Archive for May, 2018

AT: Yelp for Journalists

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018
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We talk about rarely-touch-upon personality on this show Elon Musk’s tweetstorms over the weekend on media. What are the ramifications of a “Yelp for journalists” and what could it look like? Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”

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Andrew: Intuition Pumps And Other Tools for Thinking

Justin: Weight Gurus scale

Bryce: Dark Ages podcast

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WT: Wolf Runner

Monday, May 28th, 2018
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It’s a mysterious creature sighting–Sinclaire and Sherbert are on the case! Hybridization and species similarities. AI: it’s not perfect! Here’s the article Andrew referenced. How Facebook and YouTube will need to wield machine learning in the near-future. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

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Andrew: Mirage Solo with Daydream

Justin: Legion

Bryce: SteamWorld Heist

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AT: Clockwork Set In Motion?

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018
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We break down the leaked Google X internal video “Selfish Ledger.” Check it out here and enjoy this deep-dive on the repercussions of total data forfeiture and algorithmic behavioral nudging. Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”

Picks:

Andrew: Amazon Fresh

Justin: Water

Brian: Deadpool 2

Bryce: The Who Was? Show

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WT: Tunnel Snails Rule

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2018
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A new real-world test of the EM drive and some answers. An update on the Boring Company and its plan to add more mass-transit to LA. Concerns and questions, but it’s still early. Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

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Andrew: Fire HD Tablet

Justin: Deadpool 2

Brian: Prismata

Bryce: The Rachel Divide

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AT: An Hour of New Content

Wednesday, May 16th, 2018
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Listener Diamond Joe is back to ask about what he should do when creating new magic content: stay on the theme that works or try something new? Go and do it! Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”

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Andrew: Udemy

Brian: F U Very Much

Bryce: Halt and Catch Fire

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WT: Don’t Eat Andrew Mayne

Tuesday, May 15th, 2018
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Andrew talks a little about his murky secret project. Hanna-Barbera-AI. SpaceX makes us yawn. Drag-and-drop machine learning? A real Google secretary–what are the implications of more adanced robo-calls? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

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Andrew: The Expanse and Westworld and Oculus Go

Justin: The Americans

Brian: Cobra Kai

Bryce: Stardew Valley

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WT: Voluntary Apocalypse

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
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Android Mayne is back from Hell/Atlantis/the North Pole. VR is now cheap and wireless. Is the race over? Andrew’s impressions of the Oculus GO. Is there a brewing public backlash against the hyper-rich? #JourneyQuest: The boys have a sneaky plan to finally defeat Evil Bryce. Will it work or are they doomed forever and for truly? Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

Picks:

Andrew: Barry and This is Bob Hope

Justin: Westworld

Brian: When Breath Becomes Air

Bryce: Picross S

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AT: Marvel: Infinity Franchise

Wednesday, May 9th, 2018
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We reflect on the 10 years of the Marvel cinematic universe and then spoil Avengers: Infinity War (A:IW spoilers start at 33:26). Send your project questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”
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AT: Lost Humanity About Farting

Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018
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How do you overcome instant fear, especially when flying? LOTS of advice for beating fears. Plus we brainstorm “Travel Core.” Send your questions/ideas to neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “After Things.”

Picks:

Justin: Hipmunk

Brian: Sex House from The Onion

Bryce: DuoLingo and Google Flights

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WT: Patriot dot Eagle slash Cyborgi

Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
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Get your insurance and swap info. Machine learning is able to synthesize content, but how can it be reigned in? Blue Origin and Virgin Hyperloop One make moves. Plus, breaking down an…interesting idea for restaurant innovation. Yeah, let’s call it “innovation.” Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.”

Picks:

Justin: Simone Giertz and Simone on Patreon

Brian: The Expanse

Bryce: 3%

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