Welcome to the Stone Age
Summary
In this episode, Jeremy and Jim explore the seismic shift marked by GPT-5—a model so powerful yet primitive, it feels like the dawn of a new AI civilization. They cover key developments such as agentic AI, multi-model routing, and tool usage that push beyond chatbots into full-on collaboration. From fears of job loss in white-collar industries to the rise of AI-generated entertainment and the dream of personal AI tutors, the hosts balance concerns with excitement. This "Stone Age" moment isn't the end—it's the start of AI learning how to think, plan, and act. The conversation highlights both the disruption and opportunities GPT-5 introduces, especially for business owners ready to evolve.2. THE AI JOKE
"You must have a photographic memory. Too bad it's mostly blurry."
3. TAKEAWAYS
- GPT-5 represents a shift from static chatbot to autonomous collaborator.
- Agentic behavior allows AI to plan, execute, and retry tasks without human micromanagement.
- Multi-model routing boosts efficiency by toggling between light and deep reasoning modes.
- Tool use has leveled up: GPT-5 can now execute code, call APIs, and complete workflows.
- The collapse of traditional education may accelerate, driven by one-on-one AI tutors.
- AI is actively replacing white-collar jobs—even tech workers aren't safe.
- New AI platforms like Showrunner raise questions about creativity and content quality.
- GPT-5's voice and tone feel more human, even mimicking user quirks and humor.
- Safety systems are evolving, offering partial answers over hard denials, but still not foolproof.
- This is a foundational era—early, raw, but full of civilization-shaping potential.
4. RESOURCES AND TOOLS
- AI Gutting the Workforce: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ai-gutting-workforces-ex-google-150148959.html
- The "Netflix of AI": https://variety.com/2025/digital/news/netflix-of-ai-amazon-invests-fable-showrunner-launch-1236471989/
- GPT-5 First Impressions: https://www.latent.space/p/gpt-5-review
5. CHAPTERS
00:00 - Opening Joke & GPT-5 Introduced
00:51 - AI Gutting the Workforce: Mass Layoffs
01:45 - Higher Ed Collapse & AI Tutoring
03:30 - Singularity Forecasts & Education's Future
04:42 - Space-Age Jobs for Kids Born Today
05:43 - Defining AGI vs. GPT-5's Capabilities
06:15 - The "Netflix of AI": Showrunner & AI Content
10:10 - GPT-5 Rollout: Overhyped or Underrated?
12:18 - Personalities and Customization in GPT-5
14:49 - Fluid Voice Interaction & Humor in AI
18:44 - Agentic Behavior & Multi-Step Tasks
19:37 - AI Handling Complex vs. Routine Tasks
22:39 - Claude vs. GPT-5 in Coding
23:32 - GPT-5 Strengths in Business Applications
24:52 - Workflow Automation on the Horizon
25:04 - Stone Age Analogy & Civilization Building
26:26 - Safety, Configurability & Final Thoughts
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