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Themindhere
by Theguyhere
Hey everyone! I'm a uni student who makes YouTube videos as a hobby, and I am currently focused on web3 technologies. This is a medium where I share my thinking new things I've learned, being a student, and current events. Thanks for taking part in my journey!
Episodes
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Episode #65 - The End and Beginning
This was a difficult video to decide on. I gave myself a lot of thought, but I decided to try something new. Appreciations to everyone that has supported my journey. May the future be bright. In this final scheduled episode, I explain why this episode was a week late, why I'm ending this…
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Episode #64 - In Solidarity with Ukraine
Slava Ukraini! This is a special episode, in Solidarity with the people of Ukraine experiencing the horrific war crimes from the Russian army. I discuss my experience leading up to the invasion, my thoughts and notices, and how I've been affected. I also debrief progress on my personal project:...
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Episode #63 - Love and Dependency Management
why is java so difficult? In this episode, I discuss why we need to love ourselves, then describe the pains of implementing Maven into my java project to handle dependencies. If you're interested, check out my YouTube channel for video forms of this podcast, earlier podcast episodes, or my other...
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Episode #62 - Developer Updates
Developing projects is hard In this episode, I discuss the minor change in my podcast formats going forward as I make them into bi-weekly developer updates. I then give a brief overview of my currently active projects, as well as some ideas for what to expect going forward. If you're interested,...
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Episode #61 - Tomorrow is Not Guaranteed
A little bit of existentialism for ya In this episode, I discuss the healthiest way to consume evidence, remind everyone not to take the future for granted, and then discuss progress on personal projects. Article on the "Replication Crisis" Video on taking challenges of humanity seriously If…
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Episode #60 - A New Year, the Same Old Me
Welcome to 2022 everyone! Bit of a mess of an episode, but I should have my life put together by the next episode. Fingers crossed 🤞 In this very short and odd episode, I explain the situation I'm currently in and why this episode is so odd, the reflect on the meaning of "the new year." If…
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Episode #59 - Putting Words in Mouths
A short episode here in preparation for my move from my co-op rotation back home. In this episode, I highlight the importance of words and vocabulary in our ability to process and influence the world around us, as well as why we should use temporary labels more often. I then reflect on the…
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Episode #58 - Attention, Please
Link to article on attention: https://medium.com/better-humans/how-to-increase-your-attention-span-b29b2ffa51cf Link to article on the goldfish attention span fallacy: https://policyviz.com/2016/01/29/the-attention-span-statistic-fallacy/ In this episode, I discuss the modern obsession with...
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Episode #57 - We Live in Two Cities
Link to article: https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/the-analog-city-and-the-digital-city In this episode, I discuss the concept of the Analog and Digital cities, debrief on my accomplishments since last episode, and discuss my plans up until the next episode. If you're interested, check...
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Episode #56 - Cynicism = Bad
Learned a lot from crunching through the list of articles I saved for later. In this episode, we take a deep dive into a mental poison known as cynicism, why it's harmful, and what healthier alternatives are out there. I also throw in some lessons I learned about self-improvement and how to…
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Episode #55 - Let's Try This Again
First, apologies for the poor audio quality! A bit rushed today and messed with some settings. Will make sure to improve. So at the start of the video, I was planning to talk about the significance of the "calling shots" section, but I forgot because I went off script there and didn't remember to...
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Episode #54 - Breakout Point
Here's a link to Matt D'Avella's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICdS3mLcaNI In this episode, I walk through some recent developments in my life, starting with some context for what brought me to the situation I'm in today. I discuss my tendency to be the "lone wolf," then dive into the...
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Episode #53 - It's Time
Apologies for the late upload, got home late and was busy most of the day Sunday. Unfortunately, I didn't have the oversight to record the day before. Will do better next time! In this episode, I go on a rant about why Daylight Savings sucks based on recent experience. I then divulge some…
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Episode #52 - Looking For Usefulness
The Power of the Marginal: http://www.paulgraham.com/marginal.html In this episode, I debrief ideas from an article by Paul Graham on the nature of insiders, outsiders, and the marginal. I then follow up with some insights from my co-op session and then conclude with some near-future plans for my...
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Episode #51 - Oopsie
Kinda got screwed by the internet, but we back! In this episode, I explain why I missed the original release date for this episode, then touch up on some lessons I learned from my internship about mindset. I then wrap up with some thoughts from an article that I read earlier in the week. If…
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Episode #50 - The Big Five Oh
In this episode, I reflect on the journey to episode 50, then discuss an issue I have with modern news headlines, then wrap up by answering a few viewer questions. We made it to 50! It's been a long journey, but I'm proud of what I've accomplished. If you're interested, check out my YouTube…
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Episode #49 - The Fabulous Journey
In this episode, I discuss the app Fabulous that I used to help me in my personal development journey. Following the quick review, I dive into some lessons I learned through meditation and what my next steps will be in my journey. Slow progress has been made, but progress nonetheless. Time to…
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Episode #48 - Social Creatures and Cooperation
In this episode, I give a brief tour of my new production setup, discuss some new insight on the problem of languishing, and then (almost forget to) answer a few questions about my thoughts on creativity and enjoyment. Happy American Independence Day! If you're interested, check out my YouTube...
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Episode #47 - New Beginnings
In this episode, I first discuss some updates to my YouTube channel and then dive into some behavior patterns I've noticed with myself. These patterns include my desire for a "fresh start," my perspective on constraints, and how there might be a way out of stagnation. Allergies are still bad on...
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Episode #46 - The Pandemic Experience
In this episode, I cover some patterns and ideas that I've observed, namely the "pandemic lul" and managing short-term vs long-term projects. After a quick discussion about my lessons from software projects, I answer a few questions from my viewers about my thoughts on online classes. A nice…
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Episode #45 - Life Isn't a Spectator Sport
In this episode, I open up about some thoughts of quitting this podcast that I had and rectifying those thoughts. I dive deep into some reasons for my thoughts and the slump I've been in and offer some ideas about how I will combat them. I then close by pressing the need to respectfully disagree...
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Episode #44 - Lessons from Books and Podcasts
In this episode, I discuss two lessons from either books or podcasts that I've read or listened to in the past. The first lesson is a way to combat a downward spiral of self-doubt and the second is a new take on how to combat distractions. Enjoy! Lately, I've been doing a lot of shorter episodes....
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Episode #43 - Grounded to Reality
In this episode, I discuss some realizations I've had about a mindset to make progress. I then touch up on some insights and lessons I've learned from developing my Minecraft plugin. A short but sweet episode! If you're interested, check out my YouTube channel for video forms of this podcast,...
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Episode #42 - The Truth About Sources of Truth
In this episode, I discuss my experience from the hackathon I attended mentioned in the last episode. That follows with a short rant about sources of truth and how they differ from curated information. If you're interested, check out my YouTube channel for video forms of this podcast, earlier...
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Episode #41 - Team Human: A New Ideology
In this episode, I speak more deeply about a new way to approach others and life in general. I bring up how I approach my projects and academics, then add my voice into the growing conversation about race. If you're interested, check out my YouTube channel for video forms of this podcast, earlier...
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Episode #40 - Hackathons and Education ft. Joy Liu
This is a special episode where I interview my friend Joy, who organized a hackathon called HackOR. We talk about hackathons and education in general. Check out HackOR! Website: hackor.org Insta: @thehackor Facebook: facebook.com/thehackor Send emails to [email protected] Also, make sure to check...
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Episode #39 - How to recover from a slump
In this episode, I talk a bit about the recent content that I've been working on for my YouTube channel and what progress there may look like. I then break down the method that I used to pull myself out of a pretty bad slump. Still not out of the woods yet, but maybe this method may help someone...
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Episode #38 - Our Collective Actions
In this episode, I start with a personal promise to step up my game to bring better content and become a better person. I then jump into my critiques on the "cancel culture" on social media and finish with a look at the relationship between purpose and taking risks. If you're interested, check…
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Episode #37 - We Need Mentors and Experts
In this episode, I mention the new audio setup I've created, then dive into what I learned about agile project management. I comment on the idea of differentiating between teachers, coaches, and mentors, and why we need more mentors. I also talk about the issue of trusting experts in modern…
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Episode #36 - Going Into Stealth Mode
In this episode, I talk about the lessons I learned from my struggle to stay productive and adjust to the new path that I have set out for myself. These lessons range from the idea of focusing on fundamental work to what a good system needs to keep in mind to stay functional. If you're…
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Episode #35 - Fresh Start and Blockchain
Happy new year everyone! In this episode, I talk about the new structure of the channel and the meaning behind my newest (and likely last) music video. I then discuss the issues I see with how people treated the transition from 2020 to 2021. Following that up, I give my best explanation of what…
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Episode #34 - Constant Change
In this episode, I touch up on the progress (or lack thereof) for the content of my channel. I discuss what I did to change up my organizational system and environment and how that has helped my habits and productivity. I then relate key aspects of my organizational system to the danger of…
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Episode #33 - Unsexy Reality
In this episode, I talk about the intricacies of making Vocaloid and my journey to improving my music-making skills. I muse on the idea that life is, for the most part, very boring and unsexy. I also discuss the idea of breaking away from cause-effect relationships and the idea of "vaccinating"...
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Episode #32 - Respect for Education
In this episode, I debrief the process of starting up my new video series called "The Think" and how I've gained a deeper appreciation for educational content creators. I then talk a bit about the next project I will work on, the Vocaloid cover of a Nandemonaiya remix by Maxone. I discuss some...
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Episode #31 - Making Fundamental Changes
In this episode, I start with some changes to the podcast itself that I am making to improve its quality. I then talk a bit about the change in the music project and how I plan on crafting this new piece. I then breathe some of my ideas about the current political turmoil and how it relates to...
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Episode #30 - Time to Move
A shorter episode for you all this week. In this episode, I talk a bit about what I thought of the new song that I released on YouTube. I then discuss my future works and the new direction I'm heading towards. I then wrap up the episode with a quick AMA question about exams. If you're interested,...
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Episode #29 - Would You Hire Yourself?
In this episode, I give an update on the new song I'm working on along with some mental reframing that I've done with regards to my channel. I then talk a bit about what thought processes I've used to bring my habits back up to acceptable levels, one of them being the question "would you hire...
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Episode #28 - Taking the Small Steps
In this episode, I go over some changes I've made to the new song that I'm working on as well as some ideas I have for the The Think series of videos. I then express my reaction and concerns from Tesla Battery Investor Day, followed up by an AMA question about the Butterfly Effect. If you're...
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Episode #27 - Internal Optimization
In this episode, I discuss why I backed out on my decision to release music on Spotify and Apple Music, talk about the learning process that I will likely need for my next song, and highlight the philosophy that I approach most projects. I then dive into the optimizations I have been implementing...
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Episode #26 - Slightly Less Unpopular
In this episode, I start by talking about my brand new album, Umbrella Tree OST, that I released around the same time as this episode. I then express my gratitude for hitting 100 subscribers and discuss what my channel will look like with school starting. The next half of the episode talks more...
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Episode #25 - A Special Guest!
This is the first time I've had a guest on the podcast! Sound quality is a bit janky, so I'll work on that in the future. We start off with an introduction of who he is, then go into what each of us have been working on and what we think about that. We then both tackle the AMA question asking…
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Episode #24 - A Detour, Followed by Politics
In this episode, I talk about some aspects of my music I can improve on, explain the detour into coding a Minecraft plugin I took, and express my views about political outlook in general. I finish by answering a question from a commenter about how I solve tough problems and what social media I…
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Episode #23 - Do you trust me?
In this episode, I give a debrief of the work I've done in the past two weeks, followed by my thoughts on the state of the US. I finish by answering a question from a commenter about my new banner art and human knowledge. If you're interested, check out my YouTube channel for video forms of this...
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Episode #0 - An Introduction
Hey everyone, this is the introduction to my new podcast! Well, sort of new, I have previous episodes on my Youtube channel, but I've decided to formalize it into a podcast form. If you're interested, check out my YouTube channel for video forms of this podcast, earlier podcast episodes, or my...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hey everyone! I'm a uni student who makes YouTube videos as a hobby, and I am currently focused on web3 technologies. This is a medium where I share my thinking new things I've learned, being a student, and current events. Thanks for taking part in my journey!
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