Episode 156 – AI for All

For what may be the final Games At Work recording of 2016, Michael and Michael get ready to welcome our new robotic overlords in all the ways they may arrive. First off, the co-hosts marvel at how Google Translate has made dramatic improvements through the rewrite completed in a mere nine months, turbocharging the understanding of language, and making the automatic translation of text and full sites even more powerful. Michael R has even set up our own website to use the service to translate Games At Work into a language of your choosing. Unfortunately, Klingon and Pirate are not … Continue reading

Episode 119 – Techlit

The Michaels look at the overlap between some of our favorite sci-fi technologies, and how many of them already exist today. Michael M. gives us the details of his recent gaming trip to Colonial Williamsburg. We also discover we have gone back to playing the same games… What game are you playing? Show links: Japanese SciFi Glasses Almost Human Bears and Drones Daniel Suarez Books kill decision, etc. Yogi Bear Star trek communicator cell phone Replicator Humans IT Crowd William Hurt Altered States Roomba Light Sabers Hoverboard – Lexus War Games Kit Johnny Cab Fantastic Voyage Carrot Weather History Games … Continue reading