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In this episode, Zac and Andrew discuss various news articles in the 'Fake News' segment and then dive into a close read of an article by L.M. Sacasas titled 'Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology.' They explore the concept of secularization and how it applies to the religion of technology, as well as the implications for society.

00:00 Will Barbers Save Civilization? 03:16 Fake News Segment 16:17 Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology 36:03 Technology as a Religion 37:09 World Fairs and Technological Exhibitions 42:40 Secularization of the Religion of Technology 45:57 The Vacuum of the Religion of Technology 52:20 The Unstable Nature of Technology 57:45 Recommendation: Popcorn with the Pope 59:05 Recommendation: Navalny Documentary

** Secularization Comes for the Religion of Technology by L.M. Sacasas** Fake News Real Item #1 Fake News Real Item #2

Today we're breaking down five Super Bowl commercials, including one that Zac describes as "the worst commercial I have ever seen."

1. Kia EV9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU7BJc96lI4
2. Microsoft Copilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaCVSUbYpVc&ab_channel=Microsoft
3. Temu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Od0aOse1wc&ab_channel=Temu
4. He Gets Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94BqlDQ-Ppo&ab_channel=HeGetsUs
5. Dove Body Image: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0D5MU6_0n0&ab_channel=DoveUS