Coffeehouse Studio Podcasts

09 Feb 2026 Tech Brief

Mechanical Turk 2.0 - Automation is relocating humans. Not replacing them.

Are AI systems really autonomous? This article examines Mechanical Turk 2.0 through Waymo, Amazon robotics, content moderation, and Moltbook — revealing how humans still power the systems sold as fully automated.

05 Feb 2026 Tech Brief

Moltbook - Amplifying Human Knowledge

Explore how Moltbook’s AI conversations remix human knowledge, revealing why password managers and “invisible” security tools matter. A reflection on AI, statistical patterns, and digital trust.

02 Feb 2026 Marketing Behavioural Economics

The Problem with Blandification

Blandification is making modern marketing safe, generic, and forgettable. Learn how performance metrics, AI, and approval culture drive sameness — and how brands can reclaim creativity, memorability, and impact.

Temporary Discounting: People don’t just “prefer now.” They misperceive later.

02 Feb 2026 Behavioural Economics

Temporary Discounting: People don’t just “prefer now.” They misperceive later.

Temporal discounting explains why people undervalue future rewards and choose short-term gains. Learn how present bias shapes behaviour—and how ethical marketing can reduce friction, delay costs, and make better future choices easier.

Framing effect

29 Jan 2026 Behavioural Economics

Framing effect

The framing effect explains why how you present prices, benefits, and risks matters more than the facts. Learn how marketers use gain vs loss framing, defaults, and positioning to influence perception and drive decisions.