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CAFE + AI

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The Vibe This was a candid, free-flowing, and often humorous conversation between friends, jumping rapidly between deep personal reflections, wild anecdotes, and nostalgic memories. The Dynamic The sentiment was consistently candid and open, shifting between humorous, reflective, and analytical tones. Engagement was very high throughout, with both speakers comfortable sharing detailed personal stories about family, career, and past experiences. The conversation flowed erratically from one topic to the next, indicating a strong rapport and a dynamic where speakers build on each other's thoughts in a stream-of-consciousness style. The Gist: The conversation began with a wide-ranging and chaotic discussion, touching on AI before moving to the logistics of starting a podcast, which included an offer for free rental equipment. This led to a personal story about losing a $100 bill, a recommendation for a movie filmed on an iPhone, and a surprising anecdote about one speaker's mother's monthly use of shrooms, sparking an idea for a trip to Patagonia. The discussion then deepened, exploring personal and professional life, including travel stories from Europe and a shared interest in architect Bjarke Ingels. This prompted a significant exploration of family history, with one speaker revealing their family's multi-generational line of architects and the parental pressure against that career path. The other speaker reflected on nepotism, candidly admitting their own internship was secured through family connections in the creative industry. Finally, the conversation turned nostalgic. Triggered by a friend's annoying habit, the speakers reminisced about their high school dynamic and recounted the humorous, awkward story of how they reconnected years later. They reflected on personal growth, influential figures, and shared memories of a diner in LA, ending the chat on a light, friendly note. Memorable Moments: Speaker 1: "You're reborn every month. It's a rebirth, it's crazy." Speaker 2: "You can become a garbage woman, you can become a police officer... You cannot become an architect." Speaker 1: "it's great that I have that but it's sad that it's like yeah it's how it works" Speaker 1: "He's like, I don't know if I'm gay. He's like, but Mateo? I'll kiss him. And I was just like, whoa. What the fuck is going on?" Things to Remember: - Speaker 1 can get free rental camera equipment from their school. - A plan was made to buy a bottle of wine for the podcast session. - A suggestion was made to go to Patagonia to do shrooms. - Speaker 2's grandfather and parents are architects, but they discouraged Speaker 2 from pursuing the profession. - Speaker 1's father is a successful lawyer. - Speaker 1 secured a summer internship at a major creative agency because their cousins founded the company. - Speaker 2's parents are deaf. - The podcast is named 'the like like podcast'. - Linda Bryant is a potential but hesitant podcast guest. - The Apple Pan is an iconic diner in LA. - Recommendation for a movie filmed on an iPhone about prostitutes in LA, though the name is forgotten. - Speaker 2 has changed significantly since high school and his first year in New York. Conversation Threads: - AI and Technology - Architecture and Design - Art School Choices - Early childhood memories - European Travel - Family Anecdotes - Family Influence on Career - Handling Personalities - High school reconnection - iPhone Filmmaking - LA restaurants - Losing Money - Nepotism in Creative Fields - Personal transformation - Podcast Setup - Psychedelic Experiences - Telling secrets - Thinking out loud