Best Yigit Podcasts (2024)

Ryan Jenkins defines himself as a constructionist educator, a term we will define further in our conversation. After working for more than 10 years at the Exploratorium, the fantastic science museum in San Francisco, he co-founded Wonderful Idea Co. with Nicole Catrett to support the exploration of art, science, and technology through making and ti…

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Play Types, Identities and Team Performance - Elaine Chung 1:00:06

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Elaine Chung is the Founder and Chief Play Officer of My Play Type, a company she launched in 2020 to educate and inspire organizations on how to integrate a Playful Practice as a foundational approach to work and life, leveraging play neuroscience to create cultures with strong cross-collaboration, innovative solutions, and even happier, more fulf…

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Creative Process, Puppetry and Deep Empathy - Danny Joe LaBrecque 1:04:33

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Danny Joe LaBrecque is a preschool teacher, early childhood specialist, and the creator and host of the amazing children's show Danny Joe's Tree House. Danny Joe uses play-based therapies including puppetry to help children, teachers and parents process complex social issues. He created Danny Joe’s Tree House to invite families to slow down and eng…

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Cultural Sensitivity, Social Behavior Change and AI for Kids - Evren Yiğit 52:04

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Evren Yiğit is a renowned author and expert in children’s content and storytelling, with a background in child development studies, media creation, and creative writing, and over 15 years of experience in the industry. She co-founded Mako Kids in 2017, a children-first media, production, and consultancy company that specializes in creating quality …

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Inclusion and Equity in Museum Education and Children's Media - Janella Watson 49:09

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Janella Watson is an educational and organizational strategist and champion of inclusion, equity, and authentic representation in Children’s Media. She is an executive leader, brand manager, experiential learning specialist, and researcher whose transformative approach to advising inspires and guides clients to create curriculum, experiences, and m…

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Children's Development, Age-Appropriate Technology and AI Ethics - Dr. Mathilde Cerioli 54:17

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Mathilde Cerioli owns a PhD in Cognitive Neurosciences from the University of Montreal with a focus on cognitive training for adolescents. After a few years conducting research in neuroscience, she embraced the world of entrepreneurship by co-founding Fly Little Dragon to connect parents with experts in children’s development and learning. She is c…

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Visual Design, AI Influencers for Children and Storytelling - Dr. Sonia Tiwari 59:59

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Dr. Sonia Tiwari is a fantastic Learning Experience Researcher and Designer whose current research explores the ethical design of virtual influencers for children. She is, in fact, the creator of the world’s first virtual influencer designed for children’s education! Sonia started her career in the gaming industry as a character design artist befor…

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Adult Learning, Role Play and Air Force Training - Josh Mason 51:55

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This episode is the first part of my conversation with Josh Mason. Click here to listen to the second part on Josh’s podcast "Loops and Lifecycles". Josh Mason is a former Air Force pilot who now provides strategic guidance and technical expertise in cybersecurity and risk management to startups and large companies worldwide. As a cyber instructor …

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Game Design Thinking, AI and Learning, and Motivation - Chris Bennett 55:11

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Chris Bennett is an affiliate at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. He currently studies and practices ways to apply Game Design Thinking, an approach that combines game design, behavior design and neuroscience to help companies innovate, motivate and grow beyond simply using gamification. In this episode, we explore the concept of Game Des…

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Children's TV, Hands-on Learning and Collaboration - Carly Ciarrocchi 57:51

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Carly Ciarrocchi is a writer, host, and producer for some of the most exciting tv shows and podcasts for kids. You may have seen her in Sunny Side Up, Snug’s House, The Big Fun Crafty Show on Universal Kids and Weird But True on Disney+ for National Geographic for which she earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Daytime Program Host. She’s also …

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Designing for Learning, Children’s Perspective and Bananas - Polina Lulu 35:53

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Polina Lulu is a fantastic designer and researcher who is dedicated to engaging children in playful and meaningful learning experiences, particularly through technology. She focuses on integrating children's rights and voices into creating products, experiences and environments that help children thrive. In this episode, we first delve into Polina'…

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Experience Design, Technology in Schools and Innovation in Teaching - Ingvi Ómarsson 56:12

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Ingvi Ómarsson serves as a Senior Advisor for the Ministry of Education in Iceland, where he leads the implementation of large-scale educational policies. Prior to this role, he spent 7 years as the Chief Innovation Officer of the Skagafjörður School District, leading innovation and transformation by organizing and facilitating workshops focused on…

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You Weren't Meant to Have a Boss - The Notion of Having a Boss: The Unnaturalness of Working in Large Corporations 16:37

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2008 discusses how working in large companies is at odds with human nature. It argues that people are not adapted to working in large groups and that this situation restricts our mental freedom. It suggests that working for yourself and working in small groups is more suited to human nature. According to Grah…

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Writing, Briefly - Concise and Effective Writing Techniques 4:04

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 discusses the importance of good writing and how to improve one's writing skills. It points out that writing not only conveys ideas but also generates them. It emphasizes that being a writer requires constantly rewriting your work, eliminating anything unnecessary, writing in a conversational style, and …

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Writing and Speaking - The Art of Writing and Speaking: Exploring the Relationship Between Ideas and Communication 8:06

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2012 highlights the differences between being a good speaker and a good writer. Graham points out that speaking skills usually contain fewer ideas compared to writing skills and that being a good speaker is often about the ability to impact and motivate listeners. He also states that speeches are generally su…

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Write Simply - The Importance and Impact of Writing in a Simple and Understandable Manner 4:26

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2021 highlights the importance of writing in a simple and understandable manner. He asserts that allowing readers to easily read the text enables them to connect more deeply with the ideas presented. He also states that using complex sentences and difficult words places an extra burden on the reader and hinde…

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Write Like You Talk - Writing as You Speak: A Simple Method to Engage Your Audience in Your Writings 5:36

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2015 focuses on an easy method to get more people to read your writings: writing in conversational language. Graham states that most people use a different language when they start writing, which makes the writings harder to read. He notes that using conversational language will intensify the reader's attenti…

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Why YC - The Founding Purpose of Y Combinator: Understanding Our Existence and Goals 3:27

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2006 and revised in 2009, explains why they founded Y Combinator. He states that YC was not established solely for making money or to help young entrepreneurs. The main reason, he says, was the idea of mobilizing potential entrepreneurs worldwide and making the economy more efficient. Graham refers to this si…

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Why Twitter is a Big Deal - Understanding the Significant Influence and Importance of Twitter 2:09

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 explains why Twitter carries great significance. He points out that Twitter is a new messaging protocol that doesn't require specifying recipients. He also emphasizes that Twitter is a protocol owned by a private company, which is quite rare. He mentions that the founders of Twitter focused on maintainin…

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Why TV Lost - Why Television Lost Its Dominance Over Computers and the Shift Towards New Media Concepts 10:41

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 describes how computers and television were on a collision course and that as a result, computers emerged victorious. Graham lists the reasons for this change as the internet being an open platform, Moore's Law, piracy, and innovative use of social applications. He argues that the replacement of televisi…

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Why to Start a Startup in a Bad Economy - The Logic Behind Establishing a Startup During Economic Downturns 7:44

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2008 discusses why establishing a startup in a bad economy could be a good idea. Graham points out that the economic situation plays a very small role in determining a startup's success compared to the qualities of the founder. He also suggests that starting a new startup during poor economic times could mean…

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Why to Not Not Start a Startup - Excuses for Not Starting a Business Venture and the Illogic Behind Them 37:27

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2007 discusses the fears and concerns encountered when setting up a start-up. Graham argues that some obstacles such as fear of failure, lack of experience, and fear of uncertainty are actually not valid, and explains the risks and returns of the start-up world. He also states that it's normal for most of the…

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Why to Move to a Startup Hub - The Reasons and Advantages of Relocating to a Startup Hub 9:54

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2007 discusses the benefits of entrepreneurs moving to places referred to as 'startup hubs'. Graham states that the success of a startup is largely dependent on its location. He particularly argues that Silicon Valley is the most suitable place for entrepreneurs from all over the world. He also points out tha…

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Why There Aren't More Googles - The Reasons Behind the Lack of More Companies like Google: An Examination on Investors and Start-up Companies 9:31

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2008 questions why there aren't more 'Googles'. Graham points out that successful startups often don't get a chance to fully show their potential before they are bought by larger companies. He also states that venture capitalists who are hesitant to invest in risky ventures devalue innovative startups, thereb…

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Why Startups Condense in America - The Concentration of Startups in America and How Other Countries Can Emulate This Success 30:31

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2006 discusses why America is a global 'startup' hub and how other countries can achieve this success. Graham points out that America's success is due to a number of factors such as immigration policies, a wealthy domestic market, a dynamic career understanding, and the capacity to create a suitable environme…

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Why Startup Hubs Work - The Operational Mechanisms of Successful Entrepreneurial Ecosystems 12:14

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2011 explains why regions where successful start-ups are concentrated are successful. According to Graham, start-ups in these regions do not naturally succeed, but rather tend to fail. However, these regions offer an 'antidote' that makes success possible. This antidote has two main components: an environment…

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Why Smart People Have Bad Ideas - Exploring Why Intelligent Individuals Sometimes Possess Poor Ideas 20:17

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 explains why smart people might have bad business ideas. Using examples from his own experiences, Graham points out that how attractive or 'safe' a concept appears at first is not an indicator of its potential for success. He also states that the concept of 'work' consists of a series of tasks that do no…

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Why Nerds are Unpopular - Why Nerds Aren't Popular: An Examination of Realities in School Life 34:26

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2003 explores the complex dynamics of popularity in the college world and why students labeled as 'nerds' are not popular. Graham argues that intelligence is inversely proportional to popularity and that this is predominantly the case in American schools. He also suggests that the reluctance to be popular is …

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Why It's Safe for Founders to Be Nice - Why Being a Good Person Won't Harm Entrepreneurs 6:05

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2015 discusses why startup founders can be 'good people'. Graham criticizes the harsh and ruthless portrait of a successful businessperson and points out that such an approach is not necessary for success. He states that a successful startup should focus on rapid growth rather than squeezing every penny out o…

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Why Arc Isn't Especially Object-Oriented - Why Arc Programming Language Doesn't Particularly Rely on Object-Oriented Programming? 4:30

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2002 shares his personal views on object-oriented programming. Graham acknowledges that object-oriented programming can be beneficial in some situations, but rejects the idea that every program should be object-oriented. He points out various reasons for the popularity of object-oriented programming and summa…

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Where to See Silicon Valley - Exploring Silicon Valley: A Travel Guide Unveiling Hidden Details 8:52

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2010 serves as a guide for those wishing to visit Silicon Valley. He notes that Silicon Valley, at first glance, lacks visible monuments and is mostly suburban sprawl. However, Graham points out the subtle signs that make the area unique: Stanford University, University Ave, Google's first office, old Palo Al…

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What You'll Wish You'd Known - Essential Knowledge for High School Life: Curiosity, Goals, and the Real World: An Essay on What You'll Wish You'd Known 30:24

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 offers various pieces of advice and perspectives to young people about their lives. He emphasizes that they need to shape and question their own lives, that becoming an adult starts with taking responsibility, and that this process can start at any age. He also points out that young people should not sha…

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What You (Want to)* Want - Our Control Over Our Desires: How Free Are We Really? 4:10

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2022 offers a philosophical framework that questions human free will and desires. While discussing the limits of our ability to control our own desires, it also examines how these desires can be changed. It analyzes the ""wanting"" layers behind our desires and questions how much control over them is possible…

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What We Look for in Founders - The Essential Qualities We Seek in Successful Startup Founders 6:08

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2010 for Forbes provides valuable information about the qualities he looks for in startup founders. Graham states that the most important quality is determination, but he also highlights flexibility, imagination, mischievousness, and friendliness. He asserts that these qualities should be present in a success…

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What the Bubble Got Right - Insights and Observations on Technology and the Start-Up World: What the Internet Bubble Got Right 23:53

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2004 discusses the events during the Internet Bubble and some things that this era got right. Graham points out that despite the exaggerated and misleading aspects of the Internet Bubble, it accurately predicted some significant trends. For instance, he argues that innovation in technology would be fundamenta…

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What Startups Are Really Like - The Realities and Unexpected Situations You May Encounter When Establishing a Startup 31:26

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 explains what it's really like to start a startup. Graham shares the experiences of successful startup founders and the biggest surprises they encountered during the process. These surprises include; the importance of choosing co-founders, the startup completely taking over life, emotional ups and downs,…

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What Microsoft Is This Altair Basic Of? - The 'Absurdity' Observed in the Initial Appearance of Successful Startups: A Case Study of Microsoft's Altair Basic 3:36

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2015, tries to understand why successful startups initially appear 'dim' and how these 'dim' ideas manage to achieve great success. Graham claims these 'dim' ideas often fill a future gap and founders generally struggle to fully articulate why these ideas are promising. When encountering a new startup idea, G…

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What Made Lisp Different - The Unique Characteristics of the Lisp Programming Language that Sets it Apart from Others 6:06

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2001 and revised in 2002 describes nine unique features that distinguish the Lisp programming language from other languages. These features are; conditional expressions, function type, recursion, a new variable concept, garbage collection, programs consisting of expressions, symbol type, a representation for …

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What Languages Fix - The Problems Solved by Programming Languages 2:40

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2002 serves as a guide for those curious about which problem each programming language solves. Graham explains what needs different programming languages were created to meet or what problems to solve, and he also reveals the advantages and disadvantages of these languages against each other. This article is …

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What Kate Saw in Silicon Walley - Observations from an Architect in Silicon Valley: Surprising Insights into the Start-Up World 6:32

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009 shares the observations of architect Kate Courteau, who designed the office of Y Combinator (YC). In the article, Graham highlights the things that surprised Kate the most in the startup world, including the high rate of failure, the constant change of startup ideas, the low cost required to start a star…

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What I've Learned from Users - The Secrets to Establishing a Successful Startup: Insights Learned from Users 14:45

8M ago14:45

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2022 states that his best advice to those applying to Y Combinator is ""Explain what you've learned from users."" Graham shares what YC has learned from its users, i.e., the startups they fund. He notes that most startups experience the same problems, which remain the same regardless of what they do. He also …

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What I've Learned from Hacker News - Insights Gained from Hacker News and Reflections on the Challenges of Social Media Platforms 18:40

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2009, describes how Hacker News grew within two years, how it maintained its content quality, and how it managed community interaction. Graham argues that the most important feature of a community site is to attract people rather than technology. Graham shares strategies for protecting the site by encouraging…

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What I Worked On - Projects and Turning Points Throughout a Lifetime of Work 1:21:51

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2021 is a long essay where he shares his experiences working on various projects over the years as an entrepreneur, writer, and software developer. In this journey that spans from the 1980s to the present day, we encounter significant events such as Graham's love for the Lisp programming language, the establi…

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What I Did this Summer - Successful Start-Ups Built by Young Hackers: A Summer Story 17:02

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 discusses the results of the first Summer Founders Program. In this program aimed at testing the hypothesis that young and energetic hackers could establish successful companies, he predicts 3 or 4 out of 8 startups will be successful. Graham points out that the founders are usually idealistic young peop…

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What Happened to Yahoo - The Rise and Fall of Yahoo: Where Did They Go Wrong? 13:45

8M ago13:45

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2010 analyzes in detail the reasons for Yahoo's failure. It focuses on two main problems of Yahoo: easy money and contradictions about being a technology company. It points out that Yahoo's methods of making money, especially banner advertisements, have transformed the company more into a media company than a…

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What Doesn't Seem Like Work? - What Others Perceive as Work, But You Don't? 4:06

8M ago4:06

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2015 offers a thought-provoking perspective on distinguishing between work and personal interests and abilities. Drawing from the example of his own father's passion for mathematics, Graham notes that his father saw solving math problems more as a reward than a job. Graham suggests that if something seems lik…

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Weird Languages - Lessons the Business World Can Learn from Open-Source Software and Blogs 29:36

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2021 presents a discussion on the similarity of programming languages to each other. While Graham acknowledges that most programming languages are similar to each other, he emphasizes that what really matters is what kind of programming is done using these languages. He also points out that the 'odd' aspects …

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Web 2.0 - Understanding the True Meaning of Web 2.0 22:16

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"This article written by Paul Graham in 2005 questions what the concept of ""Web 2.0"" really means. Graham states that the fundamental elements of Web 2.0 are Ajax technology, democracy, and treating users with respect, arguing that this concept essentially represents the proper use of the web. He also indicates that Google operates in accordance …

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