First Order, Then Chaos

First Order, Then Chaos is the 251st episode of the Very Bad Wizards podcast, released on December 20, 2022. The opening segment is a discussion on . The main segment is a discussion on . The preroll contains the standard disclaimer and theme_music.

Opening Quote

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Show Notes

David and Tamler wind their way through another Borges story - "The Immortal"- about a Roman soldier who seeks the secret of immortality and, much to his horror, finds it. Plus some thoughts on the utterly shameless ChatGPT. Sponsored By: BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW : GiveWell searches for the charities that save or improve lives the most per dollar. We recommend a small number of charities that can do an incredible amount of good. Your donation can make a meaningful difference for some of the poorest people in the world. First-time donors will have their donation matched up to $100 (until funds last). Promo Code: Very Bad Wizards Support Very Bad Wizards

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• The banality of ChatGPT - by Erik Hoel
  
• The Immortal (short story) - Wikipedia
  
• Immortal by Jorge Luis Borges – მატიანე