In this episode I speak with award-winning game designer Frank Lantz about the beauty of games and what we can learn from them. It goes without saying that games are an integral part of life and our personal development, but what is it that draws us to playing? And what role does playing games serve in society at large?
Feb 6
#53 - John Schultz - Why Google Made ChatGPT, Gemini & Claude Play 900,000 hands of Poker...
Which LLM is best at POKER? What about the social deception game Werewolf? This week I'm collaborating with @googledeepmind and @kaggle to explain their new “AI Game Arena” project, designed to test all the top LLMs at various games. The Game Arena is a massive research p ... Show More
35m 32s
Aug 2022
Best of: A Life-Changing Philosophy of Games
<p>Today, we’re re-airing one of my favorite episodes of all time. It was originally recorded in February of 2022, but I've been unable to stop thinking about it ever since.</p><p>When we play Monopoly or basketball, we know we are playing a game. The stakes are low. The rules ar ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2024
AFK w/ DrLupo | Is It 2018?! Our Incredible Wives & How Gaming Changed Our Life
Today, the spotlight shines on the legendary gamer, streamer, and philanthropist, DrLupo (Benjamin Lupo). We kick things off with an honest chat about DrLupo's Twitch ban and his and Ninja’s Fortnite reunion, then dive into Lupo’s transition from Twitch to YouTube Gaming, explori ... Show More
43m 51s
Jul 2021
Frankie Ward - Girl Gamers, Dream Jobs, and Why You Should Never Burn Bridges
Today’s guest is award-winning host, Frankie Ward, who has become an icon in the gaming industry. On stage at all the industry’s most popular events, she is a key figure in the reporting, interviewing and hosting of Esports events. With an experienced career history in the media, ... Show More
51m 43s