FULL EPISODE: The Incredible Typo Machine - May 1, 2026
From The Last Show with David Cooper by David Cooper
May 2, 2026 · 1h 28m · Season 3 · Episode 1019
About this episode
The episode features discussions on various topics including prediction markets, AI tools for email, and the implications of social media on new mothers.
Joe Ciolli – author of the First Trade newsletter – discusses how the prediction-market gold rush is here, and how the shenanigans are getting messy. Technology and culture correspondent Katie Notopoulos unveils the new AI tool that adds typos to your emails, you know… so it looks like you didn't use AI to write them. Health sociologist Sara Perlstein dives into the meaning behind everyday conversations we have about risks with people close to us. Anthropology professor William Jankowiak reveals that the 'femme fatale' might be a universal myth driven by the fear of romantic deception. Psychology professor Tessa West outlines how Gen Z is dating less and how the result is one of the most unprepared workforces. Advertising and public relations professor Ciera Kirkpatrick talks about harms using social media can have on new mothers, and how more realistic content may reduce them. Accounting professor Jaron Wilde explores whether cryptocurrency traders lack financial savvy. Biology professor Lauryn Benedict presents how parrots don't just mimic words, some use proper names like humans to identify individuals. Segments: (00:00) Introduction (01:11) Joe Ciolli (10:00) Katie…
People in this episode
Host: David Cooper
Guests: Joe Ciolli, Katie Notopoulos, Sara Perlstein, William Jankowiak, Tessa West, Ciera Kirkpatrick, Jaron Wilde, Lauryn Benedict
Topics covered
- prediction markets
- AI technology
- social media
- health sociology
- romantic deception
- Gen Z dating
- cryptocurrency
Keywords
- prediction markets
- AI tool
- social media
- Gen Z
- cryptocurrency
- health sociology
- romantic deception
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: First Trade
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