Episode 257: Homemade Science Mayonnaise

TOPIC: Information, Context, and Courage. This week, Dan and Merlin talk about the reaction to last week's episode about work and identity and respond to follow-up questions from listeners. Also, Merlin buys a faucet. Links for this episode:5by5 | Back to Work #256: Every Minute Weighs the SameTOPIC: Coder, Kayaker, Father, Person.This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's attempt to vastly rejigger his schedule in the interest of mental and physical health.This leads to a long discussion of work, identity, expectations, and choosing which of the voices in your head to listen to and when. Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #12 — Merlin MannMERLIN MANN (Back to Work, Roderick on the Line, Reconcilable Differences, You Look Nice Today, et al.) invites you to drop by Two Cats Comics on the evening of Thursday, February 4th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” Toy Box | Disney Infinity - United StatesTokusatsu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSleep++ on the App StoreStewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAmazon.com: Audio-Technica ATH-M50xDG LIMITED EDITION Professional Studio Monitor Headphones: Musical InstrumentsMerlin's awesome new cans. Amazon.com: Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone: Musical InstrumentsDan's cans. Engagement Rings, Wedding Rings, Diamonds, Charms. Jewelry from Kay Jewelers, your trusted Jewelry StoreEvery Kiss Begins with Kay. Amazon.com: Philips Sonicare for Kids Connected Sonic Electric Toothbrush, HX6321/02: BeautyPhilips Sonicare For Kids on the App StoreThinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman: 9780374533557: Amazon.com: BooksThinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman: 9780374533557: Amazon.com: BooksThe Flop HouseUh-oh! Daniel Kahneman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWith Amos Tversky and others, Kahneman established a cognitive basis for common human errors that arise from heuristics and biases (Kahneman Thinking, Fast and Slow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe book's central thesis is a dichotomy between two modes of thought: "System 1" is fast, instinctive and emotional Prospect theory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCognitive bias - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaLoss aversion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFraming effect (psychology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaLearning to Play With a Lion's Testicles: Unexpected Gifts From the Animals of Africa: Melissa Haynes: 9781933016825: Amazon.com: BooksRorschach Journal - November 1st, 1985 (Final Entry) - YouTubeAmazon.com: Old School with New Tools: The Extra 5% that Takes You to the Top of your Sales Game and Keeps You There. eBook: Tim Brown, Dan Streeter, John Woods, Debbie Harmsen: BooksIt's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff: Peter Walsh: 9780743292658: Amazon.com: BooksBreaking Away trailer - YouTubeScott Pilgrim vs. the World: Black Sheep - FULL music video - YouTubeHow you may end up a criminal under the UK’s new poppers law - Gay Star NewsTop ScallopsJobbo | You Look Nice TodayJamón y jabón, computerized career counseling, [email protected], Sandwich does the Boogie Oogie, skating to college, Checkin’ Out!, Angus Young-brand smelling salts. Intrinsic and extrinsic properties - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaScott Pilgrims Precious Little Boxset: Bryan Lee O'malley: 8580001049953: Amazon.com: BooksTwo Cats Comic Book Store - Two Cats Comic Book Store"Certified New Reader Friendly!" Category:Daniel Craig - The Flop House Wiki - Wikia"Where's My Cut?": On Unpaid Emotional Labor - The Toast - The Toast“Where’s My Cut?”: On Unpaid Emotional Labor | MetaFilterBrought to you by: Squarespace (Visit Squarespace.com/backtowork and use the code ITSYOURSHOW for a free trial and 10% off your first purchase.) Hello Fresh (For $35 off your first week of deliveries, visit HelloFresh.com and enter COMICS when you subscribe!) Casper (Visit Casper.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK for $50 towards your new mattress.)