Archive for May, 2025

AI, Dinosaurs, and the Future of Entertainment

Friday, May 30th, 2025

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In this episode of Weird Things, Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young explore the fascinating pace of AI development, demonstrating with a live example how a 2D image can be transformed into a 3D model. They discuss the potential of AI in creating new entertainment and gaming experiences, and the implications of job automation. The conversation shifts to the ambitious projects of Colossal Bio, aiming to bring back extinct species like the dire wolf, and wraps up with speculative takes on the future of Marvel’s cinematic universe, particularly the potential of ‘Thunderbolts’ to redefine superhero team dynamics.

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Brian: The first fifteen minutes of Andor Season 2

Justin: The Righteous Gemstones

Andrew: Thunderbolts

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Quantum Leaps, Human Cannonballs, and AI Evolution

Friday, May 30th, 2025

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Andrew Mayne, Brian Brushwood, and Justin Robert Young dive into a variety of topics, starting with the potential signatures of life on the exoplanet K2-18b, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope’s findings. The conversation shifts to the rapid advancements in AI, including the evolution from hydraulic to electric motors in robotics and the implications of quantum computing on AI’s future. A human cannonball incident brings a mix of awe and concern, showcasing the risks performers take. The episode wraps up with discussions on AI’s role in content creation and the ethical considerations of its advancements.

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Brian Brushwood: Social Studies on Hulu

Justin Robert Young: Daredevil on Disney+

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