Robot Or Not?

Morning has broken, like the first… morning? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

It’s within walking distance. How far is that? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Where does your finger go when you “swipe right”? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When is it stubble and when is it more? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

It’s fundamental, yes. But is it something you can do with your ears? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When is a body of water a river? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Is soup a drink? What separates liquids from food? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

From dish to plate to bowl. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Does it all come down to the U.S. Postal Service? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

And do sliders have to slide? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

An Accidental AR podcast. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Can we differentiate between how people name pets and how they name children? Listeners Rover and Whiskers, drop us a line. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Where do we draw the line between a regular device and a “smart” device? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When does a meal turn into leftovers? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Listener Luke sent in this week’s theme song. Is it a cover version of our canonical theme song? When is a new version of a song not a cover? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

What constitutes family? Blood relatives only? Are friends family? Are co-workers family? Can you escape your family? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

What about when they’re ajar? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Select all the STOREFRONTS to prove that you’re a human. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

By popular demand, John has done his research—or maybe not?—and is here to break down what is bacon and what is an impostor. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Prompted by a note from Listener Zach, we discuss the trend of “autonomous food delivery vehicles” on college campuses. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.