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The podcast discusses a mix of quirky and serious topics, ranging from Joe Rogan's humorous anecdotes about Daniel Lilly's isolation tank and dolphin behavior to critical commentary on the current U.S. political landscape and social media manipulation. There are also explorations of historical narratives, myths, and society's relationships with technology, art, and conspiracy theories, all woven together with a blend of humor and skepticism about mainstream perspectives.

One suspect has been arrested in connection with a stabbing related to a drug deal in Times Square early Wednesday morning, while two others remain at large. The incident occurred at 2 a.m. at West 40th Street and Seventh Avenue, involving a dispute over a marijuana sale. The 30-year-old victim suffered facial lacerations and a stab wound to his back; he is currently in stable condition at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue. Arrested suspect Eligah Efclera, 22, faces multiple charges, including assault and weapons possession. Police are actively searching for the two remaining suspects who fled south on Seventh Avenue.

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POSaBIT offers a comprehensive point of sale platform designed for cannabis retailers, enabling compliance, revenue growth, and enhanced customer experiences. The system features integrated loyalty programs, customizable discounts, and detailed reporting, all accessible through a user-friendly interface. It supports workflows for deliveries and incorporates real-time analytics to optimize operations. POSaBIT also provides seamless online ordering, customer profiles, and purchase history for personalized service. The platform emphasizes robust security and compliance, and includes dedicated 24/7 support for retailers.

Fred Lambert criticized Elon Musk's predictions regarding Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) timelines, stating that Musk is lying about the progress. In early December, Musk claimed that Tesla would achieve unsupervised driving in Austin by the end of the month. However, Musk later stated that Tesla now requires 10 billion miles of data, an increase from the previously mentioned 6 billion, which they will not achieve until approximately July. Lambert emphasizes that after acquiring the necessary data, further steps such as training, testing, and debugging must occur, implying that unsupervised FSD development could extend into the next year.

Andrew and Michael, both with CIA backgrounds, emphasize the importance of applying espionage skills in business for effective communication and success, while also discussing moral complexities in leadership and society's ethical decline. They reflect on personal experiences, including Andrew's best-selling memoir about his CIA career, exploring themes of manipulation, motivation, and the need for moral responsibility in a world facing significant challenges.

Google has previewed new features for Gmail, including AI Overviews for search and a new AI Inbox, which will roll out starting today. AI Overviews allow users to ask natural language questions about their emails, providing AI-generated responses without the need to search through multiple threads. These features will primarily be available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, with some functionalities offered for free to all users. The AI Inbox will present a personalized snapshot of users' inboxes, highlighting tasks and important topics, and is powered by Google's Gemini 3 technology. Additionally, Google emphasizes that personal Workspace content will not be used to train AI models, with options to disable AI features. AI Inbox will initially be available to Trusted Testers, with broader access anticipated in the coming months.

A report from Oxford Economics questions the narrative that artificial intelligence (AI) is causing widespread job losses. The analysis indicates that while some layoffs are attributed to AI, these account for only about 4.5% of total job losses, with economic conditions being a far greater factor. The report suggests that companies may be framing layoffs as due to AI to present a positive narrative to investors, rather than addressing traditional business challenges. Additionally, it points out that productivity growth has not significantly improved, contradicting the notion that AI is replacing workers on a large scale. Lastly, the increase in graduate unemployment is viewed as cyclical rather than structural, linked to an oversupply of degree holders.