LA Fires, Brain Rot, & Can We Win Squid/Beast Games? | Ep. 46

In this episode, Justen and Oscar kick things off with their recent gym session, diving into the benefits of saunas and cold plunges. From there, we discuss the LA fires, exploring the causes, the destruction it’s caused, and even a conspiracy theory about a potential future smart city. The new year starts off on a chaotic note with a Cybertruck explosion and a New Orleans attack. We also tackle the recent TikTok ban and ask the question: should Vine make a comeback?  The conversation shifts to social media platforms—our favorites, the rise of short-form content, and whether it’s contributing to “short attention span brain rot.” Has social media’s algorithm gotten too creepy? We compare the activities of today’s younger generation with what we did as kids. Later, we break down the games from Squid Game and Beast Games, wondering if we’d survive the challenges ourselves. Finally, we wrap up with our “Ask a Thinker” segment, reflecting on how podcasting has impacted our lives.