Tag: Tourism
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#189: Summertime Musings 2026
As is tradition before the summer break, Ian and Michael compare holiday plans and wonder whether AI is capable of planning a genuinely useful itinerary, or merely an entertainingly unpredictable one. The conversation then turns into an enthusiastic tour of Finland, with recommendations ranging from Åland to Savonlinna, alongside reflections on tourism, good food, and why some destinations are worth taking your time over. We wrap up the season with a lighter episode, a few travel ideas, and the usual assortment of digressions. We return with new episodes in the autumn! (This description was written with the help of AI)
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#179: Star Wars and Other Bits and Bobs
This week, Ian and Michael begin with Rogue One and the practice of digitally resurrecting actors from the original Star Wars films. That leads to a broader discussion about AI-generated likenesses, the ethics of bringing performers back from the dead, and whether future films might simply recycle familiar faces indefinitely. Ever coherent and never prone to tangents, we also cover a host of other topics — including bachelor taxes, Finnish tourism and industry, and a brief excursion into Norse mythology. (This description was written with the help of AI)
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#116: Aland Islands, Sci-fi Movie Plot Holes, Character Names
Ian and Michael have an eclectic mix of topics on offer in today's episode, including Michael's neck of the woods (the Aland Islands), plot holes in popular sci-fi movies, and the names of fictional characters in foreign languages!
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#89: Deepfake Tourism
In this riveting episode, Ian and Michael embark on a journey into the "Deepfake Tourism" concept. They explore how AI could allow us to virtually insert ourselves into various destinations. But it's not all sunny landscapes and tourist hotspots; the hosts also delve into the darker side, discussing how deepfake technology can be used to create misinformation for unsuspecting travelers. Amidst this exploration of the digital frontier, they sprinkle in some delightful travel banter. Join them for an episode where technology meets travel, and the world is your digital playground.