Foodcourtification: Journeys Into the Artificial World
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Examining Four Source Synthesis Role-Plays
Hello, fellow knowledge explorers! Here at Foodcourtification.com, we’re always on the lookout for innovative ways to analyze information and explore complex ideas. Recently, I’ve been diving deep into a fascinating new method called Source Synthesis, which offers a powerful approach to creating structured dialogues based on diverse source materials. Today we take a look at…
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Beyond the Transcript: A Virtual Fireside Chat on NotebookLM with Virtual Dan Shipper and Virtual Steven Johnson
Introductory Note: This beyond the transcript post is a constructed dialogue based on a YouTube video conversation between Dan Shipper and Steven Johnson, using the Source Synthesis method. The dialogue is generated by AI and edited by a human to ensure accuracy, coherence, and consistency with the personas’ established voices and perspectives. The goal is…
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DeepSeek: Thief in the Night or a Harbinger of AI’s Future?
Is DeepSeek a threat to US AI? The global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. A new challenger, DeepSeek, has emerged from China, causing a stir in the industry with its advanced, cost-effective AI models and open-source approach. While American companies have long dominated the field, DeepSeek’s rapid advancements are prompting a serious re-evaluation of the future of AI dominance. Is…
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The Making of: Is Google Search Getting Worse?
Welcome back to our ongoing exploration of Source Synthesis, a method for creating structured dialogues that illuminate complex issues by drawing on diverse source materials. We recently published the Source Synthesis Role-Play Handbook, a practical guide to this innovative approach. Now, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our latest project: a role-play titled Is Google…
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Is Google Search Getting Worse? A Source Synthesis Role-play
Welcome to a special presentation of “Is Google Search Getting Worse? Separating Fact from Fiction,” a role-play exploring the complex and often controversial topic of Big Tech’s influence on our access to information. This discussion is part of a larger project exploring the potential of Source Synthesis, a new method for creating structured dialogues based on…
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The Rise of AI-Slop: Is the Dead Internet Theory Coming True?
Has a new era arrived with AI-slop and The Dead Internet theory? Have you ever scrolled through your social media feed and felt like something was off? Like the comments seemed a bit too generic, the posts a bit too polished, and the overall experience lacking in genuine human interaction? This feeling of unease has…
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The Source Synthesis Role-Play Handbook (v1.0)
The Source Synthesis Role-Play Handbook is the central blog post of the Source Synthesis Role-play method. Note: This an updated version (1.1.1). Read about the changes at the end of the document. I. Introduction: What is Source Synthesis? II. The Source Synthesis Method: A Step-by-Step Guide New Section: Input Formatting: The Importance of Markdown Markdown…
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Supercharge Your Research with NotebookLM: Browser Extension Tips from The AI News
NotebookLM’s browser extensions are essential for efficient research. They drastically simplify the process of gathering and organizing your source material. NotebookLM is a game-changing AI-powered research assistant that helps you synthesize information from various sources. The AI News on YouTube is a fantastic resource for learning how to maximize NotebookLM’s potential. This post focuses on…
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The Making of: The Impact of AI-Generated Content on Creative Industries
I. Introduction: Continuing the Source Synthesis Journey Welcome back to our ongoing exploration of Source Synthesis, a method for creating structured dialogues that distill diverse perspectives on complex issues. In this “making of” post, we’re pulling back the curtain on our most recent application of this method: a role-play titled “The Impact of AI-Generated Content…
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The Impact of AI-Generated Content on Creative Industries: A Source Synthesis Role-Play
Prologue: This is the third part in a series about the Source Synthesis method. The present post consists of a role-play based on Source Synthesis. Other parts: 1) o3-mini in the Spotlight: A Play of Two YouTube Transcripts 2) Source Synthesis: Engaging Perspectives Through Role-Play 4) The Making of: The Impact of AI-Generated Content on…
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AI for Research: Grace Leung Reviews Gemini Deep Research and Perplexity
Note: I wrote this blog post about Deep Research vs Perplexity the day before Open AI:s Deep Research was released. I suppose Leung will create new videos on the topic, including Open AI. The world of AI research tools is rapidly evolving, leaving many of us wondering which platform best suits our needs. While there…
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AI’s Uncanny Arrival: Decoding the Julia McCoy Avatar Video
Prologue: Will the real Julia McCoy please stand up? The AI Avatar Julia McCoy Video Breakdown. Imagine a room filled with a hundred near-identical faces, all reflecting the features of Julia McCoy’s AI avatar. They sit in rows, a sea of digital variations on a theme, watching a speaker at the front. “Will the real…