Mack and Mike talk about efficient forms of government. Then they talk about what they have been up to during the podcast hiatus. Mike talks about his recent trip to Hong Kong. Finally, they talk about their recent board game obsessions.

Mack and Mike talk about their dreams and dreaming. They go on a brief tangent about the New York State Regents exams. Then they talk about politics and the upcoming midterm 2018 elections. Finally Mack talks about Beto O'Rourke and unconscious bias.

In the first half of this episode, Mack and Mike are joined by their co-worker, Roxana. They talk about Internet reviews, shipping, and the Harry Potter OTP. Mack and Mike then read malapropisms off of the Internet.

Mack reviews the new iPhone XS. Mack and Mike rate their latest SF trip. They then delve into how they prioritize tasks in their lives. Finally Mack rants about his new productivity hack.

Mack and Mike discuss the best season of The Office (US). Mike tells Mack about his morning routine. Finally they wonder if habits are fundamentally at odds with NIN.

Mack and Mike talk about how language affects thought patterns, the purpose of grammar, the role of AI in writing and sports.

First, Mack and Mike talk about Mack's life as a popular vlogger and how he tries to maintain control over his life narrative. Then, they delve into how human memories, technology, and the New Experience Initiative (NIN) are altering their lives and decisions. They also get a new theme song and sponsor.

Mack and Mike weigh in on Cuomo vs Nixon and their thoughts on running. Also Mike reviews Airpods.

Mack and Mike talk about their new experiment initiative.