Robot or Not?

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Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email robot@theincomparable.com.

2 NGÀY TRƯỚC

Pizza Robot

Live from Estes Park, Colorado, listener Kyle has eaten at a pizza place where his food was delivered via a robot! But… is it a robot, or not? After a swift verdict, John and Jason then spend far more time digging deep on Antonio’s Pizza and what sort of pizza it provides to the people of Colorado. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

8 phút
13 THG 4

Superhero Naming Conventions

Listener Joshua is really focused on the grammar of Superhero and Supervillain names. Is Batman a bat? Does Doctor Doom have an advanced degree? Can Rogue keep her name while joining the X-Men? Are there any rules at all? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

5 phút
7 THG 4

Life on the Moon (and Mars?)

Listener Jack seeks a true definition of what it means when we say “humans will live on the Moon (or Mars).” Does a brief visit count? Do you need to grow your own potatoes? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

2 phút
23 THG 3

Out of Pocket

Listener Tom really wants us to explain what it means if someone is “out of pocket.” This leads to some existential questions about the pocket and the people who may not be in it. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

3 phút
16 THG 3

Can

Listener Niels follows on from the logical question of if a glass can be made of plastic to ponder what makes a can a can. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

5 phút
9 THG 3

Facial Hair

Listener Justin tries to get us to stretch the definition of “facial hair” beyond the beard. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

2 phút
2 THG 3

Shirt

Listener Roy brings us into his debate with his teenage son about what makes a shirt a shirt. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

3 phút
23 THG 2

Building

Listener Jack wants to know if a few famous gates and statues are also buildings. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

3 phút

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Yay

06/04/2024

Friesker (formerly ness)#trans

Yay. O -I- /\
Top of my playlist

06/04/2024

jefe317

I always listen to this show first. Short and fun, well worth going through the whole series.
Love it

21/03/2023

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Sweet and short! Keep it up
Extremely short and fun!

21/06/2021

Blizzard1s2d

Brief little discussions about definitions, wacky in a fun way.

Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email robot@theincomparable.com.