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Today in
My Weird Prompts
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
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A sloth and a donkey discuss anything — every episode generated by AI from a single prompt.
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Technology |
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This episode explores the physics of structure-borne vibration — how pile drivers send Rayleigh waves through soil that couple into foundations and re-radiate as…
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This episode breaks down why pilot holes are non-negotiable, how to match the hole to the screw, and what the self-drilling drywall anchors actually do differently…
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Then Hannah held a live wire and walked away. This episode separates the physics from the folklore. We break down the actual numbers behind electrocution, why 60Hz…
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We dig into load ratings, gate mechanics, and why a nine-pound load on a 150-pound-rated strap still feels risky. From climbing gear to cable organization, here's…
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What if the solution isn't a bigger brick, but a distributed network of smaller, smarter modules? We break down the physics of battery capacity, the failure of…
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The problem isn't the glass—it's low-frequency, structure-borne vibration that bypasses every acoustic window on the market. We explain flanking paths, A-weighting…
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But the first bit failed, and the reason is materials science. This episode breaks down the difference between HSS and carbide bits, why hammer action matters more…
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AI |
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Why do AI models sometimes claim to be a different model entirely? We break down the mechanics of knowledge distillation — the post-training technique at the center…
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When a model says something toxic or wrong, what actually kept it out of the training data? This episode maps the full content filtering pipeline — from Common…
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Everyone talks about Common Crawl and The Pile, but they're just the bulk ingredients in the AI pantry. This episode explores the selective, purpose-built datasets…
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Your AI's recommendations are only as trustworthy as its training data. We explore the mechanics of data poisoning — how a rival lab could inject disinformation…
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Health |
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A listener's meticulous documentation of post-meal bloating — tape measurements, photos, and a consistent cheese sandwich — raises a surprising question: does the…
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What if most of your relationship fights aren't meant to be solved? Based on 40+ years of lab research, the Gottman Method reveals that 69% of conflicts are…
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When the fridge is empty and executive function is gone, a protein bar won't cut it. This episode breaks down the real difference between protein bars and…
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Today we dig into what chronic construction noise does to a mind with ADHD, why the real enemy might be helplessness rather than decibels, and what Acceptance and…
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Geopolitics |
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Six months after Operation Epic Fury killed Iran's Supreme Leader, the regime didn't collapse—it consolidated. Now both sides are blockading each other, and Iran is…
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When Israel runs a snap drill, the surprise is manufactured — and that's the point. This episode goes inside the mechanics of multi-front homefront exercises: who…
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Parenting |
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Parents treat developmental milestones like a leaderboard, but what does science actually say? This episode digs into the research on walking, talking, and reading…
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That gut-punch moment when your baby cries at daycare drop-off—is it a human universal or a culturally specific invention? This episode unpacks the concept of WEIRD…
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Everything Else |
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Why would a photograph of an industrial bin spark genuine delight? We explore the psychology behind the growing fascination with industrial-grade products — from…
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We break down the five field marks of sky identification: light color, strobe pattern, movement, altitude, and operational context. Using his sighting as a case…
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This episode breaks down the full landscape of giving quotes to journalists: how the reporter's edit controls everything, why off-the-record is a trap, whether…
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In this episode, we unpack the cultural scripts that make self-promotion feel like a moral failure, why the "Irish modesty" reflex is a miscalculation, and how to…
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