July 30, 2025 — The Coming AI Winter

In this episode, we talk about "gaslight" preprints, retractions, and then explore some of the signs that we may be approaching an "AI winter" due to high expenses, lackluster offerings, a conceptual bubble bursting, and more. Inspired by Ed Zitron's work, we apply it to some scientific publishing offerings, as well.   Our "Discoveries of the Week" involve music, books, and delight.   Show Notes "Gaslight" preprints — https://www.the-geyser.com/now-its-gaslight-preprints/ Ed Zitron's newsletter — https://www.wheresyoured.at/ Ed Zitron's podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-offline/id1730587238 Hum "manifesto" — https://blog.hum.works/posts/the-alchemist-future  Katina review of AI tools — https://katinamagazine.org/content/article/reviews/2025/deep-dive-into-three-ai-academic-search-tools  Our Cactus Communications interview — https://allthingsscicomm.buzzsprout.com/1933426/episodes/17561515-rethinking-science-communication-beyond-technology-trends  Joy's "Discovery of the Week" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOigILEBilo  Kent's "Discovery of the Week" — https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Myth-Curious-History-Dangerous/dp/B0DX9W74SZ/  Provoke the Truth (pod music) — https://provokethetruth.net/