That's Absurd Please Elaborate22 Jun 2023

A Missing Moon | feat. Dr. Ali Mattu

This episode Julian explores the moon (or a lack thereof), Trace placates us with placenta pontification, and special guest Dr. Ali Mattu tells the robots it’s OK to feel feelings.

QUESTIONS

Trace: "What happened to placentas and umbilical cords in the past" from Dr. Mattu

Dr. Ali Mattu: “Can robots love” from ChatGPT

Julian: "What would the world be like if there was no moon?" from Trace

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SOCIALS

[[ DR ALI MATTU ]]

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[[ JULIAN ]]

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Twitter: @Huggetout

[[ TRACE ]]

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CREDITS

This episode of That's Absurd Please Elaborate was written by Trace Dominguez and Julian Huguet, edited by Kyle Sisk, and produced by all three of us. Special thanks to Ali Mattu for joining, and for everyone listening. Your feedback helps make this better.

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