The Paradox of Complexity

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Don't overcomplicate things. Simplicity is smart. It's funny how we tend to think complexity is a sign of intelligence, but in reality, simplifying things actually makes them smarter. We all struggle with this paradox. We think we need fancy note-taking apps, but sometimes all we really need is a place to write things down. So let's embrace simplicity and stop overthinking.

George Mack joins the NIA boys to discuss Ignored Ideas, Creativity Hacks, Game Psychology, US vs. UK & Finding The Right Metrics

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:27) - Ricky Gervais and the Power of Comedy
(00:09:04) - George’s Background
(00:13:01) - The Midwit Meme: Guide To Life
(00:20:09) - The Rise of Voice Training
(00:28:54) - Ideas that sound crazy today -- but will be obvious in 10-20 years
(00:40:17) - Kids and Technology
(00:51:39) - Video Game Psychology
(01:05:32) - US vs. UK
(01:17:20) - Ignored Ideas that will be studied by historians
(01:24:54) - The Future of Digital Ads
(01:36:04) - The Swedish House Mafia Machine
(01:47:31) - Smartphone Paradox

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