Lateral with Tom Scott 142: The inverted tree
Jun 27, 2025
Sam Denby and Adam Chase, game designers from Jetlag the Game, dive into hilarious topics that blend travel and competition. They discuss the quirky complexities of game design and the fun dynamics of their fast-paced show. The duo navigates linguistic challenges while pondering the relationships between language and geography. The conversation also veers into nostalgic gaming moments with 'Crazy Taxi,' alongside whimsical musings about military ranks and elevators on cruise ships. It’s a delightful mix of humor, nostalgia, and travel banter!
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Morse Code as Inverted Tree
- An inverted tree chart with letters T, M, O on left and E, I, S, H on right represents Morse code.
- The chart visually encodes letters as sequences of dots and dashes, aiding Morse code learning.
Live Band Solved Copyright Issue
- During a 2025 speedrun of Crazy Taxi, the player needed assistance to avoid a predictable copyright problem.
- The event used a live band to play licensed music instead of the original soundtrack to prevent stream shutdowns.
Elevator Plaques Mark Days
- Ben's elevator on a cruise ship moves in three dimensions as the ship moves.
- He changes elevator plaques nightly to indicate the correct day, helping passengers keep track.