Podcasts Technology Back to Work Episode 295: Im Not Talkin for Clapping

Episode 295: Im Not Talkin for Clapping

Published: Oct. 25, 2016, 8:30 p.m.

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  • Dan's still a little under the weather
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  • What home automation is good at right now (and what it mostly isn't)
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  • Updates on Hiya and call-blocking apps not working so much
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  • Merlin is getting pretty good at making Trump hands
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  • Hey! Follow-up and listener questions!
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  • Listener Greg wisely reframes the communication problem
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  • If you want to help people: offer something specific
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  • John Siracusa just wants toast in a reasonable amount of time
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  • Listener Johnathan has trouble getting timely responses from his busy manager\n\n
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    • Tip: It pays to ask around and maybe escalate
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  • Everybody feels vulnerable about something

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  • Listener Brian doesn't want to pester people about his side project
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  • Tip: Scale up and act like a magazine editor
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  • Ooooo\u2026The Monty Hall Problem!

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  • Listener Matt needs tips on being a new dad
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    • Tip: You're not as bad at this as you think (or fear)
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