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A Spooky Roundup (October 2022)

polymathematics • 19 implied HN points • 14 Oct 22
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. This list features fun short stories and podcasts that fit the Halloween theme. It's a great way to enjoy spooky content during the season.
  2. The artwork in the post is created by the author's talented sister, Abby. Supporting artists in your community is always a good idea!
  3. You can subscribe to receive regular updates on similar content. It's a nice way to discover more interesting projects and reads every month.

UX Roundup: ElevenLabs Podcast | Usability Guidelines as Figma Plugin | AI Kills Companies | o1 and o1 Pro

Jakob Nielsen on UX • 9 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. ElevenLabs has a new podcast feature called GenFM, but it feels less fun to listen to compared to Google's podcast version. While it's informative, it follows more of a Q&A style than a dynamic discussion.
  2. Baymard Institute's new Figma plugin offers usability guidelines for web design, making it easier for designers to access important research while they work. This should help create better websites more efficiently.
  3. AI is significantly disrupting companies like Chegg and Stack Overflow, leading to big drops in their business. As AI technology advances, we can expect more industries to feel its impact and change how they operate.

Links & What I’ve Been Reading, February

By Reason Alone • 21 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. The post includes media recommendations like blogs, podcasts, music, films, books, and papers that the author enjoyed in February.
  2. There are interesting reading recommendations from various domains and genres suggested by the author, including philosophy, music, documentaries, and movies.
  3. The author provides a personal touch by sharing thoughts on the media consumed, such as novels, music albums, podcasts, and academic papers.

GRANTED: My favorite books—and your favorite links—of 2021

Granted • 19 implied HN points • 28 Dec 21
📚 Literature Podcasts
  1. It's crucial to invest in those who understand they have room to grow rather than those who are overly confident. Building confidence is easier than dismantling arrogance.
  2. Some top highlights of 2021 include favorite books exploring various topics, resources on escaping languishing, and popular podcast episodes featuring prominent guests.
  3. Learning, growing, and staying connected with insightful resources like books, articles, and podcasts can contribute positively to personal development and well-being.
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Peak Performance Newsletter #13 | On Content vs. Context, Mental Tools for Startup Founders

The Leadership Lab • 19 implied HN points • 15 Nov 21
🚌 Education Podcasts
  1. Understanding the difference between coaching on content and coaching on context is crucial. Context explores how you are in relation to content, while content focuses on the material being presented.
  2. Recognize the value of pre-mortems in strategic planning. Envisioning potential failures and gaps in execution can enhance your plan's effectiveness.
  3. Providing scripts for challenging conversations can be valuable in coaching. Balancing giving answers with enabling individual development is key in leadership roles.

I'm Thankful For My Subscribers!

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 24 Nov 23
💼 Business Podcasts
  1. The author values genuine engagement in conversations and believes that conflict and debate are essential for real relationships.
  2. The author expresses gratitude for the support of subscribers and the autonomy of working on their newsletter, Silent Lunch.
  3. The author plans to expand Silent Lunch with more investigative pieces, guest writers, and a podcast in the coming year.

The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast Interview + other updates

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 6 implied HN points • 07 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. The host shared insights from a podcast interview about how Google operates and tips for getting promoted in big tech. It's a great resource if you're trying to grow your career in tech.
  2. They recently gave a keynote speech at a conference in Germany, discussing how to lead teams effectively even when resources are limited. Public speaking can be a powerful way to share knowledge.
  3. A yearly survey is open for subscribers to provide feedback and potentially win cash prizes. It's a fun way to help shape the content and direction of the newsletter.

Back to Square One

Oren Cohen • 21 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Podcasts
  1. The journey of self-discovery often involves starting over in different areas of life.
  2. Exploring new platforms and mediums can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth.
  3. Finding a balance between pursuing creative passions and practical responsibilities is key to personal fulfillment.

An exclusive with Nir Eyal and a weekly briefing

Turnaround • 39 implied HN points • 21 Feb 20
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. An exclusive webinar with Nir Eyal was fully booked, but the conversation will be released on a podcast.
  2. Blume Ventures raised $102 million for their early-stage fund, showing success in the startup world.
  3. Unacademy, an ed-tech company, secured $110 million for growth, starting as a Youtube channel.

Smashing Security Podcast Takes on Right to Repair (And Stinky Cheese)

Fight to Repair • 19 implied HN points • 28 May 21
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. The Smashing Security podcast recently covered various topics, including the right to repair, cybersecurity, and privacy concerns.
  2. The hosts, Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, are well-versed in the information security space and handle tough subjects with humor.
  3. The episode also delved into a unique case where a drug dealer was identified by his fingerprints in photos of expensive, stinky cheeses he posted online.

Don't Break the Chain

Path Nine • 12 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Podcasts
  1. Don't Break the Chain method promotes consistency in achieving goals.
  2. Productivity strategy involving commitment to daily goals and small achievable steps.
  3. Embracing perseverance and consistency over lofty goals leads to success.

Reading, Watching 03.03.24

Unpopular Front • 10 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
📚 Literature Podcasts
  1. The author shares updates on their upcoming book and recent podcast appearance, urging readers to pre-order the book or support independent bookstores.
  2. The author reflects on the work and characteristics of English essayist William Hazlitt, highlighting his views on the French Revolution and his influence on art criticism.
  3. The post is tailored for paid subscribers, providing them with exclusive content and inviting new subscribers to join for access to such insights.

Turnaround #7: More on games and pitching VCs in India

Turnaround • 39 implied HN points • 07 Oct 19
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. The vision for India's growth and prosperity by 2020 inspired many, even if not all aspects were realized. A vision like this can motivate and unite people.
  2. Books and podcasts can provide valuable insights and information on trends and developments in various industries. They can offer foresight and connect dots in a seemingly effortless way.
  3. Gaming significantly impacted tech companies' trajectories in China compared to India, leading to innovative features in non-gaming apps inspired by gaming. Understanding pricing dynamics in gaming can be complex and crucial for investors in the space.

How to use NotebookLM

Year 2049 • 4 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. NotebookLM is a cool AI tool that can turn your documents, videos, and websites into a fun audio podcast. You just upload your information, and it creates an engaging audio format for you.
  2. You can customize how NotebookLM presents information by using specific prompts. This means you can ask it to focus on details or explain a topic in a simpler way, like for a child.
  3. It's important to review the content produced by NotebookLM because it might make mistakes or add unexpected information. Being aware of your original content helps catch any errors.

The Anti Boomers

The Carousel • 8 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. The article discusses the different attitudes between generations like Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z.
  2. The author reflects on a unique experience at a camp for tech nerds called Vibecamp.
  3. There are mentions of the author being featured in media outlets and creating podcast art for other creators.

Issue #68

Infra Weekly Newsletter • 9 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Learn about being an AWS Alliance Lead and strengthening partnership with AWS
  2. Amazon has its own restricted license for software use only with AWS or Amazon platforms
  3. Microsoft introduces Radius, a platform for modern application deployment across different environments

Gradient Flow #12: Augmentation, Adversarial ML, the Politics Industry

Gradient Flow • 19 implied HN points • 02 Jul 20
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Understanding the challenges of the political system can lead to innovative solutions. The book 'The Politics Industry' applies a competitive forces framework to American politics.
  2. US immigration policies may be less attractive to AI talent compared to other countries like the UK, Canada, France, and Australia. This impacts students, workers, distinguished AI professionals, and entrepreneurs.
  3. Nudging people to consider accuracy can improve their social media sharing choices. Misinformation on social media is a critical issue during the COVID-19 pandemic.

💥Chennai Express

Turnaround • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jan 20
💼 Business Podcasts
  1. The author shares about reading 'Zorba The Greek' and interesting themes of temptations within the book.
  2. The author discusses the SaaSBhoomi conference happening in Chennai and plans for a podcast on Indian SaaS.
  3. Exclusive content for paying subscribers includes in-depth analysis of Resso, the music streaming app, by Chinese tech giant Bytedance.

Non-transcendent song, scope of emissions and a sunset!

bitflips • 1 HN point • 20 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Transformer models like ChatGPT have limitations in creating transcendent experiences or original art, despite excelling at tasks like summarizing code and writing poems.
  2. Efforts to combat climate change must consider the end-to-end emissions of products, encompassing all stages from production to disposal.
  3. Reading 'Freakonomics' by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner can spark curiosity in exploring interesting questions through data analysis.

Blank Space

The Weasel Speaks • 1 HN point • 11 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Discovering new books can come from authors you like, blogs, podcasts, and even random internet reviews.
  2. Reading a moderate amount can lead to impactful takeaways from a few select books that might make it to your re-read list.
  3. Having a 'short list' of impactful books as go-to references can provide valuable insights and reminders for personal and professional growth.

😮 The Podcaster's Secret Weapon Revealed 🎉

The Outlier • 6 implied HN points • 09 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Vocaster by Focusrite provides studio quality sound for podcasts with features like Auto Gain and Enhance.
  2. Early adopters praise Vocaster for its simplicity, effectiveness, and convenience in content creation.
  3. Vocaster is recommended by professionals for its ease of use, plug'n'play options, and studio-quality sound.

005: My Evening and Morning Routines

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 39 implied HN points • 29 Apr 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Podcasts
  1. The post discusses how to design evening and morning routines to improve sleep quality and productivity.
  2. Various tools and practices like blue-light deprivation, list-making, and nutritious breakfasts are highlighted for enhancing routines.
  3. The importance of activities like making the bed, morning walks, and incorporating low-decision, high-nutrition breakfasts are emphasized.

Seven Summer Gems

What's Important? • 5 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. Podcast: Ed Thorp's My Personal Blueprint discusses wealth, investing, gambling, and living a balanced life.
  2. Article: Explore Toby Shorin's insightful essay on the consumer economy and supply chains in Life after Lifestyle.
  3. Podcast: Listen to Christopher Begg's conversation on investing, wisdom, and lifelong learning.

Notes on Dwarkesh Patel's Podcast with Demis Hassabis

Don't Worry About the Vase • 2 HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. In an interview with Dwarkesh Patel, Demis Hassabis discusses the nature of intelligence and the potential of generalizing data across domains.
  2. Demis Hassabis emphasizes the importance of grounding AI systems and the need for a safety framework in AI research.
  3. DeepMind, led by Demis Hassabis, plans to issue its own safety framework and focuses on using games as a fundamental approach to AI development.

5 Helpful Apps

Spilled Coffee • 4 implied HN points • 15 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Discover useful apps that can save you time and hassle.
  2. Use apps like Shazam, Likewise, Audible, and Peloton for entertainment and fitness.
  3. Consider using Apple Podcasts for a simple and user-friendly podcast listening experience.

My Top `X` 2023 Recommendations

Olshansky's Newsletter • 1 HN point • 07 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. Daniel Olshansky shares his top 2023 recommendations in various categories like devices, applications, books, blogs, newsletters, podcasts, shows & movies, Instagram accounts, experiences, and videos.
  2. Some highlighted recommendations include the Remarkable2 Tablet, Levels Health CGM, snipd app, Fireflies.ai, Founders Podcast, BoJack Horseman show, Leo Moves Instagram account, and improv classes.
  3. Olshansky expresses enthusiasm for different tools, media, experiences, and content creators that have made an impact on his life and interests.

CTExplored/Inbox

CTExplored/Inbox • 0 implied HN points • 15 Mar 23
🎭️ Culture Podcasts
  1. Get insights into two history Game Changers from Connecticut: SISTERS at Keeler Tavern and the Freeman Houses.
  2. Learn about the important archaeological project at Freeman Houses in Bridgeport's Little Liberia Community.
  3. Discover the preservation efforts and stories of Jewish farming history in Chesterfield.

Should you lend AI your ears?

Augmented • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Podcasts
  1. AI narration in audiobooks is advancing, with AI models attempting to replicate human voice nuances.
  2. AI struggles in narrating fiction due to the lack of human interpretation and emotional depth.
  3. The artistic skill of human voice actors goes beyond just reading words and involves empathy and understanding to bring a story to life.