# Thoughts are Fake

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Podcast: [That Happens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-happens-1577061)
Published: 2025-12-18T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Spencer's comes up with a plan to relaunch the Sizzler chain of restaurants as Steakler that might have more merit than you think, before he stumbles on the realization that thoughts are just "some guy being like, look at this!" which is probably the most accurate description of Buddhist philosophy you'll hear today. AI VTubers are probably good, but Pluribus hive mind collectives are probably bad? Help us get to the bottom of this, and help us help you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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