The Daily Zeitgeist

In this edition of Trendcydides Trap, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, another bad commencement speech, Alligator Alcatraz closing, Trump's China trip, Chudthebuilder finally getting to the "find out" phase and much more!
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In this edition of the Iconograph, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian/podcaster Kyle Ayers to talk about the guy who envisaged the device you are likely listening to this podcast on:
Steve Jobs!
They'll explore his core trauma, his iconic Issey Miyake fit, his inimitable stench and much more!

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The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 438 (5/11/26-5/15/26)
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In episode 2059, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and beauty influencer, Carmen Laurent, to discuss… Daddy Bloodbag’s Secrets to Eternal Life Have Dropped, Rudy Giuliani saw everything BUT God, Please Keep RFK Jr Away From Heart Surgeries, OpenAI’s Children’s Movie/Investor Bait Is For Sale At Cannes and more!
Carmen's Piece of Media: "Just give me a fan!"
Bryan Johnson's list of 41 things he's learned while 'spending millions' on longevity
Giuliani Reveals ‘Spiritual Experience’ While in Coma
Fact Check: Did RFK Jr Perform Heart Surgery on a Live Patient in Ohio?
RFK Jr. Sits in on Open Heart Surgery in Bonkers Move
Thierry Frémaux Talks New Oscar Rules, “Feminist Washing” ‘Thelma & Louise’ Poster Charge; Berlinale Backlash, AI, Red Carpet Selfies & Hollywood
Film industry cannot fight rise of artificial intelligence, says Demi Moore
AGC Launches Open AI-Produced Animated Family Film ‘Critterz’ For Cannes Market
IMDB: Critterz
‘Critterz’ First Look: New Tech Behind AI Animated Feature Unveiled as Vertigo and Federation Form New AI Production Company
“This future looking like a nightmare”: OpenAI announces feature-length AI-generated film, “Critterz,” and nobody wants this
OpenAI Backs AI-Made Animated Feature Film
If making a movie with AI still costs 30 MILLION then AI-generated “art” is an objective failure.
French Filmmaking Organizations Condemn OpenAI-Backed Animated Feature Aiming For Cannes
LISTEN: sleeptalkin by Black Light Animals
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In this very special edition of the show, Jack and Miles are joined by Miles' dad/artist Todd Gray to discuss his work and influences!
TODD GRAY
LACMA Opens With New Commission by Todd Gray — TODD GRAY
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