Ian and Michael discuss fish expressions, dead internet theory, the movies of Gene Hackman, and a number of other topics. Is there a common thread in these topics? If we happen to find one, we'll let you know.
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21:04
Tariffs, Consumption, Doomsday Clock
Ian and Michael discuss the ongoing tariff saga and more or less immediately go off on a number of tangents, including consumerism, AI chatbots, the price of antiques, cryptocurrencies, and the Doomsday Clock maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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20:09
An Anti-Consumerist Screed
Ian and Michael discuss window shopping as a pastime, planned obsolescence in a variety of products, and the impact of our ever inceasing appetite for consumption. (This episode was recorded prior to the recent introduction of new US tariffs)
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20:03
Jovial Jovians and Other Etymological Conundra
Ian and Michael go extraterrestial in their exploration of words pertaining to Jupiter - but quickly come back to Earth for other etymological mysteries. Plus, AI-generated contributor Emma Williams returns with a fresh instalment of Emma's Artifical Reflections!(This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
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22:07
SAT Words
Ian and Michael discuss SAT words and their meaning - and usefulness! Plus, our AI-generated contributor Emma returns with another Emma's Artificial Reflections!(This episode features AI-generated content and speech)
AI Unfiltered is a light-hearted and occasionally thought-provoking podcast about anything and everything relating to our modern digital society. Technology, current affairs, language, people, and whatever else happens to be current or pops into our heads. Hosted by Ian Bowie and Michael Stormbom.
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