Topic: Lisp

Artificial intelligence researchers are reportedly returning to the LISP programming language to improve machine reasoning and recursive logic. While Python remains the dominant language for large language models, the limitations of current neural networks have led to a renewed interest in the symbolic AI approaches pioneered by John McCarthy.

The performance of Elon Musk's Grok AI is criticized as "word salad," with broader skepticism directed at the current AI boom. Analysts suggest the primary beneficiaries of the trend are hardware companies like Nvidia, as the actual business utility of large language models remains unproven.

The history of "AI Winters" is reviewed, detailing periods of reduced funding following overhyped expectations in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. Notable failures include the Japanese Fifth Generation Computer project and the collapse of the Lisp machine market. These cycles suggest that current AI enthusiasm may eventually face a similar period of disillusionment if technical limitations like "hallucinations" persist.

The show concludes with a discussion on the development of a universal flu vaccine using mRNA technology, which aims to protect against all 20 known strains. Global health organizations like the WEF and WHO are promoting the shot as a "transformative product" for everyone on the planet. The segment ends with a satirical musical piece and final sign-offs from the hosts.

A technical deep dive into Geoffrey Hinton's career reveals his work on neural networks and the back propagation algorithm, for which he won the Turing Award in 2018. The hosts examine his academic background and his personal website at the University of Toronto, noting its dated design. They clarify that his work focused on "deep learning" rather than general AI.

The episode concludes with a preview of MoFacts episode 89 and a "Tyrannical Lisp" audio mix deconstructing vaccine mandates and media narratives. The hosts remind listeners to support the show through the "Value for Value" model and announce their return for the next broadcast on Sunday. The final segment includes a report on Dutch cities banning non-electric delivery vehicles starting in 2025.

Justin Trudeau confirmed plans to withdraw Canadian fighter jets from the coalition fighting ISIS in Iraq and Syria, signaling a shift in Canadian foreign policy. The hosts discuss Trudeau's public speaking mannerisms, specifically a perceived lisp, and compare it to the more stoic presentation of Stephen Harper. They also mention Trudeau's intention to reconsider Canada's participation in the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

A critique of a McDonald's radio advertisement for the "Sirloin Third Pound Burger" focuses on the specific vocal style of the voiceover artist. The host argues that the "hip, modern" casting brief resulted in a distinctive, slightly lisped delivery. The segment also questions the marketing of ground sirloin as a premium product, noting it is a common and relatively inexpensive cut of beef.