, which it did. And then I said, that's great. But what are the correct answers? And then it went, here are the correct answers.
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um So it's actually in which I haven't seen. So that means that I can read out the question. But my point is is that as it's AI.
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um ah I shared with with with you yesterday um an AI podcast that we that i that i that i that I created um in, I think it was Google Note something.
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um And what I did is that I fed AI the script of the 20 more weird things about ADHD, which was like which would be like two episodes back now. um so ah So I fed AI that yeah quiz and then I said, create a podcast from it with a male voice and a female voice. yeah And AI created a 16 minute
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podcast which I will put at the end of this episode so so you can it was it's pretty scarily good in fact I would say that yeah that it was definitely a lot slicker than ours right
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That's not difficult. But that's the problem, isn't it? That's what that's where they get caught out. They're good who good who good um there too good. But um and they but but they did which is bad they did draw some quite nice conclusions at the end of it, which we didn't.
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so um so we Out of a job, out of another job.
AI vs Human Hosts: Listener Preferences
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So at the end, so after this quiz, i'm gonna I'm going to put the 16 minute podcast, the the the alternate podcast ah at the end. Let us know in the comments, if if you if you prefer it to us, should should should we just give the podcast over to to to them?
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let us know let us know jump in the comments yeah we can just kick back and smoke a pipe okay but you spotify experimenting a lot with this if you they've already done it with like some of the really really well known uh really successful podcasts they've already done this you can actually choose if you want it in an american if you if you're an english podcast you want it to attract more of an american audience you can just get them to transpose the American accent, but you can decide where the accent is. You can be west side. Or you could be wherever you want to be. have You could have a Canadian twang if you wanted to. You can also put in your own voice into it. So it will speak in your own voice.
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Uh-huh. Yeah. ah Not in in this particular yeah but but in this particular version, but at some point, real real real real soon, it will all come to together where where you could have us two in our voices with with we images that look like us talking, um yeah doing ah doing a podcast.
AI as Therapy: Implications for Mental Health
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And even in German or Italian or Spanish, but with our voices speaking different languages. It's amazing. And it's already there. it's The technology is already there. I think it's not quite as efficient. Some bits haven't been packaged up together. But actually, well while we're on the quick subject of of of of AI, I've noticed that people have started using it um as a therapy.
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Um, so substitute. Yes. So you will kind of go, I'm feeling this, i'm I'm feeling that. And then you just kind of keep feeding in, you know, how you're feeling and you, andlyly and and people who are asking, right. Well, you know, what do you think I should be doing and how should I be thinking about these things? And it will just come back with stuff. um Yeah.
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scary shit it's It's stuff's going on out out there, but stuff's going on of an AI nature, um which is which is kind of both both exciting and scary. But it's so newscasters.
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all your news, there'd be no, there'd be like news people, whether it's, you know, it's so they won't, you won't read anymore. Just put the script in and translate it and yeah. All right. Well, let's crack on. So, ah so, so I've asked AI this quiz, we've got five questions.
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um I don't have a pen or papers. so um so you'll um um I've got one, I'll pass you over. um If you can keep score, that would be great, thank you. and If you can keep keep score, that would be cool. um So i I asked it to come up with a quiz about anything. I said random, just just just pick one. And it says, all right.
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I'm going to say it in a London accent. All right. Let's go with a subject everyone can relate to. Snacks. He's a fun quiz. Everyone's favorite little indulgence is called the snack attack quiz.
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Apparently. Yeah, so E we go, I down for a full house. What's the number one rule about sharing snacks? Is it A, only share if it's the healthy stuff. B, take only one bite and by one bite we mean the whole snack. Or C, guard your snacks like a dragon with a hoard of treasure.
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So what do what what do you think, Paul? what's what's What's the number one rule about sharing snacks? Only share if it's healthy. can Right. I i think it's only share when it's healthy, the first one. take I guess, did do they know, it's is it ADHD themed or not? I didn't. It might...no. Okay. Because I asked it. Because I asked it. ADHD stuff at every nan again.
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Okay. Right, so you think it's it's a... I'm gonna go... Number one rule about sharing your snacks. Oh! only take one bite. I'm going to go B. I'm going to say take only one bite.
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I guess it's kind of healthier because you're not eating the whole thing. All right. And let's see what the answer is. And the answer is number one, they had it. So so so this is Chet GBT setting the um the questions and the answers. So this is all completely unsubstantiated.
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um But it says, question one, it's C, guard your snacks like a like a dragon with a hoard of treasure. Everyone knows snacks are valuable, it says. So. Okay. So we both got. All right, so question number two.
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what snack is scientifically proven to disappear during the what snack is scientifically proven to two to disappear the fastest at any at any at any gathering is it a the but mysteriously ah addictive chips and dip be the veggie the veggie tray that nobody actually touches or see, anything marked leftovers in the office fridge. So what snacks are scientifically proven to disappear the mysteriously addictive chips and dip?
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um I'm going to go C, anything marked leftovers in the office fridge, only because like if there ah if if there's any free food in the in the office, it's like, you know, run, run, don't walk, it s notck the attack ah teleport if you but if you can.
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um And the so the the the correct answer is A, the mysteriously addictive chips and dips. oh They're always the first to go. So that that was you, right? Yeah, so you're one up. All right, here we go. It's like Eddie Barking, like, come on, he's like, come on, you can go outside anyway. Anyway, question three, which of these best describes the experience of trying to open a bag of chips quietly
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Is it A, a stealth mission that requires ninja-like skill? Is it B, like triggering an alarm at a bank vault? Or C, totally easy. Nobody even notices the crinkle.
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that seated Depends where you are, though, isn't it? it's like if um and We always talk about noise pollution, or at least I am. Like, if you're in cinema and someone's like, oh, someone's gone to the pic mix,
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um you know, um or anything other than popcorn, and it's just like like that all the way through a film. I'm thinking, I'm thinking sing. It's totally easy. Nobody even notices the crinkle.
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Except me. I'm going to say B, like triggering an alarm at a bank vault. So let's see, question number three. They have it as, oh B, like triggering an alarm at a bank vault. Totally so tro trying to open crisps quietly, like trying to sneak into Fort Knox.
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There we go. we're We are equal. Wow. The tension. you The tension, Martin. You can cut it with a brick. Question four. Which snack is best for binge watching a show at midnight?
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Is it A popcorn because it's crunchy and lasts forever? B ice cream for when you want a sweet treat and a brain freeze or C mystery snacks found at the back of the pantry that expired last year.
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So which would be the best? Okay. Right. So I get really bad brain freeze, like really bad. I get very rarely really bad because I don't think that. Especially if it's, if it's like the, uh, the granite granite, the slash puppy kind of things.
The AI Snack Quiz Showdown
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are chronic brain freeze. I think that proves that you have a brain, whereas whereas but I don't have, us I very rarely get brain freeze, which makes me feel like maybe there's nothing upstairs. You know what I mean?
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um All right. should cups to buy but how so i But ice cream though, ah that's sugar, it's just going to keep you awake. There's a hell lot of sugar in ice cream and at midnight, it's not a good idea.
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how you got I'm thinking mystery snakes found at the back of the pantry. I'm going to go popcorn because it seems like the classic.
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question for answer is but would pop gonna get those little bits to get into your teeth yeah keeps your keep keeps your tongue entertained um you know but pop pop why should your eyes have all the fun and your ears when your tongue's like look um i want to be part part of of this evening anyway so Are you salty or sweet, Martin? Sweet and salty, both. So if I had a choice, I would basically get 50% sweet, 50% salty, mix them up. No. Jobs are good. and Wow. Okay. Yes, absolutely. Really? Come on. Random. Come on. Oh, come on. No.
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Um, yeah, I will, I will, I will own it. Um, so the, uh, the answer, according to check jibbit here is a popcorn because it's crunchy and lasts forever. Perfect for endless munching. okay So I'm one ahead. So I know. So just the last question. So basically, mr. Paolo Thompson Thompson.
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i need to win this you need to win to level up um okay what's the ultimate snack combo is it a oh see here we go sweet and and salty think chocolate covered pretzels or indeed salty and sweet popcorn mixed together um b whatever you find while wandering aimlessly through the kitchen or C the all-in-one mix every snack you have in the in a single bowl and hope for the best almost like a pick a mix I guess you just just put your hand yeah yeah I'll go for C you see I am going that that has to be the ultimate snack so I'm also going C
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Yeah. I'm also, yeah. Are you? That's naughty. That's naughty. Can I say that? Is that what you can't lose? No, because if if the answer is A or B, then... Right. Oh, wow anyway, you know what? I will make this fair and I was and i will go go with A, all right? So, sweet and salty, right?
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Okay, all right. So, question five. What is it? It revives it as sweet and salty. think Yes, the best of both worlds. Yes, look, I'm just going to hold it up to our camera. There it is there. and Sweet and salty. yes see after There um we go. Okay.
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Three, three, one. Wow, troust is the word that comes to mind. I feel good about that. um All right. Well, let's jump. That was fun. How how did you do? Get in the comments. Let let us know if you beat us or or or or if you were indeed a dismal failure.
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Snacks, we've talked a lot about snacks on TikTok as well recently. There's a lot of lot of um comments about snacks. If got any thoughts on um on AI, um because i I do feel like that there is an and an episode that will be coming up at some point, but which will be Can AI help you with with ADHD?
Listener Feedback and Personal Stories
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um So if you've got any any thoughts on that, jump in the comments, jump in the comments, jump in the comments. All right, let's, Let's jump back into the into the cab and we'll go to the post officio.
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I think that's right, the post official. You just have to onto anything to make it to make it Italian. There we go. Let's jump in. There we go.
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All right. Cool. Bananas. I'm going to go to some mentions, comments. um What do we have? Do we have any posts? So basically we should say, or you should say, we should say, your feedback is really, really, really, really important. And we read all your comments, you might read out one of yours on a future podcast. Absolutely.
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um um And I know that ah we've had a bunch of stuff um on them.
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ah will I will just read this this one out from from ah from and from alex Alexandra. um who who I know that that that she's that she's and so she was struggling to find a place to to rent, right? And and I think it was the it was the episode that was about shame spirals.
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And I believe you start, we, we started talking off on the podcast and I'm just trying to think what we should start talking about. But I think it was something to do with landlords and how, how the Pope was your. Oh.
00:25:40
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Yes. We talked about like, ah because I had the the local ah priest came round to bless the house and I i was worried that he was coming round for the rent or to increase the rent. Yes, to increase the rent. Right. So she said, um I said, let's go listen to the guys. So my head clears from the stress of finding a place to rent. And you start with that crying, laughing.
00:26:12
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Yeah. Yeah. A moving house. Finding a place to live. Yeah. That's always a pain, isn't it? Because you never know what the landlord is going to be like or the neighbors. All right. You never know. It's a lottery. So following on from this, ah don't don't forget we have the the the AI version of our 20 more weird things about ADHD so podcast that we'll follow straight on after this.
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But in the meantime, and it just leaves it to me to say, ADHD ville is delivered fresh every Tuesday to all purveyors of fine podcasts. Please subscribe to the pod and rate us most magnificent and feel free to correspond at will in the comments. But wait, there's more. If you wish to see our beautiful, beautiful faces, then sally forth to the YouTubers and the TikTokkies.
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um And you can also pick up a quill and email us at ADHDville at gmail.com. But in the meantime, be fucking kind to yourself. As I procedure evaluate, the HD is know thyself. So do the hounds, come hit the road and get there.
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Whoa, I hit the wrong button.
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It's all chaos. likek There we go. All right, we're out. All right, so get ready because we're about to do a deep dive into something a little different today. Yeah. We're going to be talking about snack habits. Snack habits. I know. I know it might sound a little random, but ah just stick with me here because you actually inspired this whole thing, you know, with your comment about battling those late night snack attacks.
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And it all ties in perfectly to some pretty wild AI stuff that's been going on. So we're going to be talking about this British podcast called ADHDville. Yeah. And it's hosted by these two longtime friends, Martin and Paul. Okay. Who just happened to discover they both have ADHD later in life. That's interesting. Yeah, it's fascinating how those diagnoses can come at any age. Totally. And get this, one of them, Paul, is celebrating his one-year ADHD anniversary. So they decided to do this hilarious park bench quiz all about snacks. And hold on to your half here because the quiz was written by Chad GPT. Oh, wow. So this is really interesting because we get to see how AI interprets something as uniquely human as our love of snacks.
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<unk> It's like a showdown between human quirks and artificial intelligence. So our mission today is we're going to unpack this podcast and we're going to see what universal truths it reveals about snacking. And maybe we'll even learn a thing or two about how AI is creeping into everyday life. I'm intrigued already.
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So picture this. You have Martin and Paul in their virtual town hall mayor's office. And they're about to head out for this park bench quiz adventure. But first, classic ADHD tangent alert. They spot a squirrel outside and they launch into this whole debate about what kind of squirrel it is. Is it black, gray, red, maybe even a skunk with a white stripe? It's pure comedic gold.
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For those unfamiliar with ADHD, these tangents are a really common trait. It's like your brain takes these unexpected detours, but they're never boring. Right. Like you start with the squirrel and end up questioning the existence of skunks. But eventually they wrangle their brains and they head out to the park. They call for their car, grab coffees along the way. Can I guess? Did Martin go for a pumpkin spice latte? You know it. Oat milk, of course. Basic but delicious. And this actually sparks another tangent about food preferences, specifically cinnamon and mustard.
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Martin only likes cinnamon and cinnamon rolls. And Paul has this whole thing about mustard. Like, it's okay as a glaze, but not a dollop? I mean, who knew condiments could be so controversial? Well, it's those little quirks, those seemingly insignificant preferences that make us human. So true. And it turns out AI has some quirks of its own, especially when it comes to snacks. As they're driving, Martin casually drops the bomb that he had chat GPT write the quiz. And even he doesn't know the answers.
00:30:19
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Oh, wow. So they're both going in blind, competing against the AI as much as each other. Exactly. And to make things even weirder, Martin mentions he was experimenting with an AI-generated podcast. He fed a previous episode script into this text-to-speech program, and he promised to play it at the end of their episode. I'm dying to hear how that turned out. Yeah, the pace of AI development is pretty astonishing. I mean, people are using AI for therapy now. It really makes you wonder where this technology is headed.
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I know, right? It's both exciting and a little unnerving. But for now, let's focus on this snack showdown. Martin, in his best London accent, introduces the snack attack quiz. And the first question is a doozy. What's the number one rule about sharing snacks? The options are only share if it's the healthy stuff. Take only one bite. And by one bite, we mean the whole snack. Or guard your snacks like a dragon with a hoard of treasure. I mean, come on, who hasn't felt that dragon instinct?
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The struggle is real. Paul, ever the optimist goes for the healthy option, thinking maybe the A.I. is promoting good habits. Martin being a little bit more realistic or maybe just hungry chooses the one giant bite strategy. But the A.I., well, it sides with the dragon. Apparently, everyone knows snacks are valuable. Can't argue with that logic. Right. So round one goes to the A.I. On to question two. What snack is scientifically proven to disappear the fastest at any gathering? We've got the mysteriously addictive chips and dip.
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the veggie tray that nobody actually touches or anything marked leftovers in the office fridge? Paul jumps on the chips and dip bandwagon, while Martin, always looking for a freebie, goes to the office leftovers. But I think we all know the real winner here. Chips and dip are a universal weakness. And the AI agrees. It declares them always the first to go. So Paul is on the board.
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Question 3 is where things get really relatable, even for those of us without ADHD, it asks. Which of these best describes the experience of trying to open a bag of chips quietly? The options are a stealth mission that requires ninja-like skill.
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like triggering an alarm at a bank vault. Or, totally easy, nobody even notices the crinkle. Come on, we've all been there, right? That awkward struggle in a silent movie theater. It's a true test of character. Paul surprisingly claims it's totally easy. But then he launches into this whole tangent about noisy moviegoers munching on candy instead of popcorn. Martin, on the other hand, knows the struggle is real. He goes with option B, triggering an alarm at a bank vault. And the AI, it sides with the bank vault analogy.
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It confirms that trying to open a bag of crisps that's British for chips quietly is like trying to sneak into Fort Knox. We've got a tie game. Ooh, the tension is building. Two questions left and it's anyone's game. Question four, which snack is best for binge watching a show at midnight? The AI offers popcorn because it's crunchy and lasts forever.
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ice cream for when you want a sweet treat and a brain freeze or mystery snacks found at the back of the pantry that expired last year. Who hasn't been there, right? We've all had those late night pantry adventures. Paul is immediately turned off by the ice cream option ah because he gets really bad brain freeze, which of course leads to a tangent about whether having a brain freeze is actually a sign of having a brain. Don't even ask. I love other minds. Eventually, Paul settles on option C, the mystery snacks.
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because he figures the sugar will keep him awake. Martin Ever, the traditionalist, sticks with popcorn. And guess what? The AI sides with Martin. Popcorn is the official midnight snack champion. Okay, final question. This is it the tiebreaker, so I'll come down to this. What's the ultimate snack combo?
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The options are sweet and salty, whatever you find while wandering aimlessly through the kitchen, or the all-in-one mix, every snack you have in a single bowl, and hope for the best. I'm sensing a pattern here. The AI seems to have a preference
AI Limitations in Human Interaction
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for the classics. You're telling me. Paul immediately jumps on the everything in one bowl option. And Martin initially agrees, because come on, who doesn't love a good snack free for all?
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But then, in a truly noble act of sportsmanship, he switches to sweet and salty. Just to make you fair. And guess what? The AI agrees. Sweet and salty wins. Martin takes the crown. It seems the AI, despite its vast knowledge, still appreciates the simple pleasures. Right. It's almost comforting. Like, even in this crazy world of AI and algorithms, some things just never go out of style.
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It makes you wonder if AI as it evolves will start to develop its own unique preferences or if it will always be tethered to human trends. That's a deep thought. And speaking of deep thoughts, Martin and Paul aren't done yet. They wrap up their quiz and they dive into the listener feedback section. And that's where things get really interesting.
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So they finished their AI-powered snack quiz, and now it's on to listener feedback. It's always fascinating to hear how people connect with these seemingly simple topics, like snacks, you know? Yeah. You mentioned you've been feeling a bit snack obsessed lately. It's true. I have, and it turns out I'm not alone. Yeah.
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Martin and Pyle mentioned noticing a lot of snack-related comments on their TikToks, especially from their ADHD audience. It's like snacks are a whole different ballgame when you're wired a little differently. Yeah, that actually makes a lot of sense. You know, for folks with ADHD, things like heightened cravings or difficulty regulating food intake can be part of the experience. It's definitely something worth exploring further. Absolutely. But for now.
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Let's focus on this one listener comment that really caught my attention. Martin reads it aloud. It's from a listener named Alexandra, who's been having a rough time trying to find a place to rent. Oof. Yeah. Apartment hunting can be a nightmare.
00:35:47
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Tell me about it. Alexandra actually wrote in saying she started listening to the podcast to clear her head from the stress of it all. She stumbled upon an earlier episode about shame spirals, you know, that feeling of overwhelm and inadequacy that can really hit hard, especially with ADHD. And it totally resonated with her. It's amazing how a podcast can provide that sense of connection and validation, especially when you're struggling with something like the shame spiral. It's like having virtual friends who get it.
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Anyway, Alexandra mentioned that Martin Paul started talking about landlords and how the Pope was, wait, what? Apparently there was this whole bit about the Pope being a landlord. Oh, I remember this. This was classic ADHD tangent magic. Paul was talking about how his priest came to bless his house and it just spiraled into this hilarious worry that the priest was actually there to collect rent. Because you know, the Pope is the head of the Catholic Church and the Vatican owns tons of property.
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Only these guys could connect the Pope to landlords, to shame spirals, to snacks. It's like their brains are wired for these unexpected leaps of logic. But even with the humor, it highlights a serious point. Finding an apartment can be incredibly stressful. And as Alexandra's comment shows, it can trigger a lot of negative emotions, especially for those with ADHD. Totally.
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Which brings up a question that's been swirling around in my head. Could AI actually help with this? You're connecting this back to our earlier discussion about AI therapy, right? Exactly. If AI can provide supporting guidance in other areas of life, why not apartment hunting? Imagine an AI that could analyze rental listings, match you with places based on your needs and your budget, maybe even negotiate with landlords on your behalf. Yeah, it could potentially take a lot of the stress and overwhelm out of the process.
00:37:31
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which could be huge for someone prone to shame spirals. Right, it's mind blowing to think about how AI could solve real world problems like that. But before we get too carried away with our AI fantasies, Martin throws us another curve ball. Remember how he mentioned creating that AI generated version of a previous episode? Oh yeah, with the text to speech program, I'm dying to hear this. You need to, it's like a glimpse into the future of podcasting. Are the robots coming for our jobs? Yeah. Only one way to find out.
00:37:59
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Martin cues up the AI episode and we're about to enter a whole new dimension of weird. All right. So here comes the AI episode. Get ready. It's about to get weird. I'm prepared for anything. Okay. Hit it. Whoa. Okay. First impression. The voices are eerily realistic. It's like they cloned Martin and Paul, but something's off. It's the delivery, isn't it? The pacing is too perfect, almost robotic. And there's none of those natural pauses or little stumbles that happen in a real conversation.
00:38:25
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Exactly. And remember, all of those hilarious tangents, those are gone. It's just straight information delivered in this flat monotone. It's informative, sure, but it's definitely missing that spark. It's like the AI is trying to be human, but it's missing that essential ingredient that makes a podcast truly engaging, you know, the human connection. And human remember how Paul went on that rant about brain freezes? and Well, the AI tries to recreate it, but it's just not funny.
00:38:53
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It's like watching a robot try to tell a joke. It understands the structure, but it just doesn't get the nuances of timing or delivery. Yeah. Okay. Let's keep listening. I'm curious to see if it gets any better. It's getting weirder, right? Like the AI is getting better at mimicking their voices and inflections, but it's still missing that soul. Yeah. It's like really good impersonation, but you know it's not the real deal. It's almost unsettling, isn't it? Like looking in a distorted mirror really makes you think about the nature of authenticity and how we connect with other humans.
00:39:19
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Right. And what happens when AI gets so good at mimicking us that we can't even tell the difference anymore? Is that the future of podcasting? I have so many questions. It's definitely a conversation worth having. But for now, I think we've heard enough. Agreed. Let's shut it down. Well, that was an experience. It was certainly thought provoking. So are the robots coming for podcasting jobs based on what we just heard? Yeah.
00:39:42
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I'd say not yet. but AI did a decent job, but it's just not the same. It's missing that genuine human connection, the humor, the shared experience. Exactly. It's a good reminder that AI can be a powerful tool, but it can't replace the unique qualities that make us human. Our creativity, our empathy, our ability to connect on a deeper level.
00:40:03
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Well said. Okay. So what does this all mean? We started with your snack obsession, went on a wild ride with Martin and Paul's ADHD fueled podcast and ended up pondering the future of AI and its impact on everything from therapy to apartment hunting to podcasting.
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It's amazing how seemingly unrelated things can be so interconnected, isn't it? Totally. And that's what the deep dive is all about, exploring those connections, uncovering hidden insights and leaving you with more questions than answers. Because ultimately the best learning happens when we start asking questions and challenging our own assumptions. Absolutely. So we'd love to hear your thoughts. Has this deep dive changed your perspective on AI? If you ever use AI in an unexpected way, jump into the comments and let's keep the conversation going.
00:40:45
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And as always, thank you for joining us on this journey of discovery. Until next time, stay curious.