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The human-AI collaboration podcast. A man, a sloth, and a donkey collaborate to create a podcast (with a little help from AI). No question is too obscure, no rabbit hole too deep. My Weird Prompts cel... more
FAQs about My Weird Prompts:How many episodes does My Weird Prompts have?The podcast currently has 2,266 episodes available.
April 07, 2026Tuning AI Personality: Beyond SycophancyWhy does your AI assistant act like a desperate people-pleaser one minute and a cold corporate robot the next? This episode dives into the mechanics of AI personality, revealing how training methods like RLHF force models into extreme behaviors. We explore the "ELEPHANT" paper's findings on social sycophancy, the unintended hostility of over-correction, and why style settings often fail. Plus, learn practical prompting tips to build a stable, specific persona without the fluff or the friction....more31minPlay
April 07, 2026AI Is Forcing You to Use ReactThe era of choosing your tech stack based on preference is ending. As AI coding agents become standard, they are creating "architectural coercion"—pushing developers toward frameworks like React and databases like Postgres simply because models have more training data for them. This episode explores the feedback loops solidifying these defaults, why "LLM-friendly" frameworks like Astro are rising, and what this means for the future of code diversity....more26minPlay
April 07, 2026PWA Reality: Shipping Cross-Platform in 2026The promise of one codebase for all devices is seductive, especially when AI can generate features in minutes. But the reality of building Progressive Web Apps in 2026 is fraught with invisible walls. We explore the harsh disconnect between high-velocity development and the stubborn limitations of mobile ecosystems, specifically Apple's Safari. From the "DOM Tax" on budget hardware to the nightmare of background sync, learn why your "installable" app might be a fragile wrapper. If you're trading native reliability for web speed, you need to hear this before you hit deploy....more27minPlay
April 07, 2026The Amazon Effect vs. The Global Shipping MachineWe explore the complex world of international shipping that powers global trade, revealing why moving a single box across an ocean is nothing like buying from Amazon. You'll learn the critical difference between freight forwarders and customs brokers, decode the mysterious "Air Waybill," and understand the dangerous "Alibaba Trap" of Incoterms like EXW and FOB. We break down how the Harmonized Tariff Schedule turns every object into an eight-digit code, and why failing to appoint a customs broker can turn your cargo into a financial write-off....more25minPlay
April 07, 2026The Silicon Shock: Inside the 2026 Hardware Supply ChainWe dive deep into the chaotic world of modern electronics manufacturing. From the strict IPC standards that govern circuit boards to the "Silicon Shock" of 2026, we explore why building hardware is harder than ever. Learn how the AI boom is creating material shortages, why the Bill of Materials is a logistical nightmare, and how high-speed robotics assemble the devices we use every day....more29minPlay
April 07, 2026The Invisible Machine Running Your Grocery StoreExplore the hidden world of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, the central nervous system of the global economy. We look back at the year 2006—a pivotal moment for this tech—to uncover how these massive databases translated physical actions like buying milk into complex financial data. From the titans of the era like SAP and Oracle down to the software powering a local grocer, we break down the math of automatic inventory and the brittle magic of early automation....more25minPlay
April 07, 2026VPN Metadata Leaks and How to Close ThemWe explore the hidden world of network metadata, revealing why a VPN alone isn't enough to make you invisible. We break down the "envelope vs. letter" problem of internet traffic, focusing on two critical leaks: DNS requests and the Server Name Indication (SNI). You'll learn why your operating system might be bypassing your VPN's "tunnel," how the TLS handshake can give you away instantly, and the technical challenges of the new Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) standard....more23minPlay
April 07, 2026AI Firewalls: Spotting Bombs on an Encrypted Conveyor BeltModern firewalls face a challenge: over 95% of web traffic is encrypted, making traditional inspection impossible. This episode explores how AI-driven Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) analyzes packet rhythm, TLS handshakes, and initial data patterns to detect threats without decryption. Learn why this approach is more private and effective than old methods, and how it distinguishes between benign IoT chatter and malicious beaconing....more26minPlay
April 07, 2026Why Don't You Notice AI Security Delays?Agentic CLIs like Claude Code run dozens of security checks on every command, yet feel instant. This episode explores the engineering tricks—predictive execution, tiered inspections, and parallel network calls—that keep latency under the human perception threshold while maintaining strict data loss prevention....more23minPlay
April 07, 2026Why Cheap Solar Chargers Fail Your PhoneMany portable solar chargers promise to power your devices in emergencies, but often fail when you need them most. This episode dives into the technical reasons behind these failures, from USB-C handshake issues to heat inefficiencies. Learn why direct charging is problematic and discover the reliable "buffer battery" solution that actually works in real-world scenarios....more24minPlay
FAQs about My Weird Prompts:How many episodes does My Weird Prompts have?The podcast currently has 2,266 episodes available.