# 2001 A Space Odyssey on The No Agenda Show 2001 A Space Odyssey comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2018 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** May 2018 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [Artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [Dr. Phil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-phil.md), [Elon Musk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elon-musk.md), [Hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoax.md), [Hugging Face](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging-face.md), [Ipod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipod.md), [Kill Switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kill-switch.md), [Las Vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### CNBC Experts Debate AI Kill Switches and Distributed Systems - **Episode:** [1905: Nerdballs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-20 - **Time:** 43:56–47:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1905-nerdballs/chapter/cnbc-experts-debate-ai-kill-switches-and-distributed-systems.md A CNBC report explores the concept of an "AI kill switch" following warnings from industry researchers that AI could become catastrophic. Experts explain that a single switch is impossible because AI systems are distributed across thousands of data centers globally. The segment references the fictional Hal 9000 to illustrate the fear of machines refusing to be disconnected, while proponents call for international hardware standards for chips. Keywords: [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [kill switch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kill-switch.md), [2001 a space odyssey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2001-a-space-odyssey.md), hal 9000, [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [hugging face](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hugging-face.md) ### Value for Value, Episode 1845 Slave Slab Art - **Episode:** [1846: Thumbstick Flick](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-26 - **Time:** 1:50:54–1:56:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1846-thumbstick-flick/chapter/value-for-value-episode-1845-slave-slab-art.md The hosts explain the "Value for Value" model and discuss the artwork for Episode 1845, titled "Slave Slab." The title, coined by producer Dan OBGYN 4, refers to smartphone addiction. The chosen art by Rocket Boy is a surrealist nod to the monolith from *2001: A Space Odyssey*, which Adam Curry admits he has never actually seen. Keywords: [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md), slave slab, [2001 a space odyssey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2001-a-space-odyssey.md), rocket boy, dan obgyn 4, [artwork](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artwork.md) ### TikTok Cultural Trends and the Etymology of Podcasting - **Episode:** [1674: We're Working!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-04 - **Time:** 1:18:55–1:23:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1674-we-re-working/chapter/tiktok-cultural-trends-and-the-etymology-of-podcasting.md The hosts review various TikTok trends, including a claim that the phrase "good morning" has racist origins and a Dr. Phil segment about a woman who refuses to speak to family members without social media followers. They also explore the agricultural and cinematic origins of the word "podcast." Keywords: [tiktok](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tiktok.md), [racism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/racism.md), good morning, [dr. phil](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-phil.md), [podcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast.md), [ipod](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipod.md), [2001 a space odyssey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2001-a-space-odyssey.md) ### Nevada Desert Monolith, Public Safety Hazard Removal - **Episode:** [1673: Mummy and the Dummy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1673-mummy-and-the-dummy.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-30 - **Time:** 2:44:36–2:46:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1673-mummy-and-the-dummy/chapter/nevada-desert-monolith-public-safety-hazard-removal.md Las Vegas police removed a mysterious six-foot-four sheet metal monolith from a remote part of the Nevada desert, citing it as a "public safety and environmental hazard." The structure is the latest in a series of similar placements worldwide since 2020, often referencing the film "2001: A Space Odyssey." Authorities are currently holding the object at an undisclosed location while they determine how to dispose of it. Keywords: monolith, [las vegas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/las-vegas.md), nevada desert, [2001 a space odyssey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2001-a-space-odyssey.md), [hoax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hoax.md) ### Outro, AI Robot Mix and Sign-off - **Episode:** [1035: Hundos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1035-hundos.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-21 - **Time:** 2:37:15–2:42:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1035-hundos/chapter/outro-ai-robot-mix-and-sign-off.md The show concludes with a sign-off from Austin, Texas, and Northern Silicon Valley. A final audio mix features themes of artificial intelligence, referencing Elon Musk, HAL 9000, and the "Selfish Ledger." 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