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Cortex

149: Rock, Paper, Scissors

Nov 20, 2023
Dive into the fascinating world of Rock, Paper, Scissors as the hosts unpack its surprising depth, revealing connections to existential questions about humanity's future. They discuss the creative challenges of engaging audiences through interactive video content while navigating the complexities of game mechanics. Listen in as they reflect on emotional vulnerability in isolation and the mixed reactions to their latest project. Plus, explore the role of analytics in shaping responses and the frustrations with YouTube's features that impact content creation.
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  • The creation of the rock, paper, scissors video series evolved into a larger project exploring odds and existential risks.
  • The technical aspects of the project included 113 videos with a runtime of one hour and 33 minutes, using Obsidian for visual mapping.

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The concept behind the rock, paper, scissors video

The podcast episode discusses the creation of a rock, paper, scissors video series. The host explains how the initial idea of exploring the game of rock, paper, scissors evolved into a much larger project. They describe the challenge of making a video that goes beyond just the game itself and how they wanted to create something more interesting and engaging. Through the process, the concept of odds and the connection to existential risks emerged, leading to the creation of a unique and thought-provoking video series.

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