Rock Paper Scissors (Entry 1079.1CH2613)

Omnibus

Society & Culture, History

4.6 • 2.6K Ratings

🗓️ 1 May 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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In which an ancient Chinese game of intransitive balance changes the world as both a children's pastime and a decision-making method, and John has the candy tastes of a pioneer child. Certificate #23611.

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0:00.0	We are receiving this time
0:04.0	and uh
0:07.0	receiving this message
0:10.0	We are Ken Jennings and John Roderick
0:14.0	We speak to you from our present, which we can only assume is your distant past
0:18.0	The turbulent time that was the early 21st century Fearing the great cataclysm that will surely befall our civilization,
0:24.6	we began this monumental reference of strange and obscure human knowledge.
0:28.6	These recordings represent our attempt to compile and preserve wonders and esoterica that would otherwise be lost.
0:34.6	So whether you're listening from an advanced civilization or have just reinvented the technology
0:39.4	to decrypt our transmissions, this is our legacy to you.
0:43.3	This is our time capsule. This is the omnibus.
0:47.1	This is the omnibus. You have accessed and You have accessed entry 1079.1.13-2613.
1:20.2	Certificate number 23611.
1:23.6	Rock paper, scissors.
1:26.2	One throw! This is it! No! Rock Paper Scissors What throw
1:27.5	This is it
1:29.4	Nice and clean
1:32.6	Engage
1:36.3	What do you think the most consequential
1:39.3	Decision that you've ever made
1:42.8	Is based on a coin toss Or that you ever made based on a coin toss is
1:48.3	like does that have to be a literal coin toss I feel like I've made lots of decisions just kind of
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