3 BOOKS WITH DUYII

Izu is an engineer and a self-taught photographer who recently captured the diaspora experience in his successful art exhibition, "Obodoyinbo-The Million Mile Experience". He also has a keen interest in personal development and resilience, often reflected in his choice of literature. His three favorite books are: 'How to Get Rich' by Felix Dennis; 'Angels and Demons' by Dan Brown; and 'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins. Explore more of Izu's work on Instagram @themillionmileexperience. Izu and I talked about a range of fascinating topics including the art of photography and details of his exhibition, personal development and resilience, the intersection of science and religion, physics, conspiracy theories, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time: (00:00) - Introduction: Meeting Izu and discussing the 'Obodoyinbo' concept (20:17) - Felix Dennis' book "How to Get Rich" (25:10) - The importance of execution over ideas in business and art (30:00) - Embracing risk and overcoming fear of failure (35:13) - Effects of social dynamics on personal and professional growth (40:08) - The mental struggles of innovating and executing ideas (1:00:03) - Insights from "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown (1:05:22) - Discussion on the intersection of science and religion (1:11:34) - Antimatter-Matter asymmetry (1:15:21) - Angels & Demons’ plot (1:20:06) - Favorite conspiracy theories: Unexplored earth and advanced ancient societies (1:25:08) - The cyclical nature of societal and technological advances (1:30:00) - The importance of self-awareness in personal development (1:34:44) - Reflecting on cultural impacts and global connectivity (1:45:30) - Philosophical discussions on existence and purpose (1:55:17) - Closing thoughts: The journey of self-discovery and legacy (2:00:29) - Wrap-up and final insights on personal growth and future aspirations

In this captivating episode, we explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), specifically focusing on GPT-3 and GPT-4 technologies. Joined by my friend Dami, we discuss the development of AI over the years and the current integration of these remarkable technologies into everyday life. As we unravel the history and advancements in AI, we also consider the implications of having AI models trained on social media and internet data, and how they can help inform decisions based on past data. P.S: Interesting to note that this episode description and timestamps were AI generated. Timestamps: (0:00:01) - Understanding AI and GPT Technology (0:13:13) - AI and Social Media (0:28:48) - AI and Machine Learning Intelligence Concept (0:41:36) - The Future of AI (0:50:20) - AGI Risks and Limitations (0:59:24) - The Ethics and Future of AI (1:09:32) - AI's Impact on Job Losses (1:17:08) - Future of AI Automation in Communication (1:21:11) - AI's Impact on Education and Industry (1:31:17) - Predictions on AI's Future

Omonye is a trained biologist and a registered nurse by profession, she pretty much travels around the United States saving lives. Her 3 books are: 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix' by J.K Rowlings; 'The Good Nurse' by Charles Graeber; and 'A Thousand Splendid Suns' by Khaled Hosseini.  Omonye and I talked about a number of things; Marvel Vs DC, Harry Potter, the psychology behind serial-killing, mental health and psychopathy, the subjugation of women in the Middle East, origin of the Taliban, The US-Afghan war, and Dave Chapelle Vs Trevor Noah. Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players, you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) – Introduction (03:40) – DC vs Marvel (12:00) – Harry Potter: The Order of the Phoenix (Book 1) (41:10) – The Good Nurse (Book 2) (47:44) – How Charles Cullen murdered over 40 people in hospitals (55:29) – Omonye’s experiences in hospitals as a Nurse (01:01:54) – Nature Vs Nurture argument for the origins of Psychopathy (01:10:55) – A Thousand Splendid Suns (Book 3) (01:22:00) – The origin of the Afghan conflict (01:28:13) – Argument for and against the US pullout from Afghanistan (01:36:00) – Trevor Noah Vs Dave Chappelle

Raine Nwosu is a Harry Potter superfan (a Potterhead). Her 3 books are 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee; 'Sandman Vol 1-10' by Neil Gaiman; and 'Harry Potter Vol 1-7' by J.K Rowling. Raine and I talked about the tyranny in North Korea, the Sandman graphic novels, and the awesomeness that is the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

Toyosi is a young brilliant medical doctor in Rwanda. Her 3 books are: 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen; 'The unbearable lightness of being' by Milan Kundera; and 'Blackass' by Igoni Barrett.  Toyosi and I talked about love in the Victorian era, the political turmoil in Czechoslovakia, and neocolonialism in Nigeria.

David is a product design manager at Fliqpay. His 3 books are: ‘The Sovereign Individual’ by James Dale Davidson & William Rees-Moog; ‘You are the Universe’ by Deepak Chopra & Menas Kafatos; and ‘The Music Lesson' by Victor L. Wooten. David and I spent a lot of time talking about the Information age and how it has shaped us, blockchain technology, how the human consciousness relates to the Cosmos and the Language of Music.

Tofunmi is a Fashion entrepreneur and with a huge love and interest in the Yoruba culture. Her 3 books are: 'The secret lives of Baba Segi's wives' by Lola Shoneyin; 'Yoruba love stories' by Olabode Ogunlana; and 'The rare leaf' by Olabode Ogunlana. It was a banter-filled conversation centered around folklore, myths, and the way of life of the Yorubas.

Nathaniel is a computer science post-grad from Middlesex University, and a big philosophy and theology enthusiast. His 3 books are: ‘5 proofs of the existence of God’ by Edward Feser; ‘God without parts (Divine Simplicity and the Metaphysics of God’s absoluteness)’ by James Dolezal; and ‘The Trivium: The liberal arts of logic, grammar and rhetoric’ by Miriam Joseph. We went through the philosophical journey of explaining 5 of some of the most common proofs of the existence of God, the metaphysics of God’s absoluteness, and then the emergence of language.

Nneoma is the curator for Empower 46, an online newsletter focused on African women, and she is also a VP at a Wall Street firm. Her 3 books are: ‘Dear Ijeawele’ by Chimamanda Adichie; ‘Shadow of Imana’ by Veronique Tadjo; and ‘Women at Point Zero’ by Nawal El Saadawi. We discussed the motivation behind the Rwandan Genocide, the Feminist Manifesto, and Women’s rights activism. TRIGGER WARNING: This conversation between the times 7min:00sec and 35min:20sec includes discussions surrounding rape and sexual assault.

Matilda is the Host of the renowned “Africalypso Podcast” based In Canada, she is a Mechanical engineer and works in the Health and Information Technology sector. Her 3 books are: ‘The Challenge for Africa’ by Wangari Maathai; ‘Homegoing’ by Yaa Gyasi; and ‘I Know Why Caged Birds Sing’ by Maya Angelou. We had a conversation on African Challenges, Nigerian Politics, Racism, and Colonialism.