403: The Confidence Gradient

Design Details

This week, we talk about the confidence gradient, how we’ve built confidence over time, and the funny circumstances that can take us out of our element. In The Sidebar, we share our first impressions of Windows 11 and talk about the growing convergence of operation system designs.

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Followup:

• Shankar tweeted: Re: Brian’s question about creative Shortcuts. If you find yourself opening a particular tab or searching inside an app often, create a shortcut for that. Example: searching or viewing your podcast library.
• Sam Bernhardt approves of Marshall’s parenting hot takes. Also: Let’s bring back the spacer gif!

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Tweets:

• Ritesh outlined some reasons why he enjoys the show. Thank you for the kind words!
• Moody asked: is there a way to support the podcast aside from Patreon? – just keep listening! Sharing with friends, tweeting at us, or rating the show on Apple Podcasts are also helpful.

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Main Topic:

This week, we talk about our experiences of being in high and low confidence situations, how we’ve dealt with confidence over time, and the funny circumstances that can take us out of our element.

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Cool Things:

• Brian shared Dreamland by Glass Animals. Very catchy, be warned.
• Marshall shared LEGO Masters Season 2, now from Australia and the UK! SO much LEGO, so little time.

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