In this episode, we analyze the machine learning new phenomenon GPT-3 by interviewing it! We gave the AI the reins of this podcast to see if it produces better content than us.

[NDP 16] - Bioshock and Is a post-files world inevitable?

Jul 30th, 2020 40m 9s

Long after the hype, we discuss Bioshock and its inspirations from Ayn Rand. We then move to reflections about data storage and file systems: since the iPhone came along, we rely more and more on systems that abstract storage, but is this neces

[NDP 15] - Corpse Dream and Why would you care about an NPC?

Jun 29th, 2020 35m

We explore how recurring dreams reveal the structure of the brain. Then we borrow examples from Undertale, Animal Crossing and Watchdogs to ask “Is your favorite character worth more than 10 gold?”

[NDP 14] - Eizouken and Where did the MMORPG hype go?

May 25th, 2020 37m 29s

We review your comments about counting bases and briefly mention Eizouken before diving into a subject that makes both of us nostalgic: where did the MMORPG hype go?

[NDP 13] - Habituation and What is the best base for counting?

Apr 25th, 2020 47m 12s

We talk about how fast humans get used to new circumstances before debating what is the best base to count in, if base 10 is too mainstream.

[NDP 12] - You Know What and the Cultural Singularity?

Mar 23rd, 2020 32m 36s

We talk about the thing that everyone is talking about before assessing the impact of the Singularity on Culture: What could a Cultural Singularity be? #tech #overthinking

[NDP 12] - You Know What and the Cultural Singularity?

Mar 23rd, 2020 32m 36s

We talk about the thing that everyone is talking about before assessing the impact of the Singularity on Culture: What could a Cultural Singularity be? #tech #overthinking

[NDP 11] - No Man Sky and Is Material Design the end of design?

Jan 30th, 2020 40m 15s

We talk about Banana On The Wall and No Man Sky, before trying to understand if Material and Flat designs are fads or are reverse engineering the human brain in a deeper way? #tech #overthinking

[NDP 11] - No Man Sky and Is Material Design the end of design?

Jan 30th, 2020 40m 15s

We talk about Banana On The Wall and No Man Sky, before trying to understand if Material and Flat designs are fads or are reverse engineering the human brain in a deeper way? #tech #overthinking

[NDP 10] - Years and Years and how happy is ‘the happiest place on earth’?

Dec 3rd, 2019 43m 39s

We discuss Russel T Davies’ latest creation, Years and Years, and we explore what theme park design and engineering research can teach us about happiness? #overthinking #popculture

[NDP 10] - Years and Years and how happy is ‘the happiest place on earth’?

Dec 3rd, 2019 43m 39s

We discuss Russel T Davies’ latest creation, Years and Years, and we explore what theme park design and engineering research can teach us about happiness? #overthinking #popculture

[NDP 9] - Banksy and What's wrong with a little self-contradiction?

Nov 4th, 2019 36m 29s

Discover Yoann’s reaction to learning more about Banksy, before moving on to a question that underlied many party discussions: is it ok to defend two contradicting things, and most importantly, why not? #overthinking

[NDP 9] - Banksy and What's wrong with a little self-contradiction?

Nov 4th, 2019 36m 29s

[NDP8] - Big cats and What is the meaning of ㋐ in Sarazanmai?

Sep 29th, 2019 39m 59s

Vlad introduces his new big cat and the problems of size, and then we tackle the japanese anime Sarazanmai and try to pierce the meaning of the symbolism this show is full of in light of Lacan and Sartre. #popculture #japanese

[NDP8] - Big cats and What is the meaning of ㋐ in Sarazanmai?

Sep 29th, 2019 39m 59s

[NDP7] - Machine Learning and What do we do with people's comments?

Aug 12th, 2019 38m 34s

After discussing training a machine learning algorithm on your personal data, we're back with a new format! We want to really open up the dialogue and interactivity, so we answer all your comments so far.

[NDP7] - Machine Learning and What do we do with people's comments?

Aug 12th, 2019 38m 34s

[NDP6] - Bandersnatch and How do you manage your TODOs?

Jun 10th, 2019 35m 44s

Better late than never: we discuss Black Mirror's Bandersnatch and the basics of how we each manage our tasks and media. #productivity

[NDP6] - Bandersnatch and How do you manage your TODOs?

Jun 10th, 2019 35m 44s

Better late than never: we discuss Black Mirror's Bandersnatch and the basics of how we each manage our tasks and media. #productivity

[NDP5] - Microphones and What does the universe optimize for?

May 13th, 2019 28m 13s

We got new mics! We now tackle a pretty ambitious topic: if you look at it as a computational engine, can we draw any conclusions about where the universe is heading? #overthinking

[NDP5] - Microphones and What does the universe optimize for?

May 13th, 2019 28m 13s

We got new mics! We now tackle a pretty ambitious topic: if you look at it as a computational engine, can we draw any conclusions about where the universe is heading? #overthinking

[NDP4] - Cat Toys and Why is there no Pokemon Go copycat?

Apr 15th, 2019 32m 37s

Vlad comments on his new AI-driven cat toy. In the main part, we try to understand why there isn't an abundance of copycats following the success of Pokemon Go, and what makes a good ARG. #tech #popculture

[NDP4] - Cat Toys and Why is there no Pokemon Go copycat?

Apr 15th, 2019 32m 37s

[NDP3] - Terrace House and What is the valence of cringe?

Mar 10th, 2019 32m 40s

We first discuss terrace house: how it's similar to Big Brother, and how cringy it can be, which leads us to discuss what is cringe, what's its valence, and go full circle by discussing The Room. #popculture #overthinking