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Supersonic Dreams and Toxic Cats
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In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a variety of topics starting with Boom’s attempt to bring back supersonic flight, despite the historical and regulatory hurdles. They also touch on the story of a toxic cat in Japan that fell into a vat of chemicals, raising concerns about its whereabouts. The conversation shifts to the rapid advancements in AI, including its use in automating mundane tasks and its potential impact on various industries. The hosts share their excitement and concerns about the future of AI, emphasizing its role as a powerful tool rather than a wish-granting entity. The episode wraps up with discussions on the economic implications of AI and the importance of understanding its capabilities.
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Manage episode 408799484 series 2308
In this episode, Andrew Mayne, Justin Robert Young, and Brian Brushwood dive into a variety of topics starting with Boom’s attempt to bring back supersonic flight, despite the historical and regulatory hurdles. They also touch on the story of a toxic cat in Japan that fell into a vat of chemicals, raising concerns about its whereabouts. The conversation shifts to the rapid advancements in AI, including its use in automating mundane tasks and its potential impact on various industries. The hosts share their excitement and concerns about the future of AI, emphasizing its role as a powerful tool rather than a wish-granting entity. The episode wraps up with discussions on the economic implications of AI and the importance of understanding its capabilities.
Picks:
Brian Brushwood: The Good Place
Justin Robert Young: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Andrew Mayne: Dune Part Two
Support Weird Things on Patreon
Subscribe to the Weird Things podcast on iTunes Podcasts
Download url: https://weirdthingspodcast.com/uploads/20240323011940_2024-03-22-Weird-things_mixdown.mp3
[podcast]https://weirdthingspodcast.com/uploads/20240323011940_2024-03-22-Weird-things_mixdown.mp3
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