Murder mystery
S3E3: Move over, Hercule Poirot
Inspector Claus (AKA Keon) using ‘the stare’
In Monday’s PastMaster Keon waxes his moustache and shows Hercule Poirot there is a new detective in town.
Using techniques like ‘the stare’ and ‘the waiting game’, will Keon’s approach prove a match for that of the legendary Belgian sleuth?
Tune in to find out on Monday 20 May.
AI in the news
Economics columnist Soumaya Keynes ponders whether AI is going to make a big difference or a small one. Essentially, will it turn out to be “the avocado slicer of food prep, or the microwave?”
She cites various reports predicting AI could lead to anything from a 0.1% rise in productivity to 1.5% over a decade. A DECADE! And one report by business analysts McKinsey suggesting 8% of work hours could be automated by 2030.
Is that all? Imagine the percentage of work hours that would have been saved by innovations like the wheel, hand axes or making fire. If AI can only manage 8% then what’s the point?
Wheels: better than AI
Little videos, big pleasures
We’ve been filming each PastMaster recording for season 3 so if you prefer to watch instead of listen, or you’re curious to see what Tan’s technique to disarm an alpha male handshake in episode 1 looks like, check out the visuals on your pod platform of choice.
PastMaster: see the magic
We’re also putting together funny little snippets of the episodes on Instagram – take a look and let us know. Do you like to watch the action in the studio? What would you like to see more of?
Until next time, Tan and the PastMaster crew
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