Cortex 112: Activation Energy
Feb 16, 2021
In a charming mix of humor and reflection, the hosts discuss the enchanting chaos of a snow day in London and its impact on daily life. They dive into the complexities of audience reactions to creative work, touching on the influence of algorithms and the emotional toll of negative feedback. A candid exploration of parental controls and their effectiveness offers insight into the tension between tech and user well-being. Finally, they share valuable personal insights on managing sleep and creativity amid the backdrop of the pandemic.
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New Recording Setup
- Grey explains his new, physically separate recording setup for Cortex, using two microphones and two recorders.
- Myke appreciates the isolated system, unlike Grey's previous setups, which posed risks to the main recording.
Scheduling Mishap
- Grey and Myke discuss a scheduling mishap for the podcast recording caused by Grey overlooking his calendar.
- They also humorously discuss a potential Valentine's Day recording conflict.
Screen Time Woes
- Grey details the frustrating bugs he encounters with Apple's Screen Time and Downtime systems, preventing communication and shortcut access.
- He explains how he has to disable the entire system just to see a message from Myke due to contact limitations.
