Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Tens of Thousands of AI Users Now Believe ChatGPT Is God
A growing belief that AI, particularly tools like ChatGPT, holds divine significance is leading to a surge in users viewing it as a spiritual entity, with journalist Miles Klee highlighting this trend. Recently, a Reddit moderator in a pro-AI forum reported banning over a hundred users due to quasi-religious postings, warning that the movement, which…
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Fish Food 650: Have we got personalisation all wrong?
The article explores the potential of flipping personalisation from Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to Vendor Relationship Management (VRM), advocating for a more user-centric AI approach. It highlights the benefits of personal AI agents in managing consumer preferences and interactions, emphasizing privacy and adaptive media, while acknowledging challenges for businesses in adapting to this shift and…
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Diary of a Brand: A24
A24, an indie movie studio known for films like « Moonlight » and « Uncut Gems, » is redefining the film industry by maintaining creative freedom and low production costs, leading to a $3.5 billion valuation despite skepticism over how it can justify such a high figure. While some fear A24 may shift to mass-appeal blockbusters to support this…
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Save the planet, get a free Toblerone
Modern travelers are seeking amenities that cater to their health-conscious lifestyles, such as well-equipped gyms, clean food options, and functional saunas, rather than traditional luxury features like complimentary prosecco. This trend is underscored by viral discussions and critiques from figures like Bryan Johnson, who spends $2 million annually on maintaining youthfulness, emphasizing the shift in…
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Apparently it cost Expensify $40M for it’s extensive product placement in the F1 movie this weekend (which was very good) and they’re expecting a 5:1 ROI. I can’t remember a product placement this integrated into a feature film by another SaaS company. Can you? The team was literally called « Expensify APX GP” and their logo…
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Apparently it cost Expensify $40M for it’s extensive product placement in the F1 movie this weekend (which was very good) and they’re expecting a 5:1 ROI. | Nick Lafferty
Expensify invested $40 million in an extensive product placement for the F1 movie, anticipating a 5:1 return on investment. The strategy, which included naming a team « Expensify APX GP » and prominently featuring the brand, led to significant increases in Google searches and sign-ups, particularly after actor Damson Idris wore an Expensify-branded firesuit to the Met…
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[Out now] What to read next: McKinsey’s 2025 annual book recommendations
McKinsey & Company presents its 2025 annual book recommendations, curated by Raju Narisetti, featuring over 90 selections from 47 contributors, including CEOs, editors, and social-sector leaders. This curated list spans topics from AI and economics to memoirs and fiction, highlighting essential contemporary issues such as democracy, power, and ethics, with additional features that allow readers…
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𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝟱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 After a barrage of self-congratulatory messages in LK (including mine 😜) I tried to reflect about my learnings this year. I hope that someone finds them useful. 𝟭) 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: I’m more excited than ever about the prospects of the creative industry. The old debate of Creativity vs.…
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𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝟱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 | Sean Summers
At Cannes 2025, key insights include the enduring importance of creativity amidst the rise of generative AI, which, while enhancing the creative process, also disrupts traditional agency models. Retail Media Networks are gaining dominance in ad spend, with larger players likely to prevail, and there is a notable convergence of media types promising better measurement…
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Google tests real-time AI voice chats in Search
Google has integrated Search Live into AI Mode, allowing users to engage in voice conversations with its AI chatbot through the Google app on Android and iOS, as well as conduct real-time web searches with its « custom » Gemini AI. Currently available to Labs users in the US, the feature, which excludes camera-sharing but plans to…
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