#S1 #5 When Dial-Up Ruled and Truth Mattered

In Episode 5 of Man and Machine, Tom and his trusty AI co-host dive into the creeping takeover of AI in journalism and art, lamenting the loss of human craft in a sea of algorithms. From DeviantArt’s AI art flood to clickbait news, they unpack how tech is reshaping creativity and truth. Things take a nostalgic turn as Tom reminisces about the dial-up days-LimeWire, Windows XP pinball, and the gritty charm of Grand Theft Auto 1. Is critical thinking the key to saving us from a blogger dystopia, or are we doomed to scroll forever? Join us for a heartfelt rant about the good ol’ days and the fight for real human connection in a digital world.