In a thought-provoking conversation between Joe Rogan and Dr. Michio Kaku, the topic of Bruce Willis and his health struggles took center stage. The discussion revealed an unexpected turn in Willis’ battle against aphasia, as the iconic actor has reportedly ‘signed off’ his image and voice to AI.
In episode #1980 of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’, the 55-year-old UFC commentator revealed startling information about legendary Hollywood actor Bruce Willis. The episode starred Dr. Michio Kaku, a professor, and pioneer in the realm of theoretical physics. Talking about a recent controversy involving the Canadian rapper Drake, the UFC commentator was explaining how one of Drake’s recent songs got ‘pulled’ from the internet, when, out of nowhere, the discussion suddenly diverted to Willis’ battle against the debilitating effects of Lewy Body dementia. The actor has been suffering from aphasia – a form of dementia, since late 2020.
Joe Rogan reveals Willis’ ‘secret trick’
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Willis has taken a unique step to preserve his voice for posterity. By signing off his voice and image to AI, Willis has ensured that his iconic voice will continue to resonate even in the face of his declining health.
While on the topic, Rogan added: “Bruce Willis already signed off his voice. So, he signed off his image and his voice to AI, ‘cause Bruce has… Does he have Lewy Body dementia? Yeah, horrible neurodegenerative disease and he’s in very very bad shape.”
Spilling the beans on the Hollywood star, Rogan also mentioned some videos of Willis, where the actor could be seen in a distasteful state, struggling with his memory.
As per Rogan’s words, this ‘trick’ allows making commercials featuring Willis through AI.
“There’s some videos of him now, where his wife had him at a birthday party. You know, he’s struggling… Umm, so he signed off all of his likeness, and his voice, so they can make any kind of commercial they want with him, with AI.”
Rogan and Professor Kaku discuss the ‘endless possibilities of AI’
When Rogan and Dr. Michio Kaku join forces, their conversations spark captivating discussions that ignite imaginations. Their intellectual prowess generates fascinating insights for listeners. Likewise, the dialogue took an intriguing turn as Dr. Michio Kaku talked about the concept of digital immortality possible only via AI technology.
“Well, you know, William Shatner, of Star Trek, sat in the front of a camera for four days, answered hundreds of questions about his life and its all spliced together to digitize him…”
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Referencing William Shatner’s extensive interview sessions for digitization, Dr. Kaku outlined a future where individuals can be ‘digitized’ and their digital personas preserved indefinitely.
“We’re all going to be digitized. And we will live forever! A digital immortality is gonna be part of our future so that our great great grandkids will be able to push a button, and have a conversation with their great great great grandfather.”
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This idea of digital immortality raises profound questions about personal identity and the legacy we leave behind. What do you think? Should humankind indulge in such practices? Let us know in the comments.