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An Epic Trip

An Epic Trip

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Aubrey's Boxing Experience:

- Attended her coach's professional boxing match, her first-ever pro fight.

- Describes the intensity of 3-minute rounds and the brutal nature of the sport.

- Insight into weight cuts and the physical toll on fighters.

Book Talk -- Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere:

- Peter finishes The Lost Metal and prepares for Wind and Truth by watching a 3-hour recap video.

- Aubrey finishes Wind and Truth and dives into The Sunlit Man, discussing the interconnectedness of the Cosmere.

- Both discuss Tress of the Emerald Sea and how it serves as a great entry point to Sanderson's universe.

Epic Systems Campus Tour:

- Aubrey shares her visit to Epic Systems' whimsical and surreal campus in Madison, Wisconsin.

- Descriptions of themed buildings (Wizarding, Alice in Wonderland, Chocolate Factory) and over-the-top decor.

- The quirky layout includes tunnels, galaxy carpets, and immersive themed environments.

- Peter recalls his experience at Epic, humorously comparing it to a parody of Silicon Valley excess.

Rants on Electronic Medical Records:

- Peter explains his love-hate relationship with Epic as an EMR, likening it to choosing the least bad STD.

- Critiques on how EMRs prioritize billing and coding over patient care.

- Insight into the history of Epic, which started as billing software.

Tech and Science Corner:

- Discussion on Ozempic and Wegovy's impact on elective surgeries due to delayed gastric emptying.

- Aubrey explains a breakthrough in quantum computing with Microsoft's Majorana 1 chip, potentially revolutionizing simulations.

- Peter passionately explains why encryption backdoors are inherently flawed.

- Criticism of UK's request to Apple to implement a global backdoor.

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