Ep 100 - Is AI Becoming a New Religion?

In episode 100 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean discuss their love for award winning television show, Hacks. The pair discuss what appeals to them about the dark comedy while sharing praise for the iconic cast including Jean Smart, Megan Stalter, and Paul W. Downs.  The pair also discuss the ups and downs of air travel, from economy seating not suitable for larger people through to vegan meal requests that go ignored. How easy is it to travel as a vegan in 2026? Sean also reports back on the vegan food scene in Tokyo, while Josh remembers his culinary adventures from a recent trip to Barcelona. This episode also touches on AI. The topic has been discussed a lot by the pair however artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives doesn’t seem to be going away. Is AI a new form of religion? Are people relying on it too much? Does it stop critical thinking skills from developing in humans? As always, we have none of the answers but lots of opinions. Enjoy the ride! #podcast #popculture #LGBTQ #CurrentAffairs #Travel #vegan #Hacks #JeanSmart #AI #MegStalter  **About the Hosts** Josh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here: https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts  Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here: https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan  **Theme Music** Our theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q\_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95g **Other things mentioned** Queer Open Mic London: https://www.meetup.com/queer-open-mic-london/  Buy your tickets for London Vegan Beer Fest: https://www.veganbeerfest.co.uk **Chapters:** 00:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Reflection 12:36 The Challenges of Modern Travel 19:45 Culinary Adventures: Vegan Food Around the World 24:42 AI: The New Deity? 25:40 The Rise of AI as a New Religion 29:52 AI in the Workplace: A New Mandate 32:51 The Impact of AI on Critical Thinking 36:45 Cognitive Decline and AI Dependency 38:49 Reflections on 'Hacks': A Cultural Commentary 46:32 Outro