Robot or Not?

Listener Jason (not host Jason) wants to know if “non-tech items” are really tech items. John Siracusa and Jason Snell SHOW NOTES & LINKS WVFRM: OUR FAVORITE ORDINARY OBJECTS! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2723Zjqys] Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member [https://www.theincomparable.com/members/]. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Listener Ben asks: If a Buoy is unanchored and works hard to stay where it is, is it the Roomba of the seas? John Siracusa and Jason Snell SHOW NOTES & LINKS ROBOTIC BUOYS MAKE THEIR MARK AT 2024 OLYMPICS [https://www.therobotreport.com/robotic-buoys-make-mark-2024-paris-olympics/] Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member [https://www.theincomparable.com/members/]. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Listener Jim wants John to weigh in on the story of the mushroom that was given a robot body [https://www.earth.com/news/mushroom-is-given-a-robot-body-and-runs-wild-in-fascinating-video/], and while that does sound fascinating, the answer seems to be right there in the description. John Siracusa and Jason Snell SHOW NOTES & LINKS MUSHROOM IS GIVEN A ROBOT BODY AND RUNS WILD [https://www.earth.com/news/mushroom-is-given-a-robot-body-and-runs-wild-in-fascinating-video/] Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member [https://www.theincomparable.com/members/]. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Listener Victor brings us a question from another “or Not?” podcast about how many points are required to make something a story, episode, or character arc. John Siracusa and Jason Snell SPONSORS * Incomparable Memberships! [http://theincomparable.com/members]: Sign up, support our show, and get access to exclusive podcasts and community! This year, John Siracusa watches “Robot” with Jason and the Lazy Doctor Who gang. SHOW NOTES & LINKS RISKY OR NOT? [https://www.riskyornot.co] Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member [https://www.theincomparable.com/members/]. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Listeners Joshua and Matthias want to know about flying in (or on) an airplane. John Siracusa and Jason Snell SPONSORS * Incomparable Memberships! [http://theincomparable.com/members]: Sign up, support our show, and get access to exclusive podcasts and community! Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member [https://www.theincomparable.com/members/]. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.