At Least You're Trying, 56: Meager Internet Fame

Summary: On another topic-less episode, we get a baby update, talk about machine learning and science journalism, food, blogging, food-blogging, and a little bit of sports ball. Finally, Matt practices his canine psychology. Summer Matt has 3 vacations in 4 weeks Bonnaroo (previously discussed), then beach, then NOLA Read all about Matt & his partner's NOLA adventures here: Part 1, and Part 2 Listener Science Link Also known as rant-bait for Matt Lady Sportsball, Esq. sent us this article about machine learning in science Spoiler, this is not the birth of Skynet But Jody and Matt both excited by the progress made by this combination of humans, data, code, and computers Matt slowly shipping content to GBRB It’s been pretty fun. How do I know what the Blahg wants to be? Is that even an important question? How do I know if anyone is reading it? (Analytics?) How do I get it out into the world? Just keep telling people? Do I have to pay for FB to be extra creepy? Shout out to Rooster, and congrats on their expansion. You'll find Rooster at the very top of Matt's "Favorites" page on the blog he may have mentioned. Matt's Sportsball update Merlin Mann & John Siracusa argue about the social value of sports. (It's a long show, but the sportsball argument begins right around 1:21.00) US WWC team triumphs!, Le Tour has been exciting. British Grand Prix was excellent too. Couldn’t get into Wimbledon this year (too much going on)