Weird Things

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WT: Wolf Runner May 29, 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.” Picks: Andrew: Mirage Solo with Daydream Justin: Legion Bryce: SteamWorld Heist

AT: Clockwork Set In Motion? May 23, 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

WT: Tunnel Snails Rule May 22, 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.” Picks: Andrew: Fire HD Tablet Justin: Deadpool 2 Brian: Prismata Bryce: The Rachel Divide

AT: An Hour of New Content May 16, 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.” Picks: Andrew: Udemy Brian: F U Very Much Bryce: Halt and Catch Fire

WT: Don’t Eat Andrew Mayne May 15, 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.” Picks: Andrew: The Expanse and Westworld and Oculus Go Justin: The Americans Brian: Cobra Kai Bryce: Stardew Valley

WT: Voluntary Apocalypse May 09, 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

AT: Marvel: Infinity Franchise May 09, 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.”

AT: Lost Humanity About Farting May 02, 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

WT: Patriot dot Eagle slash Cyborgi May 01, 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%

WT: Nuke The Monuments Apr 24, 2018

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It’s chuckles galore as we discover a new input device. Plus, a new partnership in virtual sightseeing, a frightening farm, plus SNAKES! No After Things this week–it will return next week! Got something weird? Email neshcom@gmail.com, subject line “Weird Things.” Picks: Justin: Westworld Brian: Lost In Space Bryce: Aggretsuko

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