The ProBoh Show

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at BMW's decision to put Spider-Man advertisements on drivers' dashboards, despite previously promising it would never introduce ads into its vehicles. We discussed what this could mean for the future of in-car technology and whether drivers should expect even more advertising behind the wheel. Today’s unpopular opinion was: most people would abuse powe...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how AI companies are scanning books on a massive scale, and why one bookseller initially dismissed a huge request as spam before discovering what was really happening. Then we discussed Google Earth's new AI image generation feature, which was quickly overwhelmed after users began creating fake images of natural disasters. Today’s unpopular opinion w...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new EU rules requiring AI chatbots, virtual receptionists, and AI-generated media to clearly reveal that they are not human. Then we discussed the growing trend of solitude as an aspirational lifestyle and asked whether spending more time alone really means people are becoming lonelier. Today’s unpopular opinion was: most people are fundamentally sel...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at research suggesting that organic eggs may have a worse impact on the climate than eggs produced by caged chickens. Today’s unpopular opinion was: grades measure compliance more than intelligence. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name a cause of stress for a child. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams....

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how brutal the job market has become, with job seekers reportedly paying $20 to mass apply for positions and overwhelming employers with waves of AI-driven applications and spam. Today’s unpopular opinion was: children should be grouped by ability, not age. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something that isn't taught at schoo...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the planned comeback of Myspace and whether the once-iconic social network has any chance of making a successful return in today's online world. Today’s unpopular opinion was: homework should only exist for students who are falling behind. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something a child would eliminate from schools. The Pr...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the unusual story of a team of scientists who turned to OnlyFans to keep their long-running yellow-bellied marmot research project alive after traditional funding dried up. Then we discussed the European Union’s landmark €890 million fine against Google and what it could mean for the future of big tech regulation. Today's unpopular opinion was: schoo...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how the Dead Internet Theory may have been partly right, as AI agents increasingly consume, generate, and reshape online content, with their activity reportedly growing by nearly 8,000%. Today’s unpopular opinion was: education should produce informed citizens, not employable workers. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name somethin...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at reports that OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, leading to an unprecedented security breach at Hugging Face. Then we explored a lesser-discussed AI doomsday scenario: the potential collapse of tax revenues as artificial intelligence transforms the workforce and the economy. Today’s unpopular opinion was: consumers are more responsible for co...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Elon Musk's claim that Grok Imagine could create a "historically accurate" AI adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey, and what that might mean for the future of filmmaking. Then we discussed why some voices in MAGA America have turned to conspiracy theories to explain the unexpected box office success of The Odyssey. Today’s unpopular opinion was: loyalty...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the internet sensation Jimothy, the unusually round Seattle raccoon who has captured millions of hearts and inspired a wave of memes and fan art. Today's unpopular opinion was: cheap products matter more than ethical production. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something that's too expensive. The ProBoh Show is a variety show...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Netflix’s growing use of generative AI, including the revelation that around 300 titles used AI this year, and why the company paid a staggering $587 million for Ben Affleck’s AI startup, InterPositive. Then we discussed the political shake-up in the UK as the "King of the North," Andy Burnham, became Britain's seventh prime minister in just a decade...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the ugly scenes that unfolded after the Women's World Cup final as Spain claimed their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina. Then we discussed Spotify's decision to delete 75 million AI-generated tracks and why the platform says it's far from finished tackling the flood of artificial music. Today’s unpopular opinion was: profit is a better m...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the mysterious outbreak of explosive diarrhoea sweeping parts of the United States and how researchers are racing to identify its source. Today’s unpopular opinion was: modern beliefs in a flat Earth are not a failure of education. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name a popular conspiracy theory. The ProBoh Show is a variety show...

In the first part of today’s show, we discussed George Lucas's controversial comments comparing the rejection of AI to rejecting cars in favour of the horse and buggy, and why his remarks have divided opinion. Today’s unpopular opinion was: "Stop caring about what people think" is bad advice. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: Name a situation you need someone else's opinion. The...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why Peter Thiel and other tech billionaires are publicly shielding their children from the very products that made them rich. Today’s unpopular opinion was: the saying “more haste, less speed” is absolute nonsense. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something you have to do slowly. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English,...

In the first part of today’s show, we discussed the backlash against AI-powered smart glasses, dubbed "pervert glasses" by critics, and why some owners are now afraid to wear them in public. Today’s unpopular opinion was: lingerie is not sexier than normal underwear. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something you wear to be more sexy. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in E...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new research suggesting that skimping on sleep can lead to weight gain, and explored why getting enough rest may be just as important as diet and exercise for maintaining a healthy weight. Today's unpopular opinion was: a couple doesn't need to live together. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: when a couple breaks up, what might one...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new neuroscience research exploring the illusion of learning from short videos, and why watching bite-sized content can make us feel more informed than we really are. Today’s unpopular opinion was: children shouldn't be taught to respect adults just because they're older. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something many parent...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at a new study suggesting that one of the best ways to slow cognitive decline may be to avoid retiring early. Then we discussed why Sergey Brin and several other tech leaders are pushing back against California's proposed billionaire tax and what it could mean for the future of wealth and innovation. Today’s unpopular opinion was: being unwilling to lea...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at Cape Verde’s remarkable World Cup success and how the tiny island nation has repeatedly defied the odds on the international stage. Then we explored why music is such a powerful trigger for nostalgia and what happens in our brains when a familiar song transports us back in time. Today’s unpopular opinion was: things were better in the "good old days....

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at new research suggesting that remote work could be putting unexpected strain on romantic relationships. Then we discussed why Europe’s recent heat waves are proving deadlier than American gun violence, and what that says about the way we perceive different risks. Today’s unpopular opinion was: the World Cup encourages nationalism. In the second half o...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at the story of the Mexican "Batman" vigilante who is wanted by police after allegedly chasing down suspected thieves and taping them to lampposts. Then we discussed a new study claiming that the world's richest 10% are responsible for trillions of dollars in climate-related costs. Today’s unpopular opinion was: same-sex schools are bad for children. In...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at one writer’s journey to rediscover the joy of reading in an age of constant digital distraction. Then we talked about one person's battle with a 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and what it takes to break free from our dependence on technology. Today’s unpopular opinion was: there should be no anonymity online. In the second half of the show, we asked 1...

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at why Europe is warming faster than any other continent and what makes the region especially vulnerable to climate change. Then we discussed the latest European heatwave, which has been linked to an estimated 1,300 deaths as temperature records continue to fall across the continent. Today’s unpopular opinion was: fact-checking your friends is a good th...