You Might Not Wanna Hear This - WAN Show March 31, 2023
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The Importance of Dilemma in Marketing
"We both win when we create a more educated buying environment," he says. " Marketing is truth be damned. We need people to buy our sh**." He adds: "I can see now there's going to be a lot of internal debate about what we use and how we use it"
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Timestamps (Courtesy of NoKi1119) Note: Timing may be off due to sponsor change:
0:00 Chapters
1:34 Intro
2:00 Topic #1 - RESTRICT Act legislation update
2:49 Never mentioned TikTok, list of prohibited countries
3:59 Might ban VPN users, criminal penalties
5:28 Banning TikTok, France bans all recreational apps
6:18 Government worries, is this a threat to civilian liberty?
10:12 Luke on controlling media midwar & audible cyberattack
11:54 Linus on LTT's Flipper Zero video & security, Luke on Deathcon's demo
18:45 Luke's solution to streamers, Linus on "impulsive" crimes
25:05 Topic #2 - Publishers lawsuit against nonprofit Internet Archive
26:04 Luke's lifehack, HBG's & Internet Archive comments
27:51 Linus on libraries' unprofitability, Luke mentions Wayback Machine
30:56 Luke mentions musician interview, Linus on self-publishing & CDs
36:04 Linus's school history, nobody knew he was a YouTuber
40:24 Not everyone browse the net, Luke on not remembering music
45:18 LTTStore mystery waffle & Rackstuds, Luke on the product's wording
47:33 Honeywell's PTM7950 & Backpack carabiner update
53:30 Carabiner replacements, Luke calls "anti-repair" Linus out
1:01:22 Luke's swappable backpack zippers idea, Linus's "bruise on the arm"
1:04:40 Reasons behind the exclusive LTX designs, Linus & Luke on WiFi
1:08:52 Luke discusses using YKK's carabiner
1:10:38 LTTStore looking for suggestions & newsletter feedback
1:11:33 Steam Deck holder feedback
1:12:05 Merch Messages #1
1:13:20 Any restricted tech items you want to disassemble?
1:16:10 What gym bag does Linus use?
1:18:46 Topic #3 - Linus on paid reviews & affiliates
1:21:10 LTT backpack in Framework's video, discussing affiliate revenue.
1:24:12 Debating the disclosed affiliates program idea
1:35:54 The sketchiness of the affiliates market & its challenges
1:39:56 FP poll - Which LTX design to print?
1:42:35 Sponsors
1:45:48 Topic #4 - Australia debates mature rating for loot boxes
1:55:21 Topic #5 - Six-month pause on high level AI development
1:56:10 Linus points out Elon's inconsistency, Luke mentions OpenAI
2:03:28 Thoughts on the pause, existential crisis
2:07:20 Topic #6 - LTX 2023 creators ft. Dan discusses TechTubers
2:10:57 Topic #7 - Changes to Twitter Blue verification
2:16:58 Linus & Luke hardly use Twitter, internet monetization
2:21:48 Topic #8 - E3 2023 has been canceled yet again
2:25:50 Topic #9 - Inovelli's mmWave Occupancy Smart Switch
2:32:46 Nick messages Linus about having affiliates
2:34:48 Luke on the integrity of LTTStore, recalls Anker
2:37:22 Luke & Linus dislike marketing, Luke on making money
2:40:36 Linus's philosophy V.S. marketing, Luke on profits
2:47:06 Merch Messages #3
2:52:13 What would Linus or Luke get arrested for at 2 AM?
2:57:38 Something you want to talk about on stream that no one asked?
3:01:21 What is your favorite thing about Luke & Dan?
3:12:58 Do you think the size of LTT damages small tech channels?
3:23:08 LTTStore's Gone Phishin' is going away soon
3:27:56 Are there any roads you'd love to bike ride?
3:30:22 Does Linus still have his UV shrine aluminum case? ft. "Automated Scoring System"
3:55:29 LTTStore ARGB mouse pad? Same material for bits & shaft?
3:58:33 Have you ever downgraded on purpose?
4:00:47 What quantum computing can do with AI in the future?
4:02:02 Most & least scary part AI? Would Luke consider a parrot?
4:07:03 Did Luke change the chicken's seasoning? substitute for rice?
4:08:18 Is Linus planning to upgrade his Framework?
4:17:05 Luke's story on the red car that got him stuck on the bridge?
4:19:25 Any tech that you keep coming back to tinker with?
4:25:01 Outro
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