Explore the intricacies of Unsafe Rust in this engaging RustConf 2022 talk. Delve into the concept of pretending unsafe code is nice and how this approach can lead to better documentation, libraries, and tools. Learn about the new Strict Provenance APIs and their potential to improve Unsafe Rust. Discover the speaker's unique perspective on memory models, puzzle clubs, and the importance of guards in Rust programming. Gain insights into static and dynamic tracking, transcendence, and the challenges of working with unsafe code. Understand how playing pretend can lead to practical improvements in Rust development, making complex problems more manageable and enjoyable to solve.