# 059: Wave of Change

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Podcast: [Satellite Haiku](https://stenobird.com/podcast/satellite-haiku-7095905)
Published: 2026-05-26T18:11:06+00:00
Episode link: https://satellitehaiku.substack.com/p/059-wave-of-change
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We talk about Shawn’s patented microwave shortcut, first world problems™️, dumb uses of AI, the AI commencement speech “boo” trend, AI hallucinations, the AI “bubble” feeling (whether or not it’s actually a bubble), comparing this AI wave to the 2000 dotcom wave, the Trump firehose of s**t, finding solace and hope in things (Biosphere 2, radically zooming out, the overview effect, surrendering to the airplane), reframing the abortion debate, the gun control debate, political polarization and finding common ground, when your reality changes overnight, being intentional. Mentioned in this episode Powers of Ten (short film by the Eames Office Company) Pale Blue Dot (from Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” series) The Artemis II crew speaks following their successful mission Geshe Michael Roach TED Talk (including his famous pen story) The Hurt Locker (2008 film) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit satellitehaiku.substack.com

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