The dumbest week ever

[@seanmcgrath1514]

I'm with Emil on the AI stuff. We don't ask 'why?' anymore. We are just in a chaotic stage of hyper-development where we all trying to achieve these illusive and incomprehensible goals, that truly only exist to develop profits. Governments are powerless and completely inept in dealing with anything to do with AI development or safety. And to me, it is all tied in to the TikTok and Instagram addiction too. As individuals we can't look away, and we have no idea why we are doing anything anymore. We are constantly de-humanising all aspects of our existence, and AI is only accelerating this. Like I don't get why Ben would want to develop music directly from his brain, the joy is learning, developing, and then sharing the skills you crafted over time. It also makes us appreciate the talent, dedication, and ingenuity of others. However, now we are more interested in eradicating the gap between thought and output. But again, why? To me it just feels like the eradication of experience, purely for sake of profit.

[@kelsey5093]

every episode of this podcast could be titled “so much is happening all the fucking time”

[@franziskadee]

I’m on a dangerous cocktail of mucinex NyQuil and edibles home sick from work about to listen to this while playing Stardew valley this is the best day EVER!!!

[@eddeddeeddee6491]

Let’s fucking go have a good day

[@babosanders5223]

make sure you wake up if you fall asleep

[@iheartlreoy8134]

Remember drink water

[@SmokeSeshCentral]

oof don’t shit yourself it’s not a fart i swear ..

[@benora1535]

​@@SmokeSeshCentral 😂

[@luckylanno]

Emil won't be impressed by AI until a T1000 breaks down his door

[@seangrace8480]

Just curious: what are some practical application of Ai? It seems to me like Ai’s usefulness is overinflated. Yes, it is a great tool to aid human knowledge and efficiency, but I don’t think it completely replacing anything. Ai still requires an intelligent human to create intelligent responses and increase efficiency. I don’t for-see that changing anytime soon, but of course, I could be wrong.

[@Pung_Fungler]

@@seangrace8480are you an AI trying to convince us to underestimate you so you can conquer us? Cause you kinda sound like an AI that’s trying to convince us to underestimate you

[@Nqwilliams]

Ironic thing about that girl on tik tok is that’s probably her biggest tik tok viral moment which will only fuel her to be even more involved in the app now. Feels like black mirror

[@Blue-vy6hq]

Dude Ben admitting to being on K while listening to these people on twitter and Emil immediately doing an imitation of Ben in a K hole has to be the funniest fucking thing I’ve seen all week.

[@leedswest4777]

Ben admitting to snorting Ketamine while buying Slerf is why this continues to be the greatest most unhinged christian finance podcast. Also the Elon Musk picture in the background is giving The Picture of Dorain Gray vibes.

[@CreatureVision]

takes a lot of foresight and balls to make a mega episode

[@hamcheeselettucemayosandwich]

This is ben and email we’re talking about. They can do anything!

[@teasp00ns]

I’m a tattoo apprentice and I keep getting told a TikTok would help my marketing (Instagram already does a lot for me) and I would rather blow my brains out lol. I don’t wanna keep up with trends, learn how to edit video, become a skit actor, I just want to tattoo 😭😭

[@ajap_]

My phone broke and I had to drop it off at the Apple Store for like 3 hours while it was repaired and I hung out at the mall for those three hours and I learned a few things from the whole thing 1) having maps for navigation is a huge safety net if you’re not great w directions like me 2) I needed a watch because i relied on my phone to tell time 3) waiting in lines/ eating alone in a food court without scrolling on your phone makes you feel really alien but also much more tuned in to the world

[@brentmotzer619]

You two are a national treasure. Singularly, though. Separated I’m not even sure you exist. Love ya guys!!

[@koalatea8126]

😂

[@AV8RLUKE]

0:00 - housekeeping 3:33 - tiktok ban 9:09 - texas PH ban 12:53 - factor ad // promo: baes50 14:48 - tiktok algorithm brain rot 25:50 - betterhelp ad // promo: baes 27:44 - chronically online 31:16 - openAI drama 35:09 - notion ad // promo: baes 37:09 - elon’s emails 48:23 - monday morning AI song 54:34 - needle in the haystack test 1:03:00 - hellen keller mode 1:06:45 - apple x gemini 1:08:08 - crypto corner 1:10:57 - NFT nick 1:15:15 - slerf meme coin 1:25:38 - tap to edit 1:28:15 - rug pull or ape a fat bag

[@benandemilshow]

THERE HE IS

[@aliendrifts]

Tap to edit 😂😂

[@jimmykulaga6569]

“hes going to have to stand on a ladder when he does a mobile deposit” was so funny to me

[@saucyruben]

i love that ben invested in slerf for the jokes too

[@benandemilshow]

And lost money

[@DonnieSix]

Can’t we just have an episode that’s not a doozy, like a “ehh we weren’t really feeling this one” episode

[@jazzjazz5141]

1:11:20 really landed, funniest thing I've heard all day. Great work on the episode boys, keep it up

[@carlosg9934]

Two real GYATTs of podcast hosts

[@Kook_Krazy]

Let’s goo!!! I live for this pod!

[@chelseashift]

i deleted tiktok mid-2022 because it was messing with my head. now im addicted to instagram reels instead. sometimes i feel like the internet/social media is a curse, and this is coming from someone who was basically raised on the internet (2000 kid). yes i made so many friends online and yes ive learnt so much that i wouldnt have known otherwise but my brain is SCRAMBLED. i'm in college for a bachelor of design rn and i can barely focus on my shit these days. i had to consciously disengage from a whole bunch of online design/career communities on social media because it was again, horribly messing with my head i want a flip phone but i can't commit because i need whatsapp for family and spotify for music. i dont know what to do

[@mar-iq9xv]

I would recommend deleting instagram. I used waste sooooo much time on Instagram reels after deleting tik tok but I find myself going on my phone for only 1-2 hours now that I don’t have the instagram app. I’ll still occasionally use the website on safari but it’s not as “fun” or stimulating as the app because the experience isn’t as smooth ig? It’s super annoying to use on my phone so I don’t spend much time on it. I’m also in university and it’s helped me out sooo much! I haven’t had tiktok for like 2 years (??) and deleted instagram mid February and I already have an increased attention span and actually find fun to study and learn new things :)

[@matt.stevick]

I recommend cocaine

[@mayadehoyos6290]

I know it’s not the perfect solution, and it still kinda sucks, but try deleting social media except WhatsApp and spotify from your phone. If you really need instagram or something else, access it using a computer or laptop. It makes it so you don’t constantly have that ability in your pocket to access it. Like I use Instagram mainly for communication with a few friends and for learning about local events and shows. So I’ll still look at it from time to time when I need on my laptop.

[@aya_____7921]

Same over here! But I'm addicted to KZbin instead! I used to be addicted to insta reels but deleting the app really helped

[@greg4116]

I am in the exact boat as you. it’s lowkey scary how much I relate. I am also college student studying design struggling with my relationship to social media. I have deleted instagram today and that was that last social media platform I used. I am worried about my career because I feel like having a digital identity is crucial for our career, especially as designers. But at the same time I know how negatively social media and digital connectivity is affecting me and the human race. At this very moment personally I need to take a step back and disconnect but it is becoming more and more difficult when society it normalizing and allowing it to consume every moment of our lives.

[@taylorslade6978]

Emil is the only muppet voice I want to hear on this cast, so just cut it out ben! No one cares about your made up "ex brother in law".

[@ahumanbeing6875]

Biggest episode ever? Clicked it, watched it, subbed already, liked, commented ez pz fire 🔥 emoji check.

[@benandemilshow]

Hell yeah thank you!!

[@stressedmadi]

29:30 this is such a great thought process actually Ben… gonna give this a trial and hopefully put my phone down more

[@michelle2742]

so happy to have such a long episode!!

[@TheCruserBoy]

I think, ultimately, yeah getting rid of TikTok (and all social media really) would be beneficial for us as a people. Shit is toxic and rewiring everyone’s brains. BUT I feel so bad for the genuinely talented content creators on it who will be left hoping their audiences follow them on other platforms. It was so sad to see talented people from Vine just lose everything when that shutdown. So many didn’t manage to make the transition from Vine to other platforms.

[@franziskadee]

Give me regurgitated worms and grubs fathers

[@that1thickpugg738]

Watching the Ben and Emil Show > Doing your art history exam due in 1 hour. Edit: I got it done.

[@JordBrownlee]

uploaded just in time to spend the rest of my work day watching this!!!!!!!!!!

[@hoogen_boom]

We need a “Foresight and Balls” Hat

[@ilovepulp]

smoked a bowl for the boys

[@seangrace8480]

I’m proud of these dudes. They are 40 episodes in and have already garnered a relatively large audience; that is pretty impressive. I just happened to stumble across their clips on TikTok and I am so glad I did, I watch this shiz every week now. Keep up the great work bros and please don’t turn into an out-of-touch Tom Segura-esque phony 🙏

[@benandemilshow]

Oh hell yes. Thank you Sean!!!

[@Sanman33]

I love when these two dufuses get together to talk about things they know nothing about

[@jorrdang]

That AI generated metal opera song sounds straight up like a Bo Burnham parody

[@undrscrmsn]

Baby’s first big episode 🎉

[@livelaughluke_]

Hilarious show this week gents. Always look forward to this pod every week 🙌🏽

[@CorpsesofCupids]

love seeing a new billionaire portrait in the background every week!

[@carstenpfundt]

Can you guys please get Caroline Konstnar on the pod???

[@Izzz19]

Like they said, go cancel your tmg subscription, those boys haven’t had chemistry in years anyway

[@Rodviet]

I'm so happy to be seeing sponsors

[@TeeFoles]

sell the background paintings as a t shirt for gods sakes

[@benandemilshow]

Working on it

[@scoochv]

GYAT

[@benandemilshow]

GYAT

[@dadxdude69]

I’m so young yet too old to know what this is

[@poopybumllc]

@@dadxdude69 it means “god” and comes form the term gyat damn (god damn) when talking about a big butt or tiddies

[@catherinesaunders6266]

Ben an Emil are giving this generation's equivalent to beat poets but do it as podcast bros

[@HardGrant]

This is the the hardest I’ve laughed at every thing Emil said. I need him to fight an AI

[@JoelNJohnson]

Congrats on passing the tril subs!

[@benandemilshow]

thank you Joel!

[@gilles6375]

mega pod for the mega pigs

[@LordOfDhara]

I just got hooked on twitch streaming instead of TikTok during the pandemic. For broken brain adhd mfs like me having a stream on all the time just helps me be a person better. Same with podcasts. Rip to the fallen TikTok and phone people. Way harder to be productive when TikTok is your fix

[@jaelibrete]

Back to our regularly scheduled work hours sesh

[@Pung_Fungler]

This reminds me of when Ben’s TikTok algorithm was just 90% women breastfeeding

[@NP-zs5yq]

Mega-sode 😮

[@vicjohnston6063]

Just moved to another country and I’m so grateful that my service here is ass. Screen time is down so much, I’m just able to be out here exploring not stuck on my fuckin phone.

[@Phoebelicious123]

Where is the painting from in the background?

[@harrisonkral4654]

"remember beeple?" "NO"

[@princessefd]

I literally stopped what I was doing and turned around to see Emil's reaction when Ben said he did a bit of k and was in the twitter space

[@spinz808]

lmao can’t believe I heard the words Phantom wallet and Jupiter Exchange on this pod

[@benandemilshow]

yeah i know my SHIT

[@rreeeekk]

45:00 Emil said the dumbest thing I've ever heard that no one is finding a useful use for AI tech

[@Earthisverysmall]

Like it is literally boosting scientific research as we speak

[@kelsey5093]

something tells me Ben just learned the word gyat

[@hamcheeselettucemayosandwich]

Yay for ben and email!

[@matt.stevick]

Dylan (Studios) you have been doing an amazing job. Just rewatched acid Xmas 🎅🏼 shopping 🛒, nearing 1 Milly 👀 views

[@matt.stevick]

9:25 ben is so funny gottyam (edit: you are too email;)

[@fabrlclos]

34:00 art

[@bigmoneymark734]

As a software engineer I think Antrophic claiming Claude demonstrated self-reflection or a world view is just garbage marketing. What these systems fundamentally do is calculate the next word based off their training data. If their training data has enough examples of someone saying “You tried to trick me” after a tricky question they will eventually spit out a response like that. They are probability based systems. Publishing stories like this is free marketing for Anthropic because they’re so sensational. These tools aren’t being built for average people, they’re being built to be flashy for investors.

[@hunnygoblin]

Patriot Act Part II: Surveillance Boogaloo

[@jbone877]

It took sight and four balls

[@realistvera]

MY FAVORITE PODCAST!!!!!

[@maczafarana8989]

Boutta drop my life savings into Slerf

[@seesavannahsshenanigans]

Hey guys I would love to hear if you have any opinions on the capital one discover stuff.

[@solowri5100]

God damn it, this show is cool!

[@Elidangerfield1111]

Not trying to complain, video markers would be cool

[@brandonolives]

Almost halfway to 90 episodes…

[@miki.mp4]

love yall infinitely buttt uhhh ditch the better help ads as soon as u can

[@arizonafinn]

Interesting that they talk about how no one actually uses AI after an AI Notion ad…

[@sarazucchini]

Hi guys, I turned in my last final exam paper today for this quarter. I can confirm that being in college sucks ass.

[@benandemilshow]

Working sucks ass more trust us

[@indyafrancesmedia]

IM SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS APP DUDE.

[@EvWuzhere]

Cant believe ben broke up w his brother in law. Hope they get back together someday

[@koalatea8126]

i like how stern Ben got about the pineapple on pizza

[@benandemilshow]

its' fucking delicious

[@nh7705]

Im sorry, people can just delete 10 million worth of coins?? How is that even an option

[@benandemilshow]

EXACTLY

[@makslargu5799]

41:48 could be nystagmus

[@m0str33t]

GYAT Mog 🫵😹

[@jbone877]

Who up aping fat bags into coins like slurf rn

[@maczafarana8989]

Just wanted to let you guys know, I like making fat bags on slerf

[@paddycrackhead]

Does Emil have a new water bottle? I can't handle change. Bring back the old one

[@jordende]

What’s up Ben and Emil

[@laurashea7607]

I challenge these two to make a video about possible GOOD outcomes of AI. Dost thou accept?

[@Vostro-]

help me Ben and Amil, you're my only hope (im addicted to my phone and I hate it)

[@alexlopes3930]

LET'S GO BOISSSSS

[@clairegar3]

WOOOOO

[@AvecAmisUS]

1.5 hour awugaaaaa

[@aliendrifts]

Emil is smarter cooler and also more handsome (my name is also Emil)

[@Jvdg3m3nt]

Hell ya kings

[@SpitFir3Tornado]

How is Ben's favourite pizza baconless canadian

[@benandemilshow]

It’s pep and pineapple baby

[@chrisss689]

Please don't put ai in the body of a child, that woud be too fuckin creepy

[@MrWannabedrifter]

Xrp army where ya at?!?

[@jackreeceolrich3636]

Hi bugs

[@ttusna]

Nice

[@hend0wski]

Having to conciously choose not to look at your phone or pick it up is fine and reasonable considering the level of technological advancment we live with. Theres mothing wrong with having to employ self control to avoid things that tend to waste time. Thevactual issue is that no one wants to make the effort to learn how to adjust those habit forming and self co trolling behaviors to the new circumstances in which humanity is adapting. Decade over decade the needs of those habits change and must be adapted appropriately but no one wants to take those steps so we end up shaming ourselves and others for having trouble with it. Like duh?

[@chelseashift]

how friend HOW

[@greg4116]

So how do we break this cycle of shame?

[@hend0wski]

@@greg4116 I won't pretend to have any of the useful answers, but off rip it feels like it would require sweeping societal restructuring of how we all view mental health and the surrounding stigma so we can actually do the necessary amount of research to decide what the best solutions to this issue are

[@greg4116]

@@hend0wski I can’t imagine WE can personally restructure the society. Man, if I confidently felt like I had the most morally sound idea I would like to, but obviously that’s not how this works in modern civilization. What do you think we could do on a small scale? For ourselves and the way we interact with other? Reshaping our person perception.

[@kimberly.aerial]

I am once again asking for a 50k subscriber kiss

[@LarsMikkel]

I watch you when I use the bathroom, but I wish you were more spiritual

[@aidanmccaffrey8210]

Ben lowkey has a K problem

[@benandemilshow]

Not at all. I have some and do it once every two months or so

[@aidanmccaffrey8210]

@@benandemilshow okay good 👍🏼

[@ashleywallace3381]

If u wanna see the real future of ai watch the creator (most ass movie ever)

[@thetbird69]

Love you guys but not a fan of taking the bag from better help who are still up to their old tricks

[@dr.coconut]

I love this show, but please stop taking BetterHelp as a sponsor. A video on the channel Mack Attack popped up recently talking about it, and what they've done is a lot worse than I and I think a lot of people realize. I even subscribe to your guys' website, but this is one thing I think needs to change.

[@benandemilshow]

Ok when our term is done with them we will be done!