This one is a doozy! Santa better watch out for Russian ICBMs as the North Pole shifts to Russia, and AI may just kill us all in about two years. In this episode of The Soapbox, hosts Eric Green and Paul Ross tackle the rise of AI, its growing popularity, and the challenges it presents. From its impact on jobs to concerns about its potential threats to humanity, they explore the balance between innovation and caution. Join the discussion on how artificial intelligence is shaping our world and what the future might hold. Listen before Thanksgiving so you have something to talk about besides politics around the dinner table, then go get those Black Friday deals and listen to some Christmas Music, which will finally be okay!

In this episode of The Soapbox, hosts Eric Green and Paul Ross dive into the captivating world of time travel, blending science with pop culture. From theories of relativity to classic sci-fi films, they explore what makes time travel so fascinating and whether it's scientifically possible. Tune in for an exciting discussion on the science, myths, and cultural impact of time travel!

In this episode of The Soapbox, hosts Eric Green and Paul Ross explore the rise of electronic rental scooters. They dive into the challenges of safety, courtesy, and how people are adapting to this app-driven, micro mobility trend. From navigating city streets to understanding scooter etiquette, they discuss what it means to incorporate this new transportation option into daily life. Join the conversation on the pros, cons, and future of e-scooters!

In this episode of The Soapbox, hosts Eric Green and Paul Ross discuss why "Nobody Likes the Time Change." They explore the twice-yearly time change in America, diving into its effects on health, productivity, and daily routines. From disrupted sleep to public opinion, Eric and Paul unpack why so many people are questioning the need for this tradition. Tune in for an engaging conversation on the impact of daylight saving time!

In this episode of The Soapbox, hosts Eric Green and Paul Ross dive into the heated debate of "Public vs Private School Funding." They explore how taxpayer money is allocated to public, private, and charter schools, and discuss the impact of these funding decisions on education. With an upcoming election looming, the conversation delves into the role politics plays in shaping school funding policies and the future of education. Don't miss this timely and insightful discussion!

In this episode we get a little personal and talk about the A-words! Atheist. Agnostic. Can you be both? We touch on morals, nihilism, faith, and other things that are taboo.

Graphics:

⁠https://sheseeksnonfiction.blog/2019/01/06/atheism-vs-agnosticism/⁠

Our friend Ty:

⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtShJugohT2eaolubHnIuMg⁠

Books:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_God_Delusion

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Is_Not_Great

⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Moral_Landscape⁠

https://www.amazon.com/Value-Thinline-Bible-Leathersoft-Comfort/dp/0310448468/ (So Paul Doesn’t Feel Left Out)

Podcasts:

⁠https://www.npr.org/2018/07/16/628792048/creating-god⁠

Special guest Dr. Reg Souleyrette discusses roundabouts, diverging diamonds, and other things that make drivers furious. These things have got to be the most idiotic designs ever… or are they?

Paul and Eric talk about the Monte Hall Paradox (remember this from the movie 21?). We then pivot to a semantic argument about whether we see in 3D. Do we?