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With Ross

129 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -

đź“ŤMexico City, Mexico

This is an audio log of my travels, things I'm reading, epiphanies, and conversations with interesting people I meet along the way.

Episode topics tend to fall into the categories of travel, tech, biographies, or business.

I do this because I enjoy it. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

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Episodes

The Amazing Thing about AI Generated Video

February 18, 2024 01:37 - 5 minutes - 5.25 MB

To watch the video version of this episode: https://share.descript.com/view/wRjEGkOtraM Welcome to the latest episode of the "With Ross Podcast." Today, we're diving into the fascinating world of AI-generated videos, focusing on OpenAI's new text-to-video tool called Sora. From the evolution of AI-generated content over the past nine months to the future potential of personalized entertainment, we'll explore the impact of this groundbreaking technology. It's a glimpse into a future where an...

Looking Forward to 2024: Predictions

January 01, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 25.2 MB

Welcome back to the With Ross Podcast! In this episode, "Looking Forward to 2024," Ross delves into his predictions for the coming year. He starts off by discussing the futility of making predictions, highlighting the often inaccurate nature of expert forecasts. Ross then reflects on the optimism bias he brings to his predictions, rooted in his fortunate upbringing and positive outlook on the future. He foresees significant advancements in technology, such as the integration of AI into vario...

Reflecting on 2023

December 25, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 31.6 MB

Welcome to "With Ross Podcast," where we reflect on the year 2023. In this episode, we'll delve into personal reflections, milestones, and favorite moments from the host's year. From traveling and exploring Mexico to tracking personal statistics meticulously, we'll explore it all. Join us as we discuss favorite media, life philosophies, and global events, with a detailed look into the host's favorite podcasts, books, movies, and series. Get ready for an introspective journey as we explore th...

How to Guarantee a Life of Misery by Charlie Munger

December 04, 2023 00:39 - 13 minutes - 16 MB

Show notes made by AI: In this episode of the With Ross Podcast, we delve into the fascinating speech delivered by the late Charlie Munger to a group of Harvard students back in 1986. Titled "How to Guarantee a Life of Misery," Munger's speech provides a thought-provoking take on life and success. He shares his unique perspective on avoiding misery by listing a set of prescriptions that, if followed, ensure a life filled with dissatisfaction. From the perils of ingesting chemicals to the im...

One Year in Mexico

November 03, 2023 20:50 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

[Generated by AI] Welcome to another thrilling episode of the With Ross Podcast! In today's episode titled "One year in Mexico," Ross takes a unique approach as he invites an unexpected guest to interview him about his experiences as an immigrant in Mexico. Joined by Bard, a large language model trained by Google, this conversation promises to be engaging and eye-opening. You will be on the edge of your seat with every thrilling turn of this conversation. Ross shares his observations on the...

Remarkable AI

October 02, 2023 16:46 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

[AI Generated show notes] Welcome back to another episode of the "With Ross Podcast"! In today's remarkable episode, we dive deep into the world of AI and its incredible advancements. Every week, AI continues to surprise and astound us with its use cases, breakthroughs, and the promises of a future filled with advanced communication, entertainment, and freedom from mundane tasks. This week, however, takes it to a whole new level. The latest developments and unveilings have surpassed everyth...

How to Get Around Mexico City

September 01, 2023 12:48 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

[Shownotes generated by AI]: Mexico City Travel Guide: https://rze.gumroad.com/l/mexico-city-guide Welcome back to the With Ross Podcast! In today's episode, we're diving into the vibrant and bustling city of Mexico City. Specifically, we'll be covering one of the most important aspects of exploring any new destination - getting around. Mexico City boasts a well-developed public transportation system with a wide array of options to choose from. From the iconic Metro to gondolas and even bi...

Jobs of the Future (or lack thereof?)

August 30, 2023 16:25 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

[Show notes generated by AI] Timestamps: 00:01:10 Future uncertainty as machines outperform humans. 00:06:00 New professions by 2033 require creativity. 00:07:49 Media presence, content creation, job changes: 2027. 00:13:00 Unpredictable tech breakthroughs create economic growth. 00:13:37 Goodbye, see you later. Links: https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/ai-humanoid-pilot-might-be-able-solve-pilot-shortage https://www.weforum.org/press/2023/04/future-of-jobs-report-2023-up-to-a-qu...

Verge of a New Era

August 29, 2023 01:03 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Shownotes [generated by AI]: Welcome back to another exciting episode of the "With Ross Podcast." In today's episode, titled "On the Verge of A New Era," we delve into the groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) that are poised to revolutionize every aspect of our lives. Join us as we explore the incredible capabilities of AI tools, including air.ai, a customer service and cold calling robot that can mimic real-time human conversations with astonishing accuracy. We'll al...

The Blind Men and the Elephant

August 20, 2023 14:16 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MB

The Blind Men and the Elephant Written in 1872 by John Godfrey Saxe It was six men of Indostan To learning much inclined, Who went to see the Elephant (Though all of them were blind), That each by observation Might satisfy his mind. The First approached the Elephant, And happening to fall Against his broad and sturdy side, At once began to bawl: "God bless me! but the Elephant Is very like a wall!" The Second, feeling of the tusk Cried, "Ho! what have we here, So very round a...

The Tale of the Two Advisors

August 19, 2023 20:53 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MB

SHOWNOTES GENERATED BY AI: Welcome back to another episode of the With Ross Podcast! In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating concept of perception and how it shapes our view of the world. We begin with a captivating story from India about a king who sends two advisors to explore a foreign land. The differing reports they bring back reveal an important truth about our own biases and how they color our perception of the world around us. But, as our host Ross shares, sometimes it's i...

On Moving

July 31, 2023 23:39 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MB

SHOW NOTES GENERATED BY AI: Welcome back to another episode of the With Ross Podcast! Today, we're diving into the topic of moving. And no, we're not just talking about the physical act of relocating, but the profound impact it has on our lives, relationships, and personal growth. We have an incredible story to share, as our speaker takes us on a journey through their nomadic lifestyle, spanning multiple countries and states over the course of nine years. With each move, they've discovered ...

🇲🇽 Residency

June 08, 2023 13:15 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

To download the Ultimate Mexico City Travel Guide, click here: https://offers.rosszeiger.com/l/mexico-city-guide Show notes written by AI: On this episode of With Ross Podcast, the speaker shares their experience of obtaining residency in Mexico, discussing the benefits and requirements for non-Mexican citizens. They explore the unique aspects of Mexican residency, including the option to maintain residency without physical presence and the different types of visas available. The episode a...

Merida, 🇲🇽

June 07, 2023 17:47 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

Show notes generated by AI: In this episode, the host talks about their recent trip to Merida, the capital of the Mexican state called Yucatan. They discuss the city's location, population, and safety. They also learn about syncretism - the practice of combining different beliefs in various schools of thought - and how it applies to the city's mix of Mayan culture and Spanish influence. The host shares interesting facts about the city's history, including how the Spanish disassembled Mayan ...

From Mexico City to Afghanistan - Elmer

May 10, 2023 23:28 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Timestamps: 0:00 Introducing Elmer 1:20 Skateboarding 4:20 Elmer's business 25:35 Elmer's job 26:11 Building the largest Embassy in the world 28:40 Safety Standards in Mexico 31:55 Is the US Government a good employer? 34:07 Afghanistan 37:57 His Job in Afghanistan 39:31 Living Conditions in Kabul 42:03 Artillery Attacks 44:05 Suicide Bombers 45:25 Working Conditions 45:35 The Food - Gaining 8 kilgrams 48:19 Nepali Gurkhas 52:36 Was it controversial to go to Afghanistan? 57:...

Six Months in Mexico City: An Update

May 01, 2023 21:24 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Mexico City is amazing. Six months in and I never want to leave. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

The Rapid Iteration Cycle of AI

April 20, 2023 04:39 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Show title and notes, generated by AI: There are new use cases for AI emerging every single day, improving at an unprecedented rate, according to the host. AI tools are capable of debugging code or suggesting ways to improve it, as well as walking users through a variety of tasks, such as setting up Facebook, Google or YouTube ads. It's aiding the development of useful code and increasing productivity for a variety of industries. Timestamps: [00:01:15] AI aiding in code writing. [00:05:10] C...

Fun with GPT

March 27, 2023 18:14 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

To see the screenshots that accompany this episode, click this link: https://rosszeiger.substack.com/p/fun-with-ai --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

The AI Gardener

March 25, 2023 18:57 - 8 minutes - 8.06 MB

Linus Ekenstam's Tweet: If it’s not clear yet, this is what I think will happen soon. Every major tech company except Apple has announced their own LLM. Apple has spent years perfecting their on-device neural engine. Capable of some absolutely insane operations. Loads of compute in a small and energy efficient form factor. With M1, M2 & soon M3 the neural engine is even more powerful than their A series mobile chipsets. While we currently need the cloud to run ChatGPT and it’s clunky, I thi...

Second Interview with GPT

March 24, 2023 23:18 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Twitter accounts mentioned: https://twitter.com/nickfloats https://twitter.com/LinusEkenstam Today, an interview with ChatGPT-4. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

American Samoa to Yellowstone - An Interview with Milo

March 06, 2023 00:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Only 19 years old, Milo has done more interesting stuff in his life than many people twice his age. Shortly after graduating high school, he decided to go to American Samoa to satisfy an interest he has always had in the American territory. Now, he is in Mexico City. Email Milo: [email protected] Le's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lecirclestheglobe/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Interview with GPT

January 14, 2023 01:52 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Subscribe to my free newsletter: rosszeiger.substack.com Today I sat down with the incredible GPT. GPT is perhaps the most sought after being on the planet right now so it was an incredible honor to get some of her time. She explained her work, aspirations, and shared a couple jokes along the way. She promised to come back on the show. Anything you'd like me to ask her next time? Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducing GPT 0:28 - What she does and how she does it 1:44 - GPT's training regimen ...

Apology for Printers

January 12, 2023 19:37 - 3 minutes - 3.4 MB

Subscribe to my free newsletter: https://rosszeiger.substack.com/ Commentary on Benjamin Franklin's incredible 1731 essay, Apology for Printers. This is a "standing apology" for anything Franklin ever did that could offend anyone. Brilliant. Cover art generated by Dall-E AI Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:54 - Parable of the father, son, and holy donkey --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Buridan's Donkey

January 11, 2023 22:26 - 1 minute - 1.25 MB

Subscribe to my free newsletter for more like this: rosszeiger.substack.com Cover art generated by Dall-e using the prompt: donkey standing between hay and a trough of water Buridan’s Donkey is a tale about a donkey standing halfway between a pile of hay and a bucket of water. The donkey is thirsty and hungry so it spends a moment deciding whether to go for the water or the food. The debate rages in the donkey’s mind. Back and forth it goes. The seconds turn into minutes. The minutes in...

On Three Years of Podcasting

December 30, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MB

Since December 2019, I have released just over 100 episodes of my podcast. The first episode was done from a park in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico using nothing but my smartphone and the built-in recording app. Zero editing was done to that episode. Cars can be heard in the background. People talking.  A simple outline was made with bullet points in the note app on my phone. No money was spent. And no one listened to it. First Episodes Sucked My plan was simply to document my travels in week...

Ben in London

December 26, 2022 20:40 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

Fifth in the Ben Frank series. Timestamps: 0:00 - Ben sails to London 0:40 - Arriving in London 1:00 - Plans go awry 1:24 - Making the most of it 1:50 - Thomas Denham and the General Store 2:20 - Plan for Future Conduct 4:26 - Why I Love Studying Franklin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Ben as a Teen

December 25, 2022 10:55 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MB

Fourth in the Ben Frank series Timestamps: 0:00 - Ben's Apprenticeship in the Candle Shop 0:45 - Ben's Next Apprenticeships 1:27 - Ben as a Writer 2:54 - Silence Dogood  4:20 - Benjamin's Reading Habits 4:52 - Ending the Apprenticeship 5:08 - Escape to Philly 5:52 - Philadelphia AI Cover art prompt: Benjamin Franklin writing with the ghost of his character silence dogood hovering above him, digital art --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/...

Ben as a Boy

December 24, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MB

Third episode in the Benjamin Franklin series. Cover art compliments of Dall-E with the prompt: benjamin franklin as a boy in colonial boston Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:22 - Quote about Ben from Walter Isaacson 3:30 - Benjamin Franklin's Early Years Quote from Walter Isaacson: "Benjamin Franklin was, during his 84 year life America’s best scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and business strategist, and he was also one of it’s most practical, though not profound, political th...

Junto

December 23, 2022 09:04 - 8 minutes - 7.54 MB

Second episode in a series on Benjamin Franklin. Episode cover created by Dall-E AI with the prompt: benjamin franklin at a junto meeting in the style of frida kahlo Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - The Four Questions That Opened Every Meeting 1:55 - Junto 2:36 - Lessons of the Junto 2:49 - Self-improvement 3:13 - The 24 Questions 7:11 - Junto as an Incubator Questions to the Junto at the beginning of meetings: Any person to be qualified, to stand up, and lay his hand on his breast...

Don't Pay Too Much for Your Whistle

December 22, 2022 20:31 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MB

First in a series on Benjamin Franklin.  Timestamps: 0:00 - Benjamin Franklin Introduction 1:04 - The Parable of the Whistle 3:53 - Conclusion To find all of Franklin's writings: https://franklinpapers.org Cover art created with Dall-E using the prompt: make a painting of benjamin franklin blowing a whistle and standing in front of the wall street bull This is an excerpt from a letter he wrote in November 1779: When I was a child of seven years old, my friends, on a holiday, filled m...

One Month en la Ciudad

December 15, 2022 23:39 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

115,000 taco stands in Mexico! https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/study-identifies-115000-taco-vendors-in-mexico/  Dogs! Dogs everywhere! https://youtube.com/shorts/9zIzGqp53f4?feature=share  Even more dogs: https://youtube.com/shorts/E9oyAlof-J8?feature=share  Dog parking: https://youtube.com/shorts/ioGtcKzBsik?feature=share  Just over a month into living in Mexico City and I've learned an incredible amount about Mexican culture. It's welcoming, unpretentious, fascinating, and delicious....

Thoughts on Leaving the US

November 10, 2022 14:33 - 9 minutes - 8.84 MB

We are now settled into our new expat life in Mexico City! Some quick thoughts on leaving the US and what is next. Check out my Substack at rosszeiger.substack.com The Cover Art for this episode was generated using Open AI's Dall-E 2 software. Make your own by clicking here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

I, Pencil

September 26, 2022 19:41 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

A reading of the excellent essay "I, Pencil" written by Leonard E. Read in 1958. All credit to the author.  The text can be downloaded and read at the following link: https://fee.org/resources/i-pencil/ Let me know if you enjoyed today's episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Paris of the Americas: Mexico City

September 16, 2022 17:50 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Mexico City: Vibrant. Friendly. Beautiful. Quiet. Green. Delicious. Incredible. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

One Trip Around the Sun in Austin, Texas

September 03, 2022 20:26 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Extra special episode today. The venerable Dr. Park sat down with me in a room packed with dogs to discuss the finer - and some not so fine - points  of life in Austin.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Vancouver/Whistler, Canada

July 27, 2022 18:48 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Some thoughts on a recent trip to beautiful Vancouver and Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. Canada Immigration source: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/12/canada-welcomes-the-most-immigrants-in-a-single-year-in-its-history.html Ukraine Refugee numbers: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/ukraine-measures/key-figures.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Monterrey, MX

July 15, 2022 21:26 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Some quick thoughts on a recent trip to the wonderful city of Monterrey, Mexico. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Global Population

May 30, 2022 23:38 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MB

The global population sits just under 8 billion people and appears to be leveling off. The decline and growth of populations will break or make countries this century. Video can be found at: https://youtu.be/ixSH8s444Jc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Die With Zero

May 22, 2022 02:56 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MB

A book review on the book Die with Zero by Bill Perkins. For the first time ever, this episode is made in video and audio format.  Video can be found on YouTube at the following link: https://youtu.be/1ttEk2xvALo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Deflationary Effect of Technology

March 15, 2022 23:42 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MB

Technology is making things cheaper! Sources used: https://www.in2013dollars.com/us/inflation/1913?amount=1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Reserve_Act?wprov=sfti1 https://www.propertyshark.com/Real-Estate-Reports/2016/09/08/the-growth-of-urban-american-homes-in-the-last-100-years/ https://www.kbb.com/hyundai/accent/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Consumer Price Index

March 12, 2022 14:11 - 6 minutes - 3.35 MB

Inflation and the CPI. Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI release of March 10, 2022: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Bandwagon Effect

February 27, 2022 09:00 - 59 seconds - 529 KB

The Bandwagon Effect is the phenomenon of an idea or fad growing faster as more people adopt it. Memes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

In-Group Favoritism

February 22, 2022 09:45 - 1 minute - 646 KB

The bias of favoring our group over an outside group. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Self-serving Bias

February 21, 2022 09:45 - 40 seconds - 381 KB

Self-serving bias is the bias that our failures are situational but our success is due to hard work and cunning planning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Fundamental Attribution Error

February 20, 2022 09:30 - 45 seconds - 417 KB

“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” -George Carlin --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

IKEA Effect

February 19, 2022 20:35 - 1 minute - 636 KB

IKEA effect is the tendency to overvalue things we’ve built or contributed to ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Confirmation Bias

January 24, 2022 02:54 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MB

Continuing the cognitive bias series with an episode on the Confirmation Bias. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

Anchoring Bias

January 18, 2022 02:14 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MB

Anchoring Bias --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

The False Memory Bias

January 09, 2022 21:16 - 2 minutes - 1.04 MB

Today, the false memory bias. Don’t trust those memories! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

The Dunning-Kruger Effect

January 02, 2022 23:52 - 2 minutes - 1.34 MB

Part two of the cognitive bias series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rosszeiger/support

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