Before Breakfast Productive procrastination, with Jorge Cham
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Apr 23, 2025 
Jorge Cham, a cartoonist renowned for PhD Comics and host of the Science Stuff podcast, dives into the art of productive procrastination. He reveals how intentional delays can actually spark creativity and enhance efficiency. Jorge also reflects on his fascinating career shift from robotics to cartooning, debunking common myths along the way. The conversation touches on essential routines for productivity, the surprising biology behind cryogenics, and the creative process behind crafting comics from everyday experiences.
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Dad's B2B Marketing Joke
- Jorge Cham shares a childhood story about his dad's B2B marketing jargon causing confusion and jokes among his friends.
- The anecdote highlights the humorous disconnect between dad's profession and the kid's understanding.
Debunking Swimming After Eating Myth
- The 30-minute wait after eating before swimming is a myth; cramps aren't clearly linked to eating timing.
- Discomfort after eating comes from slowed digestion during intense activity, not blood being redirected.
Limits of Cryogenic Freezing
- Wood frogs survive freezing by producing sugar as antifreeze, but humans can't survive such amounts due to diabetic shock.
- Freezing human organs is complex; current methods freeze small cells but complicated organs and brains remain challenging.