The Boorish Manners of a Yale-y with Paul Tremblay
Summary
Hosts Drew and Roth interview horror novelist Paul Tremblay about his new book, *Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep*, which explores AI and consciousness. Tremblay also discusses his recent prostate cancer surgery, his class-action lawsuit against OpenAI, and his past as a math teacher. The group then analyzes the Boston Red Sox’s surprising winning streak and the Celtics’ recent trade of Jaylen Brown.
Topics discussed
Intro and World Cup recap
Paul Tremblay's prostate cancer diagnosis and robotic surgery
Post-surgery recovery and sexual health rehab
Teaching calculus, college costs, and AI in schools
The OpenAI class action lawsuit and deposition details
New novel 'Dead But Dreaming of Electric Sheep' plot
Book tour experiences and hotel mishaps
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Boston Red Sox performance and ownership issues
Boston Celtics, Jaylen Brown trade, and Joe Mazzulla
New England Patriots and AJ Brown trade analysis
The misery of unloading the dishwasher
Belief in ghosts, Trump, and movie references
Outro and credits
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