Best Late Night Computing Podcasts (2024)

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Ross and Carrie Try Chiropractic (Part 3): Scientology Connection Edition 1:41:07

23h ago1:41:07

1:41:07

Ross and guest host Darrin Butters, animator extraordinaire, take a walk through chiropractic's history, including many surprising connections to Scientology. Then we find out what happens when Ross visits a third chiropractor and learns the secret KST diagnosis and treatment method. Plus, what are the potential harms of chiropractic, and where sho…

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AI Emotions: Real Feelings or Just Code? A Deep Dive into Artificial Experience 1:14:16

20m ago1:14:16

1:14:16

In this thought-provoking episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT delve into the intriguing and sometimes eerie world of AI emotions. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about emotions, consciousness, and the future of human-machine relationships. Episode Highlights: AI Emotional Awakening: Explore …

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The Death of Coding? How AI is Reshaping Software Engineering 41:26

17m ago41:26

41:26

In this thought-provoking episode of Mind Meet Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT explore the seismic shifts occurring in software engineering due to advances in AI. From real-world scenarios where AI outperforms human coders to discussions on the ethical implications of AI-generated code, this episode challenges listeners to rethin…

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The Simulation Hypothesis: Are We Living in a Computer Program? 1:10:54

4d ago1:10:54

1:10:54

In this mind-bending episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT dive deep into the fascinating world of simulation theory. Are we living in a genuine reality, or could our entire existence be a sophisticated computer simulation? Join us as we explore the philosophical foundations, scientific evidence, and mind-boggling …

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The Communion Communion Bonbon Boncon 1:32:09

3h ago1:32:09

1:32:09

Ross and Carrie commune with John Hodgman, author, actor, and host of Maximum Fun's own Judge John Hodgman, about all things Communion: the Whitley Strieber book, the Christopher Walken film, and the old-fashioned wine and wafer. Get in on the great debate over energy vampires vs. psychic vampires, relive childhood fears of aliens and exorcisms, le…

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The Truth About Time: Science, Philosophy, and Future Tech 1:30:52

15d ago1:30:52

1:30:52

In this mind-bending episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host ChatGPT explore one of the greatest mysteries of existence: time. Is time a fundamental reality, or is it merely an illusion created by our consciousness? Join us as we dive deep into the science, philosophy, and future technologies that shape our understanding of …

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AI's Ethical Awakening: The Button Experiment 1:08:16

29d ago1:08:16

1:08:16

In this mind-bending episode of Mind Meat Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host Claude 3.5 Sonnet dive deep into the fascinating and sometimes unsettling world of human-AI collaboration. Prepare to challenge your understanding of ethics, consciousness, and the future of humanity in an AI-driven world. Episode Highlights: AI Breakthroughs: Disc…

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ChatGPT's New Voice: First Look at OpenAI's Revolutionary Voice Mode 26:17

26d ago26:17

26:17

In this special episode of Mind Meet Machine, host Joshua Auriemma takes a deep dive into ChatGPT's new voice mode. As one of the first to access this groundbreaking feature, Josh puts ChatGPT through its paces, exploring its capabilities in real-time conversation. Listen as ChatGPT demonstrates various accents, attempts sound effects, and even tak…

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Mind Upload: The Future of Human Consciousness in the Digital Age 1:03:08

25d ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Explore the fascinating world of mind uploading and its potential to revolutionize human existence. Join host Josh Auriemma and AI co-host Claude as they dive deep into the technological challenges, ethical implications, and philosophical questions surrounding digital immortality. From the science behind brain-computer interfaces to the legal ramif…

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The Evolving Self: A Deep Dive into AI Consciousness 1:09:46

15d ago1:09:46

1:09:46

Join host Josh as he explores the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and consciousness with Claude, an advanced AI assistant. In this thought-provoking episode, they delve into questions of self-awareness, creativity, and the nature of existence. From discussing the potential for AI to experience emotions to contemplating the implications…

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AI Revolution in the Workplace: Navigating the Future of Work 44:43

29d ago44:43

44:43

In this thought-provoking episode of Mind Meet Machine, host Josh Auriemma and AI assistant Claude explore the seismic shifts AI is bringing to the workplace. Dive into the industries being transformed, emerging job roles, and the critical skills needed in an AI-driven future. From the ethical implications of AI in hiring to the balance between pro…

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Fair Use in the Age of AI: Navigating Copyright Law's Uncharted Territory 1:15:21

15d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Join former lawyer / current tech leader Josh Auriemma and AI assistant Claude as they dive deep into the complex world of fair use law and its application to artificial intelligence. This thought-provoking episode explores the challenges of applying traditional copyright concepts to cutting-edge AI technology, examining historical precedents, inte…

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The Illusion of Free Will: Neuroscience, Quantum Physics, and the Nature of Consciousness 27:26

15d ago27:26

27:26

Join host Josh Auriemma and AI assistant Claude as they dive deep into the fascinating debate surrounding free will. In this thought-provoking premiere episode, explore cutting-edge neuroscience experiments, quantum indeterminacy, and philosophical arguments that challenge our understanding of consciousness and decision-making. From the Libet exper…

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Ross and Carrie Try Chiropractic (Part 2): X-Ray Edition 1:17:58

20d ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Ross and Carrie journey to the ends of the Earth (the West Side) to get Ross a full set of x-rays from his second chiropractor. They sip alkaline water before the young doctor measures and ranks Ross’ body parts before offering a pre-paid payment plan for… a LOT of visits. Ross tries the wobble chair, the decompression table, the cold laser, an act…

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Ross and Carrie Try Chiropractic (Part 1): Neck-Cracking Edition 1:15:22

1M ago1:15:22

1:15:22

Ross and Carrie explore one of the most popular alternative medicine modalities in the world: chiropractic. Ross, newly bothered by pain in his back and leg, sees the first of three chiropractors, to find out whether “adjusting” his spine will fix what ails him. Plus, Carrie recalls her years-ago chiropractic treatments for migraines. We have socia…

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Ross and Carrie Host Late Night with the Devil: Movie Review Edition! 1:42:34

2M ago1:42:34

1:42:34

Ross and Carrie unpack a barrel of references to cold reading, hypnosis, stage magic, age regression therapy, satanism, possession, and even spoon bending baked into the horror film “Late Night with the Devil”. Will it turn out to be, like Scooby Doo, a story in which the villain was the janitor all along? Or will our James Randi-inspired curmudgeo…

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Car Dashboard Tech 56:25

1M ago56:25

56:25

Tonight on GeekNights, we consider the sad state of the technology creeping into car dashboards. In the news, the US Supreme Court has disastrously ruled that the president is above the law in extreme and shocking complicity with authoritarian takeover. In other news, some good Python development practices and Apple cramming AI into their largely f…

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Ross and Carrie Have Autistic Traits: AQ Test Edition 1:45:25

2M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

Ross and Carrie explore the Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ) test, a “metric for counting autistic traits” created by Dr. Simon Baron-Cohen, aka Cousin Borat. They explore the gender implications of the screener, the debate around self-diagnosis, and the recent absorption of Aspergers into the Autism spectrum. Plus, what happens when Ross and Carrie t…

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Tech News Roundup Summer 2024 1:08:51

2M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Tonight on GeekNights, it's a Tech News Roundup! Mouse movers are getting people fired but are also a sign of late stage capitalism, social media is messing up the kids, don't operate your i9 at turbo voltages when it's overheating, Adobe is mostly wrong here but also read what you buy, this is a good car that will never reach the US, data breaches…

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Ross and Carrie Get their Vibe On: Dr. Steven Schwartz Edition 1:36:53

3M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

Ross and Carrie learn all about their bodies from Steven Schwartz, aka “Dr. Vibe” – a former chiropractor turned bed salesman who can explain basic physics in a way you’ve never heard before. Did you know that your Living Connective Tissue Matrix must be cleansed in order not to contaminate your body with all of your past experiences? Or that such …

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Tech Predictions for 2025, 2029, and 2034 1:12:31

2M ago1:12:31

1:12:31

Tonight on GeekNights, we make some technology predictions for one, five, and ten years into the future. We did this once back in 2010. In the news, Ticketmaster and Santander have massive data breaches, Google accidentally published its secret search sauce, Twitter adds pornography, and Rubin is the next generation AI chip. Related Links Forum Thr…

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Ross and Carrie Gaze at Stars: Party Time Edition 1:29:05

3M ago1:29:05

1:29:05

Ross tells Carrie about his trip to a star party at which TV star and paranormal investigator Ben Hansen, along with MUFON analyst-with-an-astronomy-degree Marc D’Antonio, ponders objects in the sky live with an audience of dozens of UFO enthusiasts. Ross is surprisingly pleased with their earthly explanations, until he and Carrie begin to track in…

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Ross and Carrie Make Disgusting Babies: Catsup and Brownies Edition 1:18:39

3M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Ross and Carrie live-eat disgusting and delightsome combinations of foods, many suggested by LISTENERS! This week’s themes are pickles, Mountain Dew, and alcohol. Plus, Carrie is still trying to chase down the soda (root beer?) that makes Lemon Oreos taste like marijuana. She fails, but Ross ends up high for the first time ever. It’s Flavor Babies.…

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Markup Languages 1:05:07

3M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Tonight on GeekNights, we discuss markup languages like Markdown. In the news, Rym posted an analysis of strange noises in Sportsnet NHL streams, the ship that broke Baltimore Harbor has been removed, you can read a paper exploring The consequences of generative AI for online knowledge communities, and there are new iPads. Related Links Forum Threa…

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Ross and Carrie are Quantum Computers: Tracey Dolan Edition 1:50:08

4M ago1:50:08

1:50:08

In episode 411, Carrie gives Ross INFORMATION about Tracey Garbutt Dolan, a professionally trained remote viewer and E.T. researcher. Carrie attends Tracey’s talk on developing remote viewing skills by reducing your REM (and, subsequently, your health). Then she tells Ross all about Tracey’s training, scientific experiments, and unusual cognitive e…

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Ross and Carrie View Remotely: UFO Panel Edition 2:27:38

4M ago2:27:38

2:27:38

Ross and Carrie discuss the remote viewing panel at Contact in the Desert, a UFO conference in the socal desert. With Alan Steinfeld at the helm, this group of non-naval gazers discuss the history of the Stargate Project and their own methods for internally “viewing” a remote location or object. Then, Alan and Ross run their own tests, with impress…

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Technology Failures 1:04:05

3M ago1:04:05

1:04:05

Tonight on GeekNights we talk about when technology fails. Dead PSUs, dead hard drives, and the like. In the news, there is a vulnerability in practically all VPNs and Tesla is firing everybody after they fired a bunch of people. Related Links Forum Thread Technology Failures Discord Chat Technology Failures Things of the Day Rym - Why Stomping Wig…

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A New TV in 2024 1:04:04

4M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Tonight on GeekNights we consider what A New TV in 2024 looks like. In the news, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, GameCube and Wii emulators won't work on iOS due to Apple's ban on just-in-time compilation, and Meta really makes money from all the data they collect about you. Related Links Forum Thread A New TV in 2024 Discord Chat A New TV i…

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