David Boyle
David Boyle
6 Years 4 days - Physical
6 Years 4 days - Physical
6 Years 4 days - Physical
Saturday 17th May 2025
Join comedian David Boyle as he explores the importance of physical possessions in a digital world, pondering AI's impact on human wisdom.
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12 minutes
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David Boyle
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Episode Overview
- The importance of owning physical items in a digital world.
- Challenges in acquiring rare books and banned literature.
- Potential impacts of AI merging with human cognition.
- Concerns about cloud storage and its future implications.
- The difference between being smart and having wisdom.
Smart is not what we need by the way. We don't need any more geniuses or smart people. We've got enough. We just need some wisdom.
In this engaging episode of 'I'm Quitting Alcohol', comedian David Boyle takes a deep dive into the world of physical versus digital possessions. He passionately argues for the importance of owning tangible items like books, DVDs, and hard drives in an era where everything seems to be moving to the cloud. Boyle shares his frustrating journey of trying to acquire rare historical volumes and banned books, highlighting the difficulty in finding physical copies in today's digital age.
His quest leads him to ponder the future of AI and its potential impact on human cognition and reality. He muses over the chilling idea of AI merging with human thoughts, raising questions about what it means to be truly smart versus wise. Boyle's comedic yet thought-provoking narrative is peppered with colourful language and vivid imagery, making you laugh while contemplating serious matters.
He concludes with a call to action – encouraging listeners to stockpile physical items before they become obsolete, and suggesting that perhaps wisdom lies in holding onto the tangible amidst a sea of virtual uncertainty. This episode is a whirlwind of humour, philosophy, and a touch of paranoia that will leave you both entertained and pondering your own collection of 'real' things.