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Robot or Not?

Robot or Not?

By: John Siracusa and Jason Snell
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Jason Snell asks John Siracusa to rule on the meaning of various words and concepts. It’s not just about robots anymore. Have a question for John? Email robot@theincomparable.com.Copyright © The Incomparable Philosophy Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 340: Out of Pocket

    340: Out of Pocket
    Mar 23 2026
    Listener Tom really wants us to explain what it means if someone is “out of pocket.” This leads to some existential questions about the pocket and the people who may not be in it.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    3 mins
  • 339: Can

    339: Can
    Mar 16 2026
    Listener Niels follows on from the logical question of if a glass can be made of plastic to ponder what makes a can a can.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    5 mins
  • 338: Facial Hair

    338: Facial Hair
    Mar 9 2026
    Listener Justin tries to get us to stretch the definition of “facial hair” beyond the beard.

    John Siracusa and Jason Snell.
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    2 mins
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