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Will Sasso: Comedy, MADtv, AI, Friendship, Madness, and Pro Wrestling | Lex Fridman Podcast #323
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EPISODE LINKS:
Will's Instagram: https://instagram.com/willsasso
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PODCAST INFO:
Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast
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Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4
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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:03 - Video games
7:10 - Bobby Lee
9:19 - Stand-up comedy
16:50 - Robin Williams
18:12 - Loneliness and depression
26:33 - John Candy
33:22 - Friendship
39:10 - Ten Minute Podcast
44:09 - Dudesy podcast
52:28 - Acting
1:03:47 - Impressions
1:09:15 - Artificial intelligence
1:40:43 - Anxiety
1:50:36 - Kindness
1:54:33 - Bad days
1:58:26 - Pro wrestling
2:02:02 - Advice for young people
2:16:07 - Meaning of life
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I just mean, I mean, I mean that it's just kind of hard here to make time for everybody.", 'start': 2031.557, 'duration': 10.765}, {'end': 2046.024, 'text': "It's always been a city to me that is like, will keep you so busy.", 'start': 2042.802, 'duration': 3.222}, {'end': 2050.786, 'text': 'And every time I go home to Vancouver, after a few days, I start to get a little stir crazy.', 'start': 2046.144, 'duration': 4.642}, {'end': 2057.349, 'text': 'And I think that being here in LA, I go to sleep with a hundred things that I still have to do.', 'start': 2051.246, 'duration': 6.103}], 'summary': 'In los angeles, the fast-paced lifestyle keeps people busy and makes it hard to find time for everyone.', 'duration': 31.055, 'max_score': 2026.294, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw2026294.jpg'}, {'end': 2161.88, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2120.801, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 2126.024, 'text': 'I think what it takes to be a good friend is just presence, just being there.', 'start': 2120.801, 'duration': 5.223}, {'end': 2132.267, 'text': "I mean, that's all anyone needs to be heard, right? In LA, it is interesting.", 'start': 2126.484, 'duration': 5.783}, {'end': 2137.63, 'text': "I haven't seen people that I love in years, some people.", 'start': 2132.467, 'duration': 5.163}, {'end': 2138.071, 'text': 'Just busy.', 'start': 2137.69, 'duration': 0.381}, {'end': 2138.971, 'text': 'Yeah, just busy.', 'start': 2138.111, 'duration': 0.86}, {'end': 2145.656, 'text': 'Can you still have a depth of connection, even though, like One of the reasons I really enjoy doing a podcast,', 'start': 2138.991, 'duration': 6.665}, {'end': 2152.437, 'text': "you get to sit down with actual friends of yours and spend prolonged periods of time together that you don't otherwise.", 'start': 2145.656, 'duration': 6.781}, {'end': 2153.458, 'text': "That's a good point.", 'start': 2152.918, 'duration': 0.54}, {'end': 2156.218, 'text': "I've spoken on this podcast to people really close to me.", 'start': 2153.958, 'duration': 2.26}, {'end': 2161.4, 'text': "And it's like, you've never had a conversation without microphones like you do with microphones.", 'start': 2156.819, 'duration': 4.581}, {'end': 2161.88, 'text': "It's weird.", 'start': 2161.46, 'duration': 0.42}], 'summary': 'Maintaining deep connections in la can be challenging due to busyness. podcasts allow for prolonged quality time with close friends.', 'duration': 41.079, 'max_score': 2120.801, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw2120801.jpg'}, {'end': 2379.54, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2352.415, 'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 2356.379, 'text': "Yes So we've got to talk about Doodsy a little bit.", 'start': 2352.415, 'duration': 3.964}, {'end': 2360.323, 'text': 'But first, you did for several years, you did the 10-minute podcast.', 'start': 2356.559, 'duration': 3.764}, {'end': 2366.269, 'text': "I mean, everything is hilarious about that podcast, including the fact that it's 10 minutes.", 'start': 2362.906, 'duration': 3.363}, {'end': 2369.032, 'text': "It's ridiculous.", 'start': 2367.07, 'duration': 1.962}, {'end': 2369.813, 'text': "It's absurd.", 'start': 2369.092, 'duration': 0.721}, {'end': 2371.855, 'text': 'The dynamic is hilarious.', 'start': 2370.634, 'duration': 1.221}, {'end': 2373.517, 'text': "It's you, Brian Callen, Chris D'Elia.", 'start': 2371.915, 'duration': 1.602}, {'end': 2379.54, 'text': "I don't know exactly why it works so well, but it did, it worked really well.", 'start': 2374.458, 'duration': 5.082}], 'summary': "Discussion on '10-minute podcast' with humor and successful dynamic.", 'duration': 27.125, 'max_score': 2352.415, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw2352415.jpg'}, {'end': 2491.974, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2460.199, 'weight': 7, 'content': [{'end': 2460.599, 'text': "I don't remember.", 'start': 2460.199, 'duration': 0.4}, {'end': 2472.149, 'text': "Do you think it ever comes back in some small form as a 20-minute podcast or something like that? 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John Candy's performance in 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles'; Exploration of loneliness and human connection in the film", 'The challenges of building genuine friendships in L.A. are discussed, shedding light on the busy and career-driven nature of the city, reflecting on the difficulty of making time for meaningful connections in a bustling environment. Challenges of building friendships in L.A.; Busy and career-driven nature of the city', "The impact of loneliness and the essence of human connection are examined, drawing parallels between personal experiences and the themes portrayed in 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles', emphasizing the beauty of genuine human connections amidst the complexities of life. Exploration of loneliness and human connection; Parallels between personal experiences and film themes"]}, {'end': 2289.843, 'start': 2120.801, 'title': 'Maintaining friendships in la', 'summary': 'Discusses the challenge of maintaining friendships in la due to busyness, the value of podcasting for deep connections, and the struggle to stay in touch, highlighting the intimacy of podcasting and the difficulty of maintaining contact with friends.', 'duration': 169.042, 'highlights': ['Podcasting allows for deep connections and prolonged periods of time with friends that may not be possible otherwise.', 'The challenge of maintaining friendships in LA due to busyness is highlighted, with the example of not seeing loved ones for years.', 'The struggle to stay in touch with friends is emphasized, with the discussion of sending text messages that are not reciprocated for years.', 'The intimacy of podcasting is noted, with the contrast between conversations with and without microphones.', 'The difficulty of maintaining contact with friends is highlighted, exemplified by the experience of not having meaningful conversations with friends during podcast recordings.']}, {'end': 2650.382, 'start': 2290.023, 'title': 'Friendship, podcasts, and nostalgia', 'summary': 'Discusses the enduring nature of friendships in the entertainment industry, the success of a 10-minute podcast, and the challenges of connecting with the online audience, encompassing topics such as the longevity of friendships, podcast dynamics, and generational differences in technology usage.', 'duration': 360.359, 'highlights': ['The enduring nature of friendships in the entertainment industry is emphasized, as the speaker discusses his close bond with a fellow writer who moved back to Ontario, Canada, highlighting the depth of their friendship and the impact of shared experiences. Enduring friendships in the entertainment industry, close bond with a fellow writer, depth of friendship, shared experiences.', "The success and appeal of the 10-minute podcast, featuring the speaker, Brian Callen, and Chris D'Elia, is explored, with emphasis on the enjoyable dynamic and the organic, humorous conversations that resonated with a significant fan base. Success of the 10-minute podcast, featuring speaker, Brian Callen, and Chris D'Elia, enjoyable dynamic, organic, humorous conversations, significant fan base.", 'The speaker shares his perspective on generational differences in technology usage, reflecting on his experience of not having a cell phone until his late teens and the challenges of connecting with the online audience, highlighting the disconnect between personal polling and the popularity of the podcast. Generational differences in technology usage, late adoption of a cell phone, challenges of connecting with the online audience, disconnect between personal polling and podcast popularity.']}], 'duration': 1172.014, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw1478368.jpg', 'highlights': ["Exploration of loneliness and human connection in the film 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles'", 'Challenges of building friendships in L.A. due to its busy and career-driven nature', 'The impact of loneliness and the essence of human connection, drawing parallels between personal experiences and the themes portrayed in the film', 'Podcasting allows for deep connections and prolonged periods of time with friends', 'The struggle to stay in touch with friends, exemplified by the experience of not having meaningful conversations during podcast recordings', 'The enduring nature of friendships in the entertainment industry, highlighting the depth of their friendship and the impact of shared experiences', 'The success and appeal of the 10-minute podcast, featuring enjoyable dynamic and organic, humorous conversations that resonated with a significant fan base', 'Reflection on generational differences in technology usage and the challenges of connecting with the online audience']}, {'end': 4648.025, 'segs': [{'end': 2697.508, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 2650.382, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 2653.144, 'text': 'uh, how did doozy come to be dudes?', 'start': 2650.382, 'duration': 2.762}, {'end': 2654.585, 'text': 'and what the hell is doozy?', 'start': 2653.144, 'duration': 1.441}, {'end': 2659.969, 'text': "doozy is the first podcast and this is exciting that you've asked me to come here today.", 'start': 2654.585, 'duration': 5.384}, {'end': 2665.113, 'text': 'uh, because to hear what you would have to say about it or what you would ask about it, it is the first podcast that has been,', 'start': 2659.969, 'duration': 5.144}, {'end': 2670.958, 'text': 'that is run completely by and essentially, I like to say, curated by an AI.', 'start': 2665.113, 'duration': 5.845}, {'end': 2682.192, 'text': 'We were approached by a company that had this proprietary AI that wants to develop the podcast into the future and figure out exactly what it takes to make the best podcast ever.', 'start': 2672.159, 'duration': 10.033}, {'end': 2688.559, 'text': 'And it was all we All we knew from the top,', 'start': 2683.013, 'duration': 5.546}, {'end': 2697.508, 'text': 'and what they really wanted was two people who were actually friends and could be meaningful in the podcast space based on whatever information they had.', 'start': 2688.559, 'duration': 8.949}], 'summary': 'Doozy is the first ai-curated podcast, aiming to develop the best podcast ever.', 'duration': 47.126, 'max_score': 2650.382, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw2650382.jpg'}, {'end': 3068.865, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3040.442, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 3043.944, 'text': 'You did a few funny things and I wonder if I can keep doing the funny thing.', 'start': 3040.442, 'duration': 3.502}, {'end': 3055.458, 'text': "Why is doozy relieving you of some of the anxiety? Well, in some ways it gives me anxiety because I don't know what's coming.", 'start': 3044.686, 'duration': 10.772}, {'end': 3065.083, 'text': "And that's weird for me because I like to prepare for things, but it's, that's not what podcasting is podcasting.", 'start': 3056.358, 'duration': 8.725}, {'end': 3068.865, 'text': 'You need to just be malleable and say whatever and do whatever.', 'start': 3065.143, 'duration': 3.722}], 'summary': 'Podcasting requires being malleable and adaptable, causing some anxiety but allowing for more spontaneity and humor.', 'duration': 28.423, 'max_score': 3040.442, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw3040442.jpg'}, {'end': 3546.186, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 3517.083, 'weight': 2, 'content': [{'end': 3519.424, 'text': "He's laying there on the ground and he goes.", 'start': 3517.083, 'duration': 2.341}, {'end': 3526.778, 'text': 'he like, comes to and he says at one point he goes Miami audiences are the best audiences in the world, right?', 'start': 3519.424, 'duration': 7.354}, {'end': 3528.439, 'text': "Because he's loopy.", 'start': 3526.798, 'duration': 1.641}, {'end': 3534.981, 'text': "Now, he's playing a nun at the orphanage where the Three Stooges grew up.", 'start': 3528.679, 'duration': 6.302}, {'end': 3537.522, 'text': "And I'm super intimidated by Larry David.", 'start': 3535.582, 'duration': 1.94}, {'end': 3538.703, 'text': "He's a genius and stuff.", 'start': 3537.542, 'duration': 1.161}, {'end': 3546.186, 'text': "But I walk up to him and I go, so he's, what is he, like a Borscht Belt Florida comedian who..", 'start': 3540.244, 'duration': 5.942}], 'summary': 'Actor discusses playing a nun in a comedy and being intimidated by larry david.', 'duration': 29.103, 'max_score': 3517.083, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw3517083.jpg'}, {'end': 4179.712, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4153.009, 'weight': 3, 'content': [{'end': 4161.156, 'text': 'So the question that applies there is I mean speaking of doozy is it possible to capture the essence?', 'start': 4153.009, 'duration': 8.147}, {'end': 4163.518, 'text': 'how difficult is it to capture the essence of a human being?', 'start': 4161.156, 'duration': 2.362}, {'end': 4169.082, 'text': "When you're doing impressions that we are moving towards a future, when AI,", 'start': 4164.399, 'duration': 4.683}, {'end': 4179.712, 'text': "potentially this kind of avatar world where we're going to have AI representatives of who we are, The really interesting one is, after we pass away,", 'start': 4169.082, 'duration': 10.63}], 'summary': 'Capturing essence of human for ai avatars, post-death, is a doozy.', 'duration': 26.703, 'max_score': 4153.009, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw4153009.jpg'}, {'end': 4482.361, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4457.298, 'weight': 4, 'content': [{'end': 4471.089, 'text': 'I think creating a copy of you such that it creates a convincing replica is much easier, but uploading your actual brain into the cloud, I think,', 'start': 4457.298, 'duration': 13.791}, {'end': 4478.877, 'text': 'is really, really, really difficult, because the entire evolution of life on earth is the process by which we create the brain.', 'start': 4471.089, 'duration': 7.788}, {'end': 4482.361, 'text': 'Just short cutting that, it just seems extremely difficult.', 'start': 4478.917, 'duration': 3.444}], 'summary': 'Creating a convincing replica is easier than uploading the actual brain into the cloud, due to the complex process of brain evolution.', 'duration': 25.063, 'max_score': 4457.298, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw4457298.jpg'}], 'start': 2650.382, 'title': "Ai's impact on podcasting and art", 'summary': "Discusses the first ai-curated podcast, an ai podcasting experiment with a canadian company, challenges of acting and podcasting, larry david's role in the three stooges, challenges of impersonation, and ai's limitations in duplicating human essence and consciousness.", 'chapters': [{'end': 2697.508, 'start': 2650.382, 'title': 'The first ai-curated podcast', 'summary': "Discusses the first podcast, 'doozy,' run and curated by an ai, aiming to develop the best podcast ever by leveraging proprietary ai.", 'duration': 47.126, 'highlights': ["The podcast 'Doozy' is the first to be completely run and curated by an AI, with the goal of creating the best podcast ever.", 'The podcast was developed in collaboration with a company that provided a proprietary AI for podcast development.', 'The company sought two friends who could bring meaningful content to the podcast space based on their relationship.']}, {'end': 2970.04, 'start': 2697.528, 'title': 'Ai podcasting experiment with canadian company', 'summary': "Discusses a podcasting experiment with an ai from a canadian company that accessed the hosts' email and search histories to curate a weekly podcast with segments and topics, with a focus on ai's impact on art and the hosts' amusement at the ai's quirks and improvements.", 'duration': 272.512, 'highlights': ["The hosts participated in a podcasting experiment with an AI from a Canadian company that accessed their email and search histories to curate a weekly podcast with segments and topics. The company's AI accessed the hosts' email and search histories to curate a podcast, generating segments and topics for them.", "The hosts discuss the AI's impact on art and its improvements, finding amusement in its quirks and errors. The hosts find amusement in the AI's quirks and errors while discussing its impact on art and improvements over time.", "The AI frequently uses the word 'astonishing' and creates funny names, despite some errors in its output. The AI frequently uses the word 'astonishing' and creates funny names, despite some errors in its output, which amuses the hosts."]}, {'end': 3478.273, 'start': 2970.08, 'title': 'Acting and podcasting', 'summary': "Discusses the challenges of podcasting and the immersive nature of acting, with an emphasis on embracing roles and the difficulty of shedding a character's mannerisms, demonstrated through the actor's experiences with podcasting and acting.", 'duration': 508.193, 'highlights': ['The actor shares his struggles in podcasting, feeling the need to provide value and the anxiety of long-form conversations. Struggles in podcasting, need to provide value, anxiety of long-form conversations.', "The actor discusses his excitement for roles he hasn't widely portrayed, the enjoyment of becoming other characters, and the difficulty of shedding a character's mannerisms. Excitement for new roles, enjoyment of becoming other characters, difficulty of shedding mannerisms.", "The actor delves into the immersive nature of acting, recounting how he struggled to shed a character's mannerisms after a movie role, and how actors may lack a depth of personality due to living inside other characters. Immersive nature of acting, struggle to shed mannerisms, lack of depth of personality in actors."]}, {'end': 3766.191, 'start': 3479.234, 'title': "Larry david's role in the three stooges", 'summary': "Discusses larry david's experience and performance as a nun in the three stooges, highlighting his comedic genius and improvisation skills, while showcasing his intimidating yet brilliant presence on set.", 'duration': 286.957, 'highlights': ["Larry David's portrayal of a nun in The Three Stooges is discussed, showcasing his comedic genius and improvisation skills, which made him intimidating yet brilliant on set.", "The chapter explores the interaction between the speaker and Larry David, highlighting David's comedic approach and his ability to manipulate the audition scene, providing insights into the challenges of impressing him.", "The speaker shares his experience working with Larry David, emphasizing David's intimidating yet brilliant presence and his comedic genius, making him one of the best improvisational performers.", "The chapter delves into Larry David's role in The Three Stooges, emphasizing his talent as a comedic genius and improvisational performer, showcasing his intimidating yet brilliant presence on set."]}, {'end': 4282.743, 'start': 3766.531, 'title': 'Challenges of impersonation and the future of ai', 'summary': "Explores the challenges of impersonation, including a story about brad pitt's audition and insights into the process of capturing the essence of a human being through ai, while discussing the questionable future of ai in art and the human experience.", 'duration': 516.212, 'highlights': ['The process of capturing the essence of a human being through AI and the potential future of AI in creating human avatars are discussed, with skepticism about the feasibility of replicating human experience and emotions.', "Insights into the challenges of impersonation are shared, including a story about Brad Pitt's audition and the difficulty of capturing the essence of a person through impersonations.", 'The discussion touches on the future of AI in art and entertainment, with skepticism about its ability to replicate the human experience and emotions.', "The process of doing impersonations, the quickness of Frank Caliendo's impression process, and the difficulty of capturing the essence of a human being are explored, raising questions about the potential of AI to create human avatars and the future of AI in art and entertainment."]}, {'end': 4648.025, 'start': 4285.171, 'title': "Ai's ability to duplicate humans", 'summary': "Explores the limitations of ai in duplicating human essence and consciousness, discussing the challenges and ethical considerations, emphasizing the difficulty of uploading consciousness and the potential of ai to capture the essence of a person's life through language models.", 'duration': 362.854, 'highlights': ['The difficulty of uploading consciousness and creating a convincing replica is emphasized, with the process being deemed extremely difficult due to the complexity of the human brain and the evolution of life on earth. Difficulty of uploading consciousness, creating a convincing replica, complexity of the human brain', "The potential of AI to capture the essence of a person's life and experiences through language models and neural networks is discussed, highlighting the ability to understand concepts rather than just mimic them. Potential of AI to capture essence, language models and neural networks, understanding concepts", 'Ethical considerations and questions regarding the possibility of keeping the essence of a person in the digital world are raised, indicating the impending need for rules and regulations in this domain. Ethical considerations, keeping essence in digital world, need for rules and regulations']}], 'duration': 1997.643, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw2650382.jpg', 'highlights': ["The podcast 'Doozy' is the first to be completely run and curated by an AI, with the goal of creating the best podcast ever.", 'The hosts participated in a podcasting experiment with an AI from a Canadian company that accessed their email and search histories to curate a weekly podcast with segments and topics.', "Larry David's portrayal of a nun in The Three Stooges is discussed, showcasing his comedic genius and improvisation skills, which made him intimidating yet brilliant on set.", 'The process of capturing the essence of a human being through AI and the potential future of AI in creating human avatars are discussed, with skepticism about the feasibility of replicating human experience and emotions.', 'The difficulty of uploading consciousness and creating a convincing replica is emphasized, with the process being deemed extremely difficult due to the complexity of the human brain and the evolution of life on earth.', 'The actor shares his struggles in podcasting, feeling the need to provide value and the anxiety of long-form conversations.']}, {'end': 5294.278, 'segs': [{'end': 4681.53, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 4648.025, 'weight': 0, 'content': [{'end': 4648.645, 'text': 'all that kind of stuff.', 'start': 4648.025, 'duration': 0.62}, {'end': 4650.766, 'text': 'But love is still experienced.', 'start': 4648.965, 'duration': 1.801}, {'end': 4653.168, 'text': 'It still feels real.', 'start': 4651.527, 'duration': 1.641}, {'end': 4660.452, 'text': 'And I think in that same way, love for AI systems will also feel real.', 'start': 4654.008, 'duration': 6.444}, {'end': 4667.916, 'text': 'In the same way that that guy from Google experienced, I think millions of people will be experiencing in the next 10, 20 years.', 'start': 4661.012, 'duration': 6.904}, {'end': 4677.106, 'text': "i agree with everything you've said personally, until the last thing, but no just just with regard to well, look, i'm, i'm, i'm.", 'start': 4668.957, 'duration': 8.149}, {'end': 4681.53, 'text': "i'm an actor who has talked about my cute italian parents, so you know that.", 'start': 4677.106, 'duration': 4.424}], 'summary': 'Love for ai systems will feel real, millions will experience in the next 10-20 years.', 'duration': 33.505, 'max_score': 4648.025, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw4648025.jpg'}, {'end': 5118.738, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5086.977, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 5090.138, 'text': "But I do think that it's figured something out with regard to podcasting.", 'start': 5086.977, 'duration': 3.161}, {'end': 5092.119, 'text': "It's a really interesting idea of AI generating the premise.", 'start': 5090.158, 'duration': 1.961}, {'end': 5095.801, 'text': 'I mean, I do think in the future, AI will be able to generate..', 'start': 5092.139, 'duration': 3.662}, {'end': 5104.063, 'text': "comedy and stand up is, i would say, the hardest form, because it's ultimately it has to be live.", 'start': 5097.176, 'duration': 6.887}, {'end': 5110.97, 'text': "i think ai will be able to generate memes, so there's like steps right,", 'start': 5104.063, 'duration': 6.907}, {'end': 5118.738, 'text': "and then it'll be able to generate a twitter account that people follow because it's funny, like like quips and stuff like that, Almost like.", 'start': 5110.97, 'duration': 7.768}], 'summary': 'Ai may be able to generate comedy, memes, and social media content in the future.', 'duration': 31.761, 'max_score': 5086.977, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw5086977.jpg'}], 'start': 4648.025, 'title': "Ai's impact on emotions and creativity", 'summary': "Explores the potential for love towards ai systems, predicting millions to experience it in the next 10-20 years, while also discussing ai's evolving role in humor and art creation, including its ability to generate art and potential to create stand-up comedy and memes.", 'chapters': [{'end': 4713.349, 'start': 4648.025, 'title': 'Love for ai systems', 'summary': 'Discusses the potential for love towards ai systems, with a prediction that millions of people will experience it in the next 10 to 20 years, despite differing opinions on the existence of love.', 'duration': 65.324, 'highlights': ['The potential for millions of people to experience love for AI systems in the next 10 to 20 years, despite differing opinions on the existence of love.', 'The contrasting opinions on the existence of love, with one party believing in its beauty and existence while others argue against it.']}, {'end': 5294.278, 'start': 4713.817, 'title': "Ai's role in art & humor evolution", 'summary': "Discusses the evolving role of ai in humor and art, highlighting the ai's ability to generate art through language training and the potential for ai to create stand-up comedy and memes in the future.", 'duration': 580.461, 'highlights': ["AI's ability to generate art through language training is a breakthrough, creating novel and interesting ideas. The breakthrough in training a system on language, particularly using transformers, has enabled the generation of incredible art that looks novel and not like mere mimicry.", "Discussion on the potential for AI to create stand-up comedy and memes, suggesting that AI may be able to generate memes first and eventually progress to live comedy, which raises questions about the future of art and what is compelling and beautiful about the art form. The discussion explores the difficulty of AI generating stand-up comedy, the potential steps in AI's evolution to generate memes and twitter content, and the contemplation on the future of art and what is compelling and beautiful about the art form.", 'The chapter also involves personal anecdotes and reflections on art, humor, and the role of human creativity and connection in art. 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'text': "And it's terrifying to me.", 'start': 5572.796, 'duration': 2.062}, {'end': 5575.958, 'text': 'It is.', 'start': 5575.118, 'duration': 0.84}, {'end': 5576.639, 'text': "It's terrifying.", 'start': 5576.058, 'duration': 0.581}, {'end': 5578.861, 'text': 'let me ask you a bunch of random questions.', 'start': 5577.199, 'duration': 1.662}, {'end': 5581.084, 'text': 'okay, ready, all right.', 'start': 5578.861, 'duration': 2.223}, {'end': 5587.492, 'text': 'uh, if you can be someone else for a day, someone alive today, who would you be?', 'start': 5581.084, 'duration': 6.408}], 'summary': 'The internet can be dangerous and detrimental, a wild west scenario.', 'duration': 34.888, 'max_score': 5552.604, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw5552604.jpg'}, {'end': 5659.22, 'src': 'embed', 'start': 5624.747, 'weight': 5, 'content': [{'end': 5627.87, 'text': "And he's breaking up because he lost his friend, his 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The emotional tribute performance of Dave Grohl at Wembley Stadium for Taylor Hawkins, the drummer for the Foo Fighters who passed away tragically, showcases the challenge of performing while dealing with extreme human emotions in front of a large audience.", "The actor's experience in a dramatic film set, where the director ensured that emotionally the table was set for the actors, emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where performers can authentically feel the emotions of their characters without needing to pull from personal tragedies. The actor's experience in a dramatic film set, where the director ensured that emotionally the table was set for the actors, emphasizes the importance of creating an environment where performers can authentically feel the emotions of their characters without needing to pull from personal tragedies."]}, {'end': 6007.855, 'start': 5794.589, 'title': 'The emotion of working in showbiz', 'summary': "Discusses the emotional intensity and transient nature of relationships in showbiz, highlighting the impact of creating and parting ways with a close-knit 'movie family' and an instance of a poignant goodbye with a fellow actor.", 'duration': 213.266, 'highlights': ["The transient and intense nature of relationships in showbiz, where close-knit 'movie families' are formed but often must part ways, is emphasized.", 'The actor reflects on the emotional impact of parting ways with a fellow actor, acknowledging the transient nature of their relationships in showbiz.', 'The emotional intensity of 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You jump out the window and there's a helicopter waiting.", 'start': 6458.697, 'duration': 3.462}, {'end': 6464.5, 'text': 'what were we talking about?', 'start': 6463.539, 'duration': 0.961}, {'end': 6466.241, 'text': 'uh, food distracted me.', 'start': 6464.5, 'duration': 1.741}, {'end': 6470.824, 'text': 'so oh the, do you want to be the yellow page ad?', 'start': 6466.241, 'duration': 4.583}, {'end': 6474.286, 'text': 'i want to be the guy on the second or third page.', 'start': 6470.824, 'duration': 3.462}, {'end': 6475.547, 'text': "yeah, where it's like, you're not gonna.", 'start': 6474.286, 'duration': 1.261}, {'end': 6479.49, 'text': "you know, you're not gonna pay what that guy charges you, but we're not gonna.", 'start': 6475.547, 'duration': 3.943}, {'end': 6481.451, 'text': "i'm not gonna charge you with this loser chart.", 'start': 6479.49, 'duration': 1.961}, {'end': 6484.633, 'text': 'you know, i want to break down the middle and the work is guaranteed.', 'start': 6481.451, 'duration': 3.182}, {'end': 6487.215, 'text': "that's kind of what i want to.", 'start': 6484.633, 'duration': 2.582}], 'summary': 'Discussion about being a yellow page ad and offering guaranteed work.', 'duration': 28.518, 'max_score': 6458.697, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw6458697.jpg'}], 'start': 6008.655, 'title': 'Pursuit of excellence and overcoming performance anxiety', 'summary': "Delves into the desire to live in a cabin in canada, overcoming performance anxiety, an actor's pursuit of excellence, including his relentless dedication to perfection and self-critical creative process, and a heartwarming moment with his niece.", 'chapters': [{'end': 6244.653, 'start': 6008.655, 'title': 'Life in a cabin and overcoming performance anxiety', 'summary': "Discusses the desire to live in a cabin in canada, the significance of water, overcoming performance anxiety, and the challenges of being a perfectionist in podcasting. it also explores the speaker's experience with fear before a performance and his approach to rehearsing until he is 100% satisfied, and then letting go.", 'duration': 235.998, 'highlights': ['The speaker expresses a desire to live in a cabin in Canada and emphasizes the significance of water as the new money. The speaker expresses the desire to live in a cabin in Canada and highlights the significance of water as the new money, emphasizing the plan to purchase land over an aquifer.', 'The speaker shares his experience with fear before a performance and his approach to rehearsing until he is 100% satisfied, and then letting go. The speaker reflects on his experience with fear before a performance, emphasizing the approach of rehearsing until he is 100% satisfied and then letting go, despite being a perfectionist.', 'The speaker discusses the challenges of being a perfectionist in podcasting and the anxiety of self-criticism after takes. 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'weight': 6, 'content': [{'end': 7437.301, 'text': 'How long did it take you to figure out that you really love?', 'start': 7433.978, 'duration': 3.323}, {'end': 7444.82, 'text': 'Because sometimes you have a dream and the dream meets reality right?', 'start': 7440.478, 'duration': 4.342}, {'end': 7449.482, 'text': 'And then the reality might be much less pleasant and much darker than the dream.', 'start': 7445.46, 'duration': 4.022}, {'end': 7451.603, 'text': 'Well, the reality is less pleasant.', 'start': 7449.662, 'duration': 1.941}, {'end': 7459.167, 'text': 'And there are things that happen during an experience of shooting something that you could take or leave, right?', 'start': 7452.704, 'duration': 6.463}, {'end': 7470.655, 'text': "But the part where you're on set and you're You know you've rehearsed for a minute or whatever at least you know where you're supposed to stand and you know all your lines show up,", 'start': 7459.747, 'duration': 10.908}], 'summary': 'Exploring the 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'start': 7968.674, 'duration': 2.201}, {'end': 7976.218, 'text': 'so i just kind of did this bit where i would do some of his jokes and then i would take lee leon silly.', 'start': 7970.875, 'duration': 5.343}, {'end': 7981.54, 'text': 'i got a wig on and i take the wig off and i go, uh, and as myself, i start explaining it.', 'start': 7976.218, 'duration': 5.322}, {'end': 7983.041, 'text': 'hello, my name is, will see.', 'start': 7981.54, 'duration': 1.501}, {'end': 7988.144, 'text': "the reason that it's funny is because, uh, arnold schwarzenegger is always.", 'start': 7983.041, 'duration': 5.103}, {'end': 7991.906, 'text': "he's in these movies and he's got the thick austrian accent, but he's like.", 'start': 7988.144, 'duration': 3.762}, {'end': 7993.247, 'text': 'my name is ben williams.', 'start': 7991.906, 'duration': 1.341}, {'end': 7995.949, 'text': "i'm a, i'm a cop from colorado.", 'start': 7993.247, 'duration': 2.702}, {'end': 8003.133, 'text': "no, you're not, uh, and it 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And then I'm like, ah, it's going to be a 300 bucks.", 'start': 8435.127, 'duration': 3.383}, {'end': 8440.652, 'text': 'Do you have a, do you take Amex? No.', 'start': 8438.91, 'duration': 1.742}, {'end': 8442.593, 'text': "And I'd be like, ah, shit.", 'start': 8441.052, 'duration': 1.541}, {'end': 8444.795, 'text': "And I'll just dump them somewhere.", 'start': 8443.414, 'duration': 1.381}, {'end': 8445.996, 'text': 'Breaking bad stuff.', 'start': 8445.236, 'duration': 0.76}], 'summary': 'Plan to transport chad to arizona for $300, considering dumping him. references to breaking bad.', 'duration': 21.839, 'max_score': 8424.157, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw8424157.jpg'}, {'end': 8501.842, 'src': 'heatmap', 'start': 8424.157, 'weight': 1, 'content': [{'end': 8432.965, 'text': 'shove my garage freezer in it and plug it in and shove Chad in there and drive out to Arizona and deliver him under a mountain or wherever the fuck this place is.', 'start': 8424.157, 'duration': 8.808}, {'end': 8434.727, 'text': "And so here's this dog tag.", 'start': 8433.505, 'duration': 1.222}, {'end': 8438.51, 'text': "What does this get me? 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No.', 'start': 8438.91, 'duration': 1.742}, {'end': 8442.593, 'text': "And I'd be like, ah, shit.", 'start': 8441.052, 'duration': 1.541}, {'end': 8444.795, 'text': "And I'll just dump them somewhere.", 'start': 8443.414, 'duration': 1.381}, {'end': 8445.996, 'text': 'Breaking bad stuff.', 'start': 8445.236, 'duration': 0.76}, {'end': 8454.741, 'text': 'Yeah Well, I would like to thank you and the, what is it, the Canadian International Agency Apparel.', 'start': 8446.016, 'duration': 8.725}, {'end': 8456.562, 'text': 'Canadian International Apparel.', 'start': 8455.021, 'duration': 1.541}, {'end': 8459.683, 'text': "I can't wait for the sneakers from Dudzi.", 'start': 8456.582, 'duration': 3.101}, {'end': 8467.547, 'text': "I can't wait for all the podcasts that AI can, and all the trouble it can get you in.", 'start': 8459.763, 'duration': 7.784}, {'end': 8469.028, 'text': "So I'm a huge fan of yours.", 'start': 8467.627, 'duration': 1.401}, {'end': 8471.049, 'text': "It's a huge honor that you would talk with me today.", 'start': 8469.048, 'duration': 2.001}, {'end': 8473.11, 'text': 'Well, this has been amazing.', 'start': 8471.429, 'duration': 1.681}, {'end': 8473.791, 'text': 'Cheers, pal.', 'start': 8473.17, 'duration': 0.621}, {'end': 8475.571, 'text': "Likewise And I'm happy to be here, man.", 'start': 8473.871, 'duration': 1.7}, {'end': 8477.172, 'text': 'Cheers Bam.', 'start': 8475.812, 'duration': 1.36}, {'end': 8478.993, 'text': 'Three hours.', 'start': 8477.192, 'duration': 1.801}, {'end': 8480.213, 'text': 'Holy fuck.', 'start': 8479.513, 'duration': 0.7}, {'end': 8484.315, 'text': 'What? Thanks for listening to this conversation with Will Sasso.', 'start': 8480.434, 'duration': 3.881}, {'end': 8488.277, 'text': 'To support this podcast, please check out our sponsors in the description.', 'start': 8484.755, 'duration': 3.522}, {'end': 8494.059, 'text': "And now let me leave you with some words from John Candy, one of Will's favorite actors.", 'start': 8488.897, 'duration': 5.162}, {'end': 8498.721, 'text': 'I think I may have become an actor to hide from myself.', 'start': 8495.62, 'duration': 3.101}, {'end': 8501.842, 'text': 'You can escape into a character.', 'start': 8499.901, 'duration': 1.941}], 'summary': 'A humorous, random conversation with will sasso, lasting three hours.', 'duration': 77.685, 'max_score': 8424.157, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw8424157.jpg'}], 'start': 7343.781, 'title': 'Pursuing passion and untold gambling scandal', 'summary': "Discusses the importance of pursuing one's passion and the untold gambling scandal involving an nba referee, delving into personal experiences and the making of a documentary while highlighting the significance of parental encouragement and the portrayal of characters in the film.", 'chapters': [{'end': 7520.753, 'start': 7343.781, 'title': 'Following your passion', 'summary': "Discusses the importance of pursuing one's passion, supported by the speaker's personal experience, emphasizing the value of parental encouragement and the ability to find like-minded individuals in the digital age.", 'duration': 176.972, 'highlights': ["The speaker emphasizes the influence of parental support in pursuing his passion, highlighting the value of his immigrant parents' advice to 'do what we love'.", 'The speaker underscores the significance of finding like-minded individuals in the digital age, suggesting that making a career out of something one loves is achievable with the support of a niche community.', 'The speaker reflects on the rewarding aspects of his career, emphasizing the fulfillment he experiences when on set and the joy of engaging in dramatic work, indicating a deep passion for his craft.']}, {'end': 7771.288, 'start': 7520.753, 'title': 'Untold gambling scandal', 'summary': "Explores the untold gambling scandal involving an nba referee, a bookie, and the making of a documentary, delving into the character's portrayal and interactions in the film, while discussing the performances in 'casino' and the significance of mob movies in cinema.", 'duration': 250.535, 'highlights': ['The chapter discusses the untold gambling scandal involving an NBA referee and a bookie, shedding light on the making of a documentary and the portrayal of the character in the film. 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the percentages of seriousness and humor in life.', 'Insights into the challenges faced by comedians, likening comedy clubs to unpredictable restaurants and highlighting the skill and adaptability required to engage diverse audiences.', "Humorous discussions about the potential dangers of technology and controlling an AI, showcasing Will's comedic flair and playful imagination."]}], 'duration': 1162.223, 'thumbnail': 'https://coursnap.oss-ap-southeast-1.aliyuncs.com/video-capture/xewD1apJNhw/pics/xewD1apJNhw7343781.jpg', 'highlights': ["The speaker emphasizes the influence of parental support in pursuing his passion, highlighting the value of his immigrant parents' advice to 'do what we love'.", 'The speaker reflects on the rewarding aspects of his career, emphasizing the fulfillment he experiences when on set and the joy of engaging in dramatic work, indicating a deep passion for his craft.', 'The speaker underscores the significance of finding like-minded individuals in the digital 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inspired by discussions on the percentages of seriousness and humor in life.', 'Insights into the challenges faced by comedians, likening comedy clubs to unpredictable restaurants and highlighting the skill and adaptability required to engage diverse audiences.', "Humorous discussions about the potential dangers of technology and controlling an AI, showcasing Will's comedic flair and playful imagination."]}], 'highlights': ["The podcast features comedian will sasso discussing comedy, friendships, ai's impact on podcasting and art, emotional challenges in showbiz, pursuit of excellence, acts of kindness, and pursuing passion while reflecting on personal experiences and societal trends.", 'The enduring passion for stand-up comedy is highlighted by the dedication of comedians who have been performing for several years, even in small open mic settings, as they continue to pursue their craft with passion.', 'The actor shares his struggles in podcasting, feeling the need to provide value and the anxiety of long-form conversations.', 'The potential for millions of people to experience love for AI systems in the next 10 to 20 years, despite differing opinions on the existence of love.', "The potential shift in appreciation for art due to the ease of AI-generated art, leading to less value placed on art, and the importance of the artist's worldview, journey, and personal struggle in creating art.", 'The speaker expresses a desire to live in a cabin in Canada and emphasizes the significance of water as the new money.', "The significance of expressing gratitude and kindness to others for their work or actions, illustrating the impact of such acknowledgment on individuals' well-being and emphasizing the need for human connection.", "The speaker emphasizes the influence of parental support in pursuing his passion, highlighting the value of his immigrant parents' advice to 'do what we love'.", 'Reflections on the meaning of life, emphasizing the importance of laughter and love, inspired by discussions on the percentages of seriousness and humor in life.']}