Topic: Boolean Search

The Sony email archive highlights the role of the Rand Corporation, where Sony CEO Michael Linton serves as a board member, in bridging the gap between military think tanks and entertainment media. The hosts perform live Boolean searches for entities like NPR's Vivian Schiller and the MPAA's Chris Dodd to demonstrate the database's transparency.

Curry and Dvorak brainstorm a game show format based on rapid internet searching. They envision a competition where participants use Boolean operators and advanced search techniques to find obscure information. Dvorak argues that effective searching is a vital skill that should be taught in schools, comparing it to a modern-day spelling bee.