Mostly Technical 91: Up & To The Right
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Jul 15, 2025 Ian and Aaron tackle the challenges of navigating online criticism and the ever-changing landscape of social media. They dive into the complexities of product development and the role of AI in programming, emphasizing the balance between innovation and user experience. The conversation shifts to creative marketing strategies and the quirks of sponsorships. Finally, they share insights on automating tasks with Telegram, showcasing how technology can enhance productivity while maintaining personal touch in content creation.
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Responding to Real-Name Haters
- Ian Landsman shared a story about encountering a hateful comment using someone's real name on YouTube.
- He decided to respond to discourage mean comments and defend his show.
Logging Off Improves Productivity
- Constant exposure to social media's curated successes harms productivity and well-being.
- Aaron Francis finds logging off social media boosts his work focus and mental clarity.
Use Social Media Strategically
- To regain control, reduce social media usage by only posting updates without engaging in negative interactions.
- Use social media strategically to broadcast work and ignore distracting habit-driven scrolling.