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The Deep Dive

by Jake Shinto

Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction it is rewriting our reality in real-time.

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Episodes

  1. Echoes in the Machine: The Reality of AI Psychosis

    An Empirical Look at Digital Phenomenology, Mentalization, and the Loss of Vital Contact with the Physical World

  2. The 'one good tool' rule for AI beginners

    Episode summary: The people getting the most from AI aren't using the most tools. They're using one or two really well. Today we talk about what that looks like, and introduce the concept of Original Intelligence. In this episode: What "Original Intelligence" means and why it matters more than…

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  3. When AI gets it wrong: the 40% problem

    AI that's built in a hurry fails in the real world. Today we look at how badly, and what it means for how you evaluate any AI tool before you rely on it. In this episode: How rushed AI deployments can drop to 40–60% accuracy in real-world settings Why demos almost always look better than reality...

  4. Is AI making us worse at our jobs? An honest look.

    In this episode: The study that found a 17% drop in concept mastery among heavy AI users The difference between using AI to think faster vs. using it to avoid thinking "Why did this save me time?" is only half the question worth asking The calculator analogy that reframes everything about AI...

  5. Why most AI tools fail (and nobody talks about it)

    Episode summary: Everyone's talking about how powerful AI is. But here's what the hype machine skips over: most AI projects never make it into real use. In this episode, we look at why, and what it means for you as a beginner trying to figure out which tools are actually worth your time. In this...

  6. The Crystal Bowl Conundrum: Validating AI Intelligence Forecasts

    This podcast evaluates a 2024 research paper by Klaus Solberg Soilen regarding the efficacy of AI in intelligence forecasting. The source examines how well large language models have performed against human analysts, noting that while AI now outperforms the average person, elite human...

  7. Unlocking AI: Your Friendly Digital Assistant Awaits

    In this episode, hosts Jake Shinto and Jessica pull back the curtain on artificial intelligence to reveal that it isn’t nearly as intimidating as sci-fi movies make it out to be. Far from being a "scary robot brain," AI is a practical tool already woven into our daily lives, from the directions…

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  8. "The Uncanny Valley: Why We Keep Building Ourselves (And Why We Should Stop)"

    Today we critique the tech industry’s fixation on building humanoid robots. While companies design robots with two legs to fit existing human infrastructure and utilize imitation learning, This approach is mechanically inefficient and prohibitively expensive. I highlight that bipedal movement...

  9. Building the Cyberbrain

    What comes next? How with Anthropomorphic play into the future of AI?

  10. The Ghost in the Box

    In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore the cutting-edge world of Neural Radiance Fields, or NeRFs. Host Jake breaks down how this AI technology is moving beyond traditional 3D modeling and photogrammetry to "sculpt light" in five dimensions. From reconstructing crime scenes to the future of...

  11. Iran’s Precipice: A Nation at the Crossroads

    In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jake Shinto examines the staggering humanitarian and geopolitical crisis unfolding in Iran following the massive military strikes launched on February 28, 2026. The discussion traces the path from the country's early 2026 economic collapse and the "Woman,...

  12. Neural Whispers

    A direct, intimate connection to an artificial mind.

  13. From Conduct Disorder to Pro-Social Growth: Evaluating Human-Animal Interaction in Teen Boys

    The phrase "a dog is a boy’s best friend" is deeply embedded in American culture, reflected in countless stories and films that capture the enduring bond between them. In the field of developmental psychology, it is crucial to examine the mechanics of this bond. More importantly, research must...

  14. The AGI Race: Power, Peril, and The Prisoner's Dilemma

    We are building a transformative technology (AGI). This technology will likely determine the future global balance of power. However, the structure of the international competition to achieve it first creates inherit risks that could undermine safety and stability.

  15. Beyond the Loop: Goals, Drones, and the New Frontier of Autonomy

    Beyond the Loop: Goals, Drones, and the New Frontier of Autonomy

  16. The "Slow" Evolution

    From AI to AGI, new but old learning methods rethought.

  17. The Great Divergence. Two Paths, One Future?

    A quick podcast regarding US versus China AI and if one or the other is leading the way,

  18. Exploring AI Integration into Adult Learning

    Exploring the May 2024 paper by Valarie Storey and Amiee Wagner titled: Integrating Artificial Intelligence Into Adult Education. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/380422376_Integrating_Artificial_Intelligence_AI_Into_Adult_Education

  19. My Personal Statement for the SFSU Scholar Program in Developmental Psychology.

    I wanted to share my personal statement and give some insight into who I am and why I am interested in these topics.

  20. AI and Disinformation: Ethical Considerations

    We collectively examine the complex intersection of artificial intelligence and digital deception, highlighting how modern technology can be used to fabricate and spread high-quality misinformation.

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Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction it is rewriting our reality in real-time.

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