Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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I’ve been accidentally collecting clips of AI adverts for Military Workouts. It's the shirtless men on fake podcasts and the guy with the leaky chin that got me...

In this video, I share what I’ve found, why I can’t stop watching them, and what they reveal about trust, identity hooks, and the dandelion-style flood of AI content we’re now living in. Also, can we slow down and take a more whale-like approach to creativity, action, and the choices we make instead?

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Links
The Ecology Of Artificial Intelligence (Jonathan Cook): jonathanccook.medium.com/the-ecology-of-artificial-intelligence-bb8169e839c8
Notes From a Slow Coach: the-haven.co/ai-adverts]

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction (Examples)
02:33 Why I Think This Matters
04:38 What Are These Adverts Doing?
06:55 Familiarity and Trust
09:22 The Unshakeable Confidence of AI Influencers
10:26 Disclaimers
11:18 Can You Spot an AI Ad?
12:50 Repetition is a Red Flag
13:30 Identity, Self-Worth, and Social Manipulation
15:30 The Ecology of Artificial Intelligence (Dandelions and Whales)
17:07 Digital Pollution and Our Response to It
18:08 AI Influencers as Disembodied Broadcast Dieties
20:50 Conclusion