#66 - The Artificial Life and Times of Larry...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Zach Crone, a landscape architect and longtime friend, for a laid-back conversation that jumps between work, technology, aviation, and the strange ways modern life keeps evolving. The two talk about the start of the spring landscaping season in Tennessee, home improvement projects, and the satisfaction of tackling DIY builds—even if the motivation sometimes comes after a few drinks. The discussion turns to Tim’s ongoing $500 weight-loss bet with Joseph, the challenges of staying disciplined, and the reality of trying to reset habits as you get older. They also dive into the growing role of AI tools like ChatGPT (“Larry”), debating whether the technology is trustworthy, how people interact with it differently, and whether being nice to AI will matter when robots inevitably take over.Later in the episode, the conversation moves into aviation, where Zach explains how airplanes actually work—from the complexity of cockpit controls to how much of modern commercial flying is automated. The two talk about how incredible it is that hundreds of people can be launched into the sky in a giant machine and safely land across the country, something most travelers completely take for granted. It’s a relaxed, funny episode covering everything from building backyard projects and losing weight to AI trust issues, the President’s Project podcast series, and the technology that quietly powers everyday life.www.thefairviewsocialpodcast.comYouTube - www.youtube.com/@thefairviewsocialpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574493103167Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefairviewsocialpodcast/X - https://x.com/fairviewsocialTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fairviewsocialpodcastClick here if you have questions about the show or would like to be a guest!