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In this week's episode, Sam dives into the hardship of trying to "make it" in 2026 and beyond while creating another case for human-made-things over whatever AI makes. Also - Millionaires and Boats - turns out they aren't all evil? Jungle Jim gives us a lesson in being our best selves amidst our staunchest critics. Sam gives an update on his N64 flashcart woes before answering some fan mail.
the most imperfectly perfect show you have ever seen - it's The Counter Hit.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro + Boats and Charitable Millionaires
04:13 Meta CTO calls us all lazy. yawn.
06:38 there goes Sam again, ranting about how awesome humans are.
17:43 "That's so AI" the kids say
24:15 Patreon Plug!!!
26:11 Jungle Jim's International Market + Lessons from the legend himself
33:37 Keepswim's plea for help
46:35 Patreon Request - FGC Terminology Review
52:34 Fan Mail
56:36 N64 Flashcart chronicles
01:02:29 End
Links Mentioned:
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/inspiring-ceo-gives-company-to-charity-after-working-80-hour-weeks-for-58-years-saving-it-from-bankruptcy/
https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/meta-exec-rages-against-employees-141730541.html
https://www.wired.com/story/some-kids-will-never-think-ai-is-cool/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungle_Jim's_International_Market
https://youtu.be/LuD2FpLIQXA?is=bNDov6MT8FATMCHJ
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