POD OF JAKE #146 - "LINDYMAN" PAUL SKALLAS
Sep 27, 2023
Guest Paul Skallas, known as LindyMan, discusses living a lifestyle based on The Lindy Effect. Topics include Lindy as a lens for life, the Lindy Diet, hydration and youthfulness, drug use from a Lindy perspective, the benefits of walking for thinking, modern employment and environmental design, and the changing dynamics of modern dating.
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Becoming LindyMan
- Paul Skallas became LindyMan by applying the Lindy effect heuristic to his life and online presence.
- He started posting on Twitter, gained a following, and explored Lindy-adjacent ideas.
Lindy Effect Overview
- The Lindy effect suggests something's longevity predicts its future lifespan. Newer things deserve skepticism until proven durable.
Technology's Impact on Lindy
- Technological advancements can create unexpected societal shifts, sometimes reverting to older ways of life.
- Generational churn helps determine true Lindiness, as seen with cars potentially being replaced by self-driving cars.