Who is Sam Altman? Joe Rogan and ChatGPT chief discuss how Internet enslaves its users: 'I slip up sometimes'

Sam Altman admitted to having an "internet troll streak" during a podcast interview with Joe Rogan on The JRE podcast
PUBLISHED OCT 12, 2023
Joe Rogan and Sam Altman discussed the practice of slamming someone on social media(PowerfulJRE/ YouTube)
Joe Rogan and Sam Altman discussed the practice of slamming someone on social media(PowerfulJRE/ YouTube)

AUSTIN, TEXAS: Sam Altman is an entrepreneur, investor, and programmer. He co-founded Loopt and serves as CEO of OpenAI. He formerly served as the CEO of Reddit and as the president of Y Combinator. He is also a ChatGPT Chief.

Microsoft's Altman acknowledged having an "internet troll streak" during a podcast interview with Joe Rogan, where they delved into topics such as AI, ChatGPT, and the future potential of GPT to uncover inner thoughts. The conversation also touched on the idea of the internet enslaving its users.

Joe Rogan and Sam Altman discusses Internet enslavement

Throughout the podcast, Altman emphasized the idea that many individuals have become enslaved by the internet, highlighting how some of them transform into trolls by engaging in provocative posts or initiating flame wars.

Altman admitted to occasionally engaging in trolling, stating, "I have more of an internet troll streak than I would like to admit. I try to just not give myself too much of an invitation, but I slip up sometimes."

Sam Altman ChatGPT Chief (PowerfulJRE/ YouTube)
ChatGPT Chief, Sam Altman, confessed to having an 'internet troll streak' (PowerfulJRE/ YouTube)

Rogan and Altman talked about how slamming someone on social media, particularly X (previously Twitter) and Reddit, may be profitable at that precise moment.

Rogan remarked, "It's fun to say something s**tty," and Altman concurred.



 

Joe Rogan discusses Tesla Model X Plaid's impressive speed

On a different episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience' podcast, Joe Rogan and UFC champion Sean O'Malley discussed the astounding speed of Tesla Inc.'s Model X Plaid. 

Rogan said, “I’m faster in my Plaid than my Porsche, and it makes no sound… It time travels. 0 to 60 in 1.9 seconds for a four-door sedan. It’s bonkers."

After receiving a speeding penalty while driving a Model X Plaid, O'Malley shared his perspective, stating, “I got pulled over again in literally the exact same highway, same neighborhood, same cop. Those Xs are insane. Even on the highway, you’re going 90, it feels like you are going 60.”

Rogan also recounted a unique parenting experience, stating, “I taught my 15-year-old how to drive in that. It’s always on Ludicrous Mode. It’s easy to control. That’s the difference between that and other high-powered cars."

An X user posted the clip on the platform narrating the scenario.



 

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