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What do exit surveys for exes, a global glitter shortage, red coloured green screens and the brain patterns of lonely people have in common? They’re all extremely weird.

Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury

Produced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9

Introduction:

Welcome to another episode of Mattsplained, where we delve into the weird and wonderful happenings of the week. From unusual physics stories to dating trends and scientific discoveries, this week's roundup is filled with intriguing topics. Join us as we explore the world of glitter shortages, AI press conferences, and the effects of loneliness on the brain.

Weirding Out and Stealth Physics:

On this episode of Mattsplained, Richard Bradbury and Matt Armitage dive into the concept of "weirding out." They discuss how last week's episode focused on stealth weirding, where they disguised a physics-centered story behind a captivating narrative. Matt reveals his intention to cover various topics in more depth, including AI, CRISPR, UFOs, working trends, and relationship exit interviews.

Dating Exit Interviews:

Matt introduces a growing trend inspired by a TikTok meme involving sending surveys to potential dates before meeting them. This trend aims to set expectations and avoid wasting time on incompatible matches. However, it also brings up concerns about the transactional nature of dating and the potential consequences of gathering personal information before a first meeting.

Netflix's Magenta Green Screen:

Matt shifts gears to discuss Netflix's invention of a new green screen technology called Magenta Green Screen. Unlike traditional green screens, this new system utilizes red and blue LEDs to create a magenta hue, allowing for more accurate background composition and real-time visualization during film shoots.

Foreign Students and AI Detection:

Matt explores the implications of AI detection tools in academia and how they may unfairly flag non-native English speakers as generating machine-written content. Stanford University's study revealed that AI detection tools identified essays written by non-native English speakers as AI-generated in 90% of cases. This bias can have adverse effects on foreign students' work and perpetuate systemic biases.

The Global Glitter Shortage Conspiracy:

Matt brings attention to the conspiracy theory surrounding a global glitter shortage. This theory arises due to two New Jersey-based companies, Glitterex and Meadowbrook Inventions, which produce the majority of the world's glitter. With Glitterex's undisclosed major customer and the various speculated uses of glitter, the environmental impact and need for its regulation are being questioned.

Loneliness and its Impact on the Brain:

Exploring the psychological aspect, Matt discusses a study conducted at USC Dornrife that examined the brain processes of lonely individuals. The study found that lonely individuals processed information differently from non-lonely individuals, suggesting that their thought patterns deviated from communal norms. This research sheds light on the experience of loneliness and its potential neurological implications.

Conclusion:

In this week's episode of Mattsplained, we uncovered a wide range of intriguing topics, from dating exit interviews and Netflix's Magenta Green Screen to AI detection biases and the impact of loneliness on the brain. These stories demonstrate the diverse and ever-evolving nature of our world. As we navigate through unconventional trends, scientific advancements, and social phenomena, it's essential to remain open-minded and adaptable to the changes that come our way.

Further Reading: 

History is a wild and savage place. And one day that wild and savage place will be us. Will future societies cringe at our selfies, food shots and obsession with screens?

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Further Reading: 

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/26/style/culture-regret-crocs-social-media-cringe.html

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Sorry! We accidentally uploaded MSP238 as 237. This is the real episode. Hope you enjoy it.

Web3 promises to democratise the Internet, and return control to users at the expense of Big Tech. But is it a problem masquerading as a solution?

Further Reading: 

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734220-200-web3-promises-to-reclaim-the-internet-from-tech-giants-will-it-work/

https://www.adelphi.edu/news/could-blockchain-revolutionize-voting/

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Bingbots, algo-cheating, taped-up batteries, aliens and Neanderthals are just some of the topics Mattsplained is weirding out with today.

Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury

Produced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9

Further Reading: 

https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23599300/hyundai-kia-car-theft-software-update-free-tiktok-challenge

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/battery-power-laptop-phone-research-dalhousie-university-1.6724175

https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/14/23600358/elon-musk-tweets-algorithm-changes-twitter

https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/02/its-not-aliens-itll-probably-never-be-aliens-so-stop-please-just-stop/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2359553-early-risers-may-have-inherited-faster-body-clocks-from-neanderthals/

https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/15/23599072/microsoft-ai-bing-personality-conversations-spy-employees-webcams

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Web3 promises to democratise the Internet, and return control to users at the expense of Big Tech. But is it a problem masquerading as a solution?

Further Reading: 

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25734220-200-web3-promises-to-reclaim-the-internet-from-tech-giants-will-it-work/

https://www.adelphi.edu/news/could-blockchain-revolutionize-voting/

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Does the idea of shape-shifting T-1000 robots terrify you? Science create a robot that can shift from metal to solid, as this week’s Weird Science takes in comets, aquatic dairy farms and more ChatGPT. 

Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury

Produced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9

Further Reading: 

https://www.iflscience.com/chatgpt-can-pass-part-of-the-united-states-medical-licensing-exam-67233

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.19.22283643v2.full

https://gizmodo.com/twitter-elon-musk-algorithm-for-you-tab-1850026346

https://futurism.com/giant-asteroid-actually-swarm-particles-impossible-destroy

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/19/floating-dairy-farm-rotterdam-climate-crisis

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/24/us-electric-vehicles-lithium-consequences-research

https://futurism.com/giant-asteroid-actually-swarm-particles-impossible-destroy

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2356076-metal-robot-can-melt-its-way-out-of-tight-spaces-to-escape/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2356520-ai-legal-assistants-first-appearance-in-court-has-been-cancelled/

https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/travel-inspiration/greener-cities/article/floating-farm-in-rotterdam.htm

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It’s the first Weird Science of 2023. Inside our almanack of insane ideas are an elixir of youth, an insulating superwood and a system that creates a 3D surveillance system from your WiFi box. 

Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury

Produced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9

Further Reading: 

https://gptzero.me

https://gizmodo.com/cnet-ai-chatgpt-news-robot-1849996151

https://www.cnet.com/tech/cnet-is-experimenting-with-an-ai-assist-heres-why/

https://www.engadget.com/scientists-gave-a-robot-a-sense-of-smell-with-locust-antennae-and-ai-234427753.html?src=rss&guccounter=2

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2355174-children-aged-5-are-better-at-switching-their-attention-than-chimps/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2354698-a-blast-of-ultrasound-waves-could-rejuvenate-ageing-cells/

https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3p7xj/scientists-are-getting-eerily-good-at-using-wifi-to-see-people-through-walls-in-detail

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2353759-how-ai-is-shifting-the-limits-of-knowledge-imposed-by-complexity/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2352652-quantum-money-that-uses-the-mathematics-of-knots-could-be-unforgeable/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2353756-how-can-we-understand-quantum-reality-if-it-is-impossible-to-measure/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2353350-high-tech-wood-filled-with-air-cavities-could-insulate-your-home/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2354264-us-government-lab-is-using-gpt-3-to-analyse-research-papers/

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2354223-short-breathing-exercise-lifts-mood-more-than-mindfulness-meditation/

Electric cars, lies and the metaverse. As far as Mattsplained is concerned, it’s all you need to know about 2023.

Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury

Produced by Richard Bradbury for BFM89.9

Further Reading: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/technology/personaltech/new-tech-2023-ai-chat-vr.html

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/dec/31/ai-assisted-plagiarism-chatgpt-bot-says-it-has-an-answer-for-that

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jan/02/america-social-recession-less-friends-sex-mental-health

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jan/04/apple-artificial-intelligence-ai-audiobooks

https://www.riffusion.com/?fbclid=IwAR0J2sm3fwS_F8IxFyrFlqqZWv-aVJEcDpXSFBLjVAvv-8HrwaqdQCZrmIE

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jan/03/tesla-shares-price-value-decline-elon-musk

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/05/flutes-synths-a-human-voice-how-should-electric-vehicles-sound

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/jan/03/why-a-67bn-takeover-could-make-microsoft-a-gaming-behemoth

Mattsplained went goblin mode in 2022. How else do you cope with Twitter warfare, quiet quitting and crypto collapses? Oh yeah, there was some good stuff about the year, too. 

Hosted by Matt Armitage & Richard Bradbury

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Further Reading: 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/12/05/crypto-ftx-collapse-bankruptcy-companies/

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/13/us-scientists-confirm-major-breakthrough-in-nuclear-fusion

https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckbrooks/2022/12/13/4-mind-boggling-technology-advances-in-store-for-2023/?sh=48a58b5a1a40  

https://universityofcalifornia.edu/news/11-incredible-uc-research-breakthroughs-2022

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ChatGPT, a chatbot from  OpenAI, has been creating headlines with its incredible ability to generate screenplays, write code and seemingly answer questions on any topic. Sage or snake oil: is it too good to be true?

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