NonTrivial
Nontrivial is a podcast that looks to uncover deep patterns in life, discussing them at the intersection of science, complexity, and philosophy.
Podcasting since 2020 • 96 episodes
NonTrivial
Latest Episodes
Infinite Palaces: The True Potential of the Mind
In this episode I discuss the potential of the human mind in terms of assumed versus actual boundaries. People frame their mental potential in terms of space and time complexity (although most don't call it that); in other words, they assume th...
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Season 6
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Episode 18
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27:37
Hover and Wait: It Eventually Works
You can read more effectively by hovering above words and waiting until the text you thought would be too much to comprehend materializes in the mind. But if you try, sometimes it seems to work and sometimes it doesn't. But if you learn to hove...
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Season 6
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Episode 17
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21:46
Be Niche, and Grow
In this episode I discuss how to be more niche in your life and with your projects, and why that's the only way to truly grow.
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Season 6
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Episode 16
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21:13
You Should Be Reading at the Speed of Thought
In this episode I discuss how standing too close to the techniques we use can end up ruining their ability to help us.
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Season 6
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Episode 15
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23:55
You Only Need the Title to Make the Rest Work
In this episode I argue that all that is required to produce your best work is the title of that work. The title captures the essence of what you're hoping to communicate, while everything else can be achieved automatically. The "everything els...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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24:46