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EPISODE · Nov 3, 2025 · 52 MIN

ChatGPT Gets Smarter When You’re Mean, and a Cathedral Skull Comes Home

from The ProBoh Show · host Rob Grams

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study that found that being mean to ChatGPT can actually improve its accuracy—but scientists warn that users might regret the consequences. Then we talked about a tourist who, sixty years after stealing a skull from a cathedral, decided to send it back. Today's unpopular opinion was that therapy culture has made people addicted to self-analysis. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name something people do to "find themselves." The ProBoh Show is an English-language variety show hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh).

In the first part of today's show, we looked at a study that found that being mean to ChatGPT can actually improve its accuracy—but scientists warn that users might regret the consequences. Then we talked about a tourist who, sixty years after stealing a skull from a cathedral, decided to send it back. Today's unpopular opinion was that therapy culture has made people addicted to self-analysis. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans to name something people do to "find themselves." The ProBoh Show is an English-language variety show hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day's news highlights, test yourself with our games, and participate in our chat. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian. You'll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls for the show on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh).

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