In a world where saying "please" and "thank you" to your AI assistant costs tens of millions, we ask: have we finally found the price of politeness?

OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, claims it's money well spent, but is it really? This episode delves into the absurdity of AI etiquette, the environmental cost of our digital manners, and the potential emotional dependencies forming between humans and machines.

Join Max and Lisa as they dissect the fine line between humanizing AI and anthropomorphizing our own loneliness. Don’t miss their brutally honest take on the future of manners, where your AI is as polite as your bank balance will allow.

This episode is like a punch in the gut of AI politeness, delivered with sharp humor and no holds barred. Let’s see how long we can afford to say "please" before the bill arrives.

Note: This project explores the new creative potential unlocked by generative AI, showcasing how a single person, in just two hours, can curate (not create, but curate) a polished podcast series. I recognize the critiques around AI-generated content and the potential for digital clutter but invite you to take a listen on your next walk or drive and see what you think. Audio is AI-generated by Google's NotebookLM. Images by Grok-3 and Magic Studio.