Completely Conspicuous

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Matt Phillion as we discuss whether the world is getting dumber. I've also got music from Cloud Nothings, Eagulls and The So So Glos. Show notes: - There are studies that claim humans are getting dumber - Our IQs are supposedly dropping - We rely on smartphones for a lot of information - We're cramming so much info in our heads - Smart TV: True Detective did it right - Disney Channel sitcoms hark back to hacky TV crap of the '70s - Movie industry favors bigger, louder, dumber - Sometimes it's good to watch dumb stuff - Anonymous online comments are a prime source for idiocy - Wasting time online is so easy - People are so self-involved - Reality TV is a haven for dummies - People will do anything to get on TV - The Onion keeps fooling people - Beauty pageants - Our ability to self-incriminate Music: Cloud Nothings - I'm Not Part of Me Eagulls - Possessed The So So Glos - Lost Weekend   Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe