Tech Talk Y'all Sick from taxes? Listen to this sound to make you less sick. Just don't say "please".
Apr 26, 2025
Joined by Joe Casabona, a blogger and web development expert, the conversation takes a quirky turn exploring how sound can alleviate motion sickness. They tackle the complexities of the U.S. tax system and discuss Airbnb's new pricing transparency. The duo also investigates Nike's sneaker production challenges, emphasizing human craftsmanship. Delving into tech manners, they touch on voice assistants and the humor in robots running marathons. With a nod to 3D printing and unexplored colors, this chat blends technology with creativity and comedy.
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Hosts' Motion Sickness Experiences
- Sanjay Parekh and Joe Casabona discuss their experiences with motion sickness.
- Joe rarely had it until recently, while Sanjay mostly suffers on boats.
US Tax Filing Complexity
- The US tax filing system is unnecessarily complicated compared to simpler models like UK's postcard system.
- Technology already allows pre-calculation which should simplify filing for most citizens.
Show Total Costs Upfront
- Airbnb will now show total stay costs upfront due to new laws against hidden fees.
- Cleaning fees and other charges should be folded into the base price, not listed separately.