EPISODE · Jan 18, 2026 · 30 MIN
184 A.I. can't run a marathon: Why A.I. will NOT kill music & books
from Unfiltered Society With Aaron Joy · host Aaron Joy
Discussing my views of the overnight A.I. revolution where computers are making our music and writing our books, and why I think this is just temporary as we discover and explore new technology. It won't kill art as we know it. Music is not dead. Writing is not dead. A.I. has too many limitations. Live 1/16/2026, pre-recorded0:00 – Bland A.I. music can only duplicate | originality & reinventing the wheel | getting bored by A.I. music due always wanting next best thing2:42 – We can program A.I. to make original music | we will always be bored by fake music after awhile, desire to hear real instruments & singing4:33 – A.I. music is entertaining but not impressive | blue screen special effects vs models, computer vs real effects | example of Steve Vai's impressive playing that is impossible for most guitarist, developing skills vs zero skilled computers9:46 – A.I. art is new & thus exciting, but will become boring, A.I. books already becoming boring10:25 – A.I. can't run a marathon & impress us12:49 – Unique personal stories & growth of musicians can't be duplicated by A.I. | examples of Steve Vai, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, John McLaughlin, development of blues music, inspiring protest songs | A.I. fake stories can't inspire because humans can't imitate A.I. | humans love stories19:44 – Ayn Rand's We The Living novel based on personal life experiences | Jack Kerouac & Jim Morrison & The Doors inspiring writing | Jerzy Kosinski novel being true24:25 – Helpful A.I. when making music27:36 – A.I. spiritual guru who can't meditateThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM
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Discussing my views of the overnight A.I. revolution where computers are making our music and writing our books, and why I think this is just temporary as we discover and explore new technology. It won't kill art as we know it. Music is not dead. Writing is not dead. A.I. has too many limitations. Live 1/16/2026, pre-recorded0:00 – Bland A.I. music can only duplicate | originality & reinventing the wheel | getting bored by A.I. music due always wanting next best thing2:42 – We can program A.I. to make original music | we will always be bored by fake music after awhile, desire to hear real instruments & singing4:33 – A.I. music is entertaining but not impressive | blue screen special effects vs models, computer vs real effects | example of Steve Vai's impressive playing that is impossible for most guitarist, developing skills vs zero skilled computers9:46 – A.I. art is new & thus exciting, but will become boring, A.I. books already becoming boring10:25 – A.I. can't run a marathon & impress us12:49 – Unique personal stories & growth of musicians can't be duplicated by A.I. | examples of Steve Vai, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, John McLaughlin, development of blues music, inspiring protest songs | A.I. fake stories can't inspire because humans can't imitate A.I. | humans love stories19:44 – Ayn Rand's We The Living novel based on personal life experiences | Jack Kerouac & Jim Morrison & The Doors inspiring writing | Jerzy Kosinski novel being true24:25 – Helpful A.I. when making music27:36 – A.I. spiritual guru who can't meditateThis podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM
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