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Robot or Not?

Robot or Not?

By: John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email robot@theincomparable.com.Copyright © The Incomparable Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 318: Charger
    Jul 7 2025
    Listener Eric really needs his kids to differentiate between charger blocks and charging cables.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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    2 mins
  • 317: AI Hype
    Jun 23 2025
    Listener Christian, your time has come. Is an AI Lock the same as a Smart Lock? Or a Fuzzy Logic Lock? When bicycle gear shifters are called “AI”, how do we define what any of this means? I know—let’s ask John.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

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    4 mins
  • 316: Spacesuits
    Jun 9 2025
    Listener Lorne asks what makes a spacesuit a spacesuit, and it gets complicated in a hurry.

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    5 mins

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