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Episode 079 – Build Stuff and Talk to People
Joel and Eugene discuss turning 3D printing and ham radio into a business, using AI to build tools and automate projects, dealing with broken systems and…
A PODCAST ABOUT NOT BECOMING A COG
The machine is ever turning,
ever hungry.
How do you avoid being eaten? How do you avoid drifting into becoming just another cog?
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Episode 080 – the AI Logo and the IRS Fax Machine
Joel and Eugene discuss AI’s role in podcasting and design, the persistence of fax machines, 3D printing, car troubles, and the surprising future of technology.
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Episode 78 – 333 Days Later
Joel and Eugene discuss returning to the podcast after 333 days, using AI to overcome friction and finish projects, experimenting with ham radio and 3D printing,…
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Episode 077 – Everything Is an Experiment
Joel and Eugene discuss diving into ham radio and making contacts around the world, experimenting with AI and technology, the rising complexity and cost of car…
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Episode 076 – Scales, Habits, and Hot Summers
Eugene and Joel talk about the ups and downs of trying new experiences, breaking habits, and testing personal limits
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Episode 075 – The Summer of Broken Things
Eugene and Joel talk about the Technical difficulties that forced a redo of Episode 75, The appeal of trying new activities, Reflections on journaling and more!
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Episode 074 – The Rabbit Hole of Reflection
Joel and Eugene discuss reflections on being surrounded by vacationing individuals, Observations on the evolution of technology, stagnation, and mass hallucinations, Anecdotes on childhood memories, personal…