What we’re about
This group caters to curious people who are seeking added depth to the usual conversations about topics that defy simple explanations and/or deserve deeper insight. There is no fee to attend, and participation is purely voluntary. In fact, we often have members attend just to listen (although the more voices in the debate, the better it is!). And join our Facebook page - member or not, everyone is welcome there: https://www.facebook.com/groups/183614758344101/
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Two for one... AI Slop and the pernicious overuse of "like"Tender Greens, El Segundo, CA$1.00
Our first topic will be another look at AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how - in a just a few months - its use and misuse portend a future that will have real-world consequences. As John Oliver explores in this episode of "Last Week Tonight," the advent of AI Slop is infecting almost every corner of the internet. Are we entering a period of mistrust in just about everything we encounter in media? Chris Hayes also goes into great depth with Jia Tolentino of The New Yorker in this podcast. By the way, do you remember this guy?
And our second topic is more of a pet-peeve of mine that the above-mentioned Chris Hayes podcast inspired. I like Chris Hayes, but he has a annoying habit of using "like" way too much in his professional appearances, and he seems to infect his guests with the same virus, such that by the end of his interview, you'll find his subjects using "like" heavily. Does anyone else see this happening with other podcast hosts? And is anyone else bothered by it? What I find particularly interesting is this podcast appearance by Chris Hayes with Ezra Klein of the New York Times. Listen to how often Hayes uses "like" versus Ezra.
