An important discussion about aging as examined and explained through the lens of James Howlett. Links: David Ferrie - WikipediaMerlin's Wisdom Project — "It's only advice for you because it had to be advice for me." Max Eisenhardt (Earth-616) | Marvel Database | FandomMagneto | X-Men Wiki | Fandom

Merlin thinks LLMs have raised the bar for voice assistants in general and Siri in particular. Dan and his kid watch the excellent HBO series, Chernobyl. Merlin’s weird, truncated contexts in Things. Links: Seven Little Pieces of My Heart — Merlin really likes music, and he has a delightfully economical way to share it with you. Dr.Feelgood 【She Does It Right】 - YouTubeHisashi Ouchi, The Radioactive Man Kept Alive For 83 DaysThe Chernobyl Podcast | HBO - YouTubeBleachers - Tiny Moves...

Your hosts discuss facial hair, notebooks, the metric system, flexing about local weather, and becoming the bathroom supplies you want to see in the world. Links: Amazon.com : kleid 8902 Notebook, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid Notebook, A5, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid, Olive : Office ProductsKleid StationeryKinokuniya USAAmazon.com: Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook 8.27 x 5.83 Inches (A5), 5mm dot grid, 80 Sheets (N105), white : Everything Else — Merlin's notebook.Amazon.com: Kinsa Smart,Fever, Digital Medical...

Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life. Links: Wacky Races (1968 TV series) - WikipediaCincinnati Superhero Connection | Cincinnati ExperienceMuttley - WikipediaSimple Scan | Agile TortoiseAmazon.com: Anker MagSafe Charger Compatible, Anker MagGo 3in1 Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger Stand, Apple Watch Charger, for iPhone 15/14, AirPods, Apple Watch S9 40W USBC Charger Included : Cell Phones & AccessoriesAmazon.com: 150W USB...

A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.

Dan talks about what he's learned from traveling a bunch, and Merlin thinks a lot of weirdness comes from our twin fears of boredom and inconvenience. Links: Tailscale · Best VPN Service for Secure Networks — Tailscale makes creating software-defined networks easy: securely connecting users, services, and devices.Amazon.com: MagSafe Charger Compatible, Anker MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger Stand, Apple Watch Charger, for iPhone 15/14, AirPods, Apple Watch S9...

A classic odds n' sods episode. Links: Paterson Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Adam Driver Movie - YouTubeWilliam Carlos Williams - Wikipedia"Paterson" by William Carlos WilliamsNTFS for Mac on Setapp | Read/write support for NTFS on MacRename files, folders, and disks on Mac - Apple SupportTailscale · Best VPN Service for Secure NetworksRuby on Mac: Get Ruby working on your Mac in minutes with a single command. — With Ruby on Mac: Run a single command and you'll be up and running in 15 minutes...

Merlin conducts a deep dive on being busy versus being time-constrained, and Dan has some updates on his task management odyssey. Links: wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom · GitHub — "It's only advice for you because it HAD to be advice for me."Automation Academy: Introducing ThingsBox, an All-In-One Shortcuts Capture System for the Things Inbox - MacStoriesHowler Bros | Official online store – HOWLER BROTHERSextratone/siri: complete list of siri voice commandsOn Not Writing...

Dan is navigating the landscape of task management apps, and, shockingly, Merlin has some thoughts. Links: Paperlike's iPad Screen ProtectorLà-bas (novel) - WikipediaÀ rebours - WikipediaGary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base | Now Streaming | Max — Gary Gulman: Born on 3rd Base. The comedian offers up hilarious insights with a generous helping of his inventive humor and absurdism.Decadent movement - WikipediaFin de siècle - Wikipedia — a French term meaning "end of century,” a phrase which...

Dan and Merlin kick off the new year with a wide-ranging look at how tools and motivations evolve with how we work. Links: The Cornell Note Taking System – Learning Strategies CenterUnderstanding Paper Tooth - What to Look for in an Artist Charcoal Pap – Nitram Art Inc.Richard Artschwager: The artist who doesn't fit any category | Documentary "Shut up and Look" - YouTubeAmazon.com: Paperlike 2.1 (2 Pieces) for iPad Pro 12.9" (2020/21/22) - Transparent Screen Protector for Notetaking and...

A fairly epic episode covering health tracking and self-quantization. Remember: data doesn't have to hurt. Links: calibre - E-book managementBacon Ray - Indie Rock from Tallahassee, Florida — "Bacon Ray is a soon-to-be defunct indie band from Tallahassee, Florida." (August, 1999)Homepage - Quantified SelfApp and Tracker For Better Sleep and Daily Energy | Rise ScienceAthlyticAutoSleep Track Sleep on Watch on the App StoreChronicling – An iOS, iPadOS and watchOS app to track anythingDaytum...

Your hosts talk about how we perceive the world and the challenge of mindfully updating our perceptions. Links: Twinkly

Dan and Merlin are excited about technologies that have found a place in their lives. What a blessed season of thanks! Runner-Up Titles: A Lot of Their Unhappiness Came from Me The Smell of a 15-Year-Old My Trans Daddy is a Fox Las Vegas Poops Links: Apple’s China ties under Congressional scrutiny after Jon Stewart cancellation | Ars TechnicaI Reviewed the Most Ridiculous Gadgets from my Spam Folder - YouTubePolycam - LiDAR & 3D Scanner for iPhone & Android@hotdogsladies |...

Merlin has more on generative AI, and Dan has a sweet new watch. Links: Original Takes for Orson Welles Wine Commercial - YouTubeMatt Berry - What's In My Bag? - YouTubeIT'S KEVIN Amish Sex Pistols - YouTubeThe Butterfield Diet Plan 🍰 | The Peter Serafinowicz Show - BBC - YouTubeOpenAI DevDay, Opening Keynote - YouTubeNew Products: A Deep Dive - YouTubeboygenius - not strong enough (Live from SNL) - YouTubeKevin Eldon - WikipediaSony Watchman - WikipediaNHTSA Early Estimates: 2022 Traffic...

On AI and curiosity. Links: Monchhichi Blue Bib Boy · Kappa ToysCareer Day - SNL - YouTubeMonchhichi Dolls Commercial - YouTubeDrama Actors Roundtable: Pedro Pascal, Evan Peters, Kieran Culkin, Damson Idris & More - YouTubePedro Pascal & Oscar Isaac Answer the Web's Most Searched Questions | WIRED - YouTubeLike Stories of Old | Nebula — I believe that movies, just like the stories of old, contain valuable lessons and insights, and to better understand them is to better understand...

And and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion. Links: Rams Palette. – Present & CorrectPresent & CorrectModern notes manager for macOS and iOS | FSNotes App — FSNotes is modern notes manager for macOS and iOS. App respects open formats like GitHub Flavored Markdown, so you can easily write documents on iPhone and MacBook. It's simple and blazing fast! Swap email for Slack: How to save employees 11 hours a week | SlackC.H.U.D. - WikipediaMonoLisa - A font family designed for software...

Talk of eyes, intentionalities, and HDMI. Links: Chipotle tests automation for burrito bowls and saladsOrion — HDMI Monitor for iPadAmazon.com: Sakura 44181 Identi-Pen Blister Card Permanent Marker, Black : Office ProductsEx-Dodger Steve Garvey launches a Senate campaign heavy on nostalgia, light on specifics — "So far, his campaign promises to be heavy on 1970s baseball nostalgia and light on policy or specifics."Amazon.com: Tul Retractable Gel Pens 0.5mm Needle Point, Black (8 Pack) :...

Merlin claims he's not going to do any work for this one, and Dan has some advice for travelers. Links: Doom developer John Carmack thinks AGI could debut in 2030 • The RegisterThe Unusual | Dan Benjamin | SubstackThe Better Boarding Method Airlines Won't Use - YouTubeBoarding a Plane Shouldn’t Be This Hard - Key & Peele - YouTubeMerlin's 3D Little Guys - ungainly

Your hosts catch up on some great media, and Merlin expounds on the magic of Channels. Also, Merlin logrolls a recent podcast episode and re-extolls the power of dictation. Links: Mac Power Users #711: Getting Some Wisdom with Merlin Mann - Relay FM — Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom. DevUtils - All-in-one Toolbox for Developers — "All-in-one Toolbox for Developers" (Available via Setapp)DFB234DUOH01G | Sanding |...

Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion. Links: TextFX — AI-powered tools for rappers, writers and wordsmiths.TypingMind — A better UI for ChatGPT — A better UI for ChatGPTOmnivore(141) Paddle to the Sea - YouTube

Dan and Merlin have a wide-ranging discussion about technology, and Merlin lays the groundwork for several spirited rants. Links: Mythic Computer is trying to change the PC world one wood computer at a time - The VergeIdeogram: Helping people become more creative.Amazon.com: Anker USB C Charger, 735 Charger (Nano II 65W), iPad Charger, PPS 3-Port Fast Compact Foldable for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, Galaxy S23, Dell XPS 13, Note 20/10+, iPhone 14/Pro, Steam Deck, and More :...

Over the course of this classic Odds n' Sods episode, it becomes clear that all Merlin cares about is babies and 3D printing. Links: White Noise Podcasters Are Costing Spotify $38 Million a Year - BloombergStanford Tree - WikipediaMonoprice MP Voxel 3D Printer, Fully Enclosed, Easy Wi-Fi, Touchscreen, 8GB On-Board Memory - Monoprice.comBre Pettis - WikipediaOn Not Writing About New College - ungainly

Dan returns from a nice trip, and Merlin has been printing lizards. Links: Connect Patreon to Spotify and Stream Your Favorite Podcasts in One Place — SpotifyJavier Bardem - WikipediaThingiverse - Digital Designs for Physical ObjectsHow the West Was Won (Led Zeppelin album) - WikipediaHome - 13 CoinsBrian Brettschneider on Twitter: "The average President/Ex-President has been changed with 2 felonies over the course of U.S. history. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/qxHHHVxXqS" / XDrama Actors Roundtable: Pedro...

You’re either early or you’re late; leave time for a flat tire; have you tried melatonin?; a new search engine and some enthusiasm for blogs. Links: Searching for a Search Engine — I've long been on the lookout for a search engine that would let me filter out sites that I've found to be more noise than signal. After a little over a month of paid use, I'm feeling cautiously optimistic about Kagi.Kagi SearchStandBy is a great way to reduce distractions (and screen time)Tiny Awards, a...

With Merlin on the mend, your hosts discuss actors named Hurt, comic books, and old Macs. Links: The Computer Chronicles - Macintosh System 7.0 (1991) - YouTubeiTextEditors - iPhone and iPad text/code editors and writing tools compared — This is a feature comparison of text editors on iOS. ex-men - YouTubeALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat- JourneyUncanny X-Force - WikipediaEx-Men: Wolverine - YouTube