119: Thinking, Fast and Slow

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119: Thinking, Fast and Slow

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Aug 24, 2021

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Grey has an issue with four hundred thousand files, Myke is preparing the balloons, and they both read 'Thinking, Fast and Slow'.

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Aug 24, 2021

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CGP Grey and Myke Hurley are both independent content creators. Each episode, they get together to discuss their working lives. Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.

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Cortex 2: Redundant Office: This week Myke and Grey talk about working environments, what is the ideal and how different places can shape the work performed in them. by Cortex
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Cortex 6: General Purpose Problem: This week Grey and Myke discuss why it’s important to have hobbies, before beginning to tackle the discussion of Email. by Cortex
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Cortex 28: Formalizing and Systematizing: Myke fixes problems, Grey automates his to-do list, and they both discuss hiring people. by Cortex
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Cortex 16: Structural Trust: Myke makes an official statement, Grey drives a truck across Europe, and they both discuss sharing responsibilities in their business. by Cortex
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Cortex 22: Statistics Aren't Everything: Myke is sick, Grey hits two million YouTube subscribers, and they are both very upset about Apple Pencil support in iOS 9.3. by Cortex
101 min listen
Cortex 9: Draft A Day: This time Grey has a Home screen disaster and Myke admits how he plays Prison Architect, before going on to talk about writing scripts for Youtube videos, and their thoughts on outlining and mind mapping. by Cortex
86 min listen
Cortex 1: I Don't Really Like Work: This week, Myke quizzes Grey about the devices he uses to get his work done, and Grey gets very disappointed about how Myke arranges his iPhone. by Cortex
87 min listen
Cortex 11: 0% Entertaining: This week Grey and Myke get very excited about their new computer mice, before sharing more of their views on if it's easier to become an internet personality today, and what you need to do to get there. by Cortex
94 min listen
Cortex 3: Good for Brain Health: This time, Grey and Myke answer questions from listeners, while addressing topics like the utility of the iPad, notification badges, and whether you should have a web browser on your phone. by Cortex
92 min listen
Cortex 4: Posting Day: This week Myke and Grey discuss iPad Portrait layout complications, how Grey deals with posting new videos to Youtube, and the necessity of checklists (even if you don't think you need them). by Cortex
102 min listen
Cortex 14: Conflicted About Email: Myke makes judgments about Grey's musical choices, Grey explains how he is working with his personal assistant to manage email, and they both lament the current state of email apps. by Cortex
92 min listen
Cortex 20: New Year: Grey comes back to the internet, Myke is thinking about New Year's Resolutions, and they both answer some #AskCortex questions. by Cortex
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Cortex 12: The Rule of Two: Grey describes the 'Rule of Two', Myke wants to know how the 'UK explained' video became a success, and they both discuss Netflix's hiring policies, branding, and ASMR videos. by Cortex
94 min listen
Cortex 13: Trail of Tears: Myke is jet-lagged, but Grey wants to know all about XOXO. Grey is intrigued about the iPad Pro, and Myke want's to talk about iOS 9. Grey shares a theory about the 16GB iPhone, Myke listens. by Cortex
107 min listen
Cortex 10: Zero Artistic Skills: This time Grey and Myke tackle various ways to get audiobooks in to Overcast, discuss the creation of Alphabet, and cover the tools and processes Grey uses to create the animation for his videos. by Cortex
106 min listen
Cortex 7: Ultimately a Nightmare: More on email! Grey talks about some big changes in his personal email system, and Myke shares his top-tips for avoiding the email you don't want to deal with. Finally, Grey talks about his impressions of using the iOS 9 public beta. by Cortex
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Cortex 18: King in a Castle: Grey published a video, Myke played some video games, and they both had hipster coffee. by Cortex
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Cortex 19: Brick of Obligation: Grey gets a battery, Myke loses Mailbox, and they both consider what their future computers could be. by Cortex
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Cortex 21: The E-Myth Revisited: Grey wants to do less, Myke has a new toy, and they both read The E-Myth Revisited. by Cortex
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Cortex 23: Business Monk: Grey went on another 'Workcation', Myke just wants to share, and they both have more to say about the Apple Pencil. by Cortex
95 min listen
Cortex 5: Work Simulator: After trying to find ways to deal with unbearable heat, Grey and Myke discuss how they like to spend their time away from work, and put the 'Great Perspective Zoom Debate' to rest. by Cortex
90 min listen
Cortex 8: An Episode Out Of Time: This week Grey and Myke talk about how they deal with travelling, before answering important questions like; 'what Coffee does Grey drink?', 'what advice would you give for someone that wants to be self employed?', and 'Kirk or Picard?'. by Cortex
90 min listen
Cortex 29: Dvorak: Grey has opened up job applications, Myke is intrigued by Dvorak keyboards and they both get sucked in to yet another new email app. by Cortex
88 min listen
Cortex 17: Dialing Down: Grey takes time away from the Internet, Myke takes time away from Twitter, and they both get an iPad Pro. by Cortex
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Cortex 27: Danger Inches Away: Grey suffers with RSI problems, Myke bought an iPad, and they both go trucking across America. by Cortex
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Cortex 24: Open Field In Every Direction: Myke stayed up too late, Grey shares his calendaring philosophy, and they are both relieved about a change of course. by Cortex
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Cortex 37: Doomsday Bunker: Myke is very excited about stickers, Grey is happy with the MacBook Adorable, and they both try to get their head around Youtube Demonitization. by Cortex
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Cortex 25: Creativity, inc.: Myke is ruined, Grey (maybe) gets an office, and they both read Creativity Inc. by Cortex
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Cortex 42: All for the Vlog: Grey heard a pop, Myke went to Ikea, and they both are frustrated with notifications. by Cortex
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Cortex 32: Dropping Acid: Myke holds an event, Grey experiences open offices, and they both had a VR experience. by Cortex
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