Podcast · 140 episodes
Search Engine, page 6
by PJ Vogt · English
We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small.Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Named one of the best podcasts of all time by Time Magazine
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Who should be in charge of AI?Who should be in charge of AI?1 Dec 2023 · 57 min
Why don’t we eat people?In this episode of *Search Engine*, host PJ Vogt delves into a child's innocent yet provocative question about cannibalism, exploring why humans have such a strong taboo against eating other humans.17 Nov 2023 · 1 h 1 min
The Bull of Wall StreetPJ Vogt explores the significance of the Charging Bull sculpture in Manhattan, discussing its popularity with tourists and delving into the intriguing backstory of its creation, which ties to an art…10 Nov 2023 · 51 min
Why'd I take speed for twenty years? (Part 2)Why'd I Take Speed for Twenty Years? (Part 2)3 Nov 2023 · 49 min
Why'd I take speed for twenty years? (Part 1)Exploring the popularity of prescription stimulants, particularly amphetamines, among millennials, focusing on a personal journey of one individual who took these drugs for 20 years and then decided…27 Oct 2023 · 59 min
Is there a sane way to use the internet?A deep dive into how to use the internet mindfully amidst an overwhelming flow of information and opinions, featuring insights from journalist and podcaster Ezra Klein.20 Oct 2023 · 1 h
Heavyweight x Search EngineJonathan Goldstein, host of Heavyweight9 Oct 2023 · 42 min
The Fond Du Lac Apartment MysteryCorianne (listener with a housing question)6 Oct 2023 · 56 min
Where did the 8 billion dollars go?Zeke Faux, investigative financial reporter and author of *Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall*.29 Sep 2023 · 1 h 8 min
Why are we still buying diamonds?Exploration of why diamonds are still highly valued despite their artificial production and perceived abundance.22 Sep 2023 · 58 min
Why’s it so hard to figure out how many people watch Stranger Things?Why’s it so hard to figure out how many people watch Stranger Things?15 Sep 2023 · 58 min
Does anyone actually like their job?This episode delves into the perception of job satisfaction through the lens of Craig Finn, the lead singer of The Hold Steady, as Vogt explores whether people genuinely enjoy their work or if…1 Sep 2023 · 43 min
Why are drug dealers putting fentanyl in everything? (Part 2)In this episode of *Search Engine*, hosted by PJ Vogt, the complexities surrounding the presence of fentanyl in various drugs are explored through the personal story of Luis, a former fentanyl dealer…18 Aug 2023 · 49 min
Why are drug dealers putting fentanyl in everything? (Part 1)In this episode of the Search Engine podcast, hosted by PJ Vogt, the discussion centers on the alarming question: "Why are drug dealers poisoning their own customers by sneaking fentanyl into other…11 Aug 2023 · 38 min
Why can’t we just turn the empty offices into apartments?A podcast that explores questions about the world, big and small.4 Aug 2023 · 47 min
What's it like to slowly go blind?In this episode of *Search Engine*, host PJ Vogt interviews Andrew Leland, a writer who has been gradually losing his sight due to retinitis pigmentosa for over two decades.28 Jul 2023 · 58 min
What's going on with Elon Musk?Exploration of various questions about the world, both big and small.21 Jul 2023 · 1 h 1 min
How do I find new music now that I’m old and irrelevant?A podcast that seeks to make sense of the world, hosted by PJ Vogt and edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni.14 Jul 2023 · 45 min
Wait, should I not be drinking airplane coffee?Wait, should I not be drinking airplane coffee?7 Jul 2023 · 53 min
How sad are the monkeys in the zoo?The podcast explores various questions, big and small, to help make sense of the world. It's produced by a talented team and offers insightful discussions.12 May 2023 · 41 min