An important discussion about aging as examined and explained through the lens of James Howlett. Links: David Ferrie - Wikipedia Merlin's Wisdom Project — "It's only advice for you because it had to be advice for me." Max Eisenhardt (Earth-616) | Marvel Database | Fandom Magneto | X-Men Wiki | Fandom...
Merlin thinks LLMs have raised the bar for voice assistants in general and Siri in particular. Dan and his kid watch the excellent HBO series, Chernobyl . Merlin’s weird, truncated contexts in Things. Links: Seven Little Pieces of My Heart — Merlin really likes music, and he has a delightfully economical way to share it with you. Dr.Feelgood 【She Does It Right】 - YouTube Hisashi Ouchi, The Radioactive Man Kept Alive For 83 Days The Chernobyl Podcast | HBO - YouTube Bleachers - Tiny Moves (Offici...
Your hosts discuss facial hair, notebooks, the metric system, flexing about local weather, and becoming the bathroom supplies you want to see in the world. Links: Amazon.com : kleid 8902 Notebook, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid Notebook, A5, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid, Olive : Office Products Kleid Stationery Kinokuniya USA Amazon.com: Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook 8.27 x 5.83 Inches (A5), 5mm dot grid, 80 Sheets (N105), white : Everything Else — Merlin's notebook. Amazon.com: Kinsa Smart,Fever, Digital Medical ...
Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life. Links: Wacky Races (1968 TV series) - Wikipedia Cincinnati Superhero Connection | Cincinnati Experience Muttley - Wikipedia Simple Scan | Agile Tortoise Amazon.com: Anker MagSafe Charger Compatible, Anker MagGo 3in1 Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger Stand, Apple Watch Charger, for iPhone 15/14, AirPods, Apple Watch S9 40W USBC Charger Included : Cell Phones & Accessories Amazon.com: 150W USB...
A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.
Dan talks about what he's learned from traveling a bunch, and Merlin thinks a lot of weirdness comes from our twin fears of boredom and inconvenience. Links: Tailscale · Best VPN Service for Secure Networks — Tailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices. Amazon.com: MagSafe Charger Compatible, Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger Stand, Apple Watch Charger, for iPhone 15/14, AirPods, Apple Watch S9 (4...
A classic odds n' sods episode. Links: Paterson Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Adam Driver Movie - YouTube William Carlos Williams - Wikipedia "Paterson" by William Carlos Williams NTFS for Mac on Setapp | Read/write support for NTFS on Mac Rename files, folders, and disks on Mac - Apple Support Tailscale · Best VPN Service for Secure Networks Ruby on Mac: Get Ruby working on your Mac in minutes with a single command. — With Ruby on Mac: Run a single command and you'll be up and running in 15 minut...
Merlin conducts a deep dive on being busy versus being time-constrained, and Dan has some updates on his task management odyssey. Links: wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom · GitHub — "It's only advice for you because it HAD to be advice for me." Automation Academy: Introducing ThingsBox, an All-In-One Shortcuts Capture System for the Things Inbox - MacStories Howler Bros | Official online store – HOWLER BROTHERS extratone/siri: complete list of siri voice commands On Not Writing Abou...
Dan is navigating the landscape of task management apps, and, shockingly, Merlin has some thoughts. Links: Paperlike's iPad Screen Protector Là-bas (novel) - Wikipedia À rebours - Wikipedia Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base | Now Streaming | Max — Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base. The comedian offers up hilarious insights with a generous helping of his inventive humor and absurdism. Decadent movement - Wikipedia Fin de siècle - Wikipedia — a French term meaning "end of century,” a phrase which typicall...
Dan and Merlin kick off the new year with a wide-ranging look at how tools and motivations evolve with how we work. Links: The Cornell Note Taking System – Learning Strategies Center Understanding Paper Tooth - What to Look for in an Artist Charcoal Pap – Nitram Art Inc. Richard Artschwager: The artist who doesn't fit any category | Documentary "Shut up and Look" - YouTube Amazon.com: Paperlike 2.1 (2 Pieces) for iPad Pro 12.9" (2020/21/22) - Transparent Screen Protector for Notetaking and Drawi...
A fairly epic episode covering health tracking and self-quantization. Remember: data doesn't have to hurt. Links: calibre - E-book management Bacon Ray - Indie Rock from Tallahassee, Florida — "Bacon Ray is a soon-to-be defunct indie band from Tallahassee, Florida." (August, 1999) Homepage - Quantified Self App and Tracker For Better Sleep and Daily Energy | Rise Science Athlytic AutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App Store Chronicling – An iOS, iPadOS and watchOS app to track anything Daytum...
Your hosts talk about how we perceive the world and the challenge of mindfully updating our perceptions. Links: Twinkly
Dan and Merlin are excited about technologies that have found a place in their lives. What a blessed season of thanks! Runner-Up Titles: A Lot of Their Unhappiness Came from Me The Smell of a 15-Year-Old My Trans Daddy is a Fox Las Vegas Poops Links: Apple’s China ties under Congressional scrutiny after Jon Stewart cancellation | Ars Technica I Reviewed the Most Ridiculous Gadgets from my Spam Folder - YouTube Polycam - LiDAR & 3D Scanner for iPhone & Android @hotdogsladies | Polycam Cre...
Merlin has more on generative AI, and Dan has a sweet new watch. Links: Original Takes for Orson Welles Wine Commercial - YouTube Matt Berry - What's In My Bag? - YouTube IT'S KEVIN Amish Sex Pistols - YouTube The Butterfield Diet Plan 🍰 | The Peter Serafinowicz Show - BBC - YouTube OpenAI DevDay, Opening Keynote - YouTube New Products: A Deep Dive - YouTube boygenius - not strong enough (Live from SNL) - YouTube Kevin Eldon - Wikipedia Sony Watchman - Wikipedia NHTSA Early Estimates: 2022 Traf...
On AI and curiosity. Links: Monchhichi Blue Bib Boy · Kappa Toys Career Day - SNL - YouTube Monchhichi Dolls Commercial - YouTube Drama Actors Roundtable: Pedro Pascal, Evan Peters, Kieran Culkin, Damson Idris & More - YouTube Pedro Pascal & Oscar Isaac Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED - YouTube Like Stories of Old | Nebula — I believe that movies, just like the stories of old, contain valuable lessons and insights, and to better understand them is to better understand li...
And and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion. Links: Rams Palette. – Present & Correct Present & Correct Modern notes manager for macOS and iOS | FSNotes App — FSNotes is modern notes manager for macOS and iOS. App respects open formats like GitHub Flavored Markdown, so you can easily write documents on iPhone and MacBook. It's simple and blazing fast! Swap email for Slack: How to save employees 11 hours a week | Slack C.H.U.D. - Wikipedia MonoLisa - A font family designed for software ...
Talk of eyes, intentionalities, and HDMI. Links: Chipotle tests automation for burrito bowls and salads Orion — HDMI Monitor for iPad Amazon.com: Sakura 44181 Identi-Pen Blister Card Permanent Marker, Black : Office Products Ex-Dodger Steve Garvey launches a Senate campaign heavy on nostalgia, light on specifics — "So far, his campaign promises to be heavy on 1970s baseball nostalgia and light on policy or specifics." Amazon.com: Tul Retractable Gel Pens 0.5mm Needle Point, Black (8 Pack) : Offi...
Merlin claims he's not going to do any work for this one, and Dan has some advice for travelers. Links: Doom developer John Carmack thinks AGI could debut in 2030 • The Register The Unusual | Dan Benjamin | Substack The Better Boarding Method Airlines Won't Use - YouTube Boarding a Plane Shouldn’t Be This Hard - Key & Peele - YouTube Merlin's 3D Little Guys - ungainly...
Your hosts catch up on some great media, and Merlin expounds on the magic of Channels. Also, Merlin logrolls a recent podcast episode and re-extolls the power of dictation. Links: Mac Power Users #711: Getting Some Wisdom with Merlin Mann - Relay FM — Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom. DevUtils - All-in-one Toolbox for Developers — "All-in-one Toolbox for Developers" (Available via Setapp) DFB234DUOH01G | Sanding | Sandin...
Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion. Links: TextFX — AI-powered tools for rappers, writers and wordsmiths. TypingMind — A better UI for ChatGPT — A better UI for ChatGPT Omnivore (141) Paddle to the Sea - YouTube
Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion about technology, and Merlin lays the groundwork for several spirited rants. Links: Mythic Computer is trying to change the PC world one wood computer at a time - The Verge Ideogram: Helping people become more creative. Amazon.com: Anker USB C Charger, 735 Charger (Nano II 65W), iPad Charger, PPS 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, Galaxy S23, Dell XPS 13, Note 20/10+, iPhone 14/Pro, Steam Deck, and More : Electronics Amazon.c...
Over the course of this classic Odds n' Sods episode, it becomes clear that all Merlin cares about is babies and 3D printing. Links: White Noise Podcasters Are Costing Spotify $38 Million a Year - Bloomberg Stanford Tree - Wikipedia Monoprice MP Voxel 3D Printer, Fully Enclosed, Easy Wi-Fi, Touchscreen, 8GB On-Board Memory - Monoprice.com Bre Pettis - Wikipedia On Not Writing About New College - ungainly...
Dan returns from a nice trip, and Merlin has been printing lizards. Links: Connect Patreon to Spotify and Stream Your Favorite Podcasts in One Place — Spotify Javier Bardem - Wikipedia Thingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical Objects How the West Was Won (Led Zeppelin album) - Wikipedia Home - 13 Coins Brian Brettschneider on Twitter: "The average President/Ex-President has been changed with 2 felonies over the course of U.S. history. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/qxHHHVxXqS" / X Drama Actors Roundtable: ...
You’re either early or you’re late; leave time for a flat tire; have you tried melatonin?; a new search engine and some enthusiasm for blogs. Links: Searching for a Search Engine — I've long been on the lookout for a search engine that would let me filter out sites that I've found to be more noise than signal. After a little over a month of paid use, I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about Kagi. Kagi Search StandBy is a great way to reduce distractions (and screen time) Tiny Awards, a celebratio...
With Merlin on the mend, your hosts discuss actors named Hurt, comic books, and old Macs. Links: The Computer Chronicles - Macintosh System 7.0 (1991) - YouTube iTextEditors - iPhone and iPad text/code editors and writing tools compared — This is a feature comparison of text editors on iOS. ex-men - YouTube ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat- Journey Uncanny X-Force - Wikipedia Ex-Men: Wolverine - YouTube...
DISCUSSED : A self-hypnosis recommendation leads to another look at meditation (as well as not-meditation), plus Merlin has a few more beta finds that contribute to the Tiny Life Improvement Project . Links: Sleep Hypnosis for Calming An Overactive Mind - YouTube wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom · GitHub Genesis - "Turn It On Again" - YouTube...
DISCUSSED : Dan sets up his little office, your hosts talk about the new Apple dingus, and Merlin highlights some strong OS updates. Links: Denny's Moons Over My Hammy Copycat Recipe by Todd Wilbur
Dan needs your help with a flooring dilemma, and your hosts share some thoughts on WWDC announcements. Links: Overlooked! A detail in The Shining that you’ve never seen - YouTube “A Little Dazzled” - A Gentle Introduction to XTC - playlist by merlinmann | Spotify “Your Head Keeps Shaking.” - playlist by merlinmann | Spotify New Wave That Still Stands Up - playlist by merlinmann | Spotify The features that didn’t get discussed onstage at WWDC – Six Colors Forté for iPhone Apple Vision Pro: a Post...
Dan dives deep on his Sonos setup, and Merlin explores official state things. Links: Amazon.com: Pyle Home 4-Zone Channel Speaker Switch Selector-Premium New & Improved Switch Box Hub, Distribution Box for Multi-Channel High Powered Stereo Amp A/B/C/D Switches, 4 Pairs Of Speakers, Black - PSS4 : Electronics Arizona Facts | Office of the Arizona Governor — The bola tie was designated the official neckware of Arizona in 1973. Reviews and Ratings - RTINGS.com WiFi Speakers - Smart Speakers - I...
DISCUSSED : Merlin's family doesn't understand him; an extremely funny TV show is recommended; your hosts address some of the trade-offs that continue to hinder easy smart home adoption; Dan teases a big smart audio episode next week; and Merlin starts trying to tackle an unusual Thought Technology that's become very important to him: First, Make a Hole. Links: Your Twitter Feed Sucks Now. These Free Add-Ons Can Help | WIRED BlueLiteBlocker/BlueLiteBlocker: A Chrome & Firefox extension for f...
