{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Zero Dot Podcast","title":"Polishing Things With Purpose [The Zero Dot Podcast #20]","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b3f7fb67\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5699,"description":"SUPPORT US HERE: https://www.patreon.com/cw/ZeroDotMediaWhat happens when we remove every imperfection from a human-made thing? Is its polished veneer enough to grab our attention for more or does it bring a homogeneity that makes us tune out? Today's episode dives into the Effort Effect, a real phenomenon that explains humans' general attraction to other human-made things that have intentional effort behind them and how raw-ness outclasses perfect polish when it comes to engagement and enjoyment. Also, Giraffes and Phineas Gage come into the mix. Somehow. Someway. There's only one way to find out how - tune in for this week's episode!00:00 We are talking about skull injuries. Don't ask me why, I have forgotten.04:41 Warhammer 40k is awesome and definitely relevant to our show07:44 Now we're onto D&D16:36 We are trying to start the show proper, honestly19:25 Wow, we actually did the real intro25:31 Look at this giraffe in Ohio with silly hair32:45 Looking at the linguistics of AI...unfortunately48:32 MAIN TOPIC: Polish means nothing without intent01:34:09 Bye bye, see you soon! Article referenced:https://www.iheartmedia.com/advertise/insights/articles/why-human-audio-moves-consumersThe Zero Dot Podcast is:Sam | https://bsky.app/profile/scarequotesbhdh.bsky.socialJohn | https://bsky.app/profile/paptert.bsky.socialDaniel | https://doublecross.neocities.orgYou can find us on the following socials:BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/zerodotmedia.bsky.socialINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/zerodotmedia/You can also find this podcast anywhere podcasts are provided. Just search for The Zero Dot Podcast on the service of your choice!The Zero Dot Podcast is a product of ZeroDotMedia.#efforteffect #polished #raw #imperfect #podcast #mentalhealth","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AsJVFSB3VQLULPG_84NGeLarifj0D845YbLyHWudNh8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xMWFj/NDA0NzZjYmU5ZDNk/ZDEyM2FhNThiZDJh/N2U4Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}