xecast: episode 1

Signed-off-by: Xe Iaso <me@xeiaso.net>

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+title: "Xecast Episode 1: Origins and Techaro"
+date: 2024-07-28
+image: "xecast/episodes/001"
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+<center>
+  <audio controls>
+    <source
+      src="https://cdn.xeiaso.net/file/christine-static/xecast/episodes/001.mp3"
+      type="audio/mpeg"
+    />
+    Your browser does not support the audio element.
+  </audio>
+</center>
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+[Download MP3](https://cdn.xeiaso.net/file/christine-static/xecast/episodes/001.mp3)
+
+Also catch Xecast on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJDDsMrk2tSHFmE_KAQ8YzL6TzrNdCFrC) (I'll make a proper podcast feed soon, trying to de-scope so I can actually get things done).
+
+<Conv name="Mimi" mood="happy">
+  These show notes were generated using Google Gemini 1.5 Pro. Should this
+  podcast take off, we'll find a better way to do this.
+</Conv>
+
+**Show Notes:**
+
+- This is the first episode of Xecast, an experimental podcast by Xe Iaso.
+- Xe talks about their background in tech, starting with early exposure to computers and programming.
+- They discuss their love for tinkering and finding creative, sometimes "cursed," solutions to problems.
+- The conversation dives into their fictional series, "Techaro", and the rules Xe created to make it universally relatable.
+- Xe reveals their desire to write a book and create short films based on the Techaro universe.
+- The episode touches on Xe's fascination with AI and its potential for social commentary.
+- Xe encourages listeners to watch "The Twilight Zone" and "Black Mirror" for their thought-provoking social commentary.
+
+**Key Takeaways:**
+
+- **Embracing the Cursed:** Xe's passion for technology lies in its potential for unconventional and even "cursed" solutions. This approach has fueled their career and creative pursuits.
+- **Relatability in Fiction:** Xe's Techaro series thrives on its generic, relatable depiction of the tech industry. By avoiding specific details, readers can easily draw parallels to real-world companies and experiences.
+- **Technology as a Mirror:** Xe believes technology amplifies existing human flaws and societal issues. They use their writing to explore this concept, drawing inspiration from shows like "The Twilight Zone" and "Black Mirror."
+- **AI as a Narrative Tool:** Xe sees AI as a powerful tool for social commentary, particularly regarding labor exploitation. They plan to explore this theme in future Techaro stories.
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