337. Mars, Technically

From Topic Lords by Jim Stormdancer

April 6, 2026 · 1h 22m

About this episode

The episode discusses various topics including 3D printing, AI in video games, and the quirks of coffee culture.

Lords: Chris Fabian https://fgiesen.wordpress.com/ Topics: Oops, my 3D printer became a hobby GTA's AI is not trying to screw with you with its sudden lane changes and T-boning you at intersections, it's just oblivious. (Probably.) Esper says: "I can confirm the traffic AI in Cyberpunk 2077 is still hilarious. I set my car to 'auto drive' and after maybe 30 seconds it took a hard right into the ocean. Maybe that’s lore accurate, who knows." Alberic Whale and the Enigma Layer https://thespinoff.co.nz/the-best-of/31-12-2018/summer-reissue-the-mystery-of-zach-new-zealands-all-too-miraculous-medical-ai https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/13-01-2020/rip-zach-probe-finds-serious-wrongdoing-over-miracle-medical-ai Between What I See and What I Say…, by Octavio Paz https://www.wisdomportal.com/PoetryAnthology/OctavioPaz-Anthology.html Microtopics: A coffee shop that exists here because of the port of Oakland. Popping unroasted coffee beans into your mouth like peanuts. The worst tasting and most caffeinated cup of coffee you've ever had. Your local library. Things that should not be businesses. Three possible purposes of universities. Finding a new hobby (derogatory) 3D printing a selection…

People in this episode

Host: Jim Stormdancer

Guest: Chris Fabian

Topics covered

3D printing
AI in video games
hobbies
coffee culture
universities
traffic AI

Keywords

3D printer
GTA AI
Cyberpunk 2077
coffee shop
hobbies
universities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cyberpunk 2077, GTA, Wisdom Portal, The Spinoff

Books & works: Between What I See and What I Say…

Places: Oakland, ocean