EULAs, Elegance, and Epic
Description
In this episode of Surprise—It's Not a Toaster, hosts Ed Bennett and Chris Boyer dive into the labyrinthine world of Terms & Conditions (and EULAs)—those digital novels we all “agree” to without reading. From hilarious (and horrifying) examples of what companies sneak into the fine print, to asking the big question: why does signing up for software feel like selling your soul? Then, they shift gears to geek out over better, faster website design, featuring an unlikely but brilliant contender—McMaster.com (yes, the industrial supply site). Finally, the hosts put GenAI through its paces, asking it to "simplify" classic, mind-bending literature. Can AI turn Moby Dick into a bedtime story? Tune in for laughs, insights, and AI-powered shenanigans!
Mentions from the show:
- Click to agree with what? No one reads terms of service, studies confirm
- 20 Of The Strangest Things Consumers Noticed While Looking Over Terms And Conditions
- https://www.mcmaster.com/
- The Surprising Tech Behind McMaster-Carr's Blazing Fast Website Speed
- Chris Boyer on LinkedIn
- Ed Bennett on LinkedIn
- Chris Boyer website
- Ed Bennett of BlueSky
- Chris Boyer on BlueSky
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