In this episode we talk about AI Wearables, haute couture in UX design, the fact that you can taste everything you look at automatically with your brain, unbreakable glass and other things. 01:29 Vacationing with a Baby 05:07 Embracing Chaos and Imperfections 12:20 The Rise of AI Wearables 17:21 Exploring the Intersection of Entrepreneurship, Ventu…

In this episode, Jonas and Roel discuss their experiences with their babies and explore the concept of oxytocin in parenting. They question whether the different ways parents bond with their babies, such as nurturing for mothers and playing for fathers, are innate or learned behaviors. They also discuss the challenges of parenting, including separa…

In this episode we talk about solo parenting, AI (Apple Intelligence!!) coming to a billion users, and how it will change human communication forever, time and work in the age of screen addiction and the New Kitsch. Deepdreaming Willy Wonka: AI Weird as the New Kitsch, Silvio Lorusso ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

In this episode we talk about the latest tech demos from OpenAI and Google as they continue their AI arms race, and sweet fleeting moments that all of a sudden disappear. ⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about the Dead Internet Theory, how chess has changed since the introduction of AI engines, XKCD, Octavia Butler’s Dawn, transhumanism and Cyborgs. Dawn by Octavia Butler XKCD 2916 Blue Ball Machine Chess ⁠⁠⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters…

Roel Wouters and Luna Maurer (both formerly studio Moniker) talk about their transformation of their practices from being digital pioneers and internet enthusiasts to more critical approaches towards digital environments. Recently, they have taken an interest in what they call ‘designing friction, or in their own words: ‘In which ways can we use te…

In this episode we talk about Jonas forgetting his bag with his laptop on a plane and his declining cognitive function, and the latest in AI trickery, including Amazon’s lies and Suno.ai for your own custom music generations. Suno.ai Jonas’s Bio song Amazon Fresh I Will Say Whatever You Want In Front Of A Pizza, Sebastian Schmieg ⁠⁠The Great Intent…

In this episode we talk about Constant Dullaart’s Evening at the New Institute in Rotterdam, how if at all it could be possible to archive particular LLM models, Roel’s coffee tip and other things! ⁠The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠Roel Wouters

In this episode we question whether the dishwasher marked the end of family cohesion, if an AI powered parenting advice LLM is a good startup idea, and tests, tests and tests in relation to pregnancy and we end the episode with a song celebrating being small by Kato. Ubu Web The Great Intentions Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Jonas Lund ⁠⁠& ⁠⁠Roel Wouters…

John Wegner talks about his experiences with learning and education, both as a student and as a design educator. He reflects back on his participation in the Summer Sessions, a summerschool organised by Graphic Design Arnhem in Mexico City in 2016 and what that experience brought him. https://www.johnwegner.nyc/…

In this episode we talk about Roel’s talk at his son’s film school in Denmark, the latest text-to-video tools and the future of the Internet in the age of generative AI, wondering if it means the final nail in the coffin for the free and open Internet among other things. Nadja Buttendorf’s Finger Ring The Great Intentions Podcast⁠ ⁠Jonas Lund ⁠& ⁠R…

In this episode we talk about reasons for becoming an artist and how to survive in the age of algorithmically driven validation of likes, and flying with babies! orderofbooks.com The Great Intentions Podcast Jonas Lund & Roel Wouters

In this episode we talk about Futures, AI Rabbits, Infinite Crafting and second hand anxiety from parents about your kid being out and about in late evenings. Links JLT Futures Bald and Bankrupt AI Rabbit Infinite Craft Lauren Lee McCarthy

Monika Gruzite talks about her practice as a designer and educator. The conversation starts with NXS, a magazine about what it means to live in the digital age, and then moves to her experiences as a design educator, a position that started in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021. https://nxs.world/…

In this episode we discuss types of baby cries, panic crying vs release crying vs all other types, and what one should do or not do in those moments. ⁠⁠Roel doesn’t rule out the possibility that he is smarter than God and did the grizzly man thought of bears as humans in bear suits?

In this episode we talk about the Gathering Moss exhibition at Melkweg Expo in Amsterdam, how to deal with forthcoming climate disasters in relation to parenting, and building a machine learning computer rig, and the ending of the pure photograph in the age of AI. Gathering Moss https://www.melkweg.nl/en/agenda/gathering-moss-02-12-2023/ Pc Partpic…

In this episode we discuss solo parenting and the forthcoming AI disasters

In this episode, we share our experiences balancing parenting and creativity. We have an honest discussion about alcohol and smoking, particularly in social settings, and the complexities of juggling these habits with the responsibilities of parenthood.

Joris Maltha (and Daniel Gross in the background) from Catalogtree talk about curiosity and method, which seem to be the driving forces behind their work as a graphic design studio, as well as the name for a class they both teach. How is it to be ‘typecasted’ (pun intended) as a graphic designer and how to get rid of that, and allow oneself to rema…

In this episode we reflect on our visit to the Reboot exhibition at the New Institute in Rotterdam, linking it to digital parenting. We talk about the evolution from early digital art to modern AI technologies and the challenges of interpreting a baby's emotions in a digital age.

In this episode, we focus on the early stages of fatherhood, discussing sleep patterns, baby development, and the impact of technology on parenting. We reflect on how family dynamics change as children grow, especially when they leave home for the first time.

Welcome to the first episode of the "Great Intentions Podcast," where we explore the intricate journey of parenthood in the digital age. Join our hosts, Jonas Lund, a conceptual artist and Roel Wouters, an unconditional designer, as they share personal insights on parenting, the influence of technology on children, and balancing family life with ca…

Remco van Bladel talks about the transformation of his practice as a more-or-less traditional graphic designer primarily known for his book designs, to a designer of information systems, ‘slow A.I.’, design education and what he calls ‘archival consciousness’. www.archivalconsciousness.org https://remcovanbladel.nl/list…