In this episode, the gang looks back on the history of music and file sharing. From the stone age days of Napster through the viral minefield of Kazza and Limewire. Additionally, we also tackle all sorts of “isms” as we work through the “Man or Bear (and not the Man-Bear-Pig monstrosity)” “Trolley” and “AI Morality” thought experiments. Is there a racial discrimination in our technologies, or have we imbued our machines with our own biases? Are we human? Or are we moral? Tune in to see how our choices can impact the advancement of A.I. We also take a more lighthearted look at streaking and the age old cats vs dogs debate.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• Man or Bear In The Woods | TikTok
• Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | yourtango
• Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | happygoliving
• Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | sadly_420
• Man or Bear in The Woods | TikTok | daykayla13
• The Trolley Experiment
• Moral Machine research site | Contribute to the Future of Ai
• Racial Bias in Photography – Silverman Trykowski Associates, Inc. (sta-design.com)
• Photography is inherently racist. Can new technology change that? (fastcompany.com)
• Light And Dark: The Racial Biases That Remain In Photography : Code Switch : NPR
• Chicago’s “Race-Neutral” Traffic Cameras Ticket Black and Latino Drivers the Most — ProPublica
• Maine coon | The Largest Cat breed - YouTube

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We forgot we even recorded this episode where we talk about Jamais Vu? What is it? Tune in to find out and hear about our other brain pains.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• Deja Vu And Jamais Vu! What Do These Effects Contain In Themselves? True Facts About Memory Effects (youtube.com)
• [What Is Jamais Vu? | HowStuffWorks](https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/jamais-vu.htm#:~:text=Some research suggests the temporal,memory and even facial recognition.)
• [Jamais vu, the opposite of déjà vu?](https://www.unmc.edu/healthsecurity/transmission/2023/10/10/jamais-vu-the-opposite-of-deja-vu-why-does-the-familiar-feel-strangely-new-sometimes/#:~:text=In basic terms%2C jamais vu,very familiar with%2C” Dr.)
• The Troxler Effect (youtube.com)
• Staring in a Mirror Until I Hallucinate (it works!) (youtube.com)
• Repeating a Word Until It Loses Its Meaning: It’s a Thing (thecut.com)
• Automaticity—Why We Act Without Thinking (verywellmind.com)
• Unconscious vs Conscious Automaticity
• How to Cultivate Jason Bourne's Situational Awareness - Gentleman Spy
• Jinn in the mirror. My sister's story that gives me goosebumps everytime i think about it. : r/Paranormal (reddit.com)

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It’s time for some more health news as only the Fool Scoop can bring it. We discuss all matter of bodily subjects: injuries, allergies, aging, medication, and maintenance. And we look to the future with a possible workout pill and how it actually works. Be sure to tune in for some info and some laughs.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• US Happiness Ranking Plummets as One Group Struggles Most : ScienceAlert
• Landmark Study Confirms Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is 'Unambiguously Biological' : ScienceAlert
• Glowcester Wheel of Cheese
• Workout in a pill: Scientists move one step closer to an exercise-mimicking drug | Live Science
• Body Farms
• Extend Your Life with The Body Electric

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Today, the Fool Scoop opens with a roundtable discussion centered on King Charles’ terrifying new royal portrait. Then, we move on to more locally centered news involving a potentially self-sustaining town, making the grade with a hospital, new food trucks, and air capture plants. Don’t miss out on some interesting local, homegrown news from the Fool Scoop.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• Talise, a new self-sufficient town, begins development
• KGNS News On Your Side: Did Laredo hospitals make the grade?
• Laredo’s Vietnam Veterans Park to transform into food truck spot
• BlackRock invests $550M in world’s largest direct air capture plant
• Bugs & Daffy - Hassan Chop! (youtube.com)
• Aladdin 2 The Return of Jafar (1994) - Arabian Nights [2K] (youtube.com)

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Today the Fool Scoop brings to you a multitude of stories. We offer advice on how to help out your partner with the groceries, and we also take a look at the history of the pilgrim and the iconic Mayflower. We discuss the anniversary of the Kent State shootings and from there look at the current Israel/Hamas protests. We examine new policies such as the FTC’s ban on non-compete clauses and the DEA’s rescheduling of marijuana as a section 3 drug. And finally, we bring to you a cicada apocalypse. Join us all for this and more.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• The Pilgrims of the Mayflower
• FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes | Federal Trade Commission
• US DEA will reclassify marijuana, ease restrictions, AP sources say | AP News
• ‘Be in awe’: everything you need to know about the US cicada-geddon | US news | The Guardian

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The Fool Scoop takes on the subject of addiction, in a lighthearted manner. We look deep inside ourselves to explore health issues, gaming issues, even car issues. What lesson will be learned? Tune in to find out.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• Honey Robitussin
• Dead Bees in my honey! | GotMead - The Largest Collection of Mead Information
• Amazon.com: Vicks, VapoShower Plus, Shower Steamers, Eucalyptus Shower Steamer & Menthol Scent, Shower Bombs
• Da Vinci Sleep Method

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Today on the Fool Scoop, we engage in our most R-rated discussion ever. S.E.X. Where do the ducks in Duck Tales come from? Also, we discuss the ban of Pornhub in Texas and what that can mean for content and people seeking out that kind of content. Additionally, we segue into Project 2025—a Republican Party initiative designed to increase Presidential power—and what that could mean for citizens and voters this coming year. Join us for a discussion filled with debauchery, uncertainty, and sneakery.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• The Conservative Plan to Take Over the Country (you need to know about this) (youtube.com)
• Pornhub disabled in Texas over age-verification requirements | The Texas Tribune
• Pornhub just banned Texas. Here's why. | Mashable

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The Fool Scoop returns once again. Join us to catch our thoughts on Cupcake Wars, crazy movies, and a review of Blue Submarine No.6.

Here are the links to the Stories in this episode:

• Children with Scottish Accents
• Indian Thriller - Salty Shanty
• Monkey Man - Trailer
• The Crow (2024) - Trailer
• Damn the torpedoes (youtube.com)

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