Purple Elephant Principles is a show about self-growth through Patterns, Principles, and Progress. Each episode makes complex ideas simple. Alongside the host, you'll reflect on habits and thought processes that shape your daily life. By understanding these patterns, you can better navigate the challenges of our changing world. We'll draw on principles from great thinkers ranging from Carl Jung, to explore the psyche, to Ernest Hemingway, to inspire courageous action. In this world of unlimited possibility, YOU are the decider of your fate ...
It's time to be the hero you were born to become.
The Reason Your Bad Habits Win Out (and How to Fix it) - #068
Host Dr. Jonathan Robinson reveals how to break free from bad habits by recognizing and reframing the 'Dopamine Mirage' that drives them.
28 May 2024
AI in 2024: The Official Beginner's Guide to AI Mastery (While Preserving Your Humanity) - #067
What are the 5 evergreen principles to keep our humanity in the age of AI?
How can you prompt Chat-GPT to give better answers for your specific use?
What are "AI Agents" and how will the average person use them?
How do you avoid LLMs giving you politically biased answers?
All this gets answered and more in this TIMELY episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the "State of AI" in 2024. From the jaw-dropping demos from OpenAI, Google, and Sam Altman's presentation at Microsoft's event to Elon Musk's grave warnings, "Artificial Intelligence" is a mixed bag of uber-optimism and apocalyptic pessimism in the media.
... Who do you tend to believe?
The Pew Research Center found that 52% of Americans are "more concerned than excited" about AI, so it's clear that we need to think deeply about the emerging technology ... because there's no sign of progress slowing down. (The survey is linked below).
Knowledge is power in this domain! "Willful ignorance" about the new AI tech only breeds fear and irrational pessimism.
My goal in the episode is to:
1. Demystify Some Common AI Jargon
2. Lay out a "Positive Vision" for the Best Uses of AI (as a Tech Newbie)
3. Discuss My "7 Deadly Concerns" with LLMs
4. Explore "5 Evergreen Principles" for Maintaining Your HUMANITY (in the Age of AI)
This is a must-listen.
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🌟If you found this video interesting, you will be STIMULATED & TRANSFORMED by my new book, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society." 🌟
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A BRIEF SUMMARY ...
"In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, 'OFF WITH HIS HEAD' emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?"
Here's the link to buy ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC
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📚 BOOKS FOR SALE 📚
👑 OFF WITH HIS HEAD 👑 (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC
🎨 THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST 🎨 (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09FCKHZXW/
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SHOW NOTES:
Americans Views on AI: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/21/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-artificial-intelligence/ (https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/11/21/what-the-data-says-about-americans-views-of-artificial-intelligence/ )
Jeff Su’s Simple Prompt Engineering Guide: https://youtu.be/jC4v5AS4RIM?si=UaNBFvyiCuqZvmRh (https://youtu.be/jC4v5AS4RIM?si=UaNBFvyiCuqZvmRh )
Research Looking at GPS Use & Hippocampus Size:
GPS Users Study - https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-62877-0 (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-62877-0 )
London Cab Drivers Study - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hipo.20233 (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hipo.20233 )
A Great Keynote on RAG & Fine-Tuning:
https://youtu.be/ahnGLM-RC1Y?si=-FJM5Rx7LyvlTC_U (https://youtu.be/ahnGLM-RC1Y?si=-FJM5Rx7LyvlTC_U )
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VIDEOS USED:
Chat-GPT Spring Update: https://www.youtube.com/live/DQacCB9tDaw?si=wN-V459cgH8M-zi8 (https://www.youtube.com/live/DQacCB9tDaw?si=wN-V459cgH8M-zi8 )
Google’s CEO Interview: https://youtu.be/G4-WBq3vnds?si=wOc7SBkvDKCnlMyh (https://youtu.be/G4-WBq3vnds?si=wOc7SBkvDKCnlMyh )
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TIMESTAMPS:
TIMESTAMPS:
[0:00] - Intro
[0:48] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”
[2:20] - Why Make Another "AI" Episode?
[5:22] - The 4 Sections of the Episode
[8:16] - 5 Key Terms in AI (Explained for Tech Newbies)
[29:23] - 1 Bonus Key Term in AI
[31:19] - 5 Aspects of My Positive Vision for AI's Benefit to Humanity
[42:04] - 7 Deadly Concerns about AI & LLMs as of Now
[56:17] - 5 Evergreen Principles for Upholding Your Humanity (in the Age of AI)
[1:06:50] - A Final Word of Hope
[1:08:07] - Outro & CTA
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16 May 2024
The Ladder of Abstraction: A Breakthrough Path to Storytelling & Communication Mastery (Language, Attention and Specificity) - #066
What is the “Ladder of Abstraction” and who is it for?
Why are most intelligent people weak and boring communicators?
How can salespeople and business professionals apply the “Ladder of Abstraction”?
What’s the difference between “distilling” and “developing” a story idea?
All this gets answered and more in this PRACTICAL episode of Purple Elephant Radio about the “Ladder of Abstraction:” It is THE greatest communication tool, in my opinion.
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🔴HAVE YOU BOUGHT MY NEWEST BOOK YET?🔴
… What are you waiting for?
🌟If you found this video interesting, you will LOVE my new book, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening in a Polarized, Radicalized and Digitized Society." 🌟
It's on sale on Amazon right now ...
"In a world of digital overload and political tribalism, "OFF WITH HIS HEAD" emerges as a crucial guide to understand and transcend the all-pervasive polarization in our culture today. The journey to go beyond the polarizing “culture wars,” which both ends of the political spectrum play to, requires an introspective look at the nature of thought and belief as a whole: Who thinks the thought? Who believes the belief?"
🛑BE WARNED🛑
This book is not for the faint of heart. It will offend you. It will challenge basic notions of reality. It will fundamentally alter how you see the world. Most importantly, it will awaken you to who or what lies behind the judgemental, insecure and fearful mental monologue in your mind. Not all readers will be prepared to “peak behind the curtain.”
Here's the link to buy ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC)
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📚 BOOKS FOR SALE 📚
👑 OFF WITH HIS HEAD 👑 (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTDWNXSC)
🎨 THE PURPLE ELEPHANT ARTIST 🎨 (link below):
(Amazon) https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09FCKHZXW/ (https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09FCKHZXW/ )
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OTHER RESOURCES:
WRITING TOOLS by Roy Peter Clark ▶️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316014990/ (https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Tools-Essential-Strategies-Writer/dp/0316014990/)
^This is NOT an affiliate link. I just love this book and highly recommend it to all writers.
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TIMESTAMPS:
[0:00] - Intro
[0:46] - A Reading from “Off With His Head”
[1:43] - The Ladder of Abstraction: EXPLAINED
[5:24] - AVOID the Middle Rungs of the Ladder!
[6:47] - Claim #1: Smart People SUCK at Communication
[11:15] - Language Barriers Between English Speakers
[12:29] - The Ladder of Abstraction: Applied to Business Professionals
[13:42] - Use the Power of Metaphor (and Simile)
[17:39] - The Trampoline of Abstraction?
[20:09] - The Ladder of Abstraction: Applied to Storytellers
[22:16] - Scenario #1: How to Create Story Ideas from Scratch
[31:14] - Scenario #2: How to Expand Half-Baked Ideas into Rich Stories
[35:36] - 2 Critical Reminders: Know Your Audience & Know Your Character
[37:30] - Closing Remarks
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