i can't comprehend how both the advertiser and the platform agree that ruining the content is even good for either the advertiser or the platform.

i would be fine with a 5 second brand mention, like "this youtube video is paid for by SoapTM", quietly. And I'd probably think "thanks." But it's like they're trying to overtake the content. Like you can't enjoy your show because they're worried you're not thinking about their brand for the largest possible % of time.

yeah I quit 2 years ago (after 20+ years of smoking) and still have several vivid memorable dreams every night. Even during a short nap. It's a weird side effect.

I've always believed they were serious about learning. I remember being frustrated that people are often abusive instead of explaining why dumb thoughts are dumb but after like 10 years of multi-hour interviews with smart people they don't seem to be making much progress. Maybe there is a constant inflow of new dumb listeners, and most last a few years and kind of graduate out of listening, but he has to stay the same for the whole thing to work.

What kind of bread is ideal for a burger? Wouldn't brioche would make a strange cake?