An important discussion about aging as examined and explained through the lens of James Howlett.Links:<ul><li><a title="David Ferrie - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Ferrie">David Ferrie - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Merlin&#39;s Wisdom Project" rel="nofollow" href="http://wisdom.limo/">Merlin&#39;s Wisdom Project</a> &mdash; "It's only advice for you because it had to be advice for me."

</li><li><a title="Max Eisenhardt (Earth-616) | Marvel Database | Fandom" rel="nofollow" href="https://marvel.fandom.com/wiki/Max_Eisenhardt_(Earth-616)">Max Eisenhardt (Earth-616) | Marvel Database | Fandom</a></li><li><a title="Magneto | X-Men Wiki | Fandom" rel="nofollow" href="https://x-men.fandom.com/wiki/Magneto">Magneto | X-Men Wiki | Fandom</a></li></ul>

<description>An important discussion about aging as examined and explained through the lens of James Howlett. 
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It hurts every time.

Episode 644: A Tony Bennett Hair Hat

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.

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<img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/3/316b04e9-2b1f-4ccb-98f1-28fe023874a8/Tb0v3K1Z.jpg" alt="Merlins weird, truncated contexts in Things." title="Screenshot of Merlin's current contexts in Things" />
<figcaption>Merlin&#8217;s weird, truncated contexts in Things.</figcaption>
</figure>Links:<ul><li><a title="Seven Little Pieces of My Heart" rel="nofollow" href="https://merlin.ghost.io/gentle-introductions/">Seven Little Pieces of My Heart</a> &mdash; Merlin really likes music, and he has a delightfully economical way to share it with you.
</li><li><a title="Dr.Feelgood 【She Does It Right】 - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHm7uIC84YM&amp;list=RDiHm7uIC84YM&amp;start_radio=1">Dr.Feelgood 【She Does It Right】 - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Hisashi Ouchi, The Radioactive Man Kept Alive For 83 Days" rel="nofollow" href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/hisashi-ouchi">Hisashi Ouchi, The Radioactive Man Kept Alive For 83 Days</a></li><li><a title="The Chernobyl Podcast | HBO - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO79iP69FaZPKaMDoSPAtGdoa3wd3lp9n">The Chernobyl Podcast | HBO - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Bleachers - Tiny Moves (Official) - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmpyfDF_pes">Bleachers - Tiny Moves (Official) - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="Under the Radar #289: Vision Pro Numbers - Relay FM" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.relay.fm/radar/289">Under the Radar #289: Vision Pro Numbers - Relay FM</a></li><li><a title="extratone/siri: complete list of siri voice commands" rel="nofollow" href="https://github.com/extratone/siri">extratone/siri: complete list of siri voice commands</a> &mdash; siri voice commands list</li></ul>

<description>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.
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&lt;figcaption&gt;Merlin&amp;#8217;s weird, truncated contexts in Things.&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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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."

Episode 643: The Price of Lies

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.

<hr>Links:<ul><li><a title="Amazon.com : kleid 8902 Notebook, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid Notebook, A5, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid, Olive : Office Products" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/kleid-8902-Notebook-0-08-Olive/dp/B019OAAVPU/ref=asc_df_B019OAB3JI/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=658835143112&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=18003717448124890141&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9028320&amp;hvtargid=pla-464875221274&amp;mcid=67b65378b18d394aa1b60aa0e0f59386&amp;th=1">Amazon.com : kleid 8902 Notebook, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid Notebook, A5, 0.08 inch (2 mm) Grid, Olive : Office Products</a></li><li><a title="Kleid Stationery" rel="nofollow" href="https://vanness1938.com/collections/kleid-stationery">Kleid Stationery</a></li><li><a title="Kinokuniya USA" rel="nofollow" href="https://usa.kinokuniya.com/">Kinokuniya USA</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook 8.27 x 5.83 Inches (A5), 5mm dot grid, 80 Sheets (N105), white : Everything Else" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YQMBTS2?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1">Amazon.com: Maruman MNEMOSYNE Notebook 8.27 x 5.83 Inches (A5), 5mm dot grid, 80 Sheets (N105), white : Everything Else</a> &mdash; Merlin's notebook.</li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Kinsa Smart,Fever, Digital Medical Baby, Kid and Adult Termometro - Accurate, Fast, FDA Cleared Thermometer for Oral, Armpit or Rectal Temperature Reading - QuickCare : Health &amp; Household" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0795ZW85G?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1">Amazon.com: Kinsa Smart,Fever, Digital Medical Baby, Kid and Adult Termometro - Accurate, Fast, FDA Cleared Thermometer for Oral, Armpit or Rectal Temperature Reading - QuickCare : Health &amp; Household</a> &mdash; Merlin's thermometer.</li><li><a title="Le Grand K – Saint-Cloud, France - Atlas Obscura" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/le-grand-k">Le Grand K – Saint-Cloud, France - Atlas Obscura</a> &mdash; The former global standard for the exact mass of one kilogram sits under lock and key outside Paris. </li><li><a title="Metric Paper - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUF5esTscZI">Metric Paper - YouTube</a></li><li><a title="SMISKI - 【OFFICIAL SITE】SMISKI" rel="nofollow" href="https://smiski.com/e/smiski/">SMISKI - 【OFFICIAL SITE】SMISKI</a></li><li><a title="Shopkins Brand Page - Moose Toys" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.moosetoys.com/our-brands/shopkins-brand-page/">Shopkins Brand Page - Moose Toys</a></li><li><a title="Merlin&#39;s Wisdom Project" rel="nofollow" href="http://wisdom.limo">Merlin&#39;s Wisdom Project</a> &mdash; "In thinking about optimizing how you work, try to distinguish between the parts of your job that are necessarily difficult versus the parts that are harder than they actually need to be. The former is the reason that you get the big bucks, and the latter is the reason why you may often feel like the bucks should be bigger."</li><li><a title="sam elliott young - Google Search" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;sca_esv=40a49942b39644b8&amp;rls=en&amp;sxsrf=ACQVn09q7ZwTxDWizevcnVQMriuie9-RTQ:1710873533168&amp;q=sam+elliott+young&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=lnms&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiwxszJ_ICFAxWKAzQIHW-kDvkQ0pQJegQIDhAB&amp;biw=1800&amp;bih=1278&amp;dpr=2#imgrc=yua24skCn34reM">sam elliott young - Google Search</a></li><li><a title="The Cornell Note Taking System – Learning Strategies Center" rel="nofollow" href="https://lsc.cornell.edu/how-to-study/taking-notes/cornell-note-taking-system/">The Cornell Note Taking System – Learning Strategies Center</a></li><li><a title="Ex-Men: Wolverine - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhko3m7D6UA">Ex-Men: Wolverine - YouTube</a></li></ul>

<description>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.
</description>

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.

Episode 642: A Better Roll of Toilet Paper

Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life.

<hr>Links:<ul><li><a title="Wacky Races (1968 TV series) - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wacky_Races_(1968_TV_series)">Wacky Races (1968 TV series) - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Cincinnati Superhero Connection | Cincinnati Experience" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.cincinnatiexperience.com/blog/meanwhile-at-the-hall-of-justice/">Cincinnati Superhero Connection | Cincinnati Experience</a></li><li><a title="Muttley - Wikipedia" rel="nofollow" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muttley">Muttley - Wikipedia</a></li><li><a title="Simple Scan | Agile Tortoise" rel="nofollow" href="https://agiletortoise.com/simple-scan/">Simple Scan | Agile Tortoise</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.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 &amp; Accessories" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF56WHV4?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details">Amazon.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 &amp; Accessories</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: 150W USB C Charger, Anker 747 Charger ( GaNPrime), 4-Port Fast Compact Foldable Gan Charger for MacBook Pro/Air, iPhone 14/Pro, iPad Pro, Dell XPS 13, Galaxy S22/S21, Note 20/10+, Pixel and More : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W2PNLX7?psc=1&amp;ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details">Amazon.com: 150W USB C Charger, Anker 747 Charger ( GaNPrime), 4-Port Fast Compact Foldable Gan Charger for MacBook Pro/Air, iPhone 14/Pro, iPad Pro, Dell XPS 13, Galaxy S22/S21, Note 20/10+, Pixel and More : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Anker Magnetic Battery, 10,000mAh Foldable Wireless Portable Charger with Stand, 20W USB-C Power Delivery for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/14 Pro / 14 Pro Max/13/12 Series : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09NRG4GK3?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1">Amazon.com: Anker Magnetic Battery, 10,000mAh Foldable Wireless Portable Charger with Stand, 20W USB-C Power Delivery for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, iPhone 14/14 Pro / 14 Pro Max/13/12 Series : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Anker 727 Charging Station (GaNPrime 100W), Compact Power Strip for Travel, Work, 5 ft Detachable Extension Cord with 2 Outlets and 4 USB Ports, for iPhone 14, Samsung, iPad, MacBook (Not a Battery) : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09SG31NPT?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1">Amazon.com: Anker 727 Charging Station (GaNPrime 100W), Compact Power Strip for Travel, Work, 5 ft Detachable Extension Cord with 2 Outlets and 4 USB Ports, for iPhone 14, Samsung, iPad, MacBook (Not a Battery) : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Anker GaNPrime Power Bank, 2-in-1 Hybrid Charger, 10,000mAh 30W USB-C Portable Charger with 65W Wall Charger, Works for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14/13, Samsung, Pixel, MacBook, Dell : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09W2H224F?ie=UTF8&amp;th=1">Amazon.com: Anker GaNPrime Power Bank, 2-in-1 Hybrid Charger, 10,000mAh 30W USB-C Portable Charger with 65W Wall Charger, Works for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max/14/13, Samsung, Pixel, MacBook, Dell : Cell Phones &amp; Accessories</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com: Baseus USB C Cable, Mini 100W Retractable USB C to USB C PD 5A Fast Charging Cable, 4-Stage Length Preset USB Type C Charger Cable for iPhone 15/Pro/Plus/Pro Max, MacBook, iPad Pro, Samsung S23/S22+ : Electronics" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C858GPF9?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&amp;th=1">Amazon.com: Baseus USB C Cable, Mini 100W Retractable USB C to USB C PD 5A Fast Charging Cable, 4-Stage Length Preset USB Type C Charger Cable for iPhone 15/Pro/Plus/Pro Max, MacBook, iPad Pro, Samsung S23/S22+ : Electronics</a></li><li><a title="Bravo Sling Max Limited Edition Black (V2)" rel="nofollow" href="https://alpakagear.com/products/bravo-sling-max-limited-edition-black">Bravo Sling Max Limited Edition Black (V2)</a></li><li><a title="Amazon.com : AeroGarden Harvest 2.0, Indoor Garden Hydroponic System with LED Grow Light, Holds up to 6 AeroGarden Pods, Cream : Patio, Lawn &amp; Garden" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/AeroGarden-Harvest-Indoor-Garden-Hydroponic/dp/B0CTRTJBC3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i82o7QHKnIA0f3a6RUQVzO3V_TWirAbuJEcSbSawFTClE3-G79f8ewftZmlk1x344mQ5xK4ZpH0fQlH-EMeKiYMuXbk2rDfT5Ak0clXojNrerGn0oNsoaIVn9ZH7loNt2YOJd-pY0S9XvvnRowHk6L-Ex3nOUAyzbzd0Bkl9Q6M6hCG8PgP5u1S9TtXRiPY1mEbvJi7qOCmD0R04b4Z9QjQNHP8fyT00NH_j8vNRvAkYfODBVbrnJzAVa_JK9tbuCY-GhtN7J526OxHc1koNh-TUJWDqHlHtpFvXILxNNLc.ugkSLWmO1VoSM-EDuXMJp6HJkwLkcMGm5fANkig8gfU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=aerogarden&amp;qid=1710273405&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;th=1">Amazon.com : AeroGarden Harvest 2.0, Indoor Garden Hydroponic System with LED Grow Light, Holds up to 6 AeroGarden Pods, Cream : Patio, Lawn &amp; Garden</a></li><li><a title="Hop Along - &quot;Waitress&quot; (Recorded Live for World Cafe) - YouTube" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU39gpBHMK4">Hop Along - &quot;Waitress&quot; (Recorded Live for World Cafe) - YouTube</a></li></ul>

<description>Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life.
</description>

Travel is not always about traveling, but it is definitely always about your life.

Episode 641: Germans in the Wild

A classic odds n&#39; sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.

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<img src="https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/3/316b04e9-2b1f-4ccb-98f1-28fe023874a8/9RoymJk5.jpeg" alt="e640 Bob Evans" title="Okay, kids, who&#39;s hungry?">

<description>A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.
e640 Bob Evans https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/3/316b04e9-2b1f-4ccb-98f1-28fe023874a8/9RoymJk5.jpeg 
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A classic odds n' sods episode. Plus, Merlin has thoughts about memory and ecosystems, and Dan is considering jetting through an eclipse.

Episode 640: Bob's Big Mess

Back to Work is an award winning talk show with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discussing productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more.


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