Intellectually Curious
Intellectually Curious is a podcast by Mike Breault featuring over 1,400 AI-powered explorations across science, mathematics, philosophy, and personal growth. Each short-form episode is generated, refined, and published with the help of large language models—turning curiosity into an ongoing audio encyclopedia. Designed for anyone who loves learning, it offers quick dives into everything from combinatorics and cryptography to systems thinking and psychology.
Inspiration for this podcast:
"Muad'Dib learned rapidly because his first training was in how to learn. And the first lesson of all was the basic trust that he could learn. It's shocking to find how many people do not believe they can learn, and how many more believe learning to be difficult. Muad'Dib knew that every experience carries its lesson."
― Frank Herbert, Dune
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Intellectually Curious
Carolina-Style Hot Dogs Unpacked: The Neon Red Frank, The Works, and The Slaw Debate
A deep dive into North Carolina’s iconic hot dog order. We decode the regional operating system behind the 'works'—mustard, a beanless chili, onions, and the neon red Bright Leaf frank—plus the plain/no fixings setting. Learn the cheese-dog quirk (cold, unmelted cheese atop the dog), and how the red vs white slaw debate divides the state. We also cover the ordering lingo that makes you sound local and the cultural pairing with Cheerwine. A tasty tour of flavor, language, and identity in one classic Southern staple.
Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information.
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