Podcasting mics, iPads, and pencils can all be used to increase productivity.
Hillary Maloney has a concept called a work idealist, which is someone who is not just doing the work for the paycheck, but is driven to be in a creative field because they find meaning in it.
It's been possible to have all-remote teams for at least a decade, but in many ways this approach to knowledge work is still in its infancy. Adam and Mark talk about the pros of remote work like the ability to hire from the global talent pool and life flexibility for team members. They also touch on cons like limited tools for creative group thinking and difficulty building trust remotely.