In Episode 8 of aiGED, Ginny Deerin goes “down the rabbit hole”—on purpose—showing how to use AI to turn everyday curiosity into joyful discovery. Inspired by the HBO series The Lost Kitchen, she dives into cooking with local, seasonal ingredients, exploring Charleston-area farms, CSAs, and fish markets with GPT as her guide. Along the way, she shares what economists are saying about AI’s surprising share of U.S. GDP growth, how Americans are feeling about AI today, and how to pick your own “intentional rabbit hole.” Plus: recommendations for The Lost Kitchen and Rabbit Hole, and a homework challenge that invites you to chase your curiosity—with intention.

SHOW NOTES

AI in the News

Headline #1: AI Drives 40% of U.S. GDP Growth — But Economists Urge Caution

(Financial Times, Fortune, Business Insider)

AI investment is fueling remarkable economic momentum, but much of it reflects spending on chips and data centers rather than productivity gains.

Headline #2: Americans Grow More Uneasy About AI

(Washington Post, Oct 7 2025)

A new Pew survey shows nearly half of U.S. adults now feel more concerned than excited about AI—up sharply from 2022.

Recommendations

1. The Lost Kitchen – HBO Series

Erin French’s quiet, beautiful show about cooking with local ingredients in Freedom, Maine — and the inspiration for this episode’s “intentional rabbit hole.”

2. Rabbit Hole – The New York Times Podcast

An eight-part series hosted by Kevin Roose that explores how recommendation systems can pull us deeper online—and why choosing our own rabbit holes feels better.

Homework

Pick a few things you’d like to explore deeply—with intention. Ask GPT to help you plan your first steps, find resources, and stay curious. Because the best rabbit holes aren’t the ones that trap us… they’re the ones we choose.

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