Artificial Intelligence
Episodes whose main subject is AI itself: building with, training, evaluating, or debating AI systems. AI used only as a tool for another topic goes to that topic.
#527: Who’s Really Flying? The Evolution of Aircraft Controls
From steel cables to digital signals: Herman and Corn explore how flight controls evolved and why some modern jets still use 1960s technology.
#519: When a Frustrated Renter Unlocks the Secrets of Skyscraper Tape
Discover how 3M VHB tape holds skyscrapers together and learn to decode the secret four-digit codes for your next DIY project.
#486: Ink and Power: The Hidden World of Diplomatic Letters
In an era of instant messaging, why do world leaders still rely on physical letters? Discover the secret art of high-stakes diplomacy.
#484: The Silicon Sharing Economy: Inside Serverless GPUs
How do small teams run massive AI models without $50,000 chips? Corn and Herman dive into the hidden plumbing of serverless GPU providers.
#477: The Hard Trade-Offs of On-Device AI Agents
Can your phone finally think for itself? Explore the hardware and software breakthroughs bringing agentic AI to the palm of your hand.
#476: Escaping the Intermediate Plateau for Niche Languages
Stuck in intermediate purgatory? Discover how to use 2026 AI tools to bridge the immersion gap and master niche languages like Hebrew.
#469: When a Stuffed Animal Becomes a Digital Twin
Discover how Gaussian Splatting and 3D-to-video pipelines are revolutionizing character consistency in the age of generative AI.
#465: Flip the Script: Using AI for Reverse Background Checks
Stop being the one under the microscope. Learn how to use AI agents to vet your future employer's retention, finances, and hidden culture.
#462: Beyond the Resume: Fixing the Broken Recruiting Loop
Stop the "spray and pray" application cycle. Learn how agentic workflows and narrative profiling are redefining the remote job market.
#459: Can AI Fix Your 'Wall of Awful' Productivity Paralysis?
Stop staring at your to-do list and start moving. Discover how AI is transforming productivity from manual sorting to automated daily roadmaps.
#450: The Hidden Hazards of Your Home AI Lab
Learn how to safely power high-performance AI rigs without overloading your home's circuits or creating fire hazards.
#440: Beyond the Diaper Log: From Tracking to Understanding Your Baby's Brain
Move past the spreadsheet. Discover how AI tools provide deep neurological insights into your baby’s development and the "mental leaps" at seven mo...
#433: Will AI Win the Red Queen’s Race Against Superbugs?
Explore how generative AI and "microbial dark matter" are helping us stay one step ahead in the global arms race against superbugs.
#420: Why Dictating Your Own Meeting Notes Beats AI Transcription
Learn why dictating your impressions is better than raw transcripts and how to use AI to turn voice notes into professional client reports.
#419: Why AI Transcripts Miss the Subtext
Stop relying on fading memories. Learn how to use the "Golden Hour" and AI to create perfect records of every important conversation.
#404: Beyond the Screenshot: Proving Your Digital Evidence
Can a thumbs-up be a binding contract? Learn how to authenticate digital messages and protect your legal rights in the age of AI forgeries.
#399: Genius or Forgetful? Decoding Moravec’s Paradox
Why can geniuses build AI but forget their keys? Explore Moravec’s Paradox and the "spiky profile" of the neurodivergent brain.
#397: Who Trains the Boss if AI Does All the Junior Work?
As AI moves from talking to acting, entry-level roles are vanishing. Corn and Herman discuss the "hollowing out" of the global workforce.
#384: The Whistleblower’s Shield: AI and the End of Scams
Can AI protect those who expose the truth? Explore the future of whistleblowing, from multi-million dollar bounties to anonymous digital twins.
#372: Proving Reality: Fighting the Liars Dividend with C2PA
In an era of deepfakes, how do we prove what’s real? Explore the tech behind digital provenance and the battle for authenticity.