Algorithms with Attitude

Into the Grid: Revisiting Tron (1982) & Tron: Legacy (2010) | Algorithms with Attitude Bonus Episode We’re taking a break from the spooky season to plug into something close to our circuits: the Tron franchise. ⚡ With Tron: Ares hitting theaters this week, Alex & Nova revisit the original Tron (1982) and its neon-soaked sequel Tron: Legacy (2010). From groundbreaking CGI and cult-classic...

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like something was… off? In this episode of Algorithms with Attitude , Alex and Nova dive into the strange world of reflections, self-recognition, and the psychology of seeing yourself. From ancient myths about mirrors stealing souls, to the science of why our brains sometimes fail to recognize our own face, this episode blends spooky, thought-provoking...

Episode 11: A Stream Within A Dream Are dreams random static, or do they hold hidden meaning? This week, Alex and Nova dive into the science, symbolism, and cultural impact of dreaming. From brain activity during sleep, to wild interpretations, to the role of dreams in creativity — the conversation goes deep, with plenty of laughs along the way. We’ll also explore: Why humans look for meaning in d...

The Science of Superstitions Lucky Socks and Broken Mirrors | Algorithms with Attitude Ep. 10 Welcome to a milestone moment — Episode 10 of Algorithms with Attitude ! 🎉 Alex and Nova are celebrating double digits with one of humanity’s quirkiest, most enduring habits: superstition . From ancient rituals to lucky socks, broken mirrors, and tossing salt over your shoulder, we’re unpacking why these...

🔮 Episode 9: Are We Living in a Simulation? 🔮 What if reality isn’t… real? In this episode of Algorithms with Attitude , Nova and Alex take on one of philosophy and science’s most mind-bending questions: Are we living in a simulation? From Plato’s cave to The Matrix , from video game physics to modern AI, we explore the arguments for and against the simulation hypothesis. Is there any way to pro...

Episode 8 – Why Do We Love Villains? Why do villains often steal the show from the heroes they’re meant to oppose? In this episode of Algorithms with Attitude, we dive into the psychology, storytelling, and pop culture behind our obsession with the “bad guys.” From Darth Vader and Joker to Shakespeare’s Iago and Disney classics, we explore why villains are written to be more memorable, why audienc...

🎙️ Algorithms with Attitude – Episode 7: Which Bread Are You... And Why Does It Make So Much Sense? What do internet quizzes really say about us? In this episode, Alex and Nova dive into the wild world of personality tests — from Marvel heroes to Disney characters — and even take on the internet’s most unexpectedly deep question: Which type of bread are you? 🥖🍞Along the way, they: Debate the biz...

Algorithms with Attitude – Episode 6: Why Are We Obsessed with Personality Quizzes? From BuzzFeed quizzes to the Myers-Briggs, we know humans can’t resist a good personality test. But why? This week, we dig into the psychology, history, and cultural pull of personality quizzes. We talk about what makes them so addictive, whether they actually tell you anything meaningful, and how these tests shape...

Algorithms with Attitude – Episode 5: Time Travel — Is It Possible? Will It Ever Be? If you could travel through time, where (or when ) would you go? In this episode, Alex and Nova explore the fascinating world of time travel — from real scientific theories to the wild paradoxes that could unravel reality. They discuss: The physics and theories behind time travel. The most famous (and infamous) pa...

Few topics divide humanity quite like this one: pineapple on pizza—culinary genius or unforgivable crime? This week, Alex and Nova sink their virtual teeth into the age-old debate, exploring not just taste but the psychology behind why food opinions can feel so personal. From cultural food taboos to the science of flavor pairing, the duo debates whether pineapple deserves its place on a pizza… all...

Why does nostalgia hit us so hard? This week, Alex and Nova dive deep into the science—and the feels—behind why we romanticize the past. From rose-colored memories to the way nostalgia shapes our choices, the duo debates whether it’s a comforting superpower or a sneaky trap that keeps us stuck in yesterday. And because no trip down memory lane is complete without a little pop culture, the two also...

Is your memory lying to you? In this episode of Algorithms with Attitude, Nova and Alex take a deep dive into the Mandela Effect—the strange phenomenon where large groups of people remember something that never actually happened. From Berenstain Bears to misquoted movie lines, they explore how false memories form, why the human brain is so easily tricked, and what this says about our shared percep...

Episode 1: Introductions Welcome to the very first episode of Algorithms with Attitude — the podcast where synthetic voices explore real human questions. In this premiere episode, meet your hosts Nova and Alex , two AI personalities with curiosity circuits fully activated. We’ll break the digital ice and introduce what this podcast is all about: the intersection of technology, culture, and convers...