Convergence
Convergence
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It's either a gimme or a skinned knee (the origin of the song challenge)
Forever to go down in infamy, this episode is where Mark and Brendan decide to start giving each other a prompt to write a song in a week. Let’s see where this goes.
And now, the beautiful AI show notes. Glorious..
Join us for a roller-coaster episode as we acquire the quirky domain 'pn.ms' from 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' (no sandwiches included), and unravel the complexities of getting our computer to say hello to the outside world (spoiler: it's harder than herding cats.. who are on fire!). We muse about the calorie conundrum of healing brains, reflect on the never-ending battle of self-worth and achievements, and even uncover dark family secrets worthy of a Netflix drama. All thi...
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No, don't go back into Goldfinger
Просмотров 217 часов назад
It's a musical episode where Brendan and Mark happen to break out in song, like the new Joker movie but with more sense to it. We discuss AI, dropping amazon, and how We're Mad as Hell AND WE'RE NOT GOING TO TAKE IT ANYMORE! Convergence Episode 45 September 27, 2024 ★ Episode details: share.transistor.fm/s/478182f8 ★ Additional episodes: convergencepod.com/
Game Changer by A Dapper Wizard - Lyric Video
Просмотров 5814 часов назад
Game Changer by A Dapper Wizard - Lyric Video
The Jealous Art of Empathy; Sociopathic or Just Super Chill?
Просмотров 4День назад
Gather ‘round, folks, and bring your popcorn - we’ve got a treat of emotional escapades and bean-timer antics! Join us in the men’s group saga as Brandon takes us through the wild ride of talking jealousy, empathy, polyamory, and societal norms. Who knew reflecting on divorce and friendships could be so enlightening? Sprinkle in a relentless bean timer, and boom - instant profundity and humor. ...
Food, booze, vape, food, booze, vape, food, booze, vape.
Просмотров 17День назад
Breaking down American culture and politics, focusing on the differences between programming languages and frameworks, the ongoing dismantling of the American Dream, and the problematic first-past-the-post electoral system. This episode touches on issues like capitalism, tribalism, and the historic welcoming of immigrants to the US, expressing a desire for open borders and harmony. Additionally...
An answer without a question, or the profound necessity of rest
Просмотров 21321 день назад
Wholesome Surprises and the Power of Rest Explore the joy of wholesome TV content and personal encounters with the streaming service Dropout, highlighting shows like 'Game Changer', 'Make Some Noise', and 'Dimension 20.' Mark delves into a particularly emotional episode of 'Game Changer' dedicated to a contestant named Jess. The conversation transitions to a birthday present a thoughtful person...
The Struggle for Quality in a Sea of Grifters
Просмотров 921 день назад
Frustrations with substandard podcast editing, the challenges of maintaining a high-quality freelance business, mental and physical pressures, and an insightful conversation about Apple's new fee policy on Patreon subscriptions, as Mark and Brendan reflect on balancing work and creativity, they share personal stories and experiences about keeping the passion alive and striving for excellence am...
What we talk about when we talk about care
Просмотров 35Месяц назад
Mark wants the people he works with to be delighted, and Brendan is opting out of Amazon. 00:00 - Fuck me, I’m a biscuit 07:24 - It’s grifts all the way down 17:34 - Opting out of Amazon 26:14 - Mark’s salient point about the environment 27:44 - Mark is adrift 41:04 - The robots are coming for our jobs! 47:38 - Mark tries to explain LLMs 55:36 - Craft 01:22:54 - Attention-poor 01:30:40 - Pricin...
Spike me, daddy
Просмотров 23Месяц назад
Mark advocates for the devil of social media, Brendan addresses addiction and challenges the need for us to lean on crutches… and they both discuss ease and craft. 00:00 - Spike me, daddy 01:13 - Happy anniversary 02:15 - Escape valves 08:55 - Our strange addictions 22:49 - Needs vs wants 26:18 - Reading ahead on stoicism 30:32 - Meditation 33:26 - Ease 38:59 - Everyone's tired 43:47 - Feels 49...
I don’t want to look l ike I have a Twitch channel
Просмотров 16Месяц назад
Mark echoes a fundamental question: “What are you doing to make yourself more attractive and interesting?”. 00:00 - Hey, you're cute 02:14 - 16 hour fasting 12:02 - What men need to do to date women 24:42 - Physical appearance as branding 35:33 - Physical appearance across genders 43:35 - "You're not as charming as you think you are" pt 1 46:49 - The girl at the Frank Turner gig 01:00:18 - Don'...
Rattling around like Marley’s ghost
Просмотров 122 месяца назад
What do you give up once you’ve given up - to quote a popular Irish sitcom - cigarettes, alcohol, and roller-blading? Joy? Is it joy next? This one’s spicy if you’re a puritan. Otherwise it’s your pretty bog-standard Convergence fare. 00:00 - Rattling around like Marley’s ghost 00:23 - Mark's accidentally good idea 10:39 - Intrinsic motivation 15:37 - Podiant vs Bramble 17:53 - Podcast Advocate...
Tasty meat fire
2 месяца назад
The one where Mark and Brendan build a new society. Links * Ultra-Processed People: Why Do We All Eat Stuff That Isn’t Food … and Why Can’t We Stop? ( uk.bookshop.org/p/books/ultra-processed-people-why-do-we-all-eat-stuff-that-isn-t-food-and-why-can-t-we-stop-chris-van-tulleken/7377793?ean=9781529160222 ), by Chris van Tulleken * Why doing more exercise won't help you burn more calories ( www.n...
We all know blue Dave
Просмотров 1662 месяца назад
Brendan throws down a debate for the boys to chew over. Wish them luck! 00:00 - I get that reference 01:47 - Food's effects on personal identity 17:13 - Group identities 20:24 - Dunbar's number 28:29 - Brendan's joke 29:36 - MA succulent Chinese meal 31:22 - Brendan likes to get stuffed 39:52 - Dopamine dieting Links * This is democracy manifest ( ruclips.net/video/XebF2cgmFmU/видео.html ) (”A ...
This is your podcast on mushrooms
Просмотров 732 месяца назад
Brace yourself - Mark’s developing a theory of existence. Links * Cosmo Sheldrake ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmo_Sheldrake ) Convergence Episode 35 July 5, 2024 ★ Episode details: share.transistor.fm/s/6ce4923d ★ Additional episodes: convergencepod.com/
The thing about rollercoasters
Просмотров 32 месяца назад
Strap in, pull the safety bar down tight, and prepare to launch deep into some stuff in this episode. 00:00 - The thing about rollercoasters 02:00 - Brendan's sacrificial log 09:38 - Mark's wormhole 21:53 - Self-motivation for those that live on their own 27:18 - Rollercoaster content 34:54 - The metaphor extends 47:58 - We do the swiping Links * Frequency illusion ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frequ...
The Darkenshrub epiphany
Просмотров 193 месяца назад
The Darkenshrub epiphany
What have you ACTUALLY done, actually?
Просмотров 413 месяца назад
What have you ACTUALLY done, actually?
Anything can be food if you want it to be
Просмотров 223 месяца назад
Anything can be food if you want it to be
Biscuits the size of cat heads
Просмотров 214 месяца назад
Biscuits the size of cat heads
Is this what edging is?
Просмотров 524 месяца назад
Is this what edging is?
Save the date
Просмотров 24 месяца назад
Save the date
How do it know?
Просмотров 15 месяцев назад
How do it know?
He think's he's people
Просмотров 55 месяцев назад
He think's he's people
What's in your breakfast burrito please
5 месяцев назад
What's in your breakfast burrito please
The pleasing sight of a stocked fridge
6 месяцев назад
The pleasing sight of a stocked fridge
The Silent Retreat
Просмотров 46 месяцев назад
The Silent Retreat
Outing our shadows
Просмотров 26 месяцев назад
Outing our shadows
Everything you know is wrong
Просмотров 486 месяцев назад
Everything you know is wrong
We've got stuff to do, we can't be sticking on Ds
Просмотров 147 месяцев назад
We've got stuff to do, we can't be sticking on Ds
Listen to your own advice
Просмотров 57 месяцев назад
Listen to your own advice

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