Shrikant Joshi
@shrikant.bsky.social
Audiophile. Tech enthusiast. Lurker.
Website: https://42quirks.com
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Website: https://42quirks.com
#audio #podcast #editing #storytelling #radio #science #tech #AI #Physics #Astronomy #FOSS #Python #Django #shitpost #meme
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Shrikant Joshi
@shrikant.bsky.social
· Oct 5
That thread has valid points even if it indulges in a bit of exaggeration.
We don't know how AI works, which means we don't know if it is sentient but we do know there is an argument that could be made for it...
To dismiss it summarily without that explicit knowledge is somewhat bigotry-coded.
We don't know how AI works, which means we don't know if it is sentient but we do know there is an argument that could be made for it...
To dismiss it summarily without that explicit knowledge is somewhat bigotry-coded.
Okay, so an hour of non-stop typing later, here's what I have learned:
1. I know nothing about LLMs or AI
2. I might not be human myself.
3. I am an AI booster (whatever that is)
4. I am a bot that can't pass the Turing test.
5. I am an LLM myself.
Only (1) is true, AFAICT.
Apologies to... (1/n)
1. I know nothing about LLMs or AI
2. I might not be human myself.
3. I am an AI booster (whatever that is)
4. I am a bot that can't pass the Turing test.
5. I am an LLM myself.
Only (1) is true, AFAICT.
Apologies to... (1/n)
Okay, so an hour of non-stop typing later, here's what I have learned:
1. I know nothing about LLMs or AI
2. I might not be human myself.
3. I am an AI booster (whatever that is)
4. I am a bot that can't pass the Turing test.
5. I am an LLM myself.
Only (1) is true, AFAICT.
Apologies to... (1/n)
1. I know nothing about LLMs or AI
2. I might not be human myself.
3. I am an AI booster (whatever that is)
4. I am a bot that can't pass the Turing test.
5. I am an LLM myself.
Only (1) is true, AFAICT.
Apologies to... (1/n)
That thread has valid points even if it indulges in a bit of exaggeration.
We don't know how AI works, which means we don't know if it is sentient but we do know there is an argument that could be made for it...
To dismiss it summarily without that explicit knowledge is somewhat bigotry-coded.
We don't know how AI works, which means we don't know if it is sentient but we do know there is an argument that could be made for it...
To dismiss it summarily without that explicit knowledge is somewhat bigotry-coded.
October 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Okay, so an hour of non-stop typing later, here's what I have learned:
1. I know nothing about LLMs or AI
2. I might not be human myself.
3. I am an AI booster (whatever that is)
4. I am a bot that can't pass the Turing test.
5. I am an LLM myself.
Only (1) is true, AFAICT.
Apologies to... (1/n)
1. I know nothing about LLMs or AI
2. I might not be human myself.
3. I am an AI booster (whatever that is)
4. I am a bot that can't pass the Turing test.
5. I am an LLM myself.
Only (1) is true, AFAICT.
Apologies to... (1/n)
I'm not well-versed on my art references but isn't that Duchamp? I love the guy and his way of perceiving the world is one of the reasons why I question everything, including reality itself.
Which is what I am kinda-sorta questioning right now - what is sentience and what are the criteria for it?
Which is what I am kinda-sorta questioning right now - what is sentience and what are the criteria for it?
bro check this shit out
October 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
I'm not well-versed on my art references but isn't that Duchamp? I love the guy and his way of perceiving the world is one of the reasons why I question everything, including reality itself.
Which is what I am kinda-sorta questioning right now - what is sentience and what are the criteria for it?
Which is what I am kinda-sorta questioning right now - what is sentience and what are the criteria for it?
I am unable to reply to this, hence quoting this post with my thoughts.
Calling me names is an ad hominem and I would appreciate you not doing that please.
I am trying to respond to all the responses coming at me in this thread and I keep missing some responses. I apologize but I'm trying my best.
Calling me names is an ad hominem and I would appreciate you not doing that please.
I am trying to respond to all the responses coming at me in this thread and I keep missing some responses. I apologize but I'm trying my best.
October 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I am unable to reply to this, hence quoting this post with my thoughts.
Calling me names is an ad hominem and I would appreciate you not doing that please.
I am trying to respond to all the responses coming at me in this thread and I keep missing some responses. I apologize but I'm trying my best.
Calling me names is an ad hominem and I would appreciate you not doing that please.
I am trying to respond to all the responses coming at me in this thread and I keep missing some responses. I apologize but I'm trying my best.
Humans won't be replaced because #AI starts giving accurate answers ALL the time.
Humans will be replaced when AI learns to ask questions.
#Humanity's biggest achievement isn't the ability to find answers. Humanity's biggest achievement is the ability to ask the right questions.
#SocialContract
Humans will be replaced when AI learns to ask questions.
#Humanity's biggest achievement isn't the ability to find answers. Humanity's biggest achievement is the ability to ask the right questions.
#SocialContract
June 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Humans won't be replaced because #AI starts giving accurate answers ALL the time.
Humans will be replaced when AI learns to ask questions.
#Humanity's biggest achievement isn't the ability to find answers. Humanity's biggest achievement is the ability to ask the right questions.
#SocialContract
Humans will be replaced when AI learns to ask questions.
#Humanity's biggest achievement isn't the ability to find answers. Humanity's biggest achievement is the ability to ask the right questions.
#SocialContract
What is this nonsense I'm hearing about #Alphabet stock tanking because investors think AI-generated responses will kill their #Ads business?
What?
AI-generated ad summaries will 10x $GOOG's revenue from Ads!
Because Ads can (and will) now be indistinguishable from #AI responses, mark my words.
What?
AI-generated ad summaries will 10x $GOOG's revenue from Ads!
Because Ads can (and will) now be indistinguishable from #AI responses, mark my words.
May 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Just a little reminder -- if you wish to be amongst the first to hear about our upcoming Circuit 05 finalists (early May) and other Audio Flux biz, sign up for our email newsletter! It's appropriately occasional, and worth your time. We promise.
w.ww.audioflux.org / bottom of each page. #WTFlux
w.ww.audioflux.org / bottom of each page. #WTFlux
April 17, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Just a little reminder -- if you wish to be amongst the first to hear about our upcoming Circuit 05 finalists (early May) and other Audio Flux biz, sign up for our email newsletter! It's appropriately occasional, and worth your time. We promise.
w.ww.audioflux.org / bottom of each page. #WTFlux
w.ww.audioflux.org / bottom of each page. #WTFlux
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Here’s the latest batch of opportunities in audio — collected and curated in this month’s “All Hear” from @taliaaugustidis.bsky.social. Includes an in-depth spotlight on @npr.org/All Things Considered's call out for short form audio docs!
bit.ly/4jAY4Kz
bit.ly/4jAY4Kz
All Hear Newsletter, April 2025 - Transom
All Hear Newsletter, April 2025 - Transom
bit.ly
April 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Here’s the latest batch of opportunities in audio — collected and curated in this month’s “All Hear” from @taliaaugustidis.bsky.social. Includes an in-depth spotlight on @npr.org/All Things Considered's call out for short form audio docs!
bit.ly/4jAY4Kz
bit.ly/4jAY4Kz
April 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
HamCo Reminder: there is no "all clear siren."
When sirens are activated for a Tornado Warning, they will sound for three minutes followed by seven minutes of quiet. This cycle will continue until the Tornado Warning has expired or is canceled by the National Weather Service.
When sirens are activated for a Tornado Warning, they will sound for three minutes followed by seven minutes of quiet. This cycle will continue until the Tornado Warning has expired or is canceled by the National Weather Service.
April 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Are you a teacher who uses Transom's resources in your classroom? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We’re in the early stages of designing a curriculum built from our extensive collection of resources. Let us know what you need via our quick educator survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bU8...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bU8...
Transom Curriculum - Feedback
Thanks for taking the time to help us figure out the best way to offer Transom’s resources as an easy-to-use blueprint for teaching radio and podcasting. We’re in the early stages of designing a flexi...
docs.google.com
March 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Are you a teacher who uses Transom's resources in your classroom? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We’re in the early stages of designing a curriculum built from our extensive collection of resources. Let us know what you need via our quick educator survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bU8...
docs.google.com/forms/d/1bU8...
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Here’s a poem called ‘Prayer for Uninteresting Times’.
April 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Here’s a poem called ‘Prayer for Uninteresting Times’.
Remember when websites used to do elaborate April Fools' pranks? Why doesn't that happen anymore?
Have we become so polarised that we have entirely stripped ourselves of our sense of humour?
Have we become so polarised that we have entirely stripped ourselves of our sense of humour?
a man is covering his mouth with his hands and the words i 'm not mad i 'm just disappointed
Alt: A short looping GIF of a man covering his mouth with his hands and the words, "I'm not mad" at the top and "I'm just disappointed" at the bottom.
media.tenor.com
April 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Remember when websites used to do elaborate April Fools' pranks? Why doesn't that happen anymore?
Have we become so polarised that we have entirely stripped ourselves of our sense of humour?
Have we become so polarised that we have entirely stripped ourselves of our sense of humour?
Reposted by Shrikant Joshi
Happy Audio Flux Circuit 05 Upcoming Deadline Weekend to all who celebrate! ⏳🎉🎤 🪩
Submit yr fluxworks by EOD on April 1. Meanwhile, here’s a photo of a cheeky cat sitting atop our vinyl test pressing 😬
All the info here:
www.audioflux.org/circuit-05
Submit yr fluxworks by EOD on April 1. Meanwhile, here’s a photo of a cheeky cat sitting atop our vinyl test pressing 😬
All the info here:
www.audioflux.org/circuit-05
March 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy Audio Flux Circuit 05 Upcoming Deadline Weekend to all who celebrate! ⏳🎉🎤 🪩
Submit yr fluxworks by EOD on April 1. Meanwhile, here’s a photo of a cheeky cat sitting atop our vinyl test pressing 😬
All the info here:
www.audioflux.org/circuit-05
Submit yr fluxworks by EOD on April 1. Meanwhile, here’s a photo of a cheeky cat sitting atop our vinyl test pressing 😬
All the info here:
www.audioflux.org/circuit-05
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🦋 This is exciting! @altmetric.com data shows new #research is now more likely to be shared on @bsky.app than on X!
See the analysis from Mike Taylor @herrison2000.bsky.social (our Head of Data Insights) & Carlos Areia (Senior Data Scientist): www.altmetric.com/blog/bluesky...
#AcademicSky
🧵 1/
See the analysis from Mike Taylor @herrison2000.bsky.social (our Head of Data Insights) & Carlos Areia (Senior Data Scientist): www.altmetric.com/blog/bluesky...
#AcademicSky
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March 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🦋 This is exciting! @altmetric.com data shows new #research is now more likely to be shared on @bsky.app than on X!
See the analysis from Mike Taylor @herrison2000.bsky.social (our Head of Data Insights) & Carlos Areia (Senior Data Scientist): www.altmetric.com/blog/bluesky...
#AcademicSky
🧵 1/
See the analysis from Mike Taylor @herrison2000.bsky.social (our Head of Data Insights) & Carlos Areia (Senior Data Scientist): www.altmetric.com/blog/bluesky...
#AcademicSky
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🚨 ALERT: #Authors and #Writers, Spotify is looking for #shortstories and #novelettes for #Spotify #Audiobooks!
✒ Genre(s): Romance, Mystery/Thriller, or Sci-fi/Fantasy
📏 Length: 10k-20k words.
🔎 Focus: "A story that sounds great read out loud"
Details: sites.google.com/spotify.com/...
#podsky
✒ Genre(s): Romance, Mystery/Thriller, or Sci-fi/Fantasy
📏 Length: 10k-20k words.
🔎 Focus: "A story that sounds great read out loud"
Details: sites.google.com/spotify.com/...
#podsky
Short-Form Audiobooks - Make a Submission
Submit your short-form stories to Spotify Audiobooks, our in house audiobook publisher, for publication consideration. Here's what we're looking for:
A novelette of approximately 10,000-20,000 words...
sites.google.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚨 ALERT: #Authors and #Writers, Spotify is looking for #shortstories and #novelettes for #Spotify #Audiobooks!
✒ Genre(s): Romance, Mystery/Thriller, or Sci-fi/Fantasy
📏 Length: 10k-20k words.
🔎 Focus: "A story that sounds great read out loud"
Details: sites.google.com/spotify.com/...
#podsky
✒ Genre(s): Romance, Mystery/Thriller, or Sci-fi/Fantasy
📏 Length: 10k-20k words.
🔎 Focus: "A story that sounds great read out loud"
Details: sites.google.com/spotify.com/...
#podsky
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‘A dedicated 'Podcasts' sidebar shortcut is rolling out to YouTube's Android and Google TV apps, aiming to improve the accessibility and discovery of podcast content.’
www.androidpolice.com/wider-availa...
www.androidpolice.com/wider-availa...
March 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
‘A dedicated 'Podcasts' sidebar shortcut is rolling out to YouTube's Android and Google TV apps, aiming to improve the accessibility and discovery of podcast content.’
www.androidpolice.com/wider-availa...
www.androidpolice.com/wider-availa...
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Circuit 05: In 3D is ON ✨ Send us your 3-min story by 4/1 (plenty of time, still!)
Which 3D image will inspire your fluxwork? Amelia luggage, road closed, Smalls nightclub or perhaps... OFFICE WORKERS?
Other prompts: laughter, and the sound of (a) place.
Submission details & images: audioflux.org
Which 3D image will inspire your fluxwork? Amelia luggage, road closed, Smalls nightclub or perhaps... OFFICE WORKERS?
Other prompts: laughter, and the sound of (a) place.
Submission details & images: audioflux.org
March 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Circuit 05: In 3D is ON ✨ Send us your 3-min story by 4/1 (plenty of time, still!)
Which 3D image will inspire your fluxwork? Amelia luggage, road closed, Smalls nightclub or perhaps... OFFICE WORKERS?
Other prompts: laughter, and the sound of (a) place.
Submission details & images: audioflux.org
Which 3D image will inspire your fluxwork? Amelia luggage, road closed, Smalls nightclub or perhaps... OFFICE WORKERS?
Other prompts: laughter, and the sound of (a) place.
Submission details & images: audioflux.org
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Podcast producer & audio storyteller Shrikant Joshi shares his journey in "Why I Joined TPA." 🚀
Discover what drew him to The Podcast Academy & why this community matters for creators everywhere!
Read now: www.thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i...
#PodcastAcademy #Podcasting @shrikant.bsky.social
Discover what drew him to The Podcast Academy & why this community matters for creators everywhere!
Read now: www.thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i...
#PodcastAcademy #Podcasting @shrikant.bsky.social
https://wwwthepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-ind…
March 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Podcast producer & audio storyteller Shrikant Joshi shares his journey in "Why I Joined TPA." 🚀
Discover what drew him to The Podcast Academy & why this community matters for creators everywhere!
Read now: www.thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i...
#PodcastAcademy #Podcasting @shrikant.bsky.social
Discover what drew him to The Podcast Academy & why this community matters for creators everywhere!
Read now: www.thepodcastacademy.com/podcasting-i...
#PodcastAcademy #Podcasting @shrikant.bsky.social
You all are wrong.
GIF rhymes with LIFE.
I will not be taking questions.
GIF rhymes with LIFE.
I will not be taking questions.
March 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
You all are wrong.
GIF rhymes with LIFE.
I will not be taking questions.
GIF rhymes with LIFE.
I will not be taking questions.
Via @laurenshof.online: podcast platform @transistor.fm now displays Bluesky replies as comments in the episode's webpage
Very cool! And another testimony of the power of open protocols.
Very cool! And another testimony of the power of open protocols.
March 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
My brain keeps telling me the poem doesn't end where I *think* it ends...
And that the rest of it is (probably) just really well-camouflaged.
🦎
And that the rest of it is (probably) just really well-camouflaged.
🦎
February 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My brain keeps telling me the poem doesn't end where I *think* it ends...
And that the rest of it is (probably) just really well-camouflaged.
🦎
And that the rest of it is (probably) just really well-camouflaged.
🦎
Just recently, Hillary Frank relaunched her popular podcast The Longest Shortest Time. This archive episode of Sound School takes us back to Hillary's early days, when she was just finding her way in podcasting -- as we all were. @longestshortest.bsky.social @thisishillaryfrank.bsky.social
Revisiting: The Longest Shortest Time - Transom
Revisiting: The Longest Shortest Time - Transom
transom.org
February 28, 2025 at 8:31 AM
21 of my colleagues at New York Public Radio were laid off today. NYPR is also ending our iconic music program "New Sounds" unless the org can find financial support for the show or a buyer. A message from New Sounds host John Schaefer: www.instagram.com/p/DGgflm5xz1...
February 27, 2025 at 6:20 AM