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  • TRC #724: Mistletoe + Christmas Tree Lights

    TRC #724: Mistletoe + Christmas Tree Lights
    Dec 18 2025

    As Christmas approaches we bring you the history of two popular decorations you might see this holiday season. Darren looks at the history of the mistletoe as a decoration, symbol of fertility and God killer. Adam looks at the first use of lights on a Christmas tree and it may be older than you think!
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    19 Min.
  • TRC #723: The Introduction to Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World

    TRC #723: The Introduction to Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World
    Dec 5 2025

    With AI safety still underrated yet imperative, in this bonus episode of the show we share the Introduction to "Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World" by Darren McKee.
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    43 Min.
  • TRC #722: Effective Giving + The Mona Lisa

    TRC #722: Effective Giving + The Mona Lisa
    Dec 2 2025

    Today, December 2nd, is Giving Tuesday. Darren gives an overview of the concept of Effective Giving, with some tips on how your charitable donations could will lead to the most good in line with your own priorities. Adam tackles a few claims about the Mona Lisa, inspired by not all that evidence based viral clips. What were the original colours of this painting, and did it only become popular after being stolen years ago?
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    26 Min.
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