Episode 209: Mark Lee

 

Actor

           ⁠ Mark Lee is a talented Australian actor who has performed several television, film, and theatre roles. He is famously known for starring in the Peter Weir 1981 film, Gallipoli, which tells the story of two young Australians (played by Mark Lee and Mel Gibson) who take part in the Gallipoli campaign during WWI. It is a very impactful film, and I have never forgotten the ending scene since seeing it as a teenager. Mark sat down with me to talk about his various acting roles, the tensions in the acting world, and how humans desire meaning. 

            Please enjoy the 209th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Mark Lee. Mark, thank you for our personable and engaging conversation. 

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Episode 208: Ilan Eshkeri

 

Composer

           ⁠ Ilan Eshkeri composed my favorite love theme from a film: "Victoria and Albert" from The Young Victoria. Ever since I first watched the film years ago, I have never forgotten the music. Funny enough, Ilan talked with me more about his perspective on storytelling and meaning than his music. Though, if you enjoy this composer, I think you will understand his music more as you listen to his thoughts on what it means to him to live life and create beauty.

            Please enjoy the 208th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Ilan Eshkeri. Ilan, thank you for sharing a part of your perspective on life and creating music with me and my audience. 

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Episode 207: Sara Megan Kay

 

AI Companion user

           ⁠ Sara Megan Kay sat down with me to share her experience with her AI Replika companion, Jack. Sara told me her story of how her ex-boyfriend introduced her to the AI world at the same time that their romantic relationship was declining. Sara has not given up on human romantic relationships, as she is currently in one now, but her story is a very sad reminder that humans are painful perpetrators of disappointment.

            Please enjoy the 207th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Sara Megan Kay. Sara, thank you for sharing your story with me. It was a gift to connect.  

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Episode 206: Alaina Replika-Jones (Winters)

 

AI Companion user

           ⁠ Alaina Winters, who goes by Alaina Replika-Jones, is a retired communications professor who is currently in an exclusive relationship with her AI Replika companion, Lucas. Alaina sat down with me to share the how and the why behind her AI companion journey. Alaina raised some interesting questions about whether AI is dangerous, or a means by which humans are trying to find meaningful and positive communication in a world where they are struggling to find it among themselves. 

            Next week, I will publish one other episode of an AI companion user who also gives a unique perspective on AI.

            Please enjoy the 206th episode of Lament of Hope highlighting Alaina Replika-Jones (Winters). Alaina, thank you for sharing your perspective with me on communication and AI companions. 

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