Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore.
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Can we differentiate between how people name pets and how they name children? Listeners Rover and Whiskers, drop us a line.
October 7, 2019 • 7 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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Where do we draw the line between a regular device and a “smart” device?
September 23, 2019 • 4 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
When does a meal turn into leftovers?
September 9, 2019 • 5 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Listener Luke sent in this week’s theme song. Is it a cover version of our canonical theme song? When is a new version of a song not a cover?
August 26, 2019 • 4 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
What constitutes family? Blood relatives only? Are friends family? Are co-workers family? Can you escape your family?
August 14, 2019 • 7 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Select all the STOREFRONTS to prove that you’re a human.
July 15, 2019 • 6 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
By popular demand, John has done his research—or maybe not?—and is here to break down what is bacon and what is an impostor.
July 1, 2019 • 6 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
Prompted by a note from Listener Zach, we discuss the trend of “autonomous food delivery vehicles” on college campuses.
June 11, 2019 • 4 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
The entire conversation is pants. (The Brits will get that.)
June 3, 2019 • 2 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell
How much board is required?
May 20, 2019 • 9 minutes • John Siracusa and Jason Snell