Archive for March, 2025

Nano Arcade and AI Musings

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young, with a special appearance by Bella, embark on a journey through the latest in nano technology, showcasing a nano-scale video game that could revolutionize biomedical engineering and nanotechnology. They explore the advancements in AI, particularly in workflow automation and the challenges of nano-tech. The conversation shifts to the potential of AI in enhancing scientific experiments and the practical applications of automation in improving efficiency. The trio also touches upon the upcoming Starship launch, placing a friendly wager on its outcome. Throughout, they share their latest media picks and muse on the future of AI and human creativity.

Picks:

Brian: Reset by Dan Heath

Justin: Severance

Andrew: Mickey Mouse cartoons by Paul Rudish on Disney+

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Asteroids, Quantum Computing, and Disneyland Adventures

Thursday, March 6th, 2025

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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood kick things off with a cosmic sigh of relief as the chances of an asteroid hitting Earth decrease. They ponder the implications of a moon impact, drawing parallels to sci-fi scenarios and historical events. The conversation then shifts to Microsoft’s announcement of a quantum computing breakthrough using exotic matter, sparking a discussion on the potential and current limitations of quantum computing. Andrew shares his recent Disneyland adventure, highlighting the magic of Rise of the Resistance and the charm of Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, contrasting it with his disappointment in Galaxy’s Edge.

Picks:

Brian: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North

Andrew: Disneyland, specifically Rise of the Resistance and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

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