How Long Gone 755. - Doug Aitken
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Feb 14, 2025 
Doug Aitken, a versatile Los Angeles-based artist, discusses his captivating installation, Lightscape, and its impact. He humorously addresses current coffee prices and examines the complexities of non-capitalistic art. The conversation delves into the intersection of AI and creativity, as well as innovative projects in Egypt that merge art with sustainability. Aitken also shares intriguing thoughts on technology's ethical dilemmas and personal anecdotes that highlight life in Venice Beach.
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Broken Jaw Diet
- A listener, Anna, broke her jaw and now consumes all meals as liquids.
- Jason Stewart jokes about her weight loss potential with this unusual diet.
Pete Davidson's Transformation
- Pete Davidson's tattoo removal is discussed, linking it to the Lazaroff wellness retreat.
- Chris Black defends Davidson's Reformation ad despite criticism of his changed appearance.
Resolution as Timecode
- Doug Aitken discusses image resolution as a time marker for different decades.
- He prefers lower resolution and draws parallels to how cars also mark time.