FULL EPISODE: Don't Write An AI Love Poem - February 6, 2026
Step Aside Bruce Willis, We're Nuking An Asteroid!
The Last Show with David Cooper
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Show Notes
Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson reports on science news with the following stories: Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics; A high-sugar breakfast may trigger a 'rest and digest' state that dampens cognitive focus; Simulation suggests it may be safe to nuke an earthbound asteroid after all; and Microbes in Fukushima found surprisingly unscathed by radiation. Marketing researcher Danielle Hass explains why using AI to write love notes leaves people feeling crummy about themselves. Economics professor Bill Kosteas shares how more paid time off keeps workers from quitting. Forensic psychology professor Dr. Dean Fido reveals that psychopathy is linked to a proclivity for committing certain digital sexual abuse crimes. Professor of psychology Jordan Wylie outlines the tension between moral pursuits and personal authenticity. Comedian Kate Davis talks about how her mother-in-law moved into her home after a run-in with the law. Writer and community facilitator Jess Janz goes over the finding that 27% of US adults reported eating all their most recent meals alone.
Segments:
- (00:00) Introduction
- (01:28) Jesse Rogerson pt. 1
- (10:00) Jesse Rogerson pt. 2
- (20:00) Danielle Hass
- (30:00) Bill Kosteas
- (39:50) Dr. Dean Fido
- (49:50) Jordan Wylie
- (59:50) Kate Davis
- (1:09:50) Jess Janz
- (1:18:37) Sign-off
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