Thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, Riding a Bike, Ex-Girlfriends, Horse Facts, and Living Forever with Kenneth «Moron» Pararo (BPR #329)

On today’s episode of Backpacker Radio presented by The Trek, we’re joined by Kenneth Pararo, known on the trail as Moron. This is a podcast that we have wanted to make a reality for several years and let me tell you, it does not disappoint. Moron is a hiker, a long-distance cyclist, a philosopher, a hopeless romantic, a futurist, and most importantly, a truly solid man.

We learn why he’s totally into AI, as evidenced by his cross-country hike in his Meta AI glasses, why he quit his corporate tech job to pursue adventures and experiences on a more permanent basis, how he completed one AT hike and abandoned another a couple hundred miles from the finish line, turning it into a long road hike to the Canadian border, only to turn around for a bit of walking. more down the road and eventually a long bike ride, and how he essentially plans his adventures one day at a time, letting fate largely guide his next move.

We end the show with tips for having safe, exciting sex in a tent, a contentious debate about exclusive use of gas station bathrooms for a year for a million dollars, and the triple crown of people we just don’t understand.

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Interview with Kenneth “Morón” Pararo

Timestamps and questions

00:04:12 – Apply to the Trek blog, listen to our episodes ad-free on Patreonand subscribe to Backpacker Radio on Youtube!

00:09:45 – Introducing Asshole

00:11:28 – Tell us how to stay sober

00:17:14 – Discussion about sleeping behind a toilet in Golden

00:19:05 – What are you doing now?

00:21:40 – How do you choose paths to ride your bike?

00:24:40 – Who is not an idiot?

00:29:00 – Discussion about Morón’s ex-girlfriends.

00:34:20 – Has nature always been more noise than signal for you?

00:36:25 – Did you start the OT with any preconceived notions about how you would feel spiritually?

00:37:50 – How do you choose the trails and routes you do?

00:40:15 – Where are the best coffees?

00:41:15 – What was your old profession?

00:47:20 – What do you think about AI?

00:52:40 – Do you want to live forever?

00:55:30 – How do you stay comfortable on a bike?

00:57:00 – What are the benefits of cycling over hiking?

00:58:55 – How do you decide where to camp each night?

01:02:00 – Moron AI Glasses Discussion

01:07:30 – Are you worried about any of the negative consequences of AI?

01:11:15 – Are you concerned about the affordability of AI?

01:19:45 – How will AI influence nature and ecosystems?

01:23:30 – Let’s talk about the Florida Trail!

01:29:40 – Have you carried your bike while walking?

01:30:30 – Why does your bike weigh so much?

01:33:10 – Tell us about trail correspondents

01:37:45 – Do you like the sound of your own voice? Do you have any tips for producing audio?

01:42:40 – What are your tips for making something interesting out of monotony?

01:45:50 – Tell us about working on a horse farm.

01:50:30 – Have you stuck to horse culture since then?

01:52:10 – Horse Facts: Give us some quick facts about horses

01:56:24 – Tell us about riding a bike during a winter storm.

01:59:00 – Discussion about Morón’s future cycling plans.

02:03:40 – Gossamer Gear Question: What is your number one irrational fear?

02:05:15 – Where can people keep up with you?

Segments

Propaganda Clues: Tips for having safe and exciting sex in the store by Redacted

QOTD: You get a million dollars a year but you can only use gas station bathrooms

Triple Crown of people you don’t understand (e.g. morning people)

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