Summary: <p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-1221" src="http://uploads.notarealjob.com/uploads/2016/04/narj-artwork-150x150.png" alt="narj-artwork" width="150" height="150">It’s a tough time for everyone these days. Should we discuss the bad things happening in the world? Or should we try to bring some lightness and escapism for those whose mental health is suffering under the weight of all the terribleness? It’s a fine line we all have to tread, including NARJ. In light of this, Chris and Joel discuss airpods and language processing in technologies like Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, and chatbots.</p> <h2>Quotes</h2> <ul> <li><span>“Our most sexual episode yet!”</span></li> <li><span>“Are you a dirty jean boy, Joel?”</span></li> <li><span>“Understanding intention is at an infant stage in technology.”</span></li> <li><span>“Hang on to your butts.”</span></li> </ul> <h2>Talking Points</h2> <ul> <li> <a href="http://buddhify.com">Buddhify</a> – Mindfulness app</li> <li>Donate to… <ul> <li><a href="https://action.aclu.org/secure/donate-to-aclu">American Civil Liberties Union</a></li> <li><a href="https://secure.ppaction.org/site/Donation2?df_id=12913&12913.donation=form1">Planned Parenthood</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cair.com/donations/general-donation/campaign/#/">Council on American-Islamic Relations</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nilc.org/get-involved/donate/more-ways-to-give/">National Immigration Law Center</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://smile.amazon.com">Amazon Smile</a></li> </ul> <h3>Gear Picks</h3> <ul> <li> <em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007R9CH3U/narjcast-20">The Feminine Mystique</a></em> by Betty Friedan</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008T9L6AM/narjcast-20"><em>A Wizard of Earthsea </em></a>(The Earthsea Cycle Series Book 1) by Ursula K. Le Guin</li> <li> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B003ZK58SQ/narjcast-20"><em>Washington: A Life</em></a> by Ron Chernow</li> </ul> <p><span id="more-1256"></span></p> <h2>Listen</h2> <p>[powerpress]</p> <p>Find us on: <a href="http://notarealjob.com/itunes">iTunes</a> • <a href="http://notarealjob.com/stitcher">Stitcher</a> • <a href="http://notarealjob.com/youtube">YouTube</a> • <a href="http://notarealjob.com/twitter">Twitter</a></p>
