Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The problem, it's intense. Conspiracy's been ruined. We were talking about this on this week's serious show back in 2013. It was, was a mother board wired had a whole article about reptilians like, she could be like, brother, none of the reptilian, it all became real and political fact has all of these different things where it's like, queen's not a real lizard." — Henry Zabrowski
"We're going to see more of this shit, ghosts in the machine as we get more involved with AI." — Ben Kissel
"If you are there at 9/11, to be honest, you can do whatever you want. These are all people that made a lot of money in the stocks during 9/11." — Henry Zabrowski
The episode opens with a discussion about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, with commentary on the differing reactions and sentiments, particularly from the perspective of individuals from colonized nations. This segues into a critical examination of a 9/11-themed menu at a Virginia country club, where items like "9/11 Oysters" and "Patriots Day 2022" sparked controversy. The hosts debated the appropriateness of such commemorations and the fine line between remembrance and trivialization, drawing parallels to other events that have become commercialized or adapted into less somber contexts.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the rapidly advancing field of Artificial Intelligence, particularly its implications in art generation and the emergence of unsettling AI-created imagery. The discussion centers on a phenomenon referred to as "Loab," a haunting female figure that repeatedly appeared when users manipulated AI art programs in specific ways. This leads to a broader conversation about AI sentience, the potential for "ghosts in the machine," and how AI might reflect or even distort human consciousness and societal biases. The ethical implications of AI art winning awards and potentially replacing human artists are also touched upon.
The latter part of the episode explores various other topics, including a vegan influencer in Argentina who abandoned his lifestyle after being bitten by a dog, attributing it to a loss of faith in animal advocacy. There's also a segment on cryptids, specifically the Russian "Almas" or wild man, and a discussion about the phenomenon of "time slips" reported by listeners. The episode concludes with reflections on the impact of conspiracy theories, particularly QAnon, on individuals and families, highlighting a tragic case of a father who murdered his children due to such beliefs.