The Gruen Effect: Dead Malls on a Xmas Eve Special

Dive into the Gruen Effect this Christmas Eve with Ronald and Mike as they wrap up 2020 with a festive bang! Explore the maze of consumer behavior with insights from Victor Gruen and Ray Oldenburg, and unravel the mystery of Dead Malls. It’s a jolly journey through Wiki Rabbit Holes, Amazon’s massive workforce, and the quirks of Benford’s Law in election time—all in our X-mas Special finale!

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Quick Cart: Amazon Go’s swift answer to Parkinson’s Law

Amazon Go defies Parkinson’s Law in a shopping revolution—time is of the essence, and convenience is king. In this episode, we delve into the world of Amazon’s innovative retail solution that turns the tables on traditional shopping experiences. As Parkinson’s Law states, ‘work expands to fill the time available for its completion,’ but Amazon Go challenges this notion by minimizing the time spent in stores. We explore how this cutting-edge technology maximizes efficiency, allowing shoppers to bypass checkout lines and how it could redefine our understanding of time management. Tune in to discover if Amazon Go is the future of retail and what it means for the productivity paradox.

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Tech Tiers: Stepping Stones from AI to Spatial Computing

AI, Spatial Computing, and beyond: we delve into the intricate world where technologies build upon one another. We explore how the revelations in ‘The Social Dilemma’ documentary and insights from the book ‘Infinite Retina’ on Spatial Computing lay the groundwork for the next leaps in Artificial Intelligence. Join us as we stitch these concepts together, revealing how each innovation is a stepping stone to the next technological marvel.

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Benford’s Law: Math’s Hidden Truth in Cars & Money

Unveiling a mysterious phenomenon, this captivating third episode brings Benford’s Law to the forefront, inviting you to dive into the secrets of mathematics, the intriguing world of car platforms, and the complexity of money value. Discover the latest developments in Big Tech and technology at large.

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Cold Tech Wars: US-China & Apple’s 30% Cut

Step into the arena of the tech cold war and app store battles. Join us as we dissect the geopolitical tensions between the US and China and the corporate clash over Apple’s app store policies with a 30% cut on every In-App Purchase (IAP) and the potential impact on a singular virtual world’s online store.

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Digital Debut: Virtuality and TikTok Takeover

Our very first episode!

Join your hosts Mike and Ronald as we explore the impact on virtual spaces and Microsoft’s potential acquisition of TikTok in our inaugural episode. Get to know your personal copilots of the tech world during our inspiring journey of knowledge sharing at the intersection of technology and philosophy.

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