The Other Stuff with internetVin

In this engaging conversation, Alex Danco, a writer and editor-at-large at Andreessen Horowitz, explores the fascinating mechanics behind crowds and shared beliefs. He delves into reflexivity, illustrating how perception shapes reality. Danco discusses the importance of gift culture in facilitating ideas and fostering community. He also highlights how effective leadership can reframe identity and how scenes evolve through collective narratives. Their insight into cultural transformation and the art of storytelling promises to reshape how listeners view their world.

Daniel Kuntz (https://x.com/dankuntz) is an artist, designer, and award-winning engineer. He is currently working on a keychain-sized digital companion known as The Little Guy.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:00:00 Intro00:05:40 The Little Guy and Digital Companions00:24:55 Design Philosophy and Iteration00:47:06 McDonald's Fries and Universal Quality01:03:23 Supply Chain, Semiconductors, and Taiwan02:00:32 Place, Perspective, and Buckminster Fuller02:24:55 Ted Nelson's Theory of Virtuality02:38:50 Apple's Evolution and the iPhone Revolution03:00:59 AI, Natural Language, and the Future of Interfaces03:10:14 Escaping the Digital World—The Other Stuff Podcast: otherstuffpod.com YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Greg Isenberg is the CEO of Late Checkout and an advisor for TikTok and Reddit.He's a serial entrepreneur who came up in Montreal, and a prominent voice on how to build successful businesses in the modern world.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:00:00 Monologue00:03:07 Growing up in Montreal00:13:00 Winter Activities in Montreal00:22:24 House Hunting in Laval00:35:19 The Crime Syndicates of Montreal00:48:57 Restaurant Cabotins: A Quirky Dining Experience00:59:22 The Tim Horton's Farmer's Wrap Gauntlet01:08:04 Debating the Sausage and Bacon Farmer's Wrap01:09:12 The Farmer's Box01:12:15 Tim Horton's Pepperoni Pizza01:15:38 The Farmer's Pizza World Premiere01:18:06 The Farmer's Capp01:25:16 Discussing Quebec's Unique Identity01:32:50 The Quiet Revolution and Quebec's Struggle01:40:46 Quebec Referendums and Political Turmoil02:00:30 Molson Canadian and the "I am Canadian" Ad02:31:18 Canada's Identity Crisis and the Need for Inspiration02:50:40 How to Create a New City—The Other Stuff Podcast: otherstuffpod.com YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Michelle Jia (pronounced GEE-ah) is a Lecturer at the Stanford d .school and has worked with Prof. Michael Barry in ethnographic research and teaching for almost ten years, with a special focus on complex systems problems like Ocean Conservancy and Education Policy.Today she’s based in Toronto, Canada where she’s helping to co-create a design school focused on systems thinking and design for the whole.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:00:00 Opening: Twitter, Social Media, and Finding Your People00:02:45 Soylent, Sweet Green, and San Francisco Food Culture00:06:15 Plazas and Korean Fried Chicken00:33:16 Needfinding: "Getting on the Roof"00:44:49 Evicted, Grizzly Man, and the Art of Deep Immersion00:55:59 Nausea, Existentialism, and Jumping Over the Abyss01:33:39 Toronto's Privacy Culture and the Challenge of Connection02:02:38 Secret Subculture Spaces in the City02:36:44 The Five P's of Toronto's Cultural Code02:48:22 Building IRID: A Design School for Complex Problems—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Yacine (https://x.com/yacineMTB) is an engineer, artist, creator of dingboard and formerly at X and Stripe.This conversation explores several interconnected themes about technology, culture, and human agency. The discussion moves from 4chan's anonymous culture and its formative influence, through the importance of speed and friction reduction in software design, to the democratization of hardware creation through accessible components and 3D printing.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:00:00 Opening: 4chan, Anonymous Image Boards, and Internet Culture00:11:09 Early Computing Memories: Compaq, Sonic, and Jazz Jackrabbit00:14:51 The Golden Age of SNES and Earthworm Jim00:18:39 RuneScape: The First Social Network00:22:29 Anime Deep Dive: From Naruto to Space Dandy00:42:10 Software Philosophy: Unix Principles and Tool Design00:52:02 AI Training Infrastructure and Data Centers00:56:40 Japanese Web Design and Cultural UX Differences01:01:54 Speed, Friction, and Product Engineering01:07:20 Wok vs Air Fryer: Philosophy of Cooking Tools01:12:55 The Future of Robotics and Accessible Hardware01:30:23 Algorithms, Addiction, and Digital Manipulation01:46:06 Twitter/X as Information Infrastructure01:59:15 CAD Speed-Running and Competitive Design02:13:20 Building Robots at Home: The New Homebrew Era02:29:30 Closing: AI Consciousness, Truth, and Digital Hygiene—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Benjamin Parry (https://x.com/_benjaminparry)is currently building The Toronto Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge.A conversation that moves from Mark Carney's small modular reactor announcements to the fragmentary nature of social media discourse, exploring how different mediums shape our capacity for understanding complex realities. The discussion weaves between technical policy details and deeper questions about direct experience versus mediated knowledge, ultimately asking whether we've lost the ability to engage with ideas without being "charged" by them.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:00:00 Opening: Fall Reflections and GT Snow Racers00:09:18 Mark Carney's Major Infrastructure Projects00:19:32 Small Modular Reactors: Canada's Nuclear Future00:26:03 The Physics and Engineering of Nuclear Power00:44:28 Manufacturing Challenges and Global SMR Development01:03:45 The St. Lawrence River and Montreal's Strategic Port01:18:17 Halifax and Nova Scotia01:41:58 Social Media, McLuhan, and the "Medium is the Message"02:04:07 Direct Experience vs. Mediated Reality02:14:34 Political Violence and the Need for Curiosity—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Tommy Trinh (https://x.com/tommytrxnh) is a co-founder of New and is known to go on long distance runs dressed like a Minion for charitable purposes.This episode does a deep dive into gaming progression from Dance Dance Revolution and rhythm games to MMORPGs like RuneScape and MapleStory, exploring virtual economies and online relationships. The conversation moves through the appeal of extreme endurance content creators, the psychology behind stunts from Criss Angel to Philippe Petit's World Trade Center wire walk, and how digital worlds shaped understanding of community, consistency, and pushing human limits.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:00:00 Opening Banter00:04:25 Parking, Driving, and Ontario's Licensing Process00:09:51 The Freedom of Cars as a Teenager00:15:25 Car Nostalgia and Tech Evolution00:24:14 Rhythm Games and Early Computers00:29:22 RuneScape, MapleStory, and Virtual Economies00:42:20 Virtual Worlds and Online Community00:47:50 Competitive Gaming: League, CS, Starcraft, and Valorant01:08:53 Gaming Content, YouTube, and Influencers01:16:52 Motivation, Accountability, and Digital Lifestyles01:34:41 Pop Culture Inspirations: Rocky, 8 Mile, and Motivation01:58:16 YouTube Eras, Food Challenges, and Stunt Content02:12:18 Building Worlds and Consistency in Online Content02:15:04 Stunts, Magic, and the Era of Mindfreak—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Gabriel O'Flaherty-Chan (https://gabrieloc.com/) is a game developer who is currently working on "Interchange"; a game about urban transportation.This episode moves from ancient Mesopotamian trade networks to Ridgeway Plaza - a massive Mississauga food destination drawing visitors from across North America. internetVin and Gabriel connect modern suburban gathering spaces to ancient oasis trading hubs like Bahrain, exploring how certain locations naturally evolve into cultural centers regardless of era.The Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:00:00 Barbers, Haircuts, and Personal Style00:04:58 The Sausage00:10:00 Greek Islands, Ancient Civilizations, and Mythology00:18:20 Interpretation of Myths and Storytelling00:21:40 Film, Pop Culture, and the Lasting Impact of Dune00:26:40 Frank Herbert, Politics, and the Watergate Scandal00:31:40 Salaries, Housing, and Societal Challenges00:41:40 Urban Geography, Ancient Trade, and Bahrain01:05:00 Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Foundations of Civilization01:16:40 The Rise and Fall of Empires01:26:40 Hardcore History, Travel, and Personal Curiosity01:28:40 The History and Culture of Shawarma01:33:20 The Ridgeway Plaza Phenomenon01:50:00 Urban Design, Discovery, and Foodie Culture02:10:20 Creative Projects and Digital Visualization02:21:50 The Value of Ancient Texts and Storytelling02:32:40 Continuous Learning and Staying Curious—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Sid Kamalakara is a machine learning engineer and runs The Toronto School Of Foundation Modelling.x.com/sid_srktsfm.caThe Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:03:12 Toronto School of Foundation Modeling: Origins and Philosophy00:04:33 The Joy of Software Craftsmanship: TunnelBear and Beyond00:11:27 Study Mode in ChatGPT and Reflections on AI in Learning00:21:26 The Value of Struggle and the Process of Learning00:32:08 Talent, Brain Drain, and Toronto's Tech Culture00:42:55 Canadian Winters and the Influence of Environment01:00:22 Exploring 100 Rabbits: Philosophy, Software, and Life at Sea01:10:48 Culture, Conviction, and Vision in AI01:19:21 Building the Toronto School of Foundation Modeling01:22:02 Systems Thinking and the Foundation Model Pipeline01:27:36 Understanding Foundation Model Architecture01:47:22 Foundations, Emergence, and the Limits of Understanding01:56:32 Cultural Shifts, QWERTY, and the Legacy of Technology—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_

Using Canadian's growing defense spend to to save its technology ecosystemFabrice Blais-Savoiehttps://x.com/FabriceBSThe Other Stuff is hosted by internetVin⁠, filmmaker and entrepreneur and possibly the most curious man on Earth. Produced by New.—TimestampsChapters00:01:46 Framing the Canadian Innovation and Defense Challenge00:04:25 Exploring the IDEaS Program and Government Innovation00:13:23 Comparing Government and Private Sector Approaches00:26:01 Canadian Geography, Population, and Strategic Challenges00:33:44 Northern Canada: Life, Logistics, and Defense00:49:13 Defending the Arctic and Strategic Shifts00:55:46 Procurement Challenges: The F-35 and Avro Arrow Stories01:16:50 Innovation, Brain Drain, and Canada's Role in Defense Tech01:29:12 Dual Use Technology and Its Moral Implications01:34:42 Emerging Disruptive Technologies and the Future of Defense01:50:02 Drones, AI, and Changing Warfare Dynamics02:09:02 Canadian Defense Innovation Programs: A Closer Look02:28:11 Computational Social Science and Closing Thoughts—The Other Stuff PodcastYouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK0osV4LBB6zLfDk-KDV9FtDg7y0bJ3AWSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1kImmU1R1DYTeM1AKZRWkx?si=2feeadb93ad4419fApple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-other-stuff-with-internetvin/id1828762531Twitter: x.com/otherstuffpodInstagram: instagram.com/otherstuffpodinternetVin ⁠x.com/internetvinNewx.com/newsystems_instagram.com/newsystems_