Mere Mortals Conversations

Finally back out in the park again and we covered a whooollllle lot of topics.In Episode #392 of 'Meanderings' Juan and I discuss: how Juan got reverse charged for a free trial, more ads than content in some podcasts, how you can get a cockpunch NFT from Juan, why I want to be like the villain in Jackie Chan's 'Legend of The Drunken Master', Massimo Kokhno & Mihaela Karkia, an obsession with water and the crappy science we are trying to avoid.As always, we hope you enjoy. Mere Mortals out!Timeline:(0:00) - Out in Southbank once again(1:04) - Getting scammed by Duolingo(4:44) - Spanish Dict(7:12) - Tom Bilyeu's ads are ridiculous(9:15) - But Ryan Holiday's are worse!(11:32) - Why advertising is leaving podcasting(14:55) - Juan won a cockfight(18:38) - I want the standing splits(21:37) - Absolute beasts on YouTube(23:24) - Methods are many, concepts/principles are few(27:25) - I need a coach to prove they have done what they're teaching(33:22) - Shorts can't capture the nuances & contradictions(39:21) - Science should be replicable by me(47:05) - What are you optimising for?(49:54) - The thesis we wrote was trash(51:46) - Changing your child(53:42) - V4V: Haters can try Alby & Podcast GuruConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Do we need government to make regulations to protect us from ourselves?In Episode #391 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the book I'm reading called 'Merchants Of Doubt', the recent crackdown of crypto in Chokepoint 2.0, a list of pros and cons for why regulations should or shouldn't exist, how they differ from rules/laws/protocols/social contracts, why we are both in favour of a smaller government and why Erik Vorhees and Michael Malice should watch their back!A solitary boostagram from Dave Jones but one much appreciated. Thanks to everyone supporting via streaming as well!Timeline:(0:00) - Back in the studio(0:51) - Why this topic & definition(4:45) - Market stability & public interest(11:37) - They stop socialised risk/downsides(17:34) - Are they optimising for human flourishing(25:34) - Practicality(29:55) - Capitalism & anarchy vs communism & dictatorships(36:28) - Rules of thumb for good regulation(41:09) - Opt in/out(44:57) - Juan's summary(48:27) - Kyrin's summary(51:41) - Boostagram Lounge(1:00:31) - V4V: No ads, no paywallIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Oh me oh my, it's goal time!Do you set yourself monthly goals and if so, how many do you set? Juan and I on the first week of every month go over our progress from the previous month and where we are heading for the next. Emphasis as always is on the shortcomings; what we didn't achieve in the previous monthly goals and how we will fix that for the month that comes. We hope you get some value from this series, showcasing our own methodology. What do you do differently and why?Timeline:(0:00) - Self explanatory(0:35) - Juan's May 2023 Recap(4:04) - Kyrin's May 2023 Recap(7:05) - Supporter Shoutout(8:53) - Juan's June 2023(17:36) - Kyrin's June 2023(24:37) - Fitness Update(30:55) - V4V: Let us know your goalsIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

What happens when you have too much?In Episode #390 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: how this is different from net negative time sinks, politics/complaining/drugs, personality traits that can lead to time wasting, how to avoid the endless digital scrolling, whether you need to become minimalist, Jordan Peterson time accounting and why it's such an intractable problem.Lots of tasty Satoshi support from Dave Jones, Bitcoinplusfood, Adam Curry & McIntosh. So, so appreciated!Timeline:(0:00) - Mere Mortals are necessary(0:49) - Why this topic?(2:13) - Definition & identification(8:50) - The big superfluous things(13:50) - Fashion & clothing choices(16:47) - Perfectionist OCD behaviour & just in case news(22:26) - Online consumption(26:26) - Boostagram Lounge(37:03) - The time factor(45:42) - Minimalism & speech(49:29) - Language needs to be rich and lengthy(54:04) - Summary(58:58) - V4V: Every satoshi is necessary!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Chris Fisher is the creator of the Jupiter Broadcasting network and host of many podcasts such as LINUX Unplugged, Coder Radio, Self-Hosted & Bitcoin Dad.In Conversation #90, Chris and I discuss: what it's been like to have 25+ podcasts, the current nosedive in advertising, how value for value is creating a richer experience for podcasters, his mindset in analysing technological ideas, the coming pain from the messed up financial system, why Bitcoin/AI won't be as impactful as the internet and travelling across the US in an RV.Hope you're having a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro To Chris(1:08) - Silent retreats and not talking(4:15) - Dealing with Linux FUD(11:14) - Transitioning from advertising to V4V(15:26) - Sponsors are squeezing for more(20:46) - Boosts are forming a root-like network/structure(26:05) - When to end a show?(33:32) - The sweet temptation of just ONE show(37:20) - Audience capture from riches in the niches(43:18) - Fountain drives numbers(48:26) - Why Chris doesn't do video anymore(57:14) - Evergreen vs topical content(1:01:21) - Letting your ideas die instead of you(1:10:20) - Bitcoin's energy use is a good thing!(1:17:09) - Modern economics makes no sense(1:24:23) - Baffling unnecessary complexity caused by groups of humans(1:32:03) - Comparisons to the internet(1:39:28) - The reluctant geek(1:42:39) - How Chris uses AI(1:48:08) - The AI safety problem is overblown(1:53:18) - #vanlife & travelling(1:59:42) - Experiencing a solar eclipse(2:07:05) - Check out the Jupiter Broadcasting websiteConnect With Chris:Website: https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/Personal Website: https://chrislas.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisLASConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Juan's back baby ..... and with a baby!!!In Episode #389 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: my latest contracting of Covid (most likely), why there are 3 big babies in these parts, general preventions we take to avoid getting sick, psychological tricks to reduce the suffering, recent changes that have made us less selfish and a new test of the Boostagram Lounge at the end.Huge support from McIntosh, Chris Fisher & the double from Petar! Massive appreciation to these early adopters.Timeline:(0:00) - Live & coughing(0:57) - We usually don't get sick(4:45) - But we're big babies when we do(12:16) - Prevention tactics(26:47) - Panadol, hydration & Lemsip(31:52) - Training whilst sick(35:20) - COVID & Vienna has made us less selfish(41:08) - Summary(48:51) - Boostagram Lounge(57:50) - Housekeeping(1:00:53) - V4V: Try getalbyIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Is mindfulness all it's cracked up to be?In Episode #388 of 'Meanderings' I discuss: why I've been feeling anxious recently, the common setbacks that stop people from trying out meditation, helpful podcasts and books to dive deeper into, our inability to fully solve the problem of living in the past/future and some potential downsides that can occur from living too much in the present moment.I hope you have a fantastic day wherever you are in the world, Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - In a dreamland(0:32) - Definition & my experience(6:02) - Meditation & roadblocks(15:11) - Resources(18:35) - Constant relearning(31:45) - Downsides(43:35) - Summary(51:10) - V4V: Check out the book reviewsConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Juan's back baby ..... and with a baby!!!In Episode #387 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the big reveal of his daughter's name, how he has been managing to sleep and train better than expected, the big expenses of prams and nappies, feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders, exhaustion in hospitals, the love you feel as a father and what's upcoming for the podcast.Huge support from Dave Jones, Chad F, Madaltv, Scott, Chris Fisher & Martin (from PodFriend). Your sats are greatly appreciated!Timeline:(0:00) - Juan's been busy(0:49) - Not so little baby(2:15) - Juan's sleep(6:02) - Training(10:52) - How much does a baby cost in 2023?(17:22) - Vienna's sleep(19:57) - Boostagram Lounge(33:16) - Responsibility(37:17) - The delivery process(44:56) - The love for your child(47:27) - Modern childbirth vs the past(53:58) - Housekeeping(58:30) - AI clips(1:01:33) - V4V: Send in a bebe boost!Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

I can't seem to keep Pete Smissen away, he's coming back for his 5th appearance!In Conversation #89, Pete and I discuss: why you can't control your kid's actions, psychoanalysing our personalities when we were young, the types of language that people use to sound convincing, tangents into music and cool Japanese hobbies, how swearing differs across cultures and my fascinating with AI Harry Spotter.As always, I hope you enjoy. Kyrin out!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro to Pete(1:04) - Disgust sensitivity in children(4:19) - Pete's child won't eat!(10:26) - You can't mold your children(13:20) - Pete was a bully, I was a people-pleaser(18:50) - I hate telling people what to do(21:17) - An insecure scientist is a good scientist(26:20) - Disillusioned by university(31:37) - Decoding the gurus(37:57) - Jordan Peterson & confidence(46:12) - Subjective stories(53:00) - The future of music (Rick Beato)(1:02:40) - Tiny Fishing In Japan(1:09:10) - Bitcoin & scams(1:18:14) - Coffeezilla & Logan Paul(1:25:25) - Languages & swearing(1:45:39) - AI & Podcasting(1:54:36) - Consuming AI media(2:00:30) - Using AI for Aussie English(2:07:13) - Transcribing painsConnect with Pete:Website: https://aussieenglish.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/australia_english/Connect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

Is learning coding the same thing as learning Spanish or German?In Episode #386 of 'Musings', I discuss: my recent chat with Dave Jones, how I learnt Spanish/German but failed with Python, why I believe that the differences between the languages are greater than the similarities, human-human communication vs human-computer, some helpful tips to think about whilst learning them and why Chat GPT is diminishing the need to learn a programming language.Huge support from McIntosh, Cole McCormick, Adam Curry, Petar & some anonymous boosters. Also a make good is needed as I missed Dave Jones & Chad F's boostagrams. Might be our most varied list ever, amazing!Timeline:(0:00) - No Juan again :'((0:44) - Why this topic?(2:56) - Definition & my experiences(7:02) - Similarities(13:23) - Differences(23:38) - Boostagram Lounge(37:21) - Chat Comments(38:56) - Learning methods(48:22) - Summary(54:32) - Housekeeping(1:03:11) - V4V: So much you can doIntro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowthConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show