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  • Episode 457: Computational Humor Applications

    Episode 457: Computational Humor Applications

    This episode contains: Steven and Ben record together from Ben’s house. We talk life insurance, college, life experience, and aches and pain from sleeping. We also decide that Devon’s wife is a super hero. Not Funny: Researchers discover that ChatGPT prefers repeating 25 jokes over and over. When tested, “Over 90% of 1,008 generated jokes…

  • Episode 456: Sitting Around the Digital Campfire

    Episode 456: Sitting Around the Digital Campfire

    This episode contains: Everyone is back this week! Steven continues his Star Wars rewatch. Ben has issues with Steven telling his he listens to sad music. Devon chimes in on the music chat. We decide to make some playlists to share with our Patrons. Unlimited Power: Scientists Successfully Transmit Space-Based Solar Power to Earth for…

  • Episode 455: 1983

    Episode 455: 1983

    Pre-show Patreon only: Steven wants to know if anyone wants about 50 blank CDs. Nope. Ben grieves by doing work. He’s learning a lot about himself. Ben sent his wife a birthday message recorded by an Argentinian Bruce Willis lookalike. This episode contains: Happy Birthday Devon! We recorded a podcast without you! Don’t remember a…

  • Episode 454: Interstellar Metamorphosis

    Episode 454: Interstellar Metamorphosis

    Full title generated by Chat GPT: “Interstellar Metamorphosis: Unveiling the Science of Star Wars, Evolution, and Disney” This episode contains: We have the classic line up of Steven and Devon on this episode. Steven loved the food at Galaxies Edge and so found a Star Wars cookbook. We then discuss the closure of the insanely…

  • Episode 453: Building Something New

    Episode 453: Building Something New

    This episode contains: Ben and Steven, the healthy hosts, lead the charge this week. Thoughts and prayers to Devon. We talk a bit about importing hate, and protesting against it. Racism should be called out and shamed, consistently and constantly. Then we talk about The Lion King in all of it’s iterations, for far too…

  • Episode 452: Seeking A Friend

    Episode 452: Seeking A Friend

    Pre-pod Patreon only: The world only exists for us as long as we’re alive. Ben’s favorite epitaph: “Anyway, it’s only other people who die.” This episode contains: Devon’s been a skeptic as long as he remembers. Spoiler alert about Santa this week. If something doesn’t exist, would it be PC to say they’re a non-corporeal…

  • Episode 451: Augmented Artificial Intelligence

    Episode 451: Augmented Artificial Intelligence

    This episode contains: Ben and Steven steer the boat this episode. Ben has been going to the Kite Festival yearly. Steven is home with the kids while his wife lives it up in Hawaii. Steven bought more LEGO while his wife is out of town. Light At the End of the Tunnel: Small acts of…

  • Episode 450: Chaos & The Human Lens

    Episode 450: Chaos & The Human Lens

    This episode contains: Steven and Devon finally recap their visit to Austin, Texas. There were live shows, uncharted adventures and gaming, oh my! Ben was not only left out of their adventures, but his house is still causing grief. Oof. https://uncharteredadventures.com/ https://vigilantebar.com/ Machine Learning Makeover: Iconic image of M87 black hole just got a machine-learning…

  • Episode 449: Pigeons, Podcasts, Putting

    Episode 449: Pigeons, Podcasts, Putting

    This episode contains: Welcome to the Ben Lawless podcast. Lawless: The Ben Story. Y’all seen the movie Lawless? Ben hasn’t yet. Was it good? Devon’s not here tonight, because of… dinner? With his wife? We still would love a tour of the Mighty Coconut offices. They’re doing great work. Steven pitches a series of Walkabout…

  • Episode 448: Devon is Jesus

    Episode 448: Devon is Jesus

    This episode contains: Steven and Ben survived Easter to bring you this podcast. Steven’s continuing sickness has taken a turn. Steven did some research and found out he has Cricopharyngeal spasms. Steven also tells us about his history with anxiety. Ben has a full stand up arcade machine, which is hooked up to a steam…