The Thought Virus - Episode 3 - The System

An episode of the The Thought Virus podcast, hosted by Prompt Engineering, Inc, titled "The Thought Virus - Episode 3 - The System" was published on March 25, 2025 and runs 16 minutes.

March 25, 2025 ·16m · The Thought Virus

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Summary

Episode 3: The SystemThe most powerful AI tools aren’t just reflecting our thinking—they're shaping what shows up, what disappears, and what sticks. In this episode, we follow the logic of optimization, from chess engines and e-commerce search to the engineers building the very systems we rely on. Featuring Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, Stockfish, and Doom, we ask: Who’s really in control when efficiency becomes the goal?

Episode Description

Episode 3: The System
The most powerful AI tools aren’t just reflecting our thinking—they're shaping what shows up, what disappears, and what sticks. In this episode, we follow the logic of optimization, from chess engines and e-commerce search to the engineers building the very systems we rely on. Featuring Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, Stockfish, and Doom, we ask: Who’s really in control when efficiency becomes the goal?