# Mid Journey on The No Agenda Show

Mid Journey comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2023 to August 2023.

- **Chapters:** 4
- **Episodes:** 4
- **Discussed:** April 2023 – August 2023
- **Related topics:** [Ai Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [Mid-journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mid-journey.md), [Value For Value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [Crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md), [Digital Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md), [Dirty Jersey Whore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dirty-jersey-whore.md), [Disease X](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disease-x.md), [Donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md)

## Chapters 1–4 of 4

### Battery Quality, AI Art in Podcasting

- **Episode:** [1581: Quippy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-08-13
- **Time:** 2:02:48–2:08:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1581-quippy/chapter/battery-quality-ai-art-in-podcasting.md

A tangent regarding battery reliability leads to a recommendation for Fuji and Allmax batteries over Duracell, which the hosts claim are prone to leaking. They also discuss the increasing quality of AI-generated art, specifically from Mid-journey, and debate whether the show should eventually adopt AI art for its main episode covers.

Keywords: [duracell](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duracell.md), fuji batteries, allmax, [mid-journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mid-journey.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md)

### Value for Value Model and No Agenda Art Selection

- **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-30
- **Time:** 1:22:47–1:28:38
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/value-for-value-model-and-no-agenda-art-selection.md

The hosts explain the "Value for Value" funding model, which relies on listener contributions of time, talent, and treasure. They review the cover art selection process for the previous episode, "Disease X," explaining why certain pieces were rejected due to technical issues or the suspected use of AI generation. The segment emphasizes the importance of human-created art in the show's ecosystem.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [podcasting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcasting.md), [digital art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-art.md), mid-journey ai, [dirty jersey whore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dirty-jersey-whore.md), [disease x](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/disease-x.md)

### Value for Value, Art Contest and CIA Spook Piece

- **Episode:** [1575: Numbers Station](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station.md)
- **Published:** 2023-07-23
- **Time:** 1:29:27–1:37:37
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station/chapter/value-for-value-art-contest-and-cia-spook-piece.md

The show's "Value for Value" model is explained, emphasizing the absence of traditional advertising and paywalls. The hosts review listener-submitted artwork for episode 1575, ultimately selecting a piece by MetaDot. The discussion covers the rise of AI-generated art via Mid-Journey and critiques specific submissions for their depictions of spooks and international themes.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), metadat, [mid-journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mid-journey.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md)

### Value for Value Model and AI Image Glitches

- **Episode:** [1544: Trusted Flaggers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-06
- **Time:** 1:41:34–1:43:22
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1544-trusted-flaggers/chapter/value-for-value-model-and-ai-image-glitches.md

The "Value for Value" funding model is explained, encouraging listeners to donate based on the personal utility they derive from the show. Interspersed with this is a critique of AI-generated imagery, specifically the persistent "glitches" like extra fingers on humans or missing teeth on dogs. The hosts argue that these errors prove the technology is still far from the flawless tool its proponents claim it to be.

Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), [donation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donation.md), [mid-journey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mid-journey.md), [ai art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai-art.md), [glitches](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/glitches.md), [crowdfunding](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crowdfunding.md)

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