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60. Generative AI: The Next Big Thing? Nov 15, 2022

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For years, people thought that artificial intelligence would wipe out repetitive tasks, but leave the creatives untouched. But recent developments have left many people surprised and taken the creative world by storm.
Tools like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion gave anyone with a keyboard and a wifi connection the ability to spin up images from text prompts, far earlier and higher quality than many imagined.
So what comes next for the artists... the writers... the musicians...? No one knows for sure, but in this episode Cal and Steph discuss the exciting new world of generative AI. They discuss what it is (and isn't), the tools they've played with, how culture and trust are shifting, who "wins" in this new world, and what they think might be on the horizon.

Check out Steph's new AI-generated avatar
Check out Calvin's new AI-generated avatar
Lexica prompt database
Nat Eliason's article
Marie Dolle article
Profile Pic AI
AvatarAI

59. Be a Magnet, Not a Jail Nov 02, 2022

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It's human nature to worry about the things that can go wrong.
But often overlooked is the mentality of attraction instead of detraction, or in other words focusing on what you can bring to the table instead of what you can prevent from happening.
While so many companies signal they want entrepreneurial candidates yet don't allow side projects, want out of the box thinkers yet expect them to work in a box (office), and vow they only hire top talent yet pay below market rate... there's power in thinking through whether you're truly focusing on attracting the right people or just trying to prevent wrong behavior.
In this episode, Steph and Cal discuss the mentality of being a magnet instead of a jail, originally inspired by this tweet of Steph's.

58. Money x Relationships Oct 25, 2022

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Money is a leading cause of problems in relationships. It’s not just not having money, it’s conflict around money, lack of alignment, and the downstream effects of that.

Money is complicated because it’s influenced by your direct circumstances, but also by your childhood, psychology, and trajectory. It's also complicated because so few people talk openly and honestly about money.
In this episode, Steph and Cal open up the kimono and explore how they deal with and think about money in their relationship. They share their current working philosophy on money and stories about the things they struggle with and are still working on.

57. [Part 3] How to Get Married in 10 Days Oct 18, 2022

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In part 3 of our 3-part series, Steph and Cal discuss how they planned a wedding in 10 days, what they did (including traditions kept and scrapped), and the pros and cons of taking a less conventional approach to marriage.

56. [Part 2] Love, Marriage, and Monogamy Oct 13, 2022

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In part 2 of this 3-part series, we decided to re-air part of our most popular episode, #35: Does Marriage, Retirement, or the 40-Hour Work Week Still Make Sense?
In this segment, we share:

How humans are actually not wired for monogamy
What animals within the animal kingdom are monogamous
The history of marriage and when marriage started to be associated with love
Explore the concept of love and whether the 37% rule could be applied to it
Understand the key difference between animals and humans
The importance of travel and exposure to different ways of living
How narratives drive the adoption of technology

55. [Part 1] The Narratives Behind Love with Amanda Natividad and Marissa Goldberg Oct 08, 2022

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In part 1 of our 3-part series, we're joined be Amanda Natividad and Marissa Goldberg – two friends of the podcast – to discuss the traditions that surround love.
After getting engaged last year, Steph found herself in a place she didn't expect and with emotions that she didn't feel entitled to have. That led her down a deep rabbit hole of questions, ultimately ending up in a bunch of societal narratives.
She discusses them here with Amanda and Marissa, as they share how they navigated the narratives that underpin love, from engagement to name changes to family involvement and more. Without giving too much away, all three women have found their own unique way forward.

Resources:

The Gottman Institute (for fantastic research-based marriage advice)
Harvard grad speech on committing
A name change service that Marissa recommends
A before marriage list of questions
Post-engagement anxiety article 1
Post-engagement anxiety article 2
Getting engaged made me feel miserable
Amanda's "declaration of interdependence"
Marissa's elopement video

Thank you Amanda and Marissa for joining us! You can find them at...

54. Ask Us (Literally) Anything May 15, 2022

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In this special episode, Cal and Steph answer audience questions across a wide range of topics including writing, relationships, finances, and even death. Listen in to find out.
Next Steps

Essay about the nuance of privilege
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53. The Promises and Pitfalls of the Creator Economy May 05, 2022

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Steph has some exciting news to share in today's episode! Listen in to find out.
In this episode, Cal and Steph also cover the rise of the creator economy -- both its promise and pitfalls.
They breakdown why the heightened attention toward creators, whether we can expect a creator "middle class" anytime soon, the importance of IP, and even explore what it truly means to be a "creator"...
Is it the things they build?
Is it the audience they have?
Is it the money the make?
They also cover upcoming trends that they expect to hit this growing "creator economy" including the rise of digital influencers, content automation, crypto, and gaming.
If you'd like to ask Cal or Steph a question for an upcoming AMA episode, we encourage you to submit your questions here!

52. Deciding Where to Live with Endless Choice Apr 13, 2022

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We all know that where you live is one of the most important decisions you can make, but it may be more important than you think. And with more people working remotely, there is no more freedom than ever in deciding where you call "home."
In this episode, Steph and Cal discuss how to think about where you should live, why it matters more than you think, and how you can make a decision when it involves two people who have different desires from a location.
In one of our next episodes, we'll be answering listener questions! You can ask your questions here:
Next Steps

Paul Graham's essay: http://www.paulgraham.com/cities.html
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51. The Life You Could've Lived Mar 28, 2022

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Life feels like a bunch of micro-decisions, yet a few macro-decisions often end up determining how you spend most of your time.
Perhaps one of the most significant are the degree you choose and the first job you take. The decisions that follow those are inevitably pulled by their inertia.
In this episode, Cal and Steph discuss the importance of exploring the diversity of jobs out there and how many people become fixed in a singular path.
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