Speaker 1: Rick Rubin has been making headlines this week with a
Speaker 1: flurry of activity that spans music, technology, and philosophy. The
Speaker 1: most significant news comes from his latest book, The Way
Speaker 1: of Code, The Timeless Art of Vibe Coding, an interactive
Speaker 1: project created alongside the AI chatbot Claude. Ruben describes vibe
Speaker 1: coding as the punk rock of coding, drawing a parallel
Speaker 1: between giving AI directions in natural language and the rebellious
Speaker 1: spirit of punk music. He told the story on the
Speaker 1: Ben and Mark Show podcast, revealing that his curiosity about
Speaker 1: vibe coding was first peaked when an old photo of
Speaker 1: him went viral in a meme about the concept. According
Speaker 1: to Consequence and ad of Fruit, Ruben sees this blend
Speaker 1: of ancient philosophy. The book is a modern remix of
Speaker 1: the Tao Tiching and state of the art technology as
Speaker 1: a breakthrough moment, positing that AI powered creativity could redefine
Speaker 1: how artists and coders approached their craft. Ruben's commentary on
Speaker 1: AI has also been circular, lating widely on social media.
Speaker 1: On June twentieth, he shared his nuanced take on AI's
Speaker 1: limitations in the creative process, emphasizing what he sees as
Speaker 1: its lack of genuine soul and intuition, an opinion that
Speaker 1: has generated substantial discussion and thousands of likes on accounts
Speaker 1: like Pigsan Plans and at DJ Lover's Club. These posts
Speaker 1: show Ruben engaging directly with his fan base and the
Speaker 1: broader music and tech communities, further cementing his status as
Speaker 1: both an innovator and a thoughtful critic in the world
Speaker 1: of music. Ruben's partnership with country sensation Tyler Childers is
Speaker 1: turning heads. Multiple outlets, including Cat Country, The Beaumont Enterprise,
Speaker 1: and Saving Country Music confirm that Ruben is producing Childers's
Speaker 1: highly anticipated new album, Snipe Hunter, positioning it as one
Speaker 1: of the most closely watched releases in the coming months.
Speaker 1: RCA Records chairman Peter Edge has publicly praised the collaboration,
Speaker 1: noting how Ruben's boundary pushing style is a perfect match
Speaker 1: for Childers's independent approach. Childers himself has hinted at the
Speaker 1: project in recent performances, fueling speculation and hype on social media,
Speaker 1: especially with teasers suggesting that fan favorite Oneida may be
Speaker 1: featured as a studio single. Meanwhile, there has been a
Speaker 1: bit of lifestyle buzz too. Friends and collaborators have shared
Speaker 1: glimpses of never Enough day at Ruben's iconic Laurel Canyon mansion,
Speaker 1: a favorite locale for creative inspiration. According to recent posts
Speaker 1: by Alexis Jade Gross, no dramatic controversies or scandals have emerged,
Speaker 1: but the convergence of Ruben's literary, musical and digital ventures
Speaker 1: is being widely covered and praised. If there's a headline
Speaker 1: for Rick Ruben this week, it's that the legendary producer
Speaker 1: continues to break new ground, taking his signature mix of
Speaker 1: ancient wisdom and boundary pushing creativity into the age of
Speaker 1: artificial intelligence. And that is it for today. Make sure
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