<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Coined in the 1990s by &lt;a href="https://lindastone.net/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Linda Stone&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/continuous-partial-attention" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Continuous Partial Attention&lt;/a&gt; describes the state of being constantly connected; trying to do multiple things at once, which often leads to an ever-present, low-level form of stress. We explore how this phenomenon affects modern life, compare it to multitasking, and discuss both its positive and negative aspects. The podcast also highlights how technology has exacerbated this issue and considers potential solutions, such as mindfulness and turning off notifications, to better manage one's attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links to stuff we discussed:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://thedecisionlab.com/thinkers/economics/daniel-kahneman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Dan Kahneman&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.mindovertech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mind Over Tech&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGpVpsaItpU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Video of Woman who Walks into Fountain Whilst Texting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Film: &lt;a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Her&lt;/a&gt;, starring Joaquin Phoenix.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Other Sketches and podcast episodes referenced:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phubbing &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/phubbing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;episode&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/phubbing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone Zombie &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/phone-zombie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hegel's Dialectic: Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/thesis-antithesis-synthesis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Yak Shaving &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;episode&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5 Ways to Wellbeing &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/5-ways-to-wellbeing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;episode&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/5-ways-to-wellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Everyone's a Geek About Something &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/everyones-a-geek-about-something/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;episode&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/everyones-a-geek-about-something" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;How to Instantly Feel Better &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;episode&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Picking the Perfect Present &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/picking-a-present/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;episode&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/pick-a-present" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;sketch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Buy Jono's Book: &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/big-ideas-little-pictures" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Big Ideas, Little Pictures&lt;/a&gt;, for a loved one this Christmas - The Perfect Present and then some...&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Continuous Partial Attention&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:31 Depicting Continuous Partial Attention in a Sketch&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:25 Personal Experiences with Continuous Partial Attention&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:54 The Impact of Technology on Attention&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:49 Multitasking vs. Continuous Partial Attention&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:15 The Challenge of Staying Focused&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:05 The Role of Continuous Partial Attention in Different Professions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:38 The Dilemma of Turning Off Notifications&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:15 Balancing Work and Family Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:03 The Art of Multitasking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:59 The Pitfalls of Continuous Partial Attention&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:49 Turning Cognition into Automation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:25 The Rise of Single Tasking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:54 The Productivity of Focused Work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;32:07 The Future of AI and Continuous Partial Attention&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented &lt;a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Franc Cinelli&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Coined in the 1990s by <a href="https://lindastone.net/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linda Stone</a>, <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/continuous-partial-attention" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Continuous Partial Attention</a> describes the state of being constantly connected; trying to do multiple things at once, which often leads to an ever-present, low-level form of stress. We explore how this phenomenon affects modern life, compare it to multitasking, and discuss both its positive and negative aspects. The podcast also highlights how technology has exacerbated this issue and considers potential solutions, such as mindfulness and turning off notifications, to better manage one's attention. Links to stuff we discussed:<a href="https://thedecisionlab.com/thinkers/economics/daniel-kahneman" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Kahneman</a><a href="https://www.mindovertech.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mind Over Tech</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGpVpsaItpU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Video of Woman who Walks into Fountain Whilst Texting</a>The Film: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Her</a>, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Other Sketches and podcast episodes referenced:Phubbing <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/phubbing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/phubbing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a>Phone Zombie <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/phone-zombie" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a>Hegel's Dialectic: Thesis, Antithesis, Synthesis <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/thesis-antithesis-synthesis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a>Yak Shaving <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a>5 Ways to Wellbeing <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/5-ways-to-wellbeing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/5-ways-to-wellbeing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a>Everyone's a Geek About Something <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/everyones-a-geek-about-something/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/everyones-a-geek-about-something" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a>How to Instantly Feel Better <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a>Picking the Perfect Present <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/picking-a-present/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">episode</a> and <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/pick-a-present" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">sketch</a> Buy Jono's Book: <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/big-ideas-little-pictures" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Ideas, Little Pictures</a>, for a loved one this Christmas - The Perfect Present and then some... Summary00:00 Introduction to Continuous Partial Attention01:31 Depicting Continuous Partial Attention in a Sketch04:25 Personal Experiences with Continuous Partial Attention05:54 The Impact of Technology on Attention08:49 Multitasking vs. Continuous Partial Attention11:15 The Challenge of Staying Focused17:05 The Role of Continuous Partial Attention in Different Professions20:38 The Dilemma of Turning Off Notifications21:15 Balancing Work and Family Life22:03 The Art of Multitasking22:59 The Pitfalls of Continuous Partial Attention23:49 Turning Cognition into Automation25:25 The Rise of Single Tasking27:54 The Productivity of Focused Work32:07 The Future of AI and Continuous Partial Attention34:20 Final Thoughts and Recommendations All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Continuous Partial Attention

<description>&lt;p&gt;What's your life expectancy trade-off for enjoying a crispy bacon sandwich? 🥓&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Spiegelhalter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sir David Spiegelhalter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;is a celebrated Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge; widely accepted as one of the UK's foremost statisticians. He explains the concepts of '&lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/micromort-the-unit-of-death" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;micromorts&lt;/a&gt;' and '&lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/microlife-the-unit-of-life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;microlives&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;'&lt;/strong&gt;, which quantify risk and the impact of lifestyle choices on life expectancy. The discussion delves into acute vs. chronic risks, with practical examples such as the dangers of skydiving or how regular smoking affects longevity of life. The conversation also covers the application of statistics in medicine, the importance of randomisation in clinical trials, and the philosophical underpinnings of uncertainty. Additionally, David highlights the human capacity to judge risks, the pitfalls of intuition, and offers practical advice on dealing with uncertainty in everyday life. Lively anecdotes, insightful explanations, and practical takeaways make this episode a compelling listen for anyone interested in the intersection of statistics, risk, and daily decision-making.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;David's latest book, &lt;a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458199/the-art-of-uncertainty-by-spiegelhalter-david/9780241658628" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Art of Uncertainty&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;is available in all good bookshops and &lt;a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-art-of-uncertainty/david-spiegelhalter/9780241658635" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here are some useful links to further explore some topics raised:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The work of &lt;a href="https://msande.stanford.edu/people/ronald-howard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Ron Howard&lt;/a&gt; at Stanford University&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jono's sketch on &lt;a href="http://sketchplanations.com/word-spectrum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Word Spectrums&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;David's &lt;a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/1126543.David_Spiegelhalter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;many other books&lt;/a&gt; - including &lt;a href="https://www.coffeeandbooks.co.uk/sex-by-numbers-by-david-spiegelhalter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Sex by Numbers&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/statistics-definitions/probability-distribution/poisson-distribution/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Poisson Distribution&lt;/a&gt; explained&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;David tells the tale of &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persi_Diaconis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Persi Diaconis&lt;/a&gt; - the Mathemagician.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Summary:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00&amp;nbsp;Introduction, David's Background &amp;amp; Achievements&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:43&amp;nbsp;The Wipeout Experience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:13&amp;nbsp;Understanding Micro-Morts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:27&amp;nbsp;Acute vs. Chronic Risks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:29&amp;nbsp;Micro-Morts in Everyday Activities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:05&amp;nbsp;Introduction to Micro-Lives&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:03&amp;nbsp;Medical Applications of Data and Statistics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:27&amp;nbsp;The Role of Uncertainty in Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:52&amp;nbsp;Building Resilience Over Robustness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:18&amp;nbsp;Embracing Uncertainty in Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:35&amp;nbsp;Misuse of Statistics in Media and Politics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:30&amp;nbsp;The Gamblers Fallacy and Intuition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:29&amp;nbsp;The Uniqueness of Card Shuffles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;45:43&amp;nbsp;Common Misconceptions About Probability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:02&amp;nbsp;Practical Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51:33&amp;nbsp;Final Thoughts and Reflections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;All music is provided by &lt;a href="https://www.franccinelli.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Franc Cinelli&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Behind the Numbers: Life, Death, and Data in Everyday Choices

What's your life expectancy trade-off for enjoying a crispy bacon sandwich? 🥓 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Spiegelhalter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sir David Spiegelhalter</a> is a celebrated Professor of Statistics at the University of Cambridge; widely accepted as one of the UK's foremost statisticians. He explains the concepts of '<a href="https://sketchplanations.com/micromort-the-unit-of-death" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">micromorts</a>' and '<a href="https://sketchplanations.com/microlife-the-unit-of-life" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">microlives</a>', which quantify risk and the impact of lifestyle choices on life expectancy. The discussion delves into acute vs. chronic risks, with practical examples such as the dangers of skydiving or how regular smoking affects longevity of life. The conversation also covers the application of statistics in medicine, the importance of randomisation in clinical trials, and the philosophical underpinnings of uncertainty. Additionally, David highlights the human capacity to judge risks, the pitfalls of intuition, and offers practical advice on dealing with uncertainty in everyday life. Lively anecdotes, insightful explanations, and practical takeaways make this episode a compelling listen for anyone interested in the intersection of statistics, risk, and daily decision-making. David's latest book, <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/458199/the-art-of-uncertainty-by-spiegelhalter-david/9780241658628" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Art of Uncertainty</a> is available in all good bookshops and <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-art-of-uncertainty/david-spiegelhalter/9780241658635" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a>. Here are some useful links to further explore some topics raised:<ul><li>The work of <a href="https://msande.stanford.edu/people/ronald-howard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ron Howard</a> at Stanford University</li><li>Jono's sketch on <a href="http://sketchplanations.com/word-spectrum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Word Spectrums</a></li><li>David's <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/1126543.David_Spiegelhalter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">many other books</a> - including <a href="https://www.coffeeandbooks.co.uk/sex-by-numbers-by-david-spiegelhalter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sex by Numbers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-and-statistics/statistics-definitions/probability-distribution/poisson-distribution/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Poisson Distribution</a> explained</li><li>David tells the tale of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persi_Diaconis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Persi Diaconis</a> - the Mathemagician.</li></ul> Episode Summary:00:00&nbsp;Introduction, David's Background &amp; Achievements01:43&nbsp;The Wipeout Experience03:13&nbsp;Understanding Micro-Morts04:27&nbsp;Acute vs. Chronic Risks05:29&nbsp;Micro-Morts in Everyday Activities12:05&nbsp;Introduction to Micro-Lives18:03&nbsp;Medical Applications of Data and Statistics21:27&nbsp;The Role of Uncertainty in Life27:52&nbsp;Building Resilience Over Robustness29:18&nbsp;Embracing Uncertainty in Life33:35&nbsp;Misuse of Statistics in Media and Politics40:30&nbsp;The Gamblers Fallacy and Intuition42:29&nbsp;The Uniqueness of Card Shuffles45:43&nbsp;Common Misconceptions About Probability48:02&nbsp;Practical Tips for Dealing with Uncertainty51:33&nbsp;Final Thoughts and Reflections All music is provided by <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Microlives & The Art of Uncertainty with Sir David Spiegelhalter

<description>&lt;p&gt;This genius time management hack was conceived by &lt;a href="https://www.francescocirillo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Francesco Cirillo&lt;/a&gt;. The technique involves working for 25 minutes followed by a mandatory 5-minute break, repeating this cycle three to four times before taking a longer break. We share our personal attempts at using the method, explore the psychology behind productive work cycles, the importance of taking breaks and reflect on its effectiveness in both office and home environments. We also discuss the broader context of productivity obsession and share insights from using related tools eg. online "focus buddies". The session concludes with a follow-up on how the Pomodoro Technique has worked for them a week after recording the episode, reenforcing a lot of the theory we originally set out. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Could this be our favourite procrastination buster yet!?!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;External links&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the episode we reference a number of items you can find out more on here: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Previous podcast episodes came up a lot (procrastination is a recurring theme for us): &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;How to Instantly Feel Better&lt;/a&gt;; &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Yak Shaving&lt;/a&gt;; &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/goldilocks-tasks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Goldilocks Tasks&lt;/a&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/the-fresh-start-effect/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Fresh Start Effect&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Remarkably, there's currently no sketch for it, but Jono talks about &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Queen_hypothesis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;The Red Queen Effect or Hypothesis&lt;/a&gt; - the concept of having to run to stay still.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Bear Focus Timer (used by Jono and now Tom as well). Available on &lt;a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bear-focus-timer-stay-focused/id1328806990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Apple Store&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Examples of Focus Buddy or Accountability Partner websites include &lt;a href="https://www.focusmate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Focus Mate&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://www.flow.club/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Flow Club&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00&amp;nbsp;Introduction to Sketchplanations Podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:29&amp;nbsp;Exploring the Pomodoro Technique&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:03&amp;nbsp;Origins and Basics of the Pomodoro Technique&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:57&amp;nbsp;Implementing the Pomodoro Technique in the Office&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:23&amp;nbsp;Challenges and Adaptations of the Pomodoro Technique&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:10&amp;nbsp;Alternative Productivity Methods&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:53&amp;nbsp;Accountability and Shame in Productivity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:40&amp;nbsp;Origins of the Pomodoro Technique&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:17&amp;nbsp;Applying Pomodoro in Different Environments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:32&amp;nbsp;Psychological Benefits of Time Blocking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:38&amp;nbsp;Challenges and Adaptations in the Office&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:01&amp;nbsp;Personal Admin and Procrastination&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:22&amp;nbsp;Flow and Creative Tasks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:16&amp;nbsp;Post-pod Findings on Pomodoro Technique Usage&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:44&amp;nbsp;Final Thoughts and Outro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;All music on this podcast series is kindly provided by the very talented &lt;a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Franc Cinelli&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Struggling with Focus? Try this Tomato-sized Productivity Hack. 

This genius time management hack was conceived by <a href="https://www.francescocirillo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Francesco Cirillo</a>. The technique involves working for 25 minutes followed by a mandatory 5-minute break, repeating this cycle three to four times before taking a longer break. We share our personal attempts at using the method, explore the psychology behind productive work cycles, the importance of taking breaks and reflect on its effectiveness in both office and home environments. We also discuss the broader context of productivity obsession and share insights from using related tools eg. online "focus buddies". The session concludes with a follow-up on how the Pomodoro Technique has worked for them a week after recording the episode, reenforcing a lot of the theory we originally set out. Could this be our favourite procrastination buster yet!?! External linksIn the episode we reference a number of items you can find out more on here: <ul><li>Previous podcast episodes came up a lot (procrastination is a recurring theme for us): <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/how-to-instantly-feel-better/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Instantly Feel Better</a>; <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/yak-shaving/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Yak Shaving</a>; <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/goldilocks-tasks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goldilocks Tasks</a> &amp; <a href="https://podcast.sketchplanations.com/the-fresh-start-effect/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Fresh Start Effect</a></li><li>Remarkably, there's currently no sketch for it, but Jono talks about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Queen_hypothesis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Red Queen Effect or Hypothesis</a> - the concept of having to run to stay still.</li><li>The Bear Focus Timer (used by Jono and now Tom as well). Available on <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bear-focus-timer-stay-focused/id1328806990" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Store</a> </li><li>Examples of Focus Buddy or Accountability Partner websites include <a href="https://www.focusmate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Focus Mate</a> and <a href="https://www.flow.club/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flow Club</a>.</li></ul> Episode Summary00:00&nbsp;Introduction to Sketchplanations Podcast00:29&nbsp;Exploring the Pomodoro Technique01:03&nbsp;Origins and Basics of the Pomodoro Technique02:57&nbsp;Implementing the Pomodoro Technique in the Office07:23&nbsp;Challenges and Adaptations of the Pomodoro Technique17:10&nbsp;Alternative Productivity Methods18:53&nbsp;Accountability and Shame in Productivity19:40&nbsp;Origins of the Pomodoro Technique20:17&nbsp;Applying Pomodoro in Different Environments21:32&nbsp;Psychological Benefits of Time Blocking22:38&nbsp;Challenges and Adaptations in the Office23:01&nbsp;Personal Admin and Procrastination23:22&nbsp;Flow and Creative Tasks26:16&nbsp;Post-pod Findings on Pomodoro Technique Usage28:44&nbsp;Final Thoughts and Outro All music on this podcast series is kindly provided by the very talented <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Pomodoro Technique

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Jono meets one of his heroes, as we engage in a conversation with acclaimed author, illustrator and explainer, &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Macaulay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;David Macaulay&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about David's journey from architecture to creating educational illustrations that make complex concepts understandable and engaging - and the &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/canal-locks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Canal Lock&lt;/a&gt; is a great example of this from Jono's collection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss the significance of sketching for understanding and teaching intricate ideas, and reflect on some of David's famous works, including his book, &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_Things_Work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;'The Way Things Work.'&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;David shares insights into his creative process, the importance of curiosity, and how integrating humour and playfulness in his illustrations can enhance learning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;This conversation would not be complete without questioning David about his famous woolly mammoths - used in his illustrations to help explain machines, mechanics, physics and science.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Links&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://share.google/o5TStjHjWArnhSKcS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;See here for more information&lt;/a&gt; about David as well as his bibliography.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jono specifically references David's maths book, &lt;a href="https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&amp;amp;sca_esv=00d5b588ac4511d4&amp;amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOvT7AU7gVMpq1-f7k0Ffjt6-dBCw:1762186455254&amp;amp;q=Mammoth+Math:+Everything+You+Need+to+Know+About+Numbers&amp;amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLUz9U3MDXOMy1X4tVP1zc0LDAwyyg2MszSkspOttJPys_P1k8sLcnIL7ICsYsV8vNyKhexmvsm5ubml2Qo-CaWZFgpuJalFlWWZGTmpStE5pcq-KWmpiiU5Ct45-WXKzgm5ZeWKPiV5ialFhUDALs-9QNyAAAA&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwjy6MWNsNaQAxUcWEEAHU0TFi0Q9OUBegQIKBAZ&amp;amp;biw=1348&amp;amp;bih=680&amp;amp;dpr=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Mammoth Maths&lt;/a&gt;, when comparing his own sketch on "&lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/parts-of-a-circle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Parts of a Circle&lt;/a&gt;".&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When addressing humour in Architecture, David talks about his book "&lt;a href="https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&amp;amp;sca_esv=00d5b588ac4511d4&amp;amp;sxsrf=AE3TifP8WEJT8ha88f2r5Dw2JByo1vWOFw:1762186666124&amp;amp;q=Great+moments+in+architecture+David+Macaulay&amp;amp;si=AMgyJEtrjsKMDz8f4W2slMXfl3NzC2iA9P_q1F76_o9rgz5jNa2dXzstTvH9BdJJCwtD5LDKU92ReeIOXpJv3f8QdLOykkUaNm3lHh7QchRCY0S7OrdM968aI6G7jELQmvRDVmKORSeTLNnlKxDGsMbw8We6-7ADCIY7hRkFeAgx46Kc3UsBepFfN34BFOII7ZJvnUDx7XBx&amp;amp;ved=2ahUKEwjHiozysNaQAxWZa0EAHbRQCn8QyNoBKAB6BAguEAA&amp;amp;ictx=1&amp;amp;biw=1348&amp;amp;bih=680&amp;amp;dpr=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Great Moments in Architecture&lt;/a&gt;".&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Welcome to Sketchplanations - introducing David Macaulay&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:30 David's Journey into Explanations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:42 The Way Things Work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:35 The Joy of Learning and Teaching&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:47 Collaborating on The Way Things Work&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:54 Exploring Canal Locks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:24 The Art of Sketching and Curiosity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:05 The Importance of Sketching&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:34 Humour in Learning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:07 The Origin of the Woolly Mammoth in David’s drawings&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:37 Balancing Humour and Information&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:07 Encouraging Sketching in Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:30 Everyday Wonders and Final Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Art of Explaining with America's Explainer-in-Chief

In this episode, Jono meets one of his heroes, as we engage in a conversation with acclaimed author, illustrator and explainer, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Macaulay" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Macaulay</a>. We talk about David's journey from architecture to creating educational illustrations that make complex concepts understandable and engaging - and the <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/canal-locks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Canal Lock</a> is a great example of this from Jono's collection. We discuss the significance of sketching for understanding and teaching intricate ideas, and reflect on some of David's famous works, including his book, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_Things_Work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'The Way Things Work.'</a> David shares insights into his creative process, the importance of curiosity, and how integrating humour and playfulness in his illustrations can enhance learning. This conversation would not be complete without questioning David about his famous woolly mammoths - used in his illustrations to help explain machines, mechanics, physics and science.&nbsp; Links<a href="https://share.google/o5TStjHjWArnhSKcS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">See here for more information</a> about David as well as his bibliography.Jono specifically references David's maths book, <a href="https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&amp;sca_esv=00d5b588ac4511d4&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOvT7AU7gVMpq1-f7k0Ffjt6-dBCw:1762186455254&amp;q=Mammoth+Math:+Everything+You+Need+to+Know+About+Numbers&amp;stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAONgFuLUz9U3MDXOMy1X4tVP1zc0LDAwyyg2MszSkspOttJPys_P1k8sLcnIL7ICsYsV8vNyKhexmvsm5ubml2Qo-CaWZFgpuJalFlWWZGTmpStE5pcq-KWmpiiU5Ct45-WXKzgm5ZeWKPiV5ialFhUDALs-9QNyAAAA&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjy6MWNsNaQAxUcWEEAHU0TFi0Q9OUBegQIKBAZ&amp;biw=1348&amp;bih=680&amp;dpr=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mammoth Maths</a>, when comparing his own sketch on "<a href="https://sketchplanations.com/parts-of-a-circle" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Parts of a Circle</a>".When addressing humour in Architecture, David talks about his book "<a href="https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&amp;sca_esv=00d5b588ac4511d4&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifP8WEJT8ha88f2r5Dw2JByo1vWOFw:1762186666124&amp;q=Great+moments+in+architecture+David+Macaulay&amp;si=AMgyJEtrjsKMDz8f4W2slMXfl3NzC2iA9P_q1F76_o9rgz5jNa2dXzstTvH9BdJJCwtD5LDKU92ReeIOXpJv3f8QdLOykkUaNm3lHh7QchRCY0S7OrdM968aI6G7jELQmvRDVmKORSeTLNnlKxDGsMbw8We6-7ADCIY7hRkFeAgx46Kc3UsBepFfN34BFOII7ZJvnUDx7XBx&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjHiozysNaQAxWZa0EAHbRQCn8QyNoBKAB6BAguEAA&amp;ictx=1&amp;biw=1348&amp;bih=680&amp;dpr=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Great Moments in Architecture</a>". Summary00:00 Welcome to Sketchplanations - introducing David Macaulay01:30 David's Journey into Explanations03:42 The Way Things Work04:35 The Joy of Learning and Teaching04:47 Collaborating on The Way Things Work09:54 Exploring Canal Locks15:24 The Art of Sketching and Curiosity20:05 The Importance of Sketching20:34 Humour in Learning25:07 The Origin of the Woolly Mammoth in David’s drawings26:37 Balancing Humour and Information30:07 Encouraging Sketching in Education33:30 Everyday Wonders and Final Thoughts<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Canal Locks with David Macauley

<description>&lt;p&gt;When describing something with numerous adjectives (eg. the big brown dog, the heavy square steel door) there's a natural order we all instinctively follow as english speakers. I don't remember ever being taught it, nor would I be able to explain it to you, but my ear can definitely tell if someone gets it wrong!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;English adjectives follow a specific order. Who Knew?!?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Well, there's one person for sure:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What our special guest on this episode, award-winning author, journalist, and etymologist, Mark Forsyth, doesn't know about the English language, simply isn't worth knowing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In our conversation, Mark breaks down the correct traditional &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/ordering-adjectives" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;ordering of adjectives&lt;/a&gt;. And Mark's passion for the English language becomes clear as he walks us through other nuances of English, such as &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/ablaut-reduplication" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Ablaut Reduplication&lt;/a&gt; (why it's Zig Zag and Splish-Splash rather than Zag-Zig or Splash-Splish), &lt;a href="https://sketchplanations.com/chiasmus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Chiasmus&lt;/a&gt; (inverting phrases in a speech eg. “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address (1961)) and many more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Additionally, in celebration of Mark's latest book; "&lt;a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/rhyme-and-reason/mark-forsyth/9781805465287" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Rhyme and Reason&lt;/a&gt; : A short history of Poetry and People (for people who don’t usually read poetry)" we talk about the history of poetry and its impact on readers from medieval times to the present. We learn how poetry was once widely shared and enjoyed socially (a bit like sharing memes on social media today) and how English has natural cadences and rhythm to it, that we all make use of every day - again, without having a clue that we're doing it. And we also learn why most of us have been thinking about poetry all wrong ever since school.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the episode, we also reference Mark's other books such as The Etymologist and The Elements of Eloquence, which can all be &lt;a href="https://www.waterstones.com/author/mark-forsyth/450931" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;found here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;And you can follow Mark's musings and love of language on his &lt;a href="https://blog.inkyfool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;blog as The Inky Fool&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://x.com/Inkyfool?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;on Twitter&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/markforsythauthor/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;on Instagram&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Episode Summary&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Welcome &amp;amp; Introduction to Mark Forsyth: Wordsmith Extraordinaire&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:05 Mark Forsyth's Journey with the English Language&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:44 The Fascinating World of Words and Their Origins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:27 Mark Forsyth's Books and Their Unique Insights&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:32 The Popularity of Poetry Through the Ages&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:06 The Decline of Poetry and Rise of Pop Lyrics&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:48 Exploring English Syntax and Adjective Order&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:03 The Intricacies of English Grammar&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:38 Fun with Language: Reduplication and Compounds&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:38 Rhyme and Reason: Poetry in Society&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:27 The Unsung Heroes of Songwriting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;30:42 The Evolution of Poetry's Popularity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:33 The Rhythms of English Language&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;50:54 The Charm of Limericks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;54:49 The Joy of Reading Poetry Aloud&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;56:45 Closing Thoughts and Farewell&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;All music on this podcast series is provided by the wonderfully talented &lt;a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Franc Cinelli&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The hidden rules of English we don't know we know

When describing something with numerous adjectives (eg. the big brown dog, the heavy square steel door) there's a natural order we all instinctively follow as english speakers. I don't remember ever being taught it, nor would I be able to explain it to you, but my ear can definitely tell if someone gets it wrong!English adjectives follow a specific order. Who Knew?!?Well, there's one person for sure:What our special guest on this episode, award-winning author, journalist, and etymologist, Mark Forsyth, doesn't know about the English language, simply isn't worth knowing. In our conversation, Mark breaks down the correct traditional <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/ordering-adjectives" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ordering of adjectives</a>. And Mark's passion for the English language becomes clear as he walks us through other nuances of English, such as <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/ablaut-reduplication" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ablaut Reduplication</a> (why it's Zig Zag and Splish-Splash rather than Zag-Zig or Splash-Splish), <a href="https://sketchplanations.com/chiasmus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chiasmus</a> (inverting phrases in a speech eg. “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.” — John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address (1961)) and many more. Additionally, in celebration of Mark's latest book; "<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/rhyme-and-reason/mark-forsyth/9781805465287" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rhyme and Reason</a> : A short history of Poetry and People (for people who don’t usually read poetry)" we talk about the history of poetry and its impact on readers from medieval times to the present. We learn how poetry was once widely shared and enjoyed socially (a bit like sharing memes on social media today) and how English has natural cadences and rhythm to it, that we all make use of every day - again, without having a clue that we're doing it. And we also learn why most of us have been thinking about poetry all wrong ever since school. In the episode, we also reference Mark's other books such as The Etymologist and The Elements of Eloquence, which can all be <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/author/mark-forsyth/450931" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">found here</a>. And you can follow Mark's musings and love of language on his <a href="https://blog.inkyfool.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blog as The Inky Fool</a>, <a href="https://x.com/Inkyfool?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/markforsythauthor/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">on Instagram</a>. Episode Summary00:00 Welcome &amp; Introduction to Mark Forsyth: Wordsmith Extraordinaire01:05 Mark Forsyth's Journey with the English Language01:44 The Fascinating World of Words and Their Origins02:27 Mark Forsyth's Books and Their Unique Insights06:32 The Popularity of Poetry Through the Ages11:06 The Decline of Poetry and Rise of Pop Lyrics12:48 Exploring English Syntax and Adjective Order15:03 The Intricacies of English Grammar21:38 Fun with Language: Reduplication and Compounds27:38 Rhyme and Reason: Poetry in Society29:27 The Unsung Heroes of Songwriting30:42 The Evolution of Poetry's Popularity41:33 The Rhythms of English Language50:54 The Charm of Limericks54:49 The Joy of Reading Poetry Aloud56:45 Closing Thoughts and Farewell All music on this podcast series is provided by the wonderfully talented <a href="https://www.franccinelli.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Franc Cinelli</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ordering Adjectives with Author Mark Forsyth

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