This week on the TTT Podcast, The conversation covers various topics including AI grading standardized tests in Texas, the decline in smoking and drinking among kids, the impact of technology on bullying, and the Amish community. The hosts discuss their experiences and opinions on these subjects. The conversation covers various topics including the decline of blue-collar jobs, the appeal of white-collar jobs, the challenges of working in trades like HVAC and plumbing, and the fascination with Amish culture. The hosts discuss the diminishing number of people entering trade schools and the impact on industries like plumbing and electrical contracting. They also explore the hard work and long hours required in blue-collar jobs and the lack of interest from younger generations. The conversation concludes with a humorous discussion about the idea of starting an Airbnb-style experience to live with the Amish.

Episode Highlights

• Texas is implementing AI to grade open-ended questions on standardized tests, potentially saving millions of dollars.
• Kids today are less likely to smoke, drink, and engage in risky behaviors compared to previous generations.
• The rise of technology has changed the nature of bullying, with online platforms making it harder for kids to escape harassment.
• The hosts share their experiences with smoking, drinking, and the changing social norms around these behaviors.
• The conversation touches on the Amish community and their unique lifestyle and work ethic. Blue-collar jobs like plumbing and electrical contracting are facing a shortage of qualified workers as fewer people enter trade schools.
• Working in trades like HVAC and plumbing can be physically demanding and require long hours, but can also be financially rewarding.
• There is a growing preference for white-collar jobs and a lack of interest in blue-collar work among younger generations.
• The hosts express fascination with Amish culture and discuss the idea of starting an Airbnb-style experience to live with the Amish.

Episode Quotes

• "Texas is implementing AI to grade open-ended questions on standardized tests"
• "Kids today are less likely to smoke, drink, and engage in risky behaviors"
• "The rise of technology has changed the nature of bullying"
• "The blue collar jobs are diminishing fast."
• "You can go to HVAC school, plumbing school, any of that stuff. You can get a one year certificate, know everything you need to know and start your own business."
• "There's gotta be a lot of other people that are fascinated by these people like I am."

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