Episode 9: Robots and Feelings
What is a robot? Affective computing and personal robots (Cynthia Breazeal) Automation Beyond humanoid existence vs. uncanny valley Feelings and emotional purposes (Robot & Frank, Her) [SPOILER ALERT ...
5 Feb 201736min
Episode 8: Holiday Special
Our end of the season holiday special! We’ve decided to call the season “Making it Beta” Christmas traditions around the world (e.g., Icelandic Yule Lads) Artificial intelligence Suborbital Santa Gi...
22 Dec 201634min
Episode 7: Privacy
In this special minisode we discuss privacy and how it relates to social media, photography, generations, repentance, and the future.
20 Dec 201620min
Episode 6: Fireworks
Episode 6: Fireworks Public speaking: body language and anxiety Our experiences with music Podcasting is like playing the organ Ray tells his life story, which involves more crimes than you might ima...
9 Dec 201637min
Episode 5: Time and Context
Time as context Why are so many fairytales and movies about architecture? Moral of the story: TV vs. Aesop’s fables vs. real life Multiverse Theory and identity
24 Nov 201641min
Episode 4: Drugs and Violence
Theme parks Luis’ parents love Indiana Jones We debate about legalizing marijuana Stoned Ape Theory Commercial break: Barry Berries Do you know your mother’s eye color? Luis’ experiences with laser ey...
24 Nov 201633min
Episode 3: Nothingness
Philosophy on nothingness Gossip about our editor Hyraxes! How to overload your life Learn the secret to silencing Luis "Worst Chester" Gardens and presidents Presidential Netflix watch history Luis i...
30 Okt 201648min
Episode 2: Starting Out
Starting out To sleep or not to sleep Creativity Thomas Gatchi Jell-o Casino How marshmallows are made
30 Okt 201630min
