Podcast: A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail (LS 51 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)
Episode: Go Forth and Multiply
Pub date: 2022-04-12

In this episode, Matt finds out how a runaway algorithm created the world’s most expensive book, Helen searches for the most singable fruit fly genes and Steve considers whether donating a kidney is easier than buying a house:- Steve's bit (00:46)

  • Helen's bit (11:05)

  • Matt's bit (37:30)

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