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The Ruttens
by The Ruttens
In the confusing dance of life on Earth, we, The Ruttens, tumble down the rabbit holes of modernity, exploring the kaleidoscopic realms of pop culture, tech wizardry, the alchemy of finance, and much more. As we meander through the philosophical and spiritual underbrush, we stumble upon life's quirks, finding humor in our (very) humble quest for understanding amidst a universe brimming with absurdity. All while our cats watch on, bemused at our human antics.
Episodes
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What is the point of existence? What will AGI be concerned with? | The Ruttens E14
In this episode we go (maybe a little too) deep on the bigger questions. What is the human experience and where does it seem to be leading? What comes next? What pursuits will become interesting when biological motivations fall away? It sounds weird, but the answer feels kind of obvious. (Which...
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99% of unhappy people are 7 days away from being happy. | The Ruttens E13
Happiness is way more available than people think. Our minds have evolved to let the pressure lift when a real solution is getting closer. All you actually need in order to feel better is progress. It may feel like, "I have to solve this problem that is month or years away from a solution before…
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Has AGI arrived? Dissecting Open AI Internal Leaks | The Ruttens E12
The 2nd half of this episode gets pretty strange as we started exploring the metaphysical side of AGI. Documents have been leaking from Open AI employees that seem to indicate either AGI is very close or already here. We get into the leaked project that may have broken at least some types of...
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Happy New Year, It's the End of the World | The Ruttens E11
In this episode we get into the converging forces of technology and culture and where we think it might lead. One thing is for sure, there world is about to change dramatically. It's impossible to say what things will look like on the other side of the apocalypse but we are keeping our fingers...
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Why you should start a business in 2024 | The Ruttens E10
Literacy was once a novelty. Slowly, the ability to read and write became viewed as a must by society. We believe the skillset of a business owner will follow a similar arc. In this episode we talk through why now is the best time in human history to start a business. We also think through common...
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Alex Jones returns to X, universities defend genocide, & Google Gemini looks insane | The Ruttens E9
In this episode we discuss Alex Jones' return to X after Elon's poll. We also dive into Ivy League school defending calls for genocide (sort of) to Congress. Finally we get into Google's new AI system, Gemini. The world is getting weirder, join us for another episode. Follow Us on X! Katie:...
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Elon Musk told advertisers "GFY" - Is this the end of X? + Bitcoin Bull Break! | The Ruttens E8
Last week Elon Musk made waves when he told advertisers that are boycotting X (Twitter) to "Go f*** yourself." The boycott is over claims of anti-semitism on the platform. We discuss his comment as well as its potential implications for X's future. We also discuss the uptrend in crypto markets,...
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Is David Grusch a psyop? | The Ruttens E7
David Grusch has been making quite the splash lately. In this episode we meander through our impressions of the man and try to place some of his claims into context. Naturally, the conversation finds its way to spirituality, the universe, and our place in it. Follow Us on X! Katie:...
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Are we closer to apocalypse or utopia? | The Ruttens E4
There's a lot of doom and gloom these days. And to be fair, there's a lot going wrong in the world. That said, we take a moment to zoom out and reflect on how far we've come and where we seem to be headed. We look at how the arch of the collective looks similar to the arch of the individual and...
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Sam Altman fired from OpenAI - now what? | The Ruttens E6
Today we discussed Sam Altman's ouster from OpenAI. We also share our thoughts on some of the hints that came with the news regarding recent breakthroughs in the space. Follow Us on X! Katie: https://twitter.com/katieruttn Kyle: https://twitter.com/kyleruttn
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The World Economic Forum is a force for good | The Ruttens E5
Sometimes we need negative catalyst to progress. In this episode we look at the good in rising authoritarianism, social media, and consumption. Hope you enjoy. Follow Us on X! Katie: https://twitter.com/katieruttn Kyle: https://twitter.com/kyleruttn
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Is the creator economy the future of work? | The Ruttens E3
Anybody else feel like it's getting harder to pencil out a life? Maybe because it is. Housing, food, energy, and transportation all represent a larger piece of the average household income than they used to. So where is all this headed and what should we do about it? Follow Us on X! Katie:...
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Why can't millennials afford houses? | The Ruttens E2
Millennials can't afford houses. What's the deal? Is it because the economy sucks? Is it because we're stupid? Is it both? In this episode we speak about topics we have no business weighing in on. Follow Us on X! Katie: https://twitter.com/katieruttn Kyle: https://twitter.com/kyleruttn
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What can 'Convicting a Murderer' teach us about tribalism? | The Ruttens E1
In our recent episode, we dive into the new docuseries "Convicting A Murderer" by Candace Owens, revisiting the twisted tale of Steven Avery. The show doesn’t just rehash a murder trial, but opens a can of worms about how quick we are to pick sides. We chat about how this story stirs up tribal...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In the confusing dance of life on Earth, we, The Ruttens, tumble down the rabbit holes of modernity, exploring the kaleidoscopic realms of pop culture, tech wizardry, the alchemy of finance, and much more. As we meander through the philosophical and spiritual underbrush, we stumble upon life's quirks, finding humor in our (very) humble quest for understanding amidst a universe brimming with absurdity. All while our cats watch on, bemused at our human antics.
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In the confusing dance of life on Earth, we, The Ruttens, tumble down the rabbit holes of modernity, exploring the kaleidoscopic realms of pop culture, tech wizardry, the alchemy of finance, and much more. As we meander through the philosophical and spiritual underbrush, we stumble upon life's...
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