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How algorithms make people, places, and ideas boring (podcast)
Become a subscriber for free at TWOPCT.com. Michael speaks with Kyle Chayka, who is one of his favorite thinkers on technology and how it’s changing our lives—what we see and experience and how we live.Kyle is the author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flatten Our Culture, an exceedingly thought-provoking book.Kyle and Michael cover:* A rapid-fire where Kyle reveals his death row meal, the best and most annoying parts of writing for the New Yorker, what he learned from his dog, and more.* How algorithms influence our cultural experiences and lead to a “sameness” in culture worldwide.* Kyle gives a great example of how the “look” of hip coffee shops worldwide is similar due to Instagram algorithms.* How algorithms actually work. * How algorithms filter content based on engagement metrics and what we gain and lose by prioritizing “engagement.” This alters everything from the friends we stay in touch with to the health information we see to the places we go.* How algorithms are changing content:* Kyle gives the example of how the rise of TikTok has changed how music is being created.* Why algorithms often lead online creators to create increasingly extreme content.* How algorithms incentivize useless and extreme health information.* The strange rise of videos featuring someone doing something boring while talking about something heinous. E.g. A video of someone knitting with a voiceover saying, “When I was seven, a truck driver brutally murdered my neighbor and ever since then 18-wheelers have become triggering for me …”* Why getting a recommendation from a human is often more trustworthy and interesting. * How to be more mindful of the media you consume. This will help you find more interesting and useful media. * Why understanding the business model behind content is crucial for consumers. “If you’re not paying for media, you’re the product.”* Why directly supporting artists and creators often leads to better and more diverse work. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twopct.com/subscribe
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Motivate yourself to do anything + Fix shift work harms: AMA (podcast)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comWe pulled the wise and powerful Dr. Trevor Kashey out of his learning lair to answer your questions.Dr. Kashey has influenced my thinking more than any other person. You might remember him from The Comfort Crisis. He’s the super genius in chapters 14 and 15.Dr. Kashey owns Trevor Kashey Nutrition, where he’s helped people lose a collective 300,000+ pounds. He’s also coached and consulted for gold medal winning Olympic squads and Fortune 500 Companies. Michael asked Dr. Kashey to help us with two questions:* How can I motivate myself to exercise more? * I work a shift work job with non-traditional hours. What can I do to stay healthy?The motivation question matters because understanding the fundamentals of motivation will help you build your life to do more of what you want to accomplish in any domain.The shift work questions will help shift workers like medical professionals and first responders stay healthier. But the lessons can also help anyone design their life in a way that helps them lose more fat, improve their nutrition, and make better decisions.
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How to lose more fat (podcast)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.comMichael reveals surprising findings of a new study that looked at how to lose more fat.The results have long-term implications for your health and how you should think about exercise, nutrition, and other topics.It’s particularly important for people dieting or wanting to lose fat while maintaining or building muscle. It’s also critical for those wantin…
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The quest for perfect sleep (podcast)
After two months of truly terrible sleep, Two Percent writer Emily Pennington went on a scientific journey and spoke to experts to uncover data-proven strategies for better rest.The effects of the lack of sleep on her body and mind were staggering—and she’s not alone. As many as 1 in 5 people suffer from insomnia.Four simple methods helped her reclaim her sleep and get back on track. The methods can help anyone sleep better.You’ll learn what happens to your body and mind when you lose sleep, the four methods that fixed our writer’s sleep, the upsides and downsides of sleeping pills, and why your family doctor might not always be the best person to talk to if you have sleep troubles. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.twopct.com/subscribe
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The Expedition: A core strength test, alcohol and cancer, recommendations, and more (podcast)
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.twopct.com*Member episode* Become a Member at TWOPCT.com.The Expedition is a monthly journey into thoughts, opinions, ideas, observations, studies, facts, and figures, you can use to live better.It’s a roundup of all the worthwhile stuff Michael discovered in the last month. This month, Michael is covering:* A quick poll about a possible Two Percent Book Club.* Numbers on:* How much more likely cancer patients who choose alternative therapies are to die prematurely.* How Ozempic alters alcohol consumption.* Alarming changes in vitamin and mineral deficiencies in developed countries.* The whiskey market.* Time of a record setting plank.* How many female executives played sports.* The truth about alcohol and cancer rates.* How Jimmy Carter highlights modern progress.* A new sports betting service designed to bleed you dry.* A case for rewatching old TV.* A test to see if your core is “strong enough.” * A study on the most hydrating drinks (a comparison of 13).* A gear recommendation.* A big new change in packaged food that may(?) make you healthier (it’s not the red dye ban).* Does social media accurately represent public opinion? A study.* Something fun and positive on the internet.* A good parting quote.
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