Ian and Michael let loose with an unfiltered tirade about the state of things—consumerism, news media, society, and all the everyday absurdities that grind the gears. Less structured discussion, more cathartic venting, this one’s exactly what the episode title promises: a general rant about the world as it is.Plus, our AI-generated contributor Emma returns with a fresh instalment of Emma's Artificial Reflections! (This episode contains AI-generated content and speech; this description was written with the help of AI)
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The Spoiler Alert Episode
Ian and Michael talk about the movie-going experience: cinema versus streaming, how audiences behave, and whether the magic of the big screen still matters. From there, they drift into a debate on spoilers: do they ruin a story, or can they sometimes make it richer? Along the way, they give away key twists from several books and films; if you haven't seen The Sixth Sense or read The Lord of the Rings yet, consider yourself warned! (This description was generated with AI)
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20 Minutes of Apathy
Ian and Michael muse on the art of not giving a damn. From the constant barrage of world events (usually of the bad kind) to the trivial irritations of daily life, they ask: is there wisdom in tuning out? Or should we be worried that apathy might be the most rational response of all? Should we just… not bother to care? (This description was AI-generated)
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Designer Wastebaskets and Digital Assets
Ian and Michal wander from shredders and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to lost Bitcoin fortunes, counterfeit designer wastebaskets, and the precarious nature of digital assets. Along the way, they unpack how algorithms shape everything from airline baggage fees to the art market, and why fakery—whether Rolexes, hotel bins, or even peerages—might be more dangerous (or absurd) than it looks. (This description was generated with AI)
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GPT-5 Reception, Digital Ecosystems
Ian and Michael discuss the mixed reception to the recently released GPT-5, as well as our reliance on digital ecosystem providers.
AI Unfiltered is a light-hearted and occasionally thought-provoking podcast about anything and everything relating to our modern digital society. Technology, current affairs, language, people, and whatever else happens to be current or pops into our heads. Hosted by Ian Bowie and Michael Stormbom.