EP#268 | DSD | Kobe at 5, My IG Post, Deepseek AI, TikTok, and Skinny Jeans

Jan 28

📄 Episode Overview

In Episode #268 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar reflects on the 5-year anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s passing, shares the unexpected reactions to his recent Instagram post, and explores the sudden rise of Deepseek AI from China. He also dives into TikTok algorithm changes, the future of U.S. vs. China tech, and closes with the funniest executive order Trump’s ever issued.

🧠 Key Takeaways

• Kobe Bryant’s legacy still hits hard five years later—his Mamba mentality continues to inspire. • Ray’s Instagram post sparked surprising reactions across political lines, leading to important conversations. • People need to judge each take—not just side with their political tribe. • TikTok’s algorithm has clearly changed since its takedown—censorship is real and subtle. • Deepseek AI from China might disrupt OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic with superior efficiency. • ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity remain Ray’s top 4 safe AI tools—for now. • Some U.S. lawmakers asking tech questions are painfully uninformed—and it shows.

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Kobe Bryant’s legacy & Jordan’s speech
• 02:38 – Remembering the exact moment of Kobe’s death
• 04:40 – Ray’s IG post: Elon, Trump, empathy, and nuance
• 06:37 – No Trump worship syndrome—judge each take
• 08:38 – Left vs. right reactions to Ray’s post
• 11:06 – Ending friendships vs. keeping perspective
• 13:39 – Trump’s JFK/MLK declassification order: will it matter?
• 15:52 – Epstein list: big names or bust
• 17:05 – TikTok’s post-ban algorithm shift
• 18:58 – TikTok censorship is subtle, but obvious
• 20:18 – Deepseek AI shocks the market
• 22:13 – Stargate, mRNA+AI, and scalability skepticism
• 25:34 – Is Trump’s AI+healthcare push a distraction?
• 26:44 – Malware alert: don’t try Deepseek yet
• 28:11 – Open-source vs. closed AI explained
• 29:21 – Download these 4 AI apps now: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity
• 30:42 – U.S. lawmakers grilling TikTok CEO—painfully dumb questions
• 33:09 – Trump’s best executive order yet: skinny jeans ban

🎯 Conclusion

Whether it’s Kobe’s example, TikTok censorship, or the next great AI breakthrough, the message is the same: pay attention, trust your gut, and stay sharp. Also—let’s make the skinny jeans ban real.

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🔑 Keywords

Kobe Bryant anniversary, Mamba mentality, Trump executive order skinny jeans, Deepseek AI China, TikTok censorship algorithm, Ray Doustdar Instagram post, ChatGPT vs Deepseek, Gemini AI Google, Claude Anthropic, Perplexity AI, JFK declassification files, Epstein list release, TikTok algorithm change, open source AI threat, U.S. Congress tech hearings, AI apps to download

🗂️ Categories

AI & Tech Disruption, Social Commentary, Media Manipulation

🏷️ Tags

Kobe Bryant, Deepseek AI, TikTok Algorithm

Ray Doustdar

Adding a new chapter to his diverse career, Ray now steps into the world of literature as an author, presenting his debut work, 'Deep Shallow Dive into You.' This book is a testament to his commitment to fostering personal growth and self-awareness.

Ray's venture into authorship extends his passion for meaningful communication and impact into writing, offering readers a transformative journey designed to cultivate a more authentic relationship with themselves.

Ray aims to connect with readers profoundly through his writing, sharing insights and strategies to help them uncover their true selves and live with unwavering authenticity and intention.

https://www.deepshallowdive.com