Archive for September, 2024

The Matrix Adventure and AI Revelations

Saturday, September 14th, 2024

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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young kick off the episode with a dive into AI advancements, particularly focusing on OpenAI’s new model, Strawberry. Andrew shares a personal anecdote about attending a Matrix screening that turns into a surprise adventure, highlighting the unpredictability of life and the importance of choosing the ‘red pill’ moments. The discussion shifts to SpaceX’s latest mission, Polaris Dawn, marking significant milestones in private space exploration. The episode wraps up with the hosts sharing their latest Netflix picks, all while weaving in their unique insights and irreverent humor.

Picks:

Justin Robert Young: The Perfect Couple on Netflix

Brian Brushwood: Rebel Ridge on Netflix

Andrew Mayne: Rip on Netflix

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From Space Mazes to Aquatic Apes: A Weird Things Journey

Sunday, September 1st, 2024

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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young (eventually) take us on a journey from the depths of space to the mysteries of our ancient past. They kick off with space news, discussing the return path for astronauts via SpaceX, not Boeing’s Starliner, and delve into the grounding of SpaceX launches due to a mishap. The conversation then shifts to a natural phenomenon where butterflies harness static electricity, and ancient shark attack victims, suggesting our long history with these marine predators. The aquatic ape theory is skeptically revisited, pondering human evolution’s ties to water. The episode wraps up with a dive into the MCU, specifically the Secret Invasion series, contrasting its comic book origins with its MCU portrayal, and reflecting on the MCU’s evolution and future.

Picks:

Brian Brushwood: Secret Invasion (comic book)

Andrew Mayne: Foundation (novel series by Isaac Asimov)

Justin Robert Young: Being a new dad

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