Topic: Reboot

A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787 experienced a sudden mid-air drop, which was linked to a known technical issue requiring the flight control computers to be reset every 22 days to prevent a "memory leak" or system freeze. The hosts compare this critical aviation maintenance requirement to "rebooting a router" and criticize the modern state of coding.

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program by discussing technical delays caused by a slow router reboot. The hosts remark on the frustrations of modern technology before transitioning into the week's news cycle.

The hosts address technical issues from a previous episode caused by a malfunctioning router at the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX). The router was rebooting every 20 to 40 minutes, disrupting T-Mobile broadband provisioning across Europe. Adam Curry notes that infrastructure repairs were delayed because the failure occurred on a Sunday.

While John Dvorak attempts to fix a peering issue with his Sonic.net internet connection, Adam Curry reads birthday announcements for listeners. Celebrants include Sir Keith Chamberlain (73), Rosalind Furness (41), and Paige Walden. The hosts struggle with technical lag and router settings during the transition.

The hosts reflect on a perceived drop in listenership and donations following the election cycle. They discuss the need to "reboot" the show's memes and focus on new topics like the CSS and Algerian nuclear threats. A statistical breakdown of chat room participation versus financial support is provided.

A host describes the total failure of a Nokia E71 mobile phone following a botched software update. The discussion critiques Nokia's PC-based software loader and the general decline of the company's hardware reliability, suggesting they should return to manufacturing boots and tires.

Adam Curry discusses his interest in finding a "Galt's Gulch" retreat, referencing Ayn Rand's novel *Atlas Shrugged*. He argues that the book, written in 1957, accurately reflects the current state of the military-industrial and pharmaceutical complexes. The hosts discuss the concept of "rebooting" the world through a strike of the "great thinkers and producers."

Senator Tom Carper of Delaware expressed strong support for expanding nuclear power during recent Senate hearings. The administration, including Energy Secretary Steven Chu, appears to be moving toward a "reset" or "reboot" of the nuclear industry. Proponents argue for building new plants across the country as a primary energy solution.