26.03.27 Talkonly 台務 + 我出豉油你出雞 + 焚化爐餐廳 + 國際雜談 + 加價熱潮 + 入鬼油 + 病馬 + 學界教 AI + Mac Pro 玩完 + Apple 50 年展望 + Cashback 生意經 + PDD Doctor + 拼白事 + 中伏退貨記

The episode opens with a chaotic yet playful host introduction and audience call-in segment, setting the tone for a sprawling, stream-of-consciousness discussion that weaves together personal anecdotes, geopolitical analysis, and cultural commentary. The hosts kick off with a plan to organize a surprise celebration event in Taiwan on November 28th, aiming to secure 40 attendees within a week, while also scrutinizing Taiwan’s stringent 600 million NT dollar investment immigration policy, questioning its fairness and practicality. The conversation then shifts to global tensions, particularly the escalating conflict between Iran and the West, with sharp commentary on Trump’s foreign policy rhetoric and Elon Musk’s growing influence in energy and military dynamics. A deeply personal health narrative unfolds, recounting a severe illness and pandemic fatigue, underscoring ongoing public health vulnerabilities. The hosts also critique the over-investment in expensive educational technology like the Mac Studio and Mac Pro, advocating for accessible AI tools over hardware mandates. Later segments explore consumer behavior, including the emotional significance of symbolic Qingming Festival purchases, the mechanics of cashback platforms like Shopback, and the frustrations of cross-border tech access—highlighting the need for VPNs, second-hand devices, and workarounds due to regional restrictions and platform fees. Cultural reflections on media brands like TVB and Now TV reveal regional content disparities, while speculation about Apple’s future AI integration and Mac Pro performance underscores a broader anxiety about digital access and ecosystem control. The episode closes on a surreal, repetitive note, mirroring the fragmented nature of modern digital life.