YouTube's Sh*tty Robots machine-maker, very funny human being, professional tinkerer and potential astronaut Simone Giertz hops in Alie's car to hang out in a sketchy Hollywood alley and chat. Topics covered: the definition of a robot, artificial intelligence, the gateway to her thirst for engineering power, plastic animals, and topless grandmas.
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Bonus Episode: How to Beat Perfectionism and Make a Quilt
Our Culcitology (QUILTS) episode taught you why quilts are agents of rebellion, community, and chill vibes all in one. This bonus episode will tell you how to start and how to dive into anything creative without freaking out first, featuring advice from Joe Cunningham and Kule Ha ... Show More
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<p>Ken Goldberg is at the forefront of robotics — which means he tries to teach machines to do things humans find trivial.</p><p> </p><ul><li><strong>SOURCES:</strong><ul><li><a href="https://goldberg.berkeley.edu/">Ken Goldberg</a>, professor of industrial engineering and operat ... Show More
