128: Turn Left at the Big Tree!

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128: Turn Left at the Big Tree!

FromCortex

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84 minutes

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Apr 27, 2022

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Grey is struggling with mail, Myke is struggling to understand the top 1000, and they both discuss the 'YouTube Shorts' format.

Released:

Apr 27, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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 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 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
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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
90 min listen
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
101 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 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
84 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 15: Tempest in a Teapot: Myke explains beard oil, Grey mourns the loss of his iMac, and they both discuss the moral minefield of ad blocking. by Cortex
110 min listen
Cortex 27: Danger Inches Away: Grey suffers with RSI problems, Myke bought an iPad, and they both go trucking across America. by Cortex
91 min listen
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 31: Later Comes Eventually: Grey buys a travel computer, Myke keeps making new podcasts, and they both discuss collaborating with others. by Cortex
96 min listen
Cortex 26: Pick your Poison: Grey is frustrated with to-do apps, Myke is frustrated by passport control, and they both take another look at their homescreens. by Cortex
102 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 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 25: Creativity, inc.: Myke is ruined, Grey (maybe) gets an office, and they both read Creativity Inc. by Cortex
112 min listen
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
124 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
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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 19: Brick of Obligation: Grey gets a battery, Myke loses Mailbox, and they both consider what their future computers could be. by Cortex
107 min listen
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
75 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 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
124 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
85 min listen
Cortex 30: Cortexaversary: Grey got through the video submissions, Myke keeps the wheel turning, and they both celebrate a special occasion. by Cortex
67 min listen
Cortex 34: Punch Card System: Grey got help with animation, Myke imagines trucking in VR, and they both get distracted by keyboards with rainbow LEDs. by Cortex
95 min listen
Cortex 32: Dropping Acid: Myke holds an event, Grey experiences open offices, and they both had a VR experience. by Cortex
102 min listen
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 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 41: Spiralling: Myke is dealing with house renovations, Grey is making lots of videos, and they both answer some questions about how this show is made. by Cortex
105 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

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153: What Even Is an Office?: Can the Vision Pro deceive Grey's perception of temperature? Does Myke truly need an office separate from his home? And how quickly after waking do Myke and Grey check their phones? by Cortex
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152: Apple Vision Pro: The Future is Here: Grey and Myke each have an Apple Vision Pro. Can they get their work done with it? What does the future look like? And more importantly, how do you even begin to describe the experience? by Cortex
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151: The Second Best Time is Now: Grey is eager to learn about Myke's experience at school. Myke reviews his annual time tracking data to observe changes and trends. They also settle a wager, and surprisingly, discuss the new Tinder-like feature in Slack. by Cortex
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150: 2024 Yearly Themes: Each year, Grey and Myke establish a Yearly Theme to guide their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they review their Yearly Themes for 2023 and look ahead to 2024. by Cortex
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149: Rock, Paper, Scissors: Grey and Myke explore the 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' video: delving into the reaction, the post-release analytics, Obsidian's crucial role in making the obscenely complex pathways, and what a 'draw' means. by Cortex
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148: State of the Apps 2024: Grey and Myke discuss the apps essential to their workflow over the past year. They showcase the tools that are pivotal for their productivity. They offer insights, share their favorites, and grant listeners an exclusive view of their varied home screens. by Cortex
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147: Stacked September: Grey has found a fellow Greycation enthusiast. Also, there are new iPhones and Apple Watches, offering more discussion topics than anticipated. A conversation about browser tabs takes place, and Myke is grappling with 'The Fear'. by Cortex
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146: Unusually Spiky: Grey reflects on his recent Greycation while grappling with chaos. Myke is keen to explore a major update to Grey's mailing list. Additionally, they discuss how to determine if a change in business is critical. by Cortex
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145: Problems Are Meant To Be Solved: Grey is in conflict with a thermostat, while Myke has finished his assignment on Mood Tracking. Myke discusses the challenge of juggling the workloads of two businesses, and your hosts take you behind the scenes of a Cortex Brand meeting by Cortex
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144: Absurd Temperature Management: Grey has had to vacate his garage office, Myke wants to thank Cortexans, Cortex joins the Notion Nation, and Myke has hired a personal assistant. Also, a lightning round of exciting Beta features. by Cortex
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143: Apple Vision Pro: Experiencing the Future: Myke got to try out the Apple Vision Pro – in an exclusive hands-on experience at Apple Park. On this episode, he recounts his entire experience to Grey and talks about what it could mean for the future of computing. by Cortex
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142: Scrying Your List: Grey gets a promotion, and is trying to tame chaos. Myke gets some important news during the recording. They also cannot resist more discussion on backpacks, as well as answering some Ask Cortex questions by Cortex
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141: State of the Hardware 2023: Myke and Grey talk about the devices they've chosen to get things done in their lives. From their office set ups, to their everyday carry items, to their entertainment devices, fitness products, and more. by Cortex
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140: Cortex: In the Metaverse: Myke and Grey bought Meta Quest Pro headsets and have been using them for their Cortex Brand meetings. They talk about their experiences with the hardware, the software they used, and their feelings on VR as a tool for work. by Cortex
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139: The Perils of Being Left-Handed: Grey has a new 'office', Myke is using Obsidian, and they both reflect on how 'work' and 'weekend' are treating them. by Cortex
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138: The Story of the Last 18 Months: Grey wants to get serious, Myke has been struggling with a project, and they both tell the story of the Sidekick Notepad. by Cortex
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137: A Barometer of Twitter: Grey is focusing on health, Myke has left Twitter, and they've both used ChatGPT. by Cortex
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136: 2023 Yearly Themes: Grey had an unexpected year, Myke has been making progress, and they both share their Yearly Themes for 2023. by Cortex
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135: State of the Apps 2023: Grey is going deep on Focus Modes, Myke will not switch, and they both share the apps and services they have been using most over the past year. by Cortex
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134: AI Art Will Make Marionettes Of Us All Before It Destroys The World: Grey has seen some things he wished he hadn't, Myke tries to work out his alignment, and they both have a lot more to say on AI Art. by Cortex
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133: The Ethics of AI Art: Grey explores collaboration again, Myke is getting ready for the Podcastathon. and they both discuss the ethics of AI art. by Cortex
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132: The Actual Mind of the Algorithm: Grey released his new video, Myke has collaboration questions, and they both dig in to what upload gaps can mean for content creators. by Cortex
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131: A Truly Epic Sense of Denial: Grey had COVID, Myke had COVID, and they both share how this has changed their plans for the year. by Cortex
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130: The Crushing Unfairness: Grey has requests, Myke has COVID, and they both talk about their favourite things from WWDC 2022. by Cortex
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129: The Wrong Kind of Munching: Grey is obsessed with City Stuff, Myke is struggling with 'Corporate Speak', and they both consider switching jobs. by Cortex
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127: Why Don’t You Love Hawaii?: Grey is back in Hawaii, Myke had a run-in with the universe, and they both are failing to get their inboxes under control. by Cortex
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126: Tempting the Universe: Grey is being normal, Myke has been tinkering with titles, and they both talk about their travel bag setups. by Cortex
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125: Making 'The Interstate’s Forgotten Code': Grey published a new video, Myke has thoughts on categories, and they both share some feelings about pressure. by Cortex
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124: Titles Are Hard: Grey is finding the formula, Myke reflects on time, and they both finally make those comparisons. by Cortex
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128: Turn Left at the Big Tree!

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