Robot Or Not?

Sometimes, everyone on the Internet wants John’s opinion.

When robots flock together naturally, will humans give them a name? Or will we be too busy dying?

Many robots, one robot, or no robots?

Topology can be tricky.

It’s a big thing in the middle of nowhere. Does it need to be a rock to be a monolith?

When is something electronic, and when is it electric?

Is that just a really short acting part, or is it only a cameo?

We salute all Moms, no matter their classification. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Listener/Professor Lisa can handle conceptual analysis on her own, but she does wonder why campus delivery robots make her so angry. (It wasn’t just because they’re Russian.) John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

A bunch of baseball writers drafted pastas. John has thoughts. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Does texture matter when it comes to robots? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Paul Atreides and the Fremen sure look cool, but won’t they die of hyperthermia in those suits? (Incomparable Members will find a special bonus episode of Robot or Not in the First Class feed today. Become a member for lots of goodies!) John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Select all ROBOT RELATED PODCASTS. If there are none, click Stop. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

John has one, but also doesn’t have one. Mary married some merry carrots. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Listener Ashley wants to know about the true meaning of friendship. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Why do Americans crowd out the rest of two continents from the namespace? John thinks it’s about imperialism; Jason thinks it’s because our country has no proper name. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Listener Scott wants to know what “homemade” cooking is. Jason made this episode from scratch. (But the theme song was store-bought.) John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

Jason starts to ask John a question, but everything gets derailed. John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

What makes a car a car, and not a truck, or an SUV, or a crossover? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.

When is Next Wednesday? Is it Wednesday? Or the Wednesday after that? John Siracusa and Jason Snell.