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I Got Roasted By Artificial Intelligence
I gave a TED Talk and I learned about AI. Plus recs for Polly Atkin on chronic illness, Josh Gondelman on the WGA, and phantom artists.
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Letting Scientists Experiment On My Infant Son's Brain
It's not as bad as it sounds! They were just linguistics post-docs! Plus recs for Christie Aschwanden on uncertainty, Edith Zimmerman on viral videos…
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I Am An Expert on Earthquake Survival
Nobody knows disaster prep better than a nervous transplant. Plus recs for Brett Martin's algorithmic investigation, Pardis Parker on wealth inequality…
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SUBSCRIBER BONUS: "Please STOP!" the photos
I am a model of poise and grace
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March 2024

Losing at the Podcast Awards
It's an honor just to be nominated... or is it? Plus recs for the international crab joke competition, Clarke Jaxton Motorbike and Olive Garden, and…
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Reseach Experiments and Standardized Patients
I allow myself to become a guinea pig for comedy (and science). Plus recs for Tommy Orange, Mary Beth Barone's new comedy special, and Michelle…
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SUBSCRIBER BONUS: The Wetsuit Study
here I am, hovering right between a "control case" and "data excluded due to user error"
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Tiny Little Sunglasses and L.A. Fashion Trends
I attempt to understand the much younger, much more stylish people walking alongside me. Plus recs for Andrew Boryga's debut novel, Andrew Marantz among…
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Three Months of Being a Parent
I'm probably doing laundry or being spit up on as you read these words. Plus recs for Ian Urbina's reporting in North Korea, Wendy Molyneux's TED…
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A Broken Down Car Restores My Faith in Humanity
Thank you aging Honda Civic! Plus recs for Solomon Missouri on Alabama IVF, Aparna Nancherla on music, and Shayla Love on luxury air.
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February 2024

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