Episode 280: The Big Filter

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TOPIC: Updates on Productivity and a modern Kobayashi Maru Scenario This week, Dan and Merlin start a new series on updates. Which sounds really boring, but it isn't, we swear. This time out, the boys start by diving deep on how and why just so much of their productivity systems have changed over the years. Innumerable ways in which technology and life has evolved to where so many of the old systems seem fiddly, unnecessary, or both. [This is a good one.] Links for this episode:Ungainly X-Mann Meetup #14 — 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, August 4th to hang out, talk about comics, and just say, “Hi.” The Hill on Twitter: "FBI gives up on DB Cooper case after 45-year investigation https://t.co/whFdDCloni https://t.co/OZD2o7RVNn"Every Second Counts: The MovieFittest On Earth 2015: Documentary Trailer - YouTubeFittest On Earth: Now Available on iTunes | CrossFit GamesFastball (2016) - IMDbIrredeemable - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIrredeemable: Volume 1: Mark Waid, Peter Krause, John Cassaday, Grant Morrison: 9781934506905: Amazon.com: BooksAmazon.com: Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon (Marvel NOW!) (0880789539393): Matt Fraction, David Aja, Javier Pulido: BooksAmazon.com: Batman: The Dark Knight Returns 30th Anniversary Edition (9781401263119): Frank Miller: BooksCortex #33: Cortek - Relay FMGrey has finished conferencing, Myke's ready to give advice, and they both are upset with Evernote. You aren't gonna need it - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKobayashi Maru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediayak shaving - WiktionaryBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) - Rotten TomatoesMac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns - Relay FMReturning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps. Tinderbox: The Tool For NotesSmart information management and web research for Mac - DEVONtechnologiesZengobi - Curio - Note Taking, Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, and Task Management for Mac OS XBrought to you by: Casper (Visit Casper.com/backtowork and use the code BACKTOWORK for $50 towards your new mattress). Wealthfront (Visit Wealthfront.com/5by5 to get your first $15,000 managed for free).

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