Episode 273: Knives and Spoons

TOPIC: True or false dilemmas? This week, things kick off with a discussion of how to be helpful. Especially at your kid's school, but really just in general. This leads to a rumination on "roots" and what makes us feel like we're part of a community. The main topic is about the future of machine learning, voice control, and all things "smart." What do we want, what can we imagine, and how do our own biases and habits constrain our sense of possibility? Links for this episode:Coherence (2013) - IMDbCoherence (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPrimer (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCausal loop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPredestination (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAll You Zombies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Infinite Man (2014) - IMDbThe Infinite Man (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFerris Bueller's Day Off - Nine Times - YouTubeBruno Kirby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThis Is Spinal Tap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBest in Show (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWaiting for Guffman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIf Google’s right about AI, that’s a problem for Apple – Marco.orgDaring Fireball: Marco Arment on Apple and AICraig Mod on Twitter: "When the interface becomes invisible and data based, Apple dies: https://t.co/bflfdsBqTw"What Happens Next Will Amaze YouThe Fake Traffic Schemes That Are Rotting the InternetWhen The Data Bubble Bursts, Companies Will Have To Actually Sell Things Again | Co.Exist | ideas + impact39 Fun Questions to Ask Amazon Echo | Mental FlossGilmore Girls - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Freshman (1990) - Quotes - IMDbLarry London: Carmine said one boy, here are two! Best In Show Nuts Scene - YouTubeBrought to you by: FreshBooks (For a 30 day free trial, just go to FreshBooks.com/backtowork and enter Back To Work in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section). Warby Parker (Visit Warbyparker.com/dan to begin your free home try on experience today).