NYC SESSIONS: Elon’s Flying Cars and Sneaking Into Titanic ft. Devin Delliquanti
Summary
Trevor Noah discusses the ethics of Thanos and the gap between tech demos and reality, using Tesla’s recent car launch as a prime example. The conversation shifts to linguistic quirks, proposing "sad-iversary" for tragic dates, and the history behind the Pledge of Allegiance. Noah also reflects on the South African national anthem’s awkward blend of melodies and shares anecdotes about learning history through music, concluding with a story about his parents surviving a plane crash in Spain.
Topics discussed
Is Thanos the good guy? Moral complexity in Avengers
Tech demos vs reality: The gap between promise and product
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Verizon rewards recap and social awkwardness tips
The Pledge of Allegiance at Thanksgiving dinner
Debate over 'Under God' and flag symbolism
The 'Sad-iversary' of 9/11 and American memory
Coining 'Sad-iversary' and its impact on career
Critiquing the South African national anthem mix
Listening to the 'real' anthem experience in stadiums
Tesla car flip demo: Calling vs bureaucracy
The reality of self-driving cars on the showroom floor
Defending Elon Musk's push for innovation
Tesla 0-60 speed claims and gun comparisons
Tesla vacuum car demo and fake robot passengers
Skepticism of tech product demos vs Musk's limits
Steve Jobs and the iMac that speaks
Musk's funding strategy: The round world and Mars
Practicality of active suspension and G-forces
Inventing a time machine to fix safety moments
J.P. Morgan Chase and the history of banking names
The malfunctioning gun story and pacifism
Hamilton the musical and national anthems
Apartheid mixtapes and school cassette recordings
Benjamin Franklin vs GTA 5 Franklin and education
Rhythm in music and the 'idiot' who spoils it
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Personal story: Airplane crash and family loss
Airport reunion and identifying victims
Dilemma: Viewing trauma as a gift or burden
Lightning strikes and near-death experiences in transport
Why planes feel safer than cars: Statistical anomaly
What does a ship's steering wheel actually look like?
Semantics and maritime terminology
Assuming car accidents are Teslas and Peter Thiel
Titanic survivors becoming American immigrants
Viral marketing and first watching The Matrix
Movie release delays in South Africa vs US
Cinema choices: Van Damme, Double Dragon, Kickboxer
Devil's Advocate and the 'naked lady' scene
Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct and interracial dynamics
VHS tape wear and the 'grainy' great scenes
Proposal: All porn must have a story
Fast food vs fine dining: The 'Only Plots' website
Fast food as a metaphor for convenience vs quality
Skipping the line: A personal story about satisfaction
Theme park passes and the value of waiting
The joy of the process vs the destination
Pacing in action movies: What isn't happening
Technical difficulties and transition
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Tom Cruise in Digger: Oscar nomination debate
Digger's unpredictable style and lack of positive reviews
The 'Doomsday Preppers' list and watching Endgame
Infinity War vs Endgame: Naming and X-Men comparisons
Avengers' failure to prevent Thanos proactively
Why Thanos was desperate to leave Wakanda
The unimaginative choice to snap back to the status quo
Thanos as the bad guy due to appearance and ugliness
Did Thanos kill or just make people disappear?
Black Panther's Wakanda and the duty to help others
James Bond as a hero who prevents nothing
Thanos destroying the stones: Altruism or ego?
Thanos's plan: Overpopulation and retirement farming
The cost of the time heist and mass trauma
Thanos's failure and the double pain of the snap
Watching Avengers on Pornhub: A confession
Emotional impact of Endgame and art
Spider-Man neck break rumor and content moderation
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