Dive into the enigmatic world of Shibari with our guest Matteo, an Italian Shibari master who traded Milan's design studios for Bali's serene landscapes. In this eye-opening episode of MAKEWELL, host Max Makewell explores the intricate art of Japanese rope bondage, revealing its depths beyond mere BDSM. Matteo shares his transformative journey, discussing the artistry, trust, and emotional connections that define Shibari from his unique vantage point. Discover the nuances of power dynamics, the critical role of consent, and the unexpectedly therapeutic aspects of this ancient practice. We also delve into broader discussions about male and female sexuality and how they intertwine with Shibari's sensual rhythms. Prepare to have your perceptions challenged and your curiosity ignited in this fascinating exploration of an often-misunderstood art form. Tune in for an episode that promises to enthrall, educate, and inspire.

In this MAKEWELL episode #9, I spoke with CoffeeVectors about how AI is evolving our perception of attention, creativity, and what it means to be human. Some key insights:

• CoffeeVectors sees attention as constantly evolving rather than fixed, much like art forms that didn't exist centuries ago. AI is the next undulation in the ether of communication.
• He views jumping into new AI tools as the fastest way to expose yourself to problems and context needed for learning. Stepping back to best practices comes after tangible obstacles.
• For him, vision and process are two phases of the same flow when merged together by AI. Pre-production could reach the quality of finished work, blending the distinction.
• CoffeeVectors believes today's "humans" are a narrow slice of possibility. Technology has always changed what being human means, from fire to agriculture to literacy.
• He sees AI as allowing us to customize information to fit our attention span rather than one size fits all communication. Cartoon voices teaching complex topics are one example.
• CoffeeVectors thinks transformative tech like AI forces us to rethink existing narratives of what concepts like art are. The constants are change and mutation.
• He aims to use AI inspirationally, creating compelling visions of the future people opt into rather than combative call-outs. Outrage may drive clicks but not hearts.
• For CoffeeVectors, AI offers "status free communication" to explore aspects of self freed from societal constraints. Judgement dissolves.
• He advocates following curiosity and intrinsic rewards when learning AI rather than just utilitarian pressures. Curiosity indicates readiness to absorb.

Anthony Morreale tries to convince me that I should sell all of my Bitcoin immediately because its days are numbered. And then he gives me two very specific directions that it needs to head in order to survive. Anthony also brings up the topic of mass coordination. He goes into why 'this new technology' will be the catalyst for generational wealth creation.

He also explains why living in a world where we can't tell what's real and not real anymore. A simple technology like Iris scans could save us from experiencing a very dark outcome with far less corruption in the AI spaces. And he also describes his 15 minutes secret to developing Jedi, like mind focus.

Enjoy!