Blade Runner, I Robot or Idiocracy: Which Future Are We Actually Building?

The Vibe on the AGI Podcast - No code, no clock, no BS. No holds barred riffs with people who know their stuff. (Episode 2)

Episode Summary:

Tech founder Preston Zeller brings 15 years building software, a background in music and art, and deeply held convictions about faith, personal responsibility, and where AI is actually headed. Two hours spanning recovery culture, mental health systems, predictive model risks, and whether Blade Runner or I, Robot got our future right.

**About My Guest**

Preston Zeller is Founder of PsalmLog and Zellerhaus | 15+ years building tech | Artist (musician, abstract painter, filmmaker) | Christian faith central to his work. Located in Phoenix, AZ. Preston combines technical expertise with artistic sensibility while building tools that reflect his values and skepticism about where modern systems are headed.

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Preston on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonzeller/

Zellerhaus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zellerhaus/

Zellerhaus website: https://zellerhaus.com/

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PsalmLog website: https://psalmlog.com/

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**Key Timestamps:**

03:50 - Freeman on the Land legal philosophy and opting out of systems

06:40 - Government over-dependence destroying personal responsibility in recovery

08:08 - Why we threw out mental institutions with the bathwater

01:54:41 - Cloud sovereignty problem: predictive models you can't control in regulated industries

01:58:48 - Sci-fi futures: I, Robot vs Blade Runner vs Idiocracy

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