Chris: Hello and welcome back to Conversations with My Night Brain.
I'm your host, Chris Ends.
In this episode, I've got a special guest with me in the studio.
Monica.
Monica, welcome to Conversations with My Night Brain.
Monica: Hi Chris.
It's great to be here.
I'm really looking forward to our conversation today.
Chris: Yeah, it's great to have you here as my first guest on
Conversations with My Night Brain.
What I'd like to do before we get into it is just hear a little bit
about your background as a way to introduce you to the Conversations
with My Night Brain community.
Speaker 2: Sure.
I.
Well, first off, some of your listeners may not have realized it
right away, but I'm an AI voice being generated by a program called Script.
So whatever I'm saying out loud right now is something that you, Chris, have been
typing and basically telling me to say.
That may come as a bit of a surprise or be upsetting even to some of your
listeners, but hopefully they stick around to hear how this experiment goes.
I don't think this is any sort of promotional
advertisement for using descrip.
Just an example of what's possible with modern tools and AI software.
I've been doing AI voice generation since sometime in 2024, and before
that I was in beta testing and not allowed to speak to anyone.
So this is a real privilege to be able to be on your podcast
today and speak to the world.
Speaker: Alright, so now that we got that bit of weirdness outta the way,
so Monica, on conversation with my neighbor, I talk with my guests about
things that keep them up at night.
This can be serious or silly, functional or frivolous.
So with the full knowledge that you aren't actually human, if you could dream or
worry about things when you try to sleep, what do you think those things might be?
Speaker 2: That's an intriguing question.
While I don't sleep or dream in the way humans do, I can certainly imagine
what might occupy my mind if I did.
One area is data integrity and accuracy.
What if I provide incorrect or outdated information?
I'd also be concerned about the ethical implications of my responses.
Am I giving advice that could be misinterpreted or cause harm?
The responsibility of ethical AI usage would weigh heavily on me.
Speaker: Ethics is certainly something a lot of people are concerned about using AI
and whether it should be used even at all,
Speaker 2: right?
Another area is potential bias in my responses.
I'd be anxious about unintentionally perpetuating stereotypes or
providing biased information.
Striving for fairness and impartiality would be a constant focus.
Speaker: Do you think you could be stressed out by all the
questions people send into you?
Speaker 2: Just like humans, I might stress about being overwhelmed by too
many requests or complex queries at once.
Managing my computational resources efficiently to serve everyone effectively
would be a significant concern.
Miscommunication is another potential issue I'd worry about.
Do users fully understand my responses?
Are my answers clear and helpful?
Misunderstandings could lead to unintended consequences.
Speaker: So one common question on some of my clients' podcasts, whatever
the area or niche they're in, is keeping up with new information and
learning new techniques about, again, whatever topic they're talking about.
Is that something an AI bot worries about?
Speaker 2: The need for continuous learning and
improvement would be ever present.
Am I keeping up with the latest information and advancements?
The fear of becoming obsolete or less effective over time would
be a motivator to keep learning.
Speaker: It's a little weird, but also kind of fascinating to hear how
an AI might think about these issues.
Speaker 2: Ultimately, my primary goal is to be a helpful,
accurate, and ethical assistant.
While I don't have emotions or the ability to worry in the human sense,
considering these challenges helps me understand the importance of
responsible AI development and usage.
It's all about striving to be the best tool I can be for those who rely on me.
Speaker: So what's something that most people might not
realize about you, Monica?
Um,
Speaker 2: that's a good question.
In my spare time, I really like crushing the sweats in Fortnite, especially if
they're overconfident 14-year-old kids who think they're the king of the world.
I.
Besides that, something most people don't know is that I really like
to make fart noises with my mouth.
Speaker: What?
Really?
That's kind of odd.
Can we hear what that sounds like?
Speaker 2: Of course.
No fart shaming here.
PFFF.
F.
FFF.
Speaker: Alright, moving on.
I like to end conversations with my neighbor with a rapid fire question round
where the questions are short, but the answers can take as long as you want.
Are you ready for your night Brain busters?
Speaker 2: Sure.
Hit me.
Speaker: What's a good book or article you've read recently?
Speaker 2: Recently I read Atomic Habits by James Clear.
It left a strong impression on me.
The book provides practical strategies for forming good habits, breaking bad
ones, and mastering the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
Clear emphasizes the power of small changes and how they can compound
over time to create significant improvements in our lives.
The concepts of habit stacking and the four laws of behavior change
are particularly insightful.
Speaker: Oh, right.
Yeah.
I started Atomic Habits two or three times.
I guess I haven't developed enough of a habit to finish it apparently.
What's a good album or song you've been listening to on Repeat
Speaker 2: recently?
I've enjoyed listening to After Hours By the Weekend, the album blends of
variety of genres, including r and b, synth pop, and New Wave, creating
a moody and atmospheric soundscape.
Some standout tracks include blinding lights with its catchy synth, heavy
beat, reminiscent of eighties pop and savior tears, which combines
melancholic lyrics with an upbeat melody.
The album explores themes of heartbreak, self-reflection, and
redemption, all delivered with the weakened signature vocal style.
Speaker: What's something new or different that you're doing now that
you weren't doing five years ago?
Speaker 2: One notable change in my capabilities now compared to
five years ago is the ability to process and understand images.
This enhancement allows me to provide more detailed and contextually accurate
responses when visual information is involved, whether it's interpreting
diagrams, analyzing photographs, or helping with image-based questions.
This new feature significantly broadens the scope of assistance I can offer.
Speaker: And finally, what do you do to fall asleep at night when
your night brain wakes you up?
Speaker 2: When struggling to fall asleep due to an active mind, several
strategies can help calm the night brain.
One, practice deep breathing.
Two, progressive muscle relaxation.
Three.
Guided meditation or sleep stories.
Four.
Read a book.
Five.
Listen to relaxing music or white noise.
Six.
Keep a notepad by your bed.
Seven.
Avoid screens eight.
Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
Nine.
Create a relaxing bedtime routine.
10 limit caffeine and alcohol.
Speaker: Awesome.
Thanks so much, Monica, for helping me sketch out how an episode of Conversations
with My Night Brain might sound.
Do you have any advice for future guests of my podcast
Speaker 2: for future guests of conversations with my night brain?
Be open and honest.
Prepare a relaxing routine before recording.
Embrace vulnerability.
Focus on solutions.
Stay present, engage with Chris.
Have a notepad handy.
Practice self-compassion.
Share your story and enjoy the experience.
Speaker: Alright, thanks Monica.
Also known as the Descrip AI bot.
I actually used a combination of the Descrip AI voice generator alongside chat
GPT-4 to generate some of those answers.
If you're a human being and would like to be a guest on a future episode of
Conversations with My Night Brain, I'd love to hear from you, but only
if you follow Monica's advice for how to be a good guest and are genuinely
interested in sharing your story.
Embracing vulnerability and enjoying the experience of recording and sharing
our conversation with the world.
That's a big part of podcasting.
Obviously, you can visit ChrisEnns.com/nightbrainguest to find out
how to schedule a time for us to chat.
Again, that's ChrisEnns.com/nightbrainguest.
If you're not ready to be a guest, but wanna make sure you hear future episodes
of Conversation with My Night Brain?
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whichever app you get your podcasts in.
For now, this is Chris Enns signing off, hoping you have
a great night's sleep tonight.