[rahidz]

Their voice sounds so realistic, that unlike the avatar, my monkey brain is not fathoming it being unreal.

[madcaptenor]

From https://www.dwarkeshpatel.com/p/gwern-branwen:

"In order to protect Gwern's anonymity, I proposed interviewing him in person, and having my friend Chris Painter voice over his words after. This amused him enough that he agreed."

[tim333]

Thanks. I was kind of puzzled that the voice is so natural and the avatar so freaky.

[prvc]

The "ums", "rights", "likes", "kindas", and up-talk were completely unnecessary, though, and their presence just detracts from the product.

[Vecr]

It's fine. I don't know how Gwern actually talks, but unless Patel was going to get an experienced voice actor I'm not sure how much better it could be.