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The hosts reflect on the evolution of classroom technology, from the banning of handheld calculators to the current struggle to remove smartphones from schools. In legal news, Facebook is paying out a $40 million settlement over cookie tracking, while a federal judge in Virginia ruled that Google maintains an illegal monopoly over the online advertising market. The Google case focuses on the company's dominance in ad exchanges and publisher ad servers.
AI Probability Calculations, Andrew Yang, False Idols
The hosts argue that AI is merely performing probability calculations based on large language models, similar to how chess computers operate. They criticize the elevation of figures like Andrew Yang and Steve Wozniak as "intellectual giants" in the AI debate. The segment characterizes the current AI movement as a "false idol" replacing previous scientific trends.
Developer Jeff Dugwiler created the No Agenda Value for Value Calculator (NAVFVV.com) to help listeners determine their contribution levels. The tool allows users to select tiers such as "Broke Millennial" or "Day Trader" and provides direct links for payment. The hosts praise the effort and encourage listeners to use the site to support the upcoming Sunday program.
The hosts read a long list of donations and thank-yous, discussing the transition from Venmo to "Pop Money" for transfers. Adam Curry reveals he received a box from a producer containing "magical" mushrooms and flight calculators. They emphasize the "value for value" model and encourage listeners to continue submitting artwork and clips.
No Agenda Donor Recognition and the 111 Calculation
The hosts recognize several donors, including David Yagley, who contributed $111.11 based on a viral age calculation. The "111" phenomenon occurs when the last two digits of a person's birth year added to the age they turn in 2011 equals 111. Other producers, such as Sir Mark and Edward Sheets, are thanked for their contributions as the show continues to operate on a value-for-value model without traditional advertising.
The No Agenda community launched several projects, including high-quality art prints on Indiegogo featuring political satire. A new version of the "Pocket No Agenda" mobile app was released, featuring individual "bat signals" for different shows on the stream. Other community contributions include a radiation calculator app for Mac and various domain forwards like haikuherman.com.
No Agenda Community Projects and Domain Redirects
Several community-led initiatives are highlighted, including a "No Agenda Carbon Calculator" and a Kickstarter project by Rhino the Bearded to fund "No Agenda Shots." A new iPhone app for the No Agenda Stream, developed by Joshua Fraser, is introduced. The hosts also thank listeners for donating various domain names that redirect to the main show website.
