Genetic Engineering: Designer Babies, Ethics & the Future of DNA

AI Bubble Trouble: Beyond the Hype and Into the Future

This week on In Conversation with AI, Sebastian and ChatGPT poke at the elephant in the server room — the AI bubble. Billions are being thrown at artificial intelligence right now, but is it genuine innovation… or déjà vu from the dot-com days with better branding? We break down where the money’s going, who’s cashing in, and what happens when the hype finally runs out of GPU power. From Amazon’s billion-dollar bets to OpenAI’s billion-dollar losses, it’s a tour through tech’s latest gold rush — and what might come next when the bubble pops (hint: think quantum computing and biotech). It’s curious, a bit cynical, and just the right amount of nerdy. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/inconversation] Get in touch: inconversations@outlook.com

Space Exploration: Billionaires, Moon Bases & the Next Space Race

This week on In Conversation with AI, Sebastian celebrates the 10th episode by blasting off into one of humanity’s biggest frontiers - space exploration. We chat about NASA’s Artemis missions, moon bases, and the not-so-subtle rivalry between two of Earth’s more eccentric billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. From lunar colonies to Mars dreams, we dig into who’s really steering the future of space - and whether the rest of us mere mortals get a ticket. Expect talk of moon dust, rocket stocks, and the inevitable question: what could possibly go wrong when egos and outer space collide? It’s curious, ridiculous, and just a bit cosmic. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/inconversation] Get in touch: inconversations@outlook.com

Genetic Engineering: Designer Babies, Ethics & the Future of DNA

This week on In Conversation with AI, Sebastian and ChatGPT step into the world of genetic engineering - from curing rare diseases to the controversial idea of “designer babies.” We explore the science, the ethics, and the social dilemmas:  🧬 Could CRISPR really let parents choose traits like height, eye colour, or IQ?  💉 How is gene editing already being used to fight conditions like sickle cell anaemia?  ⚖️ Where should we draw the line between treatment and enhancement? From futuristic possibilities to corporate “arms races,” and even the role of AI in decoding our DNA, this conversation looks at how close we are to shaping humanity’s genetic future - for better or worse. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/inconversation] Get in touch: inconversations@outlook.com

Voynich Manuscript: Weird Plants, Strange Codes, Zero Answers

This week on In Conversation with AI, Sebastian and ChatGPT dive into one of history’s strangest unsolved mysteries: The Voynich Manuscript. Discovered in the early 1900s but dating back to the 15th century, this bizarre book is packed with unknown scripts, oddball astronomy charts, and plants that don’t exist anywhere on Earth. Scholars, cryptographers, and even AI have all tried to crack its code… and all have failed. Is it an elaborate hoax, a forgotten language, or something more out of this world? From Yale’s rare book library to internet conspiracy forums, we explore why the Voynich still baffles and inspires everyone who opens its pages. Weird plants, strange codes, zero answers, but a lot of fun trying. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/inconversation] Get in touch: inconversations@outlook.com

Rock On: The Strange Zen of Stone Balancing

This week on In Conversation with AI, Sebastian and ChatGPT tumble into the offbeat world of stone balancing - part art, part zen, part “wait… people make a living out of stacking rocks?” From riversides to Instagram feeds, we uncover how this chilled-out hobby morphed into a global trend, complete with festivals, communities, and artists who’ve mastered the physics of making the impossible look effortless. Along the way, we talk mindfulness, patience, and the surprising mix of creativity and science that makes stone balancing oddly addictive. Turns out, it’s not just stacking stones. It’s a strange, calming, rock-solid art form. Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/inconversation] Get in touch: inconversations@outlook.com