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Robot or Not?

Robot or Not?

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email [email protected].
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Robot or Not? - 190: Pillow

190: Pillow

Robot or Not?

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08/24/20 • 1 min

You can use this podcast as a pillow, if you like, but it’s still not a pillow.

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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Robot or Not? - 175: Beard

175: Beard

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01/27/20 • 4 min

When is it stubble and when is it more?

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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Robot or Not? - 91: Naked Robotic Core
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01/02/17 • 5 min

An unadorned iPhone can be a Naked Robotic Core, but is it a robot?

iPhone, Unadorned

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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Robot or Not? - 39: Cars (from "Cars")
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01/04/16 • 1 min

If the cars in Pixar’s “Cars” movies aren’t cars, what are they, and where did they come from?
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Robot or Not? - 30: Twiki and Dr. Theopolis
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11/02/15 • 6 min

We take you back to the days of “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” to debate the show’s two artificial sidekicks.
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Robot or Not? - 15: The Major

15: The Major

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07/20/15 • 2 min

From “Ghost in the Shell,” a human brain in a mechanical body. And what about uploaded brains and bodies?
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Robot or Not? - 257: Island

257: Island

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04/03/23 • 6 min

The difference between islands and continents, and also why Pluto can be a planet if you want to lower your standards.

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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Robot or Not? - 252: Friend of the Show
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01/23/23 • 6 min

Listener Rob and Listener Reiner, who are not Director Rob Reiner, want to know if they are Friends of the Show.

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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Robot or Not? - 271: Nachos

271: Nachos

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10/02/23 • 5 min

Hold on, John, Jason’s got this one.

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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Robot or Not? - 195: Child

195: Child

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11/02/20 • 2 min

When is a child no longer a child?

John Siracusa and Jason Snell

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FAQ

How many episodes does Robot or Not? have?

Robot or Not? currently has 317 episodes available.

What topics does Robot or Not? cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Podcasts and Philosophy.

What is the most popular episode on Robot or Not??

The episode title '260: Dish v. Plate (revisited)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Robot or Not??

The average episode length on Robot or Not? is 6 minutes.

How often are episodes of Robot or Not? released?

Episodes of Robot or Not? are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Robot or Not??

The first episode of Robot or Not? was released on Apr 7, 2015.

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