In this episode, we talk about "gaslight" preprints, retractions, and then explore some of the signs that we may be approaching an "AI winter" due to high expenses, lackluster offerings, a conceptual bubble bursting, and more. Inspired by Ed Zitron's work, we apply it to some scientific publishing offerings, as well.
Our "Discoveries of the Week" involve music, books, and delight.
Show Notes
"Gaslight" preprints — https://www.the-geyser.com/now-its-gaslight-preprints/
Ed Zitron's newsletter — https://www.wheresyoured.at/
Ed Zitron's podcast — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-offline/id1730587238
Hum "manifesto" — https://blog.hum.works/posts/the-alchemist-future
Katina review of AI tools — https://katinamagazine.org/content/article/reviews/2025/deep-dive-into-three-ai-academic-search-tools
Our Cactus Communications interview — https://allthingsscicomm.buzzsprout.com/1933426/episodes/17561515-rethinking-science-communication-beyond-technology-trends
Joy's "Discovery of the Week" — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOigILEBilo
Kent's "Discovery of the Week" — https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Myth-Curious-History-Dangerous/dp/B0DX9W74SZ/
Provoke the Truth (pod music) — https://provokethetruth.net/
