Robot Or Not?

In the spirit of the season, we discuss when a Christmas tree is dead. (Thanks to Listener Darran.) John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Fizzy water. Is it soda, or pop, or a soft drink, or something else? (Incomparable members also get a bonus episode about Coca-Cola and cocaine, also released today.) John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When are we indoors and when are we outdoors? And where do tents fit in? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Is a GIF a video? (Incomparable members also get a bonus episode about movie studio logos, released today.) John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When is a child no longer a child? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When the definition escapes its antecedent. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When is it a puppet, and when is it just someone in a suit? And what does this mean for the future of Gritty? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

If we clone your body and transfer your memories to it, is it you? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

The universe is Candy Land. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

You can use this podcast as a pillow, if you like, but it’s still not a pillow. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When a book series hasn’t completed, what does the author owe us? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Beginning in this episode, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto will be portraying John and Jason. Or not. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Is The Cloud just Other People’s Computers? Watch out for Cloud Men! John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Most people aren’t eating light bulbs. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Listener James sends us a special message from beneath his blanket. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

What’s an Indie Developer, and is John one now? What does it mean to be “indie?” John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Is a port a slot? PCMCIA cards have slots, but USB devices have ports. Either way, Jason has to make amends. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Whatever this is called, a lot of us are doing it these days. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

My other car is also a camera. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Tabs or spaces? AFTERSHOW: Commas. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.