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Warm Absurdism: The Genre Daniel Actually Loves
Episode 3663
Daniel is back with more data. He loves Waiting for Godot, Vanilla Sky, The Matrix, and Inception — but can't get into Severance and dislikes sci-fi.…
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Why UV Mosquito Traps Fail (And What Works)
Episode 3662
UV mosquito traps look like a high-tech solution, but science shows they catch almost no mosquitoes. This episode unpacks why these devices fail, whe…
1 week ago
What 1000 AI Podcast Episodes Actually Prove
Episode 3661
Most AI experiments stop at ten episodes. They prove the technology works, generate a few impressive demos, and move on. But what happens when you pu…
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From Tweak to Revolution: Fixing Capitalism
Episode 3660
What does the full spectrum of proposals for fixing or replacing capitalism actually look like? From mild tweaks like better corporate disclosure and…
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Late-Stage Capitalism vs Post-Capitalism: What Do These Terms Actually Mean?
Episode 3659
You've seen "late-stage capitalism" all over social media, but do you actually know what it means — or where it came from? In this episode, we trace …
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How Reddit Built Guardrails for Anonymity
Episode 3658
Anonymity isn't the problem — it's the design of the road. This episode explores how Reddit evolved from libertarian absolutism to a sophisticated, l…
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How to Actually Save Your Shopping Cart
Episode 3657
Ever spent an hour curating the perfect online shopping cart, only to lose it when you close a tab? This episode unpacks the technical reality behind…
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From Spec Sheets to Career: Inside Procurement
Episode 3656
If you love diving into spec sheets, comparing suppliers, and building inventory systems, you might have reverse-engineered a career in procurement f…
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Three Gloves You Actually Need for Gardening and Moving
Episode 3655
Most people buy gardening gloves that are too big, wrong material, or dead within a month. This episode breaks down the three-pair system that covers…
1 week ago
Safety Glasses Over Prescription Frames: 3 Paths
Episode 3654
If you wear prescription glasses and do any kind of DIY work — drilling, engraving, anything involving high-velocity particles — your daily frames wo…
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