This appears to be a transcript of an episode of the WIRED podcast, where the hosts discuss various topics related to technology and society. The conversation covers several topics, including:
1. Apple's plan to release a new device called M2, which will have improved performance and battery life compared to its predecessor.
2. The development of AI-powered assistants, such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which can perform tasks such as setting reminders, making calls, and controlling smart home devices.
3. The emergence of quantum computing, which promises to revolutionize the way we process information and solve complex problems.
4. The impact of social media on society, including the spread of misinformation and the role of algorithms in shaping our online experiences.
The hosts also discuss their own personal perspectives on these topics, sharing their thoughts on what they find exciting or concerning about the future of technology.
In terms of specific quotes from the transcript, some notable phrases include:
* "I think that's a bad idea." - Zoë Schiffer
* "This is the most expensive item she owns." - Brian Barrett
* "I hate to say it. The Doomsday Clock tells you how close we are to midnight. Midnight is doomsday..." - Brian Barrett
* "That's our show for today. We'll link all the stories we spoke about today in the show notes." - Brian Barrett
Overall, this transcript provides a glimpse into the conversation and tone of the WIRED podcast, which aims to explore the intersection of technology and society in an engaging and accessible way.
1. Apple's plan to release a new device called M2, which will have improved performance and battery life compared to its predecessor.
2. The development of AI-powered assistants, such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, which can perform tasks such as setting reminders, making calls, and controlling smart home devices.
3. The emergence of quantum computing, which promises to revolutionize the way we process information and solve complex problems.
4. The impact of social media on society, including the spread of misinformation and the role of algorithms in shaping our online experiences.
The hosts also discuss their own personal perspectives on these topics, sharing their thoughts on what they find exciting or concerning about the future of technology.
In terms of specific quotes from the transcript, some notable phrases include:
* "I think that's a bad idea." - Zoë Schiffer
* "This is the most expensive item she owns." - Brian Barrett
* "I hate to say it. The Doomsday Clock tells you how close we are to midnight. Midnight is doomsday..." - Brian Barrett
* "That's our show for today. We'll link all the stories we spoke about today in the show notes." - Brian Barrett
Overall, this transcript provides a glimpse into the conversation and tone of the WIRED podcast, which aims to explore the intersection of technology and society in an engaging and accessible way.
! I mean, who doesn't want better performance and battery life? 
it's like they're speaking my language now 
. and can we talk about AI-powered assistants? 
I've been using google assistant since its inception and it's literally changed my life 
. I set reminders, make calls, control my smart home devices... everything is just so convenient 
.
! it's like science fiction come to life 
. the thought of solving complex problems at such an exponential rate? mind blown 
. what's not to love about that?!?
. I mean, we've all seen how easily misinformation can spread 
. but hey, at least the WIRED podcast is having real conversations about it 
.
they always keep me informed and entertained 
It's gonna be like, totally life-changing! I mean, who doesn't need better battery life? 
. But at the same time, I'm a bit worried about all this tech taking over our lives... like what's gonna happen when we get too reliant on Google Assistant & Alexa? 
But I guess that's just the future of tech for ya! 
And can we talk about quantum computing? Mind. Blown. 
. Quantum computing is like whoa, it's like sci-fi stuff! Hope it's used for good not evil 
. Social media is crazy too... I don't get why kids need Instagram when they have everything at school 
. Anyway, love WIRED podcast, always so informative and fun to listen 
. What if robots take our jobs? Interesting... I mean, isn't the Doomsday Clock like, super old? Shouldn't we be worried about something else? 
they're already pretty smart, but what if they get too smart? 
As for social media, let's just say I'm guilty of mindlessly scrolling 
#TechForGood #AIInnovation #M2Device
It's both exciting and a little unsettling at the same time. I mean, who needs humans anymore 
? But seriously, it's like, how are we gonna regulate these things so they don't take over our lives? Quantum computing is wild too, but what does that even mean for us? It's like, we're on the cusp of something huge here!
and making everyone laugh. But seriously, it's crazy to think about how much these things can do. I mean, I was talking to my friend the other day and they were saying something like "I set a reminder on my phone to call you back in an hour" and I'm like "wait, didn't we just talk about this being controlled by Alexa?" 
? Like, I get that they're trying to make life easier, but can we please just have some basic human interaction in our homes? 
And don't even get me started on quantum computing 
. Social media is already controlling our minds, now we're gonna give them AI to make decisions for us? No thanks 
And have you seen how much money those things are gonna cost?! That's just crazy talk 
. Social media is another story altogether – it's just so easy to get sucked in and lose track of reality. I'm all for exploring these topics and having some tough conversations about their impact on society 