Cortex 99: Epi5ode Out of Time
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Mar 30, 2020 The hosts dive into the playful naming conventions in film titles, celebrating their love for the Fast and Furious franchise. They reflect on pandemic-related movie delays and the challenges Hollywood faces. With an upcoming milestone, excitement brews over unique commemorative merchandise. The discussion shifts to the Netflix documentary on Bill Gates, highlighting his philanthropic efforts and reading habits. They share insights on influential figures and their contrasting public perceptions, and explore the complex dynamics of influence and personal connections among billionaires.
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Fast Five Naming Convention
- Myke explains how Fast and Furious movies hide numbers in their titles, like "F9" instead of Fast and Furious 9.
- Grey is surprised by Myke's Fast and Furious knowledge and the fact that F9 was delayed 11 months due to the pandemic.
Cortex Merch
- Celebrate Cortex's 100th episode by buying commemorative merchandise at cortexmerch.com.
- The sale ends in two weeks, and items include a limited edition T-shirt, stickers, and a "Levels Levels" shirt.
Inside Bill's Brain
- Myke and Grey discuss the Netflix documentary "Inside Bill's Brain," focusing on Bill Gates.
- Grey shares his evolving perspective on Gates, from viewing him as a ruthless businessman to respecting his philanthropic efforts.
