Topic: Pi

The program concludes with a series of "end of show mixes" and a musical recitation of the digits of Pi. The hosts remind listeners to support the show via NoAgendaDonations.com and sign off with their traditional "In the morning" greeting before the final music tracks play.

The AI training company Mercor reportedly suffered a massive hack, resulting in the release of proprietary data and expert training methods. There are concerns that Chinese entities will utilize this data to create compressed, highly efficient AI models. Meanwhile, individual users are increasingly running AI models locally on hardware like Raspberry Pis to avoid commercial subscriptions like 11 Labs.

The hosts announce upcoming "No Agenda Meetups" in Boise, East Texas, and Fredericksburg. These producer-organized events are described as "connections that give you protection," serving as a local support network for listeners in case of emergencies.

A high-end Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU with a specialized cooling block is showcased as a tool for running local AI models. The hardware, which includes a Raspberry Pi attachment, allows for the creation of AI content without relying on cloud-based services. This segment highlights the increasing accessibility of powerful computing for independent media production.

A discussion regarding the proliferation of AI robot dogs available on platforms like Amazon and TikTok. Specific models mentioned include the Wuffy and the Puppy Pi, which features ChatGPT integration and a Raspberry Pi 5. Skepticism is expressed regarding the authenticity of these products due to inconsistent sizing in marketing materials.

Producers celebrate "Pi Day" with themed donations. Eli the Coffee Guy promotes a new organic Ethiopian Guji roast from Gigawatt Coffee. Eric Cioffi describes how he earned his donation through the Upside gas cashback app. The hosts also receive a trio of hot sauces from the Serious Pepper Hot Sauce Company.

The hosts review listener statistics from the "Troll Room" and promote the Podcasting 2.0 initiative, specifically the True Fans web app. They also discuss the week's digital art submissions, including "Pi Day" themed pieces and the ongoing "Slender Mint" branding project.

The hosts acknowledge March 14th as Pi Day and note the passing of National Nap Day. A brief discussion ensues regarding the lack of donation enthusiasm compared to the COVID-19 era. A news item about penguins contracting bird flu is mentioned as a potential precursor to a new pandemic narrative.

A rundown of upcoming No Agenda meetups is provided, including events in Charleston, Indianapolis, and a special "Pi Day" celebration on March 14th. While a meetup in Albuquerque was cancelled, new gatherings are appearing in locations as far-reaching as Osaka, Japan and British Columbia. Listeners are encouraged to visit noagendameetups.com to find or start local community events.

Adam Curry provides a technical overview of Nostr, explaining that it relies on relays rather than centralized servers. While not yet ready for mainstream use, the protocol allows users to "zap" each other with Satoshis (Bitcoin). The hosts compare its development to the early days of Podcasting 2.0 and emphasize the importance of user-controlled blocking.

A series of high-level donations are acknowledged, including contributions from Elliot Johnson, Susan Johnson, and Priscilla O'Leary. The segment includes birthday wishes and "Goat Karma" requests. An anonymous donor from Columbus, Ohio, sent a "Pi donation" of $314.16, leading to a brief discussion on the mathematical rounding of the constant.

A series of listener meetups are announced for March and April, including events in Springfield, Missouri, and a "Pi Day" celebration in Colorado. The "North Idaho Sanity Brigade" and various groups in Gary, Indiana, and Cincinnati are highlighted as hubs for the No Agenda community. The hosts emphasize that "connection is protection" for listeners who feel out of place in mainstream society.

The donation segment continues with "early Pi Day" contributions and a follow-up from the "Black Metal Cowboy," who donated despite his earlier criticisms. An announcement is made for the Homegrown Generation Family Expo, an online homeschool conference.

Amateur radio enthusiasts believe one of the unidentified aerial phenomena recently downed by a $400,000 Sidewinder missile was actually a $12 Pico balloon. These small ham radio balloons typically carry Raspberry Pi transmitters and operate on low power. A producer with intimate knowledge of the military's balloon tracking efforts provided insight into the recalibration of radar systems to detect these slow-moving objects.

The final list of donors is read, including a $100 donation from Greg Kovalec and various birthday shout-outs. The hosts note that only one person, Eric B., donated $3.14 in honor of Pi Day, leading to a joke about math being considered "racist" in modern culture.

The hosts review the success of their "Pi Day" donation drive ($314.15), noting that while the $3,000 tier had no takers, several producers contributed $31.41. They discuss how producers are now listing their "Executive Producer" titles on LinkedIn and IMDb. The segment reinforces the "value for value" model as the show's sole source of funding.

The hosts read notes from high-tier donors, including several new knights and dames. They express regret for forgetting "Pi Day" (March 14th) until a producer's note mentioned it. The segment covers various personal updates from the "Gitmo Nation" community, including birthdays and relationship requests.

The Raspberry Pi 400 has been released, featuring a complete Linux computer built into a keyboard, reminiscent of the Commodore 64 or VIC-20. While marketed as a $100 computer, the total cost increases when adding a monitor and peripherals. The device comes pre-loaded with a Linux distribution and productivity software, making it a powerful and affordable option for basic computing and video editing.

A historical review of the Plato computer learning system from the 1970s suggests that remote, computerized education is often a mediocre substitute for classroom instruction. Despite the availability of cheap hardware like the Raspberry Pi, critics argue that the fundamental flaws of automated teaching discovered decades ago remain relevant today.

The hosts advocate for teaching children the basics of computer hardware and open-source operating systems like Linux rather than just "learning to code." They suggest that building a computer using a Raspberry Pi is a superior educational tool compared to the "shackled" environments of Windows 10 or Chrome OS.