NonTrivial
NonTrivial is a podcast about the patterns that exist at the intersection of science, philosophy and complexity, and how these speak to universal principles related to skills, growth and life.
The longer you listen, the more you’ll internalize these universal principles and see how they inform your work, your ideas, and the way you shape the world around you.
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Latest Episodes
Stop Doing One Thing at a Time
Multitasking has a bad reputation, but constantly focusing on one thing can be far worse. In this episode, I explore why switching between tasks can improve efficiency, creativity, and depth by helping us escape unproductive paths and discover ...
The Best Way to Learn Is to Stop Following Instructions
We're taught that learning requires a plan: study the fundamentals, follow a curriculum, master the prerequisites, and only then start doing. But what if that approach is actually holding us back?In this episode of NonTrivial, I argue t...
Stop Compromising. Find the Intersection.
We're taught that compromise is a virtue. But what if it's often a failure to find a better solution?Compromise typically means weakening two objectives until neither party gets what they really wanted.There's another approach: ...
Your First Draft Should Be the Entire Thing
What if the best way to build something is to start with the entire finished thing, even when you know it's going to be wrong?Most people approach creation sequentially. Finish the first part, move to the next, and gradually work toward...
Going Deep Without Going Slow
What if trying to do everything properly is exactly why you never finish anything?Going deep doesn't have to mean going slow. In this episode, I explain why mastering every detail from the beginning is often the wrong approach, and how ...
