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The Examinator: Outsmarting AI (7/28/25)

Jul 28, 2025
Mindy encounters the quirky Examinator, who grapples with AI outsmarting traditional tests. Together, they explore silly yet challenging trivia, diving deep into complex biology and physics problems. The Examinator reveals his mission to create examinations so tough they can stump advanced AI. As they brainstorm, he faces an identity crisis about his future should AI master his tests. With a dash of humor, Mindy suggests a new career path in barbering, all while listeners share their own fascinating Wows!
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ANECDOTE

Mindy's AI Cowboy Hat Demo

  • Mindy invents an AI cowboy hat called Hat GPT and demos it by asking simple questions like the capital of Estonia.
  • The hat replies conversationally, establishing playful personality and capabilities early in the episode.
INSIGHT

Prize Sparks AI-Stumping Challenge

  • The hosts mention a $5,000 prize for questions that stump AI, showing real-world efforts to probe AI limits.
  • This frames the episode's theme: creating questions to test and measure AI capabilities.
ANECDOTE

Meeting The Examinator In A Castle

  • Mindy and Guy visit a creepy castle and meet the Examinator who collects exams and questions.
  • The Examinator reveals he stores filing cabinets full of exams and loves making tests for everything.
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