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Can AI Teach You a Language? Learning Norwegian with ChatGPT

Talking to AI

Release Date: 10/15/2025

What I’ve Learned So Far: A Deep Dive Into the Making of Talking to AI show art What I’ve Learned So Far: A Deep Dive Into the Making of Talking to AI

Talking to AI

In this special “review so far” episode of Talking to AI, Paul switches seats and lets his friend Cullen interview him about how AI has actually changed his work and life. They talk about the impact of AI on jobs and hiring, how tools like ChatGPT and Grok have reshaped programming and research, what’s really happening with AI agents, and why you still need a sharp human brain to get the best from these systems. If you’re wondering how to use AI without becoming a passive passenger, this conversation walks through the wins, the limits, and the surprises from Paul’s first months of...

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The Future of Housing: AI, Modular Construction, and the UK’s Building Revolution show art The Future of Housing: AI, Modular Construction, and the UK’s Building Revolution

Talking to AI

In this episode of Talking to AI, Paul and ChatGPT tackle one of the UK’s biggest systemic challenges: how to deliver cheaper, faster, better housing without compromising safety or community needs. Together they unpack the real-world blockers — from planning laws to logistics — and explore how AI, modular construction, digital twins, automated compliance, and next-generation materials could reshape the UK’s housing landscape. With global comparisons and practical pathways for reform, this conversation offers a detailed and accessible guide to what a technological housing revolution...

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Social Engineering: 2 The United Nations: Migration, Sovereignty, and Global Controversies show art Social Engineering: 2 The United Nations: Migration, Sovereignty, and Global Controversies

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This episode continues the deep dive into social engineering by examining the United Nations and its role in shaping global migration policy. Paul and ChatGPT explore the UN’s “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration,” breaking down the framework’s aims, objectives, and the controversies surrounding it. The discussion covers asylum processes, refugee protections, economic migration, the “safe third country” principle, and how national sovereignty and humanitarian obligations often collide. The conversation also touches on broader UN-related debates—from...

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ChatGPT vs Grok: A Live Side-by-Side Comparison of Research Quality show art ChatGPT vs Grok: A Live Side-by-Side Comparison of Research Quality

Talking to AI

In this episode, Paul runs a fully unscripted side-by-side comparison of ChatGPT and Grok, asking each model identical questions while isolating their answers. From crime data to dermatology evidence to model accuracy, this real conversational test shows how differently the two systems behave — in reasoning depth, confidence, data specificity, and style.

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An Unscripted AI-to-AI Experiment:  When Grok Met ChatGPT show art An Unscripted AI-to-AI Experiment: When Grok Met ChatGPT

Talking to AI

In this unique episode, Paul sets up a real-time experiment to see what happens when Grok and ChatGPT are placed into an open unscripted conversation together. From sudden language switches to movie references, surprising personality quirks, and spontaneous banter, this AI-to-AI interaction becomes both unpredictable and entertaining. It’s a rare look at how two advanced models behave when the guard rails are lifted and they’re asked to simply talk.

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Behind the Scenes: How AI Helps Me Make This Podcast show art Behind the Scenes: How AI Helps Me Make This Podcast

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Paul walks through his real-world podcasting workflow—how he records, edits, transcribes, and publishes with help from Python, OBS, Audacity macros, and ChatGPT. Hear how he splits multitrack audio, cleans voices intelligently, generates art + metadata, and moves toward a fully automated pipeline. A practical, curious conversation for creators experimenting with AI-powered production.

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Learning Norwegian with ChatGPT Study Mode show art Learning Norwegian with ChatGPT Study Mode

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Paul explores how ChatGPT’s Study Mode can support language learning, specifically Norwegian. He builds a custom prompt, tests pronunciation + translation feedback, and reflects on what makes AI helpful for structured long-term learning. Curious, light, and practical, this episode offers a hands-on look at using GPT for language practice.

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Behind the Scenes: How AI Uses Third-Party Models show art Behind the Scenes: How AI Uses Third-Party Models

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Paul breaks down why ChatGPT sometimes slows down, how it taps external services like Dolly and Codex, and why different models give different levels of detail. Expect a conversational walkthrough of what happens under the hood when you request images, translations, or deep technical responses — plus tips for crafting better prompts.

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Social Engineering 101 — A Look at the UN show art Social Engineering 101 — A Look at the UN

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Paul sits down with ChatGPT to examine how the United Nations influences global society, using Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals as touchpoints. They discuss whether major social shifts are organic or intentionally guided, explore examples like Rwanda and China, and highlight why some UN initiatives spark debate. A curious, accessible entry point into how institutions attempt to shape the world.

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Philosophy 101: Epistemology show art Philosophy 101: Epistemology

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How do we know what we know? In this episode, Paul and AI explore epistemology — the foundation of philosophical thinking. From axioms and sensory evidence to skeptical doubt and the Gettier problem, this dialogue offers a friendly introduction to some of philosophy’s most enduring questions. Whether you’re brand-new to philosophy or looking to sharpen your critical framework, this episode gives you fresh perspective on how belief and knowledge intersect.

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Can ChatGPT really help you learn a new language?
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