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Join Manny, Noah, and Devan — three best friends and journalists — as they settle dumb arguments by actually doing the research. Each week, they start with a debate or discussion. Why don't men ask follow up questions? Should schools ban phones? Is dating an AI chatbot cheating? Then, they go out into the world, talk to experts, conduct experiments, and find the answer. NO SUCH THING is an explainer podcast about pop culture, the internet, and whatever weird thing your group chat can't agree on. If you've ever had a take so strong you had to fact-check it, this show is for you.
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- Today31 min
Why are we addicted to personality tests? (And are they even accurate?)
Today we’re diving into the world of personality tests, more specifically the Enneagram. We’ll take it ourselves, and find out just how accurate these tests are and what our obsession with them says about us. Our guests this week are: Joshua Hook, Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas Sam Corbin, columnist at The New York Times Take the Enneagram yourself and tag us (@nosuchthing.show) in your results on your IG stories. For links to Joshua and Sam’s work, check out our newsletter. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Are you being charged different prices than the person next to you?
In 1999, Coca-Cola’s CEO floated raising prices on hotter days using new technology in their vending machines. This caused an avalanche of bad press and the company backed off their plan. Today, that sort of variable pricing is commonplace, with companies hiding behind algorithms and economic shocks to shield themselves from malicious price-gouging tactics. This week, we find out how we lost control of the concept of a “fair price.” Our guest this week is Lindsay Owens, President and CEO of the Groundwork Collaborative and author of the new book Gouged: The End of a Fair Price — and What That Means for Your Wallet. For links to research and more, check out our newsletter. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 19m
Presenting Who’s With Me? W. Kamau Bell interviews Daveed Diggs
We’re sharing an episode of W. Kamau Bell’s new show, Who’s With Me?. Kamau—a stand-upcomedian, activist, and author—sits down with someone he admires deeply to give them theirflowers, ask his most burning questions, and invite his guest to give him homework on how wecan all make the world a better place. Daveed Diggs joins Kamau to talk about his hip-hopcareer, the anxiety of parenthood, starring in Hamilton, and pursuing creative projects withfriends. Find more episodes of Who’s With Me? on Youtube or wherever you get podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago55 min
Should white people use skin tone emojis? & more (NST Mailbag)
This week, we have one of the greatest mailbags of all time. Will cracking your knuckles give you arthritis? Should white people use skin-tone emojis? Why do dogs love Lamb Chop? And more plane-related questions, including does the middle seat get both armrests? Our guests this week are: Rachel, E. Hein, M.D. Kate Lindsay, listen to ICYMI and follow her Substack Embedded Check out Kate's Atlantic article: Why Are Dogs So Obsessed With Lamb Chop? Check out Kate’s other episodes with the NST crew: What’s the best way to split the bill? Why can’t adults order from the kids’ menu? Are outdoor cats happier than indoor cats? Buy Manny's book “Colored People Time: A Case for (Casual) Rebellion here. For more, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Is the "ugly tax" real?
This week, Manny, Noah, and Devan debate whether there's a such thing as an "ugly tax," social penalties for being unattractive. The more academic term for this is "lookism," which is the discrimination against people for the way that they look. Should less attractive people be a protected class of minority? Manny interviews Thomas Spiegel, professor of philosophy at the Miyazaki International University in Tokyo, and Stephanie Fairyington, author of "Ugly: A Letter to My Daughter." For more, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 3 weeks ago38 min
A musician defends using AI in his music (Part 2)
In part 2 of our series on AI music, Devan confronts 1010benja on his use of generative AI on his new EP 1010: Time Has Nothing To Do With What You Choose… ICYMI listen to part 1: Can AI music be good Listen to 1010benja on Apple Music and Spotify and check out his website demetriusproduction.com Read 1010benja's Hearing Things interview Tell us your thoughts about 1010benja’s use of AI: Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286. For more, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 weeks ago46 min
Can AI music be good? (Part 1)
On today's episode, the boys discuss the many various goings on in AI music generation. Manny "creates" a few different versions of the NO SUCH THING theme song (that he actually produced without AI) using generative AI, and asks Noah and Devan to compare and contrast original songs with their AI cover counterparts. Finally, we hear from Charlie Harding, audio engineer and host of the Switched on Pop podcast, to learn just how much AI is being used in the music industry today, and where he sees it all heading in the future. Be sure to check the feed this Friday for Part 2 of this episode, where Devan confronts an artist about the use of AI in his music. For more, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 31, 202651 min
Are cops stalking you with a nationwide camera network? (Inside Flock)
Today’s episode is all about Flock, the controversial nationwide network of artificial-intelligence roadside cameras. Drew Harwell, a tech reporter at The Washington Post, explains his reporting on cops using the technology as a tool for stalking and the victims and advocates fighting for change. Check out Drew’s reporting: How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking Police departments weren’t looking for officers abusing Flock. We did it for them. Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network 404 Media has also done some great reporting on Flock and The New York Times also recently did a deep dive on the tech. ICYMI NST 66: Can YouTubers actually hold police accountable? For more, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram. Have a question you want us to answer? Email us at mannynoahdevan@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (860) 325-0286. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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