#Data
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Gaming V - The Game Never Ends
In Part V of our Gaming Series, we examine with our guest, Shaday Agosto-Vázquez, how algorithms, AI, and modern digital systems shape what we see and believe without disclosure or consent. From recommendation loops and misinformation rabbit holes to AI systems mirroring and amplifying belief, the conversation surveys how readily human cognition can be guided, narrowed, or exploited by deceptive design. Join us on today’s episode as we discuss how to recognize these “games” and define our own.
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Nostalgic Child Labor
In this nostalgic episode of Positively Pedestrian, the hosts take a trip down memory lane, sharing stories about entrepreneurial ventures, technological experiences, and coming-of-age moments. They kick off the discussion by addressing the infamous phrase “That’s what she said” and explore how slang has evolved over the years. This episode delves into our hosts' pasts, as they reminisce about a floppy disk repair business. From there, they share entertaining tales of paper routes, school suspensions, and the psychology behind what makes someone seem “approachable.” This episode touches on themes of growing up, relationships, and the impact of technological body modifications. It offers a perfect blend of humor, nostalgia, and thoughtful commentary.
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Space Karens & Government Corruption
In this entertaining and engaging episode of Positively Pedestrian, our hosts are joined by the witty and insightful Sam Stanton. Together, they discuss a wide range of topics, including the deep-rooted issues of religious hypocrisy and systemic corruption, as well as the surprising fact that koalas can contract chlamydia. No topic is off-limits as they delve into the complexities of the NSA Prism controversy, the American middle class, and even dogs with thumbs. This episode offers a delightful mix of chaos, laughter, and intellectual insight.
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Wired for Life - Natures Secret Code
In this wandering-yet-profound episode, the hosts explore the interconnectedness of life-natural and artificial-through stories about pollen, memes, IT nerds, elephants, strip mall economies, and gut bacteria. What starts as a walk through muffler-laced streets quickly dives into deep symbiosis: how trees may chemically communicate, how gut flora shapes our identity and choices, and how memes might be distracting us from climate collapse. Along the way, we meet the "Gigachad of IT nerds", examine fecal transplants, explore breast milk vs. formula, and ask if free will is just another chemical illusion. It's science, sarcasm, and social philosophy, all tangled up in data-both digital and biological.
