Tommy and Adam discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence, include a massive leap forward in face swapping for pets and (the obviously less important) autonomous vehicle accident prevention. Also, watch out for ambient computing

242: Dr. Computer

Jul 18th, 2019 1h 14m

Tommy and Adam discuss how AI will help—and is already helping—the medical industry improve the diagnostic process and save lives.

241: The Allure of Expertise

Jun 14th, 2019 54m 58s

Tommy and Adam discuss the reasons behind the fascination with watching professionals do great work and what we actually gain from it.

240: It's Over 9000!

Jun 9th, 2019 1h 14m

Tommy and Adam discuss Apple's decline into an overpriced garbage fire and the potential impact of Google's new math test for artificial intelligence.

239: Social Media, Mental Health, and Farts

May 31st, 2019 1h 4m

Tommy and Adam discuss Instagram's decision to test the removal of likes from posts in Canada as well as a new app that analyzes your farts.

238: Preparing for the Future: Part II

May 28th, 2019 40m 48s

Tommy and Adam continue the previous week's conversion about preparing for future issues that new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and DNA sequencing/analysis will bring about.

237: Preparing for the Future: Part I

May 16th, 2019 51m 8s

Tommy and Adam discuss an interesting law suit against Apple's alleged use of facial recognition technology, DNA security issues, and more reasons you need to be informed and prepared for rapidly evolving future technologies.

235: Tech Monopolies: What Should We Do?

Apr 25th, 2019 49m 31s

Tommy and Adam discuss the monopolies of the tech giants and the growing need to break them apart, stop future acquisitions, and restore true competition to the US market.

234: How to Create a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

Apr 13th, 2019 1h 7m

Tommy and Adam talk to "Escape Room in a Box" creators Juliana Patel and Ariel Rubin about creating a successful Kickstarter campaign. They offer a lot of helpful advice to anyone who has ever wanted to crowdfund a game (or other project).

236: Controversies in Gaming

Apr 7th, 2019 35m 48s

Tommy and Adam are joined by special guest Tina Amini (Editor in Chief of Games at IGN) to talk about what makes a video game great and how they successfully establish an emotional connection with the player.

233: The Newly Expanded "Apple Lifestyle"

Apr 4th, 2019 46m 26s

Tommy and Adam discuss Apple's broad diversification coming out of their latest event, public shaming of people who treat the environment poorly, and the EU's decision to pass Article 11 and 13 (now 17).

232: Kurzgesagt: Trouble in a Nutshell?

Mar 29th, 2019 51m 15s

Tommy and Adam discuss Kurzgesagt's recent video regarding trust and integrity along with the controversy surrounding the choice to publish it.

231: Fyre and Theranos: The Illusion of Success

Mar 23rd, 2019 1h 4m

Tommy and Adam discuss the recently-documented controversies surrounding Fyre and Theranos as they demonstrate a common problem in modern America: the illusion of success has become more important than success itself.

230: Volumetric Capture

Mar 14th, 2019 48m 12s

Tommy and Adam discuss MP4 viruses, updates on the new HoloLens, and Intel's new volumetric capture technology.

229: HoloLens II

Feb 28th, 2019 58m 24s

Tommy and Adam discuss the upcoming HoloLens II. They'll update with the more official info next week!

228: Don't Feed the Trolls?

Feb 21st, 2019 1h 3m

Tommy and Adam take a look at the diverse world of trolling that has evolved over the last decade.

227: Blind

Feb 14th, 2019 53m 4s

Adam and Tommy discuss the controversy over a South Korean platform called Blind that allows anonymous discussion amongst employees of large corporations.

226: True Crime

Feb 7th, 2019 47m 50s

Tommy and Adam discuss the effect the internet and technology has had on the way we view, approach, create, and react to true crime stories.

225: Hack Your Morning Routine

Feb 2nd, 2019 49m 3s

Tommy and Adam discuss methods for hacking your morning routine and why it's important to start your day well.

224: Brilliant Assholes

Jan 17th, 2019 50m 33s

Tommy and Adam discuss whether being brilliant or visionary gives you any right to be an asshole to the people who work for you. Does it bring out better work or are you just a bad person with intelligence and/or creativity?