Ian & Aaron discuss LK-99, Screencasting.com, Aaron's 'Maximum Effort' era, the excitement and skepticism of LK99, the rise of science Twitter, sharing coding insights on Twitter, purchasing a valuable domain, and balancing work and family life.
The podcast discussed the excitement and skepticism surrounding LK99, a potential room temperature ambient pressure superconductor and its potential implications for various industries and clean energy sources.
The upcoming release of Tobias Petrie's book on indexing was discussed, highlighting the value of indexing in databases, the importance of understanding it beyond the basics, and the potential impact of Tobias' teachings on the database community.
Ian shared his story behind the creation of Screencasting.com, discussing his decision to purchase the domain, his plans to provide high-quality screencasting courses, and the positive reception he received upon launching the platform.
Deep dives
Starting the Mostly Technical Podcast
Ian and Aaron introduce the Mostly Technical Podcast and discuss their excitement about starting the show. They express their shared interests in Laravel and business, and how this podcast will focus on discussing Laravel and personal and business topics. They also mention their love for Seinfeld and how it will influence their banter on the show.
The Potential Breakthrough with LK99
Ian and Aaron discuss the excitement and skepticism surrounding LK99, a room temperature ambient pressure superconductor. They explain the potential implications of this discovery, its impact on various industries, and the frenzy of scientists trying to replicate the results. While acknowledging the skepticism, they express their hope that this discovery will lead to further advancements in superconductors and clean energy sources.
Introducing Tobias Petrie's Indexing Book
Ian and Aaron discuss the upcoming release of Tobias Petrie's book on indexing. They highlight the value of indexing in databases, the importance of understanding indexing beyond the basics, and the potential benefits of Tobias' book for database developers. They also mention the use of illustrations in the book to visually explain indexing concepts, and the potential impact of Tobias' teachings on the database community.
Ian's New Venture: Screencasting.com
Ian shares the story behind his new venture, Screencasting.com. He discusses his decision to purchase the domain and his plans to provide high-quality screencasting courses. Ian talks about his current workload and his commitment to working hard to achieve his goals. He also mentions the positive reception he received upon launching Screencasting.com and the upcoming content he plans to provide.
Balancing Work and Family Life
Ian and Aaron have a candid conversation about finding a balance between work and family life. Ian explains his current approach of working hard during this phase of his life, while recognizing that it may not be sustainable in the long term. He emphasizes the importance of spending time with his children and acknowledges the challenges of prioritizing work commitments. They discuss the evolving nature of parenting as children grow older and the need to adapt and find new ways to balance responsibilities.
In this very special pilot episode of 'Mostly Technical', Ian & Aaron discuss everything from LK-99 to Screencasting.com & Aaron's 'Maximum Effort' era.