From the Vault: Pacific Navigation, Part 1
The original discoverers of the Polynesian Islands traversed a vast ocean, bringing civilization to islands untouched by human activity. How did they do it? In this classic Stuff to Blow Your Mind two-parter, Robert and Joe discuss the sheer scale of the Pacific Ocean and environmental navigation. (originally published 7/7/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
7 Jun 202242min
Listener Mail: Summer Break
We have some great classics for you to listen to while the show is on summer break!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6 Jun 20221min
From the Vault: Punish the Machine, Part 2
What will we do when robots and artificial intelligences break the law? In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the issue of robot moral and legal agency. (originally published 4/15/21)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Jun 20221h 4min
Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: Zaat
This time on Weirdhouse Cinema, we consider the Florida Movie par excellence: 1971’s “Zaat,” also known as “The Blood Waters of Dr. Z.” Prepare to stalk and skulk through the sargassum in this suitably swampy creature feature. (originally published 4/30/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jun 20221h 24min
The Invention of the Telegraph
The telegraph revolutionized long-distance communication and paved the way for our interconnected information age. In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe discuss the invention of the telegraph.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 Jun 202250min
Smart Talks with IBM: Home Lending Pal: Disrupting the Mortgage Industry with Cloud and AI
Historically, there have been cultural biases that have complicated the home buying process and made home ownership difficult. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm takes on this subject with Jacob Goldstein, host of What’s Your Problem?, and Bryan Young and Steven Better, the co-founders of Home Lending Pal. These two visionaries are using IBM technology including AI, blockchain and cloud to create a home loan process that’s more transparent, secure, and equitable. This is a paid advertisement from IBM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 Jun 202232min
From the Vault: The Sargasso Sea
In this classic episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe explore the sargassum seaweed and the many strange and amazing organisms that call it home. (originally published 4/29/2021)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
31 Mai 202256min
Listener Mail: Cyclopean Stairs
Once more, it's time for a weekly dose of Stuff to Blow Your Mind and Weirdhouse Cinema listener mail...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 Mai 202221min
