Robot Or Not?

It all goes back to Mesopotamia. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

If the new “Lion King” film features CGI animals talking with other CGI animals, is it a “live-action” movie or just a different kind of animation? What about a movie like “Avengers: Infinity War”? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Legal news: Is Almond Milk milk? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

What is a “Chick Flick”? Let’s start off by taking apart the term itself. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

In a rare topical episode, John and Jason discuss Marty, the tall, googly-eyed robot that may soon be roaming the aisles of a supermarket near you. Does Marty meet the Roomba test? Are the googly eyes fooling anyone? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Is this real or are we in a video game? How can we tell the true nature of the universe? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Do hackers do good, or bad, or both? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

“Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.” Merry Christmas, everybody! John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Choosy mothers pronounce it differently. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Where spreadsheets and databases collide. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

“You haven’t done soup yet, have you?” John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Smartphones, dumb phones, feature phones, and computers in your pocket. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Slot toasters, toaster ovens, and the definitions thereof. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

What makes something a podcast? OMG, are we one?! John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Bread is bread, but what about hot dog buns, bagels, tortillas, and pitas? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

John is given the opportunity to endorse or reject the rulings of the International Astronomical Union. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

John’s worked (and left) a lot of jobs. What’s his personal philosophy about job security versus going it alone as an independent? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

The subtle and vexing difference between a nerd and a geek. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

What is computer programming? And what doesn’t qualify? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When is a game show a game show, and when is it reality television? Also, we reveal our favorite reality TV show. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.