Back to Work5 Dec 2017

Episode 353: Superagency

This week, Dan and Merlin discuss theories on Dan's Mr. Robot/Apple TV bug, living in an opinion bubble, an update on flu shot efficacy, Dan's recent insane mail delivery, speculation on how giant ad buys work, consternation about memory-holed media.

Your hosts respond to a listener's question about the difficulty of choosing a career path that wasn't what you'd expected.

Merlin also explains his shaving strategy.

Links for this episode:

Bizarre bug in Apple TV 4k - can’t access specific programme | MacRumors Forums
Vincent Racaniello on Twitter: "On recent B2W discussion of flu vax @hotdogsladies @danbenjamin there are 3 viruses in the vaccine, even if one is mismatched with circulati… https://t.co/Z5rVkBEqOW"
On recent B2W discussion of flu vax @hotdogsladies @danbenjamin there are 3 viruses in the vaccine, even if one is mismatched with circulating strains, vax will still prevent severe disease/death, and others will still provide protection!
List of Mr. Robot episodes - Wikipedia
Social media bubbles: One graph shows how morally outraged tweets stay within their political spheres — Quartz
Confirmation bias - Wikipedia
Amy Sherman-Palladino on Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel costume designer breaks down the looks
Del Tha Funkee Homosapien - Mistadobalina (Video Version) - YouTube
Del the Funky Homosapien - Wikipedia
Dan Benjamin on Instagram: “I have been sent a YouTube video in the mail.” • Instagram
Dan Benjamin on Instagram: “How it works ...” • Instagram
The Adventures of Pete & Pete - Wikipedia
Amazon.com: Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Electric Foil Shaver / Electric Razor, with Clean & Charge Station, Cordless: Beauty
Here are the Monkees and Mister Bob Dobalina | dinnerfornoone
Eddie Money - Shakin' - YouTube

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