Jolenta Greenberg

Shirin Ghaffary, a Vox senior correspondent specializing in social media and AI, joins comedian Jolenta Greenberg to dive into the revolutionary world of AI chatbots. They explore the fierce rivalry between Microsoft and Google in the search engine wars, dissect the unpredictable nature of Bing GPT compared to Google's BARD, and critique the superficiality of modern self-help culture. Amidst humor and insights, they discuss the deep societal impacts of AI technology, questioning its implications for creativity and personal well-being.

Self-help is a multibillion dollar genre of books, and Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg of By the Book podcast have lived by the advice of more than eighty of them. They discuss the ways these books use language to get into your brain, the negging and the euphemisms, what can actually be helpful, and why we should be more like dog. Content note: we discuss dieting and sizeism, and there are fleeting mentions of rape and abuse. There are also category A and B swears. Find out more about this episode and get extra information about the topics therein at theallusionist.org/self-help, where there's also a transcript. The Allusionist's online home is theallusionist.org. Stay in touch at twitter.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow and instagram.com/allusionistshow. The Allusionist is produced by me, Helen Zaltzman. The music is by Martin Austwick. Hear Martin’s own songs via palebirdmusic.com.Support the show: http://patreon.com/allusionistSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Kristen Meinzer, a podcast host and audio expert, alongside comedian Jolenta Greenberg as they explore the intricacies of adult friendships. They discuss overcoming loneliness with actionable strategies that encourage open communication and self-reflection. The duo shares their journey through self-help literature, debunking the one-size-fits-all advice that often fails us. Get insights on maintaining long-distance friendships, navigating breakups, and the impact of the pandemic on social connections. Tune in for laughter, wisdom, and heartfelt stories!