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    #222: It’s Captured My Almonds

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    Your hosts return to topics around AI—with a focus on the new class of wearables intended to bridge the gap between meatspace and The Great Intelligence.

    #221: Best, First, Favorite

    November 10th, 2023 · 104 minutes

    As a main topic, your hosts officially introduce their concept of "Best, First, Favorite" (or "BFF"). An exegesis ensues on the distinctions and purposes of this powerful new Thought Technology.

    #220: The Light From a Dying Star

    October 31st, 2023 · 80 minutes

    Your hosts talk about pronunciation and BFFs.

    #219: Theater Kids and Sad People

    October 13th, 2023 · 98 minutes

    Your hosts discuss Station Eleven and strategies for surviving a given apocalypse.

    #218: Train Parliament

    September 29th, 2023 · 72 minutes

    John introduces an unusual work-from-home practice. Which leads to your hosts wondering how they would row across the ocean in an open boat.

    #217: Broken on Both Ends

    September 15th, 2023 · 89 minutes

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    #216: Erroneous Beeping

    September 1st, 2023 · 77 minutes

    In Follow-up, John shares some updates on his tile and paint journey. Also, he reaches a critical junction in the saga of his freezer.

    #215: They Did Start Tomorrow

    August 19th, 2023 · 124 minutes

    In Follow-Up, John has updates on his omnibus home improvement project. As a main topic, Merlin is interrogated about his AI journey.

    #214: First Farm in New York

    August 4th, 2023 · 86 minutes

    John reports in with his Vacation Results, but he seems reluctant to set Merlin up with his aunt.

    #213: Double Crown

    July 21st, 2023 · 89 minutes

    John interrogates the source of Merlin's recent infection.