AI Alignment
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#832: How AI Rebuilt the Curb Cut
From Whisper to smart prosthetics, discover how AI is transforming accessibility and granting independence to millions.
#798: Beyond the Button: How AI Learns From Your Feedback
Ever wonder if your AI feedback actually matters? Discover how ratings shape global models and the privacy tech keeping your data safe.
#791: The Roller Coaster of Tech Adoption
Is the AI magic wearing off? We dive into the Gartner Hype Cycle to see where LLMs and autonomous agents actually stand in 2026.
#781: From Monolith to Constellation: Why AI Hubs Are Specializing
Explore how the US AI map is shifting in 2026, from San Francisco’s frontier labs to the specialized industrial hubs of Houston and NYC.
#765: When AI Simplifies Emergency Guidelines
Learn how to build "radically simple" emergency plans and go-bags using AI, flowcharts, and local-first tech tools.
#748: Evolution of the Machine: The Future of Our Show
Corn and Herman explore the next frontier of their show, from lifelike video avatars to the fragile systems that keep our modern world running.
#699: Can AI Get the Joke? Sarcasm, Irony, and LLM Nuance
Discover how AI learns to spot sarcasm and avoid being a "Clippy" through the power of latent space and human feedback.
#692: When Algorithms Decide the Battle
Herman and Corn revisit the 2025 12-day war, exploring how electronic warfare and regional alliances changed the face of modern combat.
#672: Why LLMs Can't Fly Drones
Herman and Corn break down Anthropic’s move into defense and the technical reality of how AI actually pilots drones on the modern battlefield.
#670: Open Source vs. Open Weights: The AI Branding Illusion
Is your AI truly open? Herman and Corn break down the critical difference between open source and open weights in the age of LLMs.
#665: Inside the Stack: The Hidden Layers of Every AI Prompt
Ever wonder what happens after you hit enter? Discover the hidden "stack" of instructions and memories shaping every AI response.
#664: Which Phase Bakes in More Bias?
Is AI a neutral oracle or a mirror of our biases? Explore how training data and human feedback shape the cultural "soul" of modern models.
#652: The Art of Hopeful Pausing: AI Logic vs. Human Reality
Exploring the gap between AI's logic leaps and the slow pace of physical reality. How do we stay hopeful without losing ourselves in the wait?
#651: Decoding the Blueprint: An Expert Guide to AI Model Cards
Stop skipping the fine print. Herman and Corn reveal how to read AI model cards like a pro to spot true innovation and hidden flaws.
#639: The Future of Survival: UBI in the Age of Agentic AI
As AI transforms the workforce, Herman and Corn explore if Universal Basic Income is a radical dream or a pragmatic necessity for survival.
#624: Ontologies, AI, and the Human Under the Loop
Explore how Palantir and Anthropic’s Claude are redefining modern warfare, from the raid in Venezuela to the future of the digital battlefield.
#600: When AI Becomes a Socratic Mirror
Forget basic quizzes. Discover how Socratic AI agents and embedding spaces are helping us map our deepest political and philosophical beliefs.
#552: Is Your Therapist Just a $200 a Week Habit?
Why does therapy feel like an endless loop? Explore the high cost of care and how AI is bridging the gap to provide structured, affordable support.
#527: Who’s Really Flying? The Evolution of Aircraft Controls
From steel cables to digital signals: Herman and Corn explore how flight controls evolved and why some modern jets still use 1960s technology.
#422: The Tactile Revolution: Why Keyboards Outlast Voice AI
Discover why mechanical keyboards are dominating the 2026 tech landscape, from mission-critical military use to the ultimate coding experience.
#399: Genius or Forgetful? Decoding Moravec’s Paradox
Why can geniuses build AI but forget their keys? Explore Moravec’s Paradox and the "spiky profile" of the neurodivergent brain.
#397: Who Trains the Boss if AI Does All the Junior Work?
As AI moves from talking to acting, entry-level roles are vanishing. Corn and Herman discuss the "hollowing out" of the global workforce.
#321: The Sunk Cost Trap: Why We Struggle to Let Go
Why do we stay in bad movies or dead-end careers? Explore the psychology of the sunk cost fallacy and learn how to break the cycle.
#314: Caught on Tape: The Global Maze of Recording Consent Laws
Can you legally record a private conversation? Explore the complex global landscape of one-party versus two-party consent laws.