People vs Algorithms · Sep 18, 2026 · 1:12:44
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Brian and Troy map the whole cast: who's the wizard, who's the arms dealer, who's the schoolyard bully, and who gets stuck playing the citizens of King's Landing who never asked for dragons. Plus: whether the frontier is worth being on, what happens the first time someone dies, Macklemore getting bounced off the Ed Sheeran tour, the rip-off economy, and a spirited defense of yogurt.
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Chapters:
* 02:45 AI Characters and Shifting Alliances
* 28:48 Public Trust and the China Question
* 33:55 Frontier Labs Go Political
* 39:44 When AI Breaks Things
* 45:42 Field Notes Mixtapes
* 49:46 Quick Hits
* 01:08:33 Good Product
* 01:11:54 Credits
Episodes: People vs Algorithms