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2025-W1 The Universe Inside: Computing, Making, and Learning in 2025
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Re:Productivity Podcast - Episode 1, 2025 Summary
In our first episode of 2025, we dive into our recent activities, from 3D printing train whistles to exploring the complexities of hardware manufacturing and global supply chains. We discuss parenting in the digital age, share thoughts on the limitations of school-provided technology, and debate the future of manufacturing and strategic resources. The conversation ranges from technical deep-dives into Mars colonization literature to practical discussions about New Year's resolutions and the challenges of running hardware startups. We also touch on historical infrastructure projects, vaccine development, and the evolving landscape of global industrial production.
Show Notes Books & Media Mentioned:
- Arabian Sands by Wilfred Thesiger
- Red Mars (and the Mars Trilogy) by Kim Stanley Robinson
- Seven Powers: The Foundations of Business Strategy by Hamilton Helmer
- Becoming Trader Joe by Joe Coulombe
- Three Habit Chaining — Productivity concept
- Acquired Podcast episodes:
Kids Educational Resources:
- Beast Academy (Art of Problem Solving)
- Ubuntu for kids' computing
Historical Documentaries:
Projects & Technology:
- 3D printed train whistle designs
- The Salton Sea restoration project
- Signal Messaging
- PGP Key Management
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