Daily recordings: Recent Episodes
BK
Well, this is it. It's been a fun journey but it's time to end this. See you when I see you!
Learning how to utilize humor.
The Yes, And book: https://www.amazon.com/Yes-Improvisation-Reverses-Creativity-Collaboration-Lessons/dp/0062248545
On an unrelated note, this is one funny youtube video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IRB0sxw-YU
You can find the episode in the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnSILVWDKL8
My plan to eventually study a few ancient texts. Ignore the Buddhism originated from Hinduism part, that's not exactly true and just goes to show my ignorance.
A short meta little rant about me being overly self-conscious about recording my daily recording series.
Why typing speed isn't really that important, especially if you can't utilize it properly yet.
I've started reading Are you smart enough to work at Google? By William Poundstone. For a preview of the book, see the link below and and click "Look Inside" to read: https://oneworld-publications.com/are-you-smart-enough-to-work-at-google.html
It's a really interesting book, and here is a discussion thread on the job interview question parody in Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgrammerHumor/comments/6nekri/job_interview_question/
Following too much news...
On the idea of blood transfusion: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2020/03/convalescent-blood-therapy.html
A cover of Storm by Tim Minchin, not a bad attempt I guess. Do check out the animated version in the link below.
Tim Minchin's Storm the Animated Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhGuXCuDb1U
A little quote about fear by Frank Herbert: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/2-i-must-not-fear-fear-is-the-mind-killer-fear-is
Handwashing plus the above quote: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9ZuqvGH9qH/
Second attempt at random topic generator.
Link below, set the number of topics to generate as 1 and go with whatever topic generated. http://www.ratespeeches.com/t=Impromptu-Speech-Topics
An attempt to use a random topic generator and make an impromptu speech about said topic.
A little riff on busyness and priority, why being "busy" actually means "you're not a priority".
A quick intro to one of my favorite novel series, Pendragon: Journal of an adventure through time and space, written by DJ MacHale from 2002 to 2009. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendragon:_Journal_of_an_Adventure_through_Time_and_Space
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light." Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
I think everyone needs to take a few minutes and go watch some of Richard Turner's performance. It is amazing. https://zieltranslation.wordpress.com/2020/02/21/richard-turner/
My previous fascination with a different magician, Shin Lim: https://castbox.fm/episode/2020-01-13-shin-lim-id2593605-id226434937
My other previous fascination with Penn and Teller: https://castbox.fm/episode/2020-01-11-penn-and-teller-id2593605-id226434955
Curating a collection.
Tim Ferriss 5 bullet Friday: https://go.tim.blog/5-bullet-friday-1/
James Clear 3-2-1 Thursday: https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1
Assorted links example: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2020/02/tuesday-assorted-links-251.html
An attempt to rap and make rhymes.
Nihongo con Teppei: http://teppeisensei.com/ https://castbox.fm/channel/Nihongo-con-Teppei-id1295864
Short little riff on superstition and why you should get comfortable using it from time to time
A vague little rant on tipping points
The tipping point by Malcolm Gladwell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Tipping_Point
Pendragon by DJ Machale https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pendragon:_Journal_of_an_Adventure_through_Time_and_Space
The story of two monks and a women, more on the link below. https://kottke.org/20/01/the-story-of-two-monks-and-a-woman
Here's a bit on the science behind mind-reading.
Some notes from the recording: An introduction to Neuralink: https://waitbutwhy.com/2017/04/neuralink.html Neuralink launch video: https://youtu.be/r-vbh3t7WVI
Americans don't use electric kettles? And where do you normally put your washing machines?
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ +1-800-273-8255 For anyone who needs it, you can call using the Rebtel app after getting the free "United States Unlimited" offer. https://www.rebtel.com/en/rates/unitedstates/